Bad Love by Randy Newman: Rock. People now know Newman as the guy who writes songs for the Pixar movies, but they should know he writes some of the most sarcastic, sardonic and satirical songs out there. This was his first album for quite a long time after he came in from the Pixar wilderness. Songs tackle topics such as rock stars not giving up when they really should, old men having flings with young women, the effect the nations of Europe have had on the world and even a couple of more straight forward love songs. High quality though not his best. TWH: Shame; Every Time It Rains; Big Hat No Cattle

Grade: B