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Neon Pill is the highly anticipated new album from Cage The Elephant, and group’s first new music since their album, Social Cues, which won Best Rock album at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards.
Cage The Elephant consists of brothers Matt Shultz (vocals) and Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar) along with Daniel Tichenor (bass), Jared Champion (drums), Nick Bockrath (lead guitar) and Matthan Minster (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals).
GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are coming back big with their 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun. As the title suggests, it’s a document of one of this era’s great rock n’ roll bands cutting loose, trying new things, and, yes, having some fun. Recorded at Dark Horse studio and produced with new collaborator Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Florence + the Machine) the album sees a new side of Kings of Leon. On the new album, the band harkens back to their gritty origins while simultaneously finding new gears. It’s the sound of a band unified in vision and purpose, freed from any expectations, and the album the band says they’ve always wanted to make. Indie Exclusive Apple LP. Limited Edition.
With the release of Cigarettes After Sex’s third album, X’s, the band finally takes center stage as not just one of today’s preeminent indie bands, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires. Indie Exclusive Crystal Clear LP. Limited Edition.
St. Vincent’s first self-produced record, All Born Screaming is Annie Clark at her most unfiltered. All Born Screaming is an invitation to test the limits of what is possible–and to then keep going; Brought to life with the aid of a highly curated dream lineup of friends — Rachel Eckroth, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Cate Le Bon, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stella Mogzawa and David Ralicke — the album is an unadulterated expression of St. Vincent’s singular vision.
The Avett Brothers return with their first album in five years. Produced by longtime collaborator, friend and early champion Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers is as much untitled as it is self-titled, for as Thomas Keating said: “Silence is God’s first language – everything else is a poor translation.”
From the album’s all-vocal opening to the sharp, scrappy and scorching rock n roll blast of lead single “Love Of A Girl,” to the novel strains of folk, roots, synth and strings that have landed The Avett Brothers numerous Billboard Top 5 and chart-topping albums, three GRAMMY nominations, five Americana Music Awards, a documentary co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, and so much more, this record is one that revealed itself naturally over time.
Recorded in Malibu’s Shangri-La Studios, as well as Nashville, Mar Vista, and the band’s hometown of Concord, NC, The Avett Brothers is a collection of songs seen through a lens of independently studied spirituality; questions and considerations in the interest of the divine unknowable. In an ongoing attempt to comprehend existence and our interpersonal connectedness, these songs seek the sacred in the commonplace: a cheap cup of coffee, the smallest movement of love, broken hearts and school bus lessons, a baby’s first and second steps, growing older and holding on to one’s roots, losing someone and accepting fate, rediscovering hope and finding sanctity in tragedy...ultimately reveling in the fun and surrender of what we cannot understand.
As their first full length release on Ramseur Records/Thirty Tigers since 2007’s Emotionalism, The Avett Brothers is both a cumulative opus and fresh start for the band’s future as a multifaceted and singular force.
As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again [Indie Exclusive Opaque Fruit Punch LP]
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For over 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Their distinctive brand of hyperliterate folk-rock set them apart from the start, releasing nine full-length albums that are unbound by genre and highly ambitious. Now the beloved indie band is back with their first new album in six years, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again - not only the longest Decemberists album to date (and their first intentional, proper double-LP) but also their most empathetic and accessible, its 13 songs like semaphores of mutual recognition for our fraught times and faint hope. The first dozen songs are punchy, pithy gems all, reflections on mortality and loneliness, longing and cynicism, expectation and unease. The band animates them brilliantly, pushing out and pulling in at the perfect moments. John Moen practically dances beneath the jangle of opener “Burial Ground,” breathing the life into this song about spiraling toward the end. From the irrepressible “Oh No!" and guileless tenderness and absolute surrender of “All I Want Is You,” to the romantic ghost story that shimmers behind pedal steel in spite of the specter in "Long White Veil," these 12 songs alone would constitute a dazzling Decemberists album, rich with woe and love, anxiety and honesty. But a keening little choir and arid electric guitar invoke “Joan in the Garden,” the band’s first full-on prog escapade since The Crane Wife. Though rooted in doubt, much like the album it ends, “Joan in the Garden” ultimately lands as a celebration of music’s ability to convey valence and ambiguity, to frame an endlessly complicated story in instantly compelling terms.
