The DT3 – Retweet to Win Our Top Albums for June 22!

By Digital Trends Staff June 22, 2010

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Each week the Digital Trends staff selects three albums that we think you should know about. Not in-depth reviews, just passing on some music we like. This week is special as we’re giving away all three albums to a lucky fan. All you have to do to enter is retweet the story by using the little green “retweet” button up top.

Want to suggest a band or album? Email us here: dt3@digitaltrends.com or leave a comment below.

Stars: Five Ghosts

If you are interested in checking out Stars they have a special ticket presale starting today. Search for your city and make your move before they sell out.

Top Tracks: Fixed, I Died So I Could Haunt You, Winter Bones

The Roots: How I Got Over

Their ninth studio album has guest appearances from Beanie Sigel; Young Chris; Chrisette Michelle and more.

Top Tracks: How I Got Over, Doin it Again, Right on

Owen Pallett: Lewis Takes Off His Shirt

Are you a fan of Arcade Fire? If so, give Lewis Takes Off His Shirt a spin. We think you will like it.

Top Tracks: Lewis Takes Off His Shirt, Keep The Dog Quite, Midnight Directives

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