Music

• Paula Cole On Mountain Stage

  The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"

• Pat Metheny And John Zorn: A Vivid Sound World

  The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions.

• Kanye West Stands Alone

  On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself.

• The National On World Cafe

  The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, Trouble Will Find Me.