This, songwriter Colin Meloy will tell you proudly, is the best Decemberists albums and perhaps the ultimate realization of 22 years of work. In many ways, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again feels like an aptly titled renewal for The Decemberists. The first full-length release on YABB Records, the band’s own label, after a run of nearly two decades with Capitol. As they were once, here are the Decemberists again, now an independent band empowered by singing stories that sound instantly familiar and convey some bit of hard-won wisdom.
With $10 Cowboy, Charley Crockett didn’t set out to make a themed record. He had released a concept album in 2022, the critically acclaimed Man From Waco, propelling Crockett to new heights and establishing him as one of the leaders of a sparkling revival of traditional country and folk music.
For the follow up album, Crockett wrote freely, over a two-month period, as he wound his way across the United States on the back of a tour bus. The resulting songs—raw, personal, vivid portraits of a country in transition—ended up being connected after all.
“This material is written at truck stops, it’s written at casinos, it’s written in the alleys behind the venues, it’s written in my truck parked up on South Congress in Austin,” explains Crockett. “A ramblin’ man like me, a genuine transient, is in a pretty damn good position to have something to say about America.”
As the album unfolds, you begin to understand that a $10 Cowboy is anyone who has hustled to get by, who didn’t fit in, who has slept on other people’s couches, or the street, who has fallen down, gotten up, and ventured from home chasing a paying gig, or a new start.
“Being out on the road gives you a first-hand experience of how different kinds of Americans see themselves as going through some kind of great struggle,” Crockett says. “The roughneck working the oil and natural gas fields in West Texas. The single mother raising kids by herself. The young man working a street corner because he thinks it's his only option. I would be dishonest if I said I couldn’t see the thread. Each of ‘em feel invisible. I am struck by the battles they are fighting internally, and the ways they have been entrapped by what America says they are.”
The album was recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, produced by Crockett and his long-time collaborator Billy Horton. It was recorded live to tape, with anywhere from 6-12 musicians and backup singers on each track, giving the songs the feel of a live performance. It’s a sound Crockett has been after for years. “Reason I cut it on tape is because when you got the right people in the room, and the great players rise to the occasion when that red light is on and the tape is rolling, you get the magic of a great performance.”
It's exactly what he achieved with $10 Cowboy. Regular bandmates Fox, Nathan Fleming, and Mayo Valdez are joined by some of the genre’s most talented players—Rich Brotherton, Kevin Smith, Dave LeRoy Biller, T. Jarrod Bonta and others, including a string quartet. Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller sing on the album. While the musicianship and accompaniment are exquisite, they are also subtle, placed joyously, yet judiciously across the album.
No, Crockett didn’t set out to write a themed record. Or, through his studied eye, to find America. But with $10 Cowboy, he might have done both.
Billie Eilish’s third studio album, "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT", released via Darkroom/Interscope Records is her most daring body of work to date, a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs— ideally listened to in its entirety from beginning to end—does exactly as the album title suggests; hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically, while bending genres and defying trends along the way. With the help of her brother and sole collaborator, FINNEAS, the pair wrote, recorded, and produced the album together in their hometown of Los Angeles. This album comes on the heels of her two massively successful albums “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?" and "Happier Than Ever" and works to further develop the world of Billie Eilish.
Composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey continues her story with Bewitched: The Goddess Edition, an expanded version of her 2023 critically celebrated and GRAMMY-winning second album. Since the release of Bewitched, Laufey has proven how staying true to oneself can result in creating a space where people can find themselves. Bewitched has been wildly successful around the world, appearing on multiple year-end best-of lists, sparking an immediately sold-out tour and reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Jazz charts. The Goddess Edition features four brand-new original songs including lead single "Goddess" and will be available on vinyl, cassette, and CD. The expanded package includes dark blue vinyl, an updated booklet, and a custom board game.
I Love You So F***king Much is the fourth studio album from human musical group sensations Glass Animals, released on Republic Records on July 19.
p.s. Artwork by the legendary Lydia Roberts
p.p.s. layout design by Stijn van Hapert
p.p.p.s. includes liner notes written by the incredible Gabrielle Zevin.
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What's New 12-13-24
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New Release Round-Up 12-13-24
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG - Capitol
Niall Horan is celebrating the incredible run of his ongoing 2024 world tour with The Show: Live from Madison Square Garden, collecting some of the finest moments of Horan's sold-out, two-night takeover of the legendary New York venue. The songs captured on this release hail from all three solo albums, including The Show, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales tally and also topped the charts in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Belgium, among others. Listeners can relive striking, full-band renditions of the triumphant, harmony-rich "Heaven," groove-steeped pop gem "Slow Hands," and Horan's first solo release, the intimate, acoustic "This Town," alongside fan favorites from the past eight years of powerful songcraft. Horan's latest outing has been a landmark one - his biggest tour yet, and his first headline run since 2018's Flicker World Tour. Niall Horan -"The Show: Live On Tour" Pressed on 140-gram translucent yellow 12" vinyl.
