New Albums

* Mana, “Revolucion de Amor,” Warner Bros. International. You have to admire a band--a Mexican one especially--that uses revolutionary slogans as lyrics and still sells millions. Mana sings about racism, pollution and violence, and makes it sound fun.

Also:

Damon Albarn, “Mali Music,” Astralwerks

Beenie Man, “Tropical Storm,” Virgin Records

Frank Black, “Black Letter Days and Devil’s Workshop,” spinART

Aaron Carter, “Another Earthquake,” Jive

Julee Cruise, “The Art of Being a Girl,” Water

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, “The Bridge,” Relaxed

Future Bible Heroes, “Eternal Youth,” Instinct Records

L.A. Guns, “Waking the Dead,” Spitfire

The Mekons, “O.O.O.H.,” Quarterstick

Mudhoney, “Since We’ve Become Translucent,” Sub Pop

Grant-Lee Phillips, “Ladies’ Love Oracle,” Zoe/Rounder

Pulp, “We Love Life,” Sanctuary/Rough Trade

Shade Sheist, “Informal Introduction,” MCA

Sleater-Kinney, “One Beat,” Kill Rock Stars

Spoon, “Kill the Moonlight, “ Merge

Kelly Willis, “Easy,” Rykodisc

Lee Ann Womack, “Something Worth Leaving Behind,” MCA Nashville