New music: in stores and online, Nov. 17

New music: in stores and online

Celebrity squire John Mayer (pictured) battles heartache via pop-rock, British diva Leona Lewis tries to top her last "Bleeding Love," and the rock stars in Them Crooked Vultures leave us less than satisfied—Metromix has full reviews of this week's biggest releases (listed below), as well as quick takes on fresh LPs from the likes of Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Felt, Dilana, Pretty Ricky, Real Estate and more, inside the photo gallery.—Keith N. Dusenberry, Special to Metromix

John Mayer, 'Battle Studies'

Leona Lewis, 'Echo'

Them Crooked Vultures, 'Them Crooked Vultures'

Norah Jones, 'The Fall'

50 Cent, 'Before I Self-Destruct'

Kris Allen, 'Kris Allen'

OneRepublic, 'Waking Up'

Forever the Sickest Kids, 'The Weekend: Friday'

Rakim, 'The Seventh Seal'

Annie, 'Don’t Stop'

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