In Our Gun

If you can’t get with the pomposity of U.S. rock (see Creed) or the wussiness of its U.K. counterpart (see Travis), Gomez’ cocked-and-loaded In Our Gun is for you. Mixing bluesy vocals and mighty guitar lines with three-part harmonies and the occasional dance groove, the British buzz boys’ third studio album is muscular and melodic. Among Gun’s best shots are the electro-glam anthem “Ruff Stuff,” the wistful Pearl Jam–y ballad “1000 Times,” and the bouncy summer single “Ballad of Nice and Easy.” Arm yourself.