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale - Warner Records
Track List:
Inhale
Lately
Breathe
Music is Better
Levitating
Break My Love
In the Moment
New York
The Life
Pressure
Fire / Desire
Edge of the Earth
Standing at the Gates
Belong
Exhale
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X - Def Jam Recordings
DMX made his legendary introduction to the world in 1998 with his multi-platinum-selling debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, which captured his gift for blending light and heavy concepts behind an intense, menacing presence at the microphone. Before the end of that year DMX had released his second hit, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, which also reached #1. DMX’s next three albums also went on to secure the top spot, making him the first rapper to have their first five albums go straight to the top of the US chart.
Yet, one thing remained as a consistent theme across DMX’s releases — his profound prayers. Found on each of his first six studio albums, these prayers (which do not contain beats) blend supplications, thanksgivings, confessions, and meditations on life, death, and the beyond.
In celebration of DMX’s legacy and ahead of his 54th birthday, UMe will be releasing Let Us Pray: Partnering with GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell, we set DMX’s prayers to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more.
Featured Artists
- Snoop Dogg
- Killer Mike
- MC Lyte
- LeCrae
- Mary Mary
- Terrace Martin
- The Walls Group
- Lena Byrd Miles
Snoop Dogg - Missionary - Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope
Snoop Dogg’s new album, Missionary, produced entirely by Dr. Dre, brings together a lineup of legendary collaborations. Featuring Eminem, Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Sting, Jhene Aiko, and more, this project is packed with undeniable greatness.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale [Indie Exclusive Diffused Green Vinyl]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live On Tour [CD]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG [Translucent Yellow LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [LP]
Snoop Dogg - Missionary [Picture Disc LP]
Cal Tjader - Latin Kick (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham - Cunningham Bird [Indie Exclusive Translucent Forest Green vinyl]
Carey, Mariah - Merry Christmas (30th Anniversary)
George Szell - George Szell Conducts Beethoven Symphonies & Overtures [7 CD]
Melody Gardot - The Essential [White 2 LP]
Spectac & Amiri - Beautiful Soul [LP]
Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Sondheim - Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert [LP]
Jung Kook (BTS) - GOLDEN [Golden LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Stop 2 Quit [12inch EP]
Da Buze Bruvaz Presents Him Lo X Giallo Point - Lo Frasier [LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [CD]
Vandross, Luther - Never Too Much: Greatest Hits
All Time Low - The Forever Sessions Vol. 1 [White LP]
Destroy Boys - Make Room [Indie Exclusive Opaque Sandstone Mix LP]
Fokis - Show Ya How To MC b/w Let's Be Clear [7inch Single]
Daft Punk - Discovery (Interstella 5555 Edition)
McCreary, Bear - Outlander: Season 7 (Origianl Television Soundtrack)
NCT Dream - The 4th Album 'DREAMSCAPE' [DREAMSCAPE ver.]
Freeway and Jake One - Stimulus Package 2 [2 LP]
Ella Thompson - Ripple On The Wing [LP]
Iron Maiden - Killers (2015 Remaster) - [180g LP]
Lin Mianda -Manuel / Metzger,Dave - Mufasa: The Lion King - O.S.T.
Stray Kids - HOP [SKZHOP VER.]
Girls - Broken Dreams Club [Highlighter Yellow 12inch EP]
Chino Pacas - Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas (Extended)
Savages & Tripcat - Imaginarium [LP]
Electric Wizard - Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol. 1 [Colored Vinyl]
Innocence Mission - Midwinter Swimmers
Poppy - Negative Spaces [Clear Vinyl] (Pnk)
The National - Rome [Indie Exclusive White 2LP]
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New Release Round-Up 12-06-24
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - Geffen
Hitting Number 1 in 19 countries on release, Hackney Diamonds marked the return of The Rolling Stones as their first original studio album since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. The album includes the GRAMMY nominated lead single ‘Angry’ alongside ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ featuring vocals from Lady Gaga and keys & piano from Stevie Wonder. Late drummer Charlie Watts features on two tracks, ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’ alongside Bill Wyman. The album also includes collaborations with Paul McCartney & Elton John. This special limited edition 1 year anniversary 2LP version of Hackney Diamonds includes Live at Racket NYC featuring the 7 tracks the band performed at the intimate launch event in New York on 19th October 2023 with debut live performances of ‘Angry’, ‘Bite My Head Off’, ‘Whole Wide World’ and ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ with Lady Gaga. The 24 page booklet includes photos from the performance by Kevin Mazur.
