New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 28

Alabama Shakes. Mike D. Interpol. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Sean Carolan of WBJB in New Jersey about their favorite albums out Friday, August 28. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.

The Starting 5

(03:37) Album No. 1

- Mastodon, 'Marrow Deep'

(08:56) Album No. 2

- Mike D 5D, 'Thank You'

(15:41) Album No. 3

- Alabama Shakes, 'I Must Be Dreaming'

(21:43) Album No. 4

- Interpol, 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton'

(27:47) Album No. 5

- The Linda Lindas, 'Gotta Get Out'