Rooney, Calling the World
The quintet took three attempts to hone its new sound. But it was worth it. On Calling the World, Rooney channel — yes! — the Cars (''When Did Your Heart Go Missing?''), and — yes! — Def Leppard (''Paralyzed''), and — yes? — Yes (the three-act ''I Should've Been After You''). Release date: 7/17

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