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live - Decca
Tori Amos has long been renowned for never playing the same show twice. Now, these unique live performances are captured in a new live album entitled ‘Diving Deep’ recorded across Tori's 2022-2023 Ocean to Ocean tour, which spanned 93 dates around the globe. The album features beloved tracks from Amos's iconic back catalog, including hits such as “Cornflake Girl.” Indie Exclusive 2 LP set on bone colored vinyl. Limited Edition.
Hank Mobley - A Slice of the Top LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley had already been building a formidable Blue Note catalog for more than a decade when he conceived of his unique album A Slice of the Top, which was recorded in 1966 but not first released until 1979 as part of the LT Series. Inspired by Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool, Mobley collaborated with Duke Pearson who arranged four Mobley originals and the pop standard “There’s a Lull In My Life” for an octet that added Kiane Zawadi’s euphonium and Howard Johnson’s tuba to a group consisting of James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute, Lee Morgan on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Behold Mobley’s lyrical flights on standout tunes including “Hank’s Other Bag,” “A Touch of Blue,” and “A Slice of the Top.”
Freddie Roach - Good Move LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
In the 1960s, Blue Note’s roster of organists was second to none with leading Hammond B3 practitioners like Jimmy Smith, Big John Patton, and Larry Young each honing their own distinctive styles on the instrument. Freddie Roach was first introduced to Blue Note listeners on Ike Quebec’s albums Heavy Soul and It Might As Well Be Spring and soon began his own run of leader dates for the label including the 1963 standout Good Move featuring Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Eddie Wright on guitar, and Clarence Johnston on drums. This soul jazz classic makes all the right moves with set highlights including “When Malindy Sings,” an Oscar Brown song that was performed by Abbey Lincoln, and Roach’s own church-rooted “Wine, Wine, Wine” and “On Our Way Up,” an uplifting anthem that he wrote on the day of the historic March on Washington.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - [Blue Splatter Clear Opaque 2LP]
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live [Bone 2 LP]
Joe Henry - Invisible Hour - [2 LP]
Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples [RSD Essential Gold Star LP]
Christopher Owens - I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair [Baby Pink LP]
Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost [2 LP]
Laura Nyro - Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 [19CD Deluxe Box Set]
Inepsy - Rock 'N' Roll Babylon [Blue LP]
St. Vincent - Masseduction (Anniversary Edition) - [Neon Coral LP]
Groundhogs - Thank Christ For The Bomb - Gold Colored Vinyl
Magdalena Bay - Little Rhythm And A Wicked Feeling (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
Magdalena Bay - Mercurial World - [Orchid LP]
Hozier - Unreal Unearth Unending [3 LP Tooth White Vinyl]
TWICE - Strategy (Highlight Ver.)
Hitech - Hitech [Indie Exclusive Glass Of Port LP]
Hitech - Detwat [Indie Exclusive Forest Green LP]
Old Crow - Medicine Show O.C.M.S. [LP]
Paul McCartney - Thrillington [SHM-CD]
Lauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature [LP]
Sabrina Carpenter - fruitcake [Fruit Punch 12inch EP]
Counterparts - Live In Toronto
Estelle - Shine - [Transparent Orange With Opaque Center 2LP]
Joey Valence & Brae - No Hands
TWS - Tws 1st Single 'last Bell' [Compact Ver. With Booklet]
Interpol - Live At Third Man Records
Rose - rosie [Retail Exclusive CD]
J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (10 Year Anniversary) [Forest Green 2 LP]
Aurora - What Happened To The Heart? [Indie exclusive translucent sea blue LP]
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Now Hear This! - December 2024
Zach Bryan
The Great American Bar Scene
Warner RecordsBuy Now In barely five years, Zach Bryan has transformed from cult-roots road warrior (2020’s Elisabeth) to fast-rising country-adjacent renegade (2022’s American Heartbreak) to Number One hitmaker and voice-of-a-Gen-Z-generation storyteller (2023’s Zach Bryan). Zach might not offer much that he hasn't already, but his excellent songwriting continues to make it worth it. Silkroad Ensemble & Rhiannon Giddens
American Railroad
NonesuchBuy Now Four years of research, collaboration, and music-making, having brought Silkroad artists all across the United States to uncover and uplift the stories of those who built the transcontinental railroad and connecting railways across North America. The result is a tapestry of stories, traditions, and musics that have shaped our multifaceted cultural identity. Rose
