Femme fatale Jenny Lewis has never sounded so passionate and her songs never so hard-hitting and acerbic as on her aptly titled solo disk, Acid Tongue. The album follows 2006's Rabbit Fur Coat (which Spin named among the best albums of that year) and a series of acclaimed albums with indie rock fave Rilo Kiley. Featuring collaborations with A Band Called She & Him and guest appearances by Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes.

In case you need the credentials, Jenny Lewis is actually one of the founding member of Rilo Kiley and a lead singer. But, don't be confused her solo stuff is quite different (but probably better). People who like music will like this.