New music: in stores and online, Dec. 15

New music: in stores and online

Songstress Alicia Keys (pictured) keeps her soulful R&B-pop mostly steady, but brings a few welcome change-ups, while genre companion Robin Thicke gets a little raunchy with some help from his friends, and a couple of overseas acts make us dance—Metromix has full reviews of this week's biggest releases (listed below), as well as quick takes on fresh LPs from the likes of Animal Collective, Black Wine, Shiny Toy Guns and more, inside the photo gallery.—Keith N. Dusenberry, Special to Metromix

Alicia Keys, 'The Element of Freedom'

Robin Thicke, 'Sex Therapy'

Infusion, 'All Night Sun Light'

Variety Lab, 'Team Up!'

Which of this week's releases are on your must-hear list? Tell us in the comments section.