Rosie
AtlanticBuy Now On her debut solo album, the Blackpink singer sheds her armor, revealing a more vulnerable side behind the polished pop powerhouse. Rosie is steeped in balladry and strumming, sad-girl pop, each track a soft unraveling of her inner world. And yet, coming from Rosé – an artist who has long had to keep her personal life under wraps – this stripped-back approach feels nothing short of bold. Neal Morse
No Hill For A Climber
Inside Out MusicBuy Now Iconic and prolific composer and musical collaborator in the progressive rock universe, Neal Morse brings a new project to the genre with Neal Morse & The Resonance – uniting local musicians from the Nashville area. It’s a fresh, creative, and entertaining album of classic melodic progressive rock. Ryan Bingham
Live At Red Rocks
Thirty Tigers / The Bingham Recording Co.Buy Now Known for his raw and emotive music, evocative storytelling, and trademark weather-beaten vocals – Bingham’s music defies classification with folk, blues, country and rock ‘n roll all part of the recipe. With Live at Red Rocks, Bingham teams up with The Texas Gentlemen for an electrifying sold out show, continuing his tradition of explosive and emotive live performances. Opeth
The Last Will And Testament
Reigning Phoenix MusicBuy Now Opeth go Miss Marple via Edgar Allen Poe on the prog-death-jazz metal odyssey that is The Last Will And Testament. It’s their most focused, disciplined piece of music to date and their heaviest work in more than 15 years – a fascinating, striving, and endlessly replayable return from the masters of Swedish progressive death metal. Inepsy
Rock ‘N’ Roll Babylon
TankcrimesBuy Now The debut album from Montreal's Mötorcharged Inepsy is a riotous shot of high-octane rock ‘n’ roll, fusing punk’s primal energy with vintage riffage. It's loud, brash, and unrefined in the best possible way, with gritty guitars and a relentless drive that recalls the rebellious spirit of ’70s garage and proto-punk. Infectious and feral. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival
Songs For Sinners & Saints
Loma Vista RecordingsBuy Now The Run the Jewels rapper follows up last year’s Grammys-sweeping Michael with an album of soulful rewinds and combative new tracks addressing a tumultuous few months. The curveball third act of Michael Santiago Render’s hip-hop career has been no less surprising, nor exciting, to behold. -
New Release Round-Up 11-29-24
Still Listening To...
Grant Green - Idle Moments - Blue Note Records
Grant Green - "Idle Moments" [Blue LP] Time and troubles seem to melt away during the fifteen enrapturing minutes of "Idle Moments," the opening track of Grant Green's sublime 1963 album of the same name. As the piece unhurriedly unfurls, all the unique colors of the ensemble present themselves with Green's soulful guitar joined by Duke Pearson's elegant piano, Bobby Hutcherson's crystalline vibraphone, Bob Cranshaw's reassuring upright bass, Al Harewood's subtle drums and Joe Henderson's magnificent tenor saxophone. The pace quickens for the rest of this tremendous set, including the nimble Green original "Jean de Fleur," a bluesy take on John Lewis' MJQ standard "Django," and a driving performance of Pearson's original, "Nomad." Indie Exclusive Blue 180gram LP. Limited Edition.
Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage - Blue Note Records
Herbie Hancock -"Maiden Voyage" [Blue LP] Even by the high-water marks set by Herbie Hancock's tremendous 1960s output for Blue Note, 1965's Maiden Voyage remains one of the pinnacle artistic achievements of the great pianist's career. Hancock is joined by his Miles David Quintet bandmates, Ron Carter (bass), Tony Williams (drums), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet) and George Coleman (tenor saxophone). The quintet embarks on an oceanic exploration of five original Hancock compositions, several of which have since become enduring standards of the jazz lexicon, including "Eye of the Hurricane," "Dolphin Dance" and the title track. Indie Exclusive 180gram Blue LP. Limited Edition.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Charley Crockett - Visions Of Dallas [LP]
Wilco - Hot Sun Cool Shroud [LP]
Buck Owens - I've Got A Tiger By The Tail [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Biohazard - Mata Leăo [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Gaslight Anthem - Live at Park Ave (15 Year Anniversary) [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Santana - Let The Guitar Play [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Daniel Powter