two albums that have come out this year that i am willing to give my money back guarantee on are the new dave matthews album and the new green day.   if you liked DMB when you were in college but havent been too keen on recent stuff, nows the time to pick up the new album.  green days on the other hand is a hybrid of their old sound with some new elements like piano and orchestral arrangements and it all comes out like roses. check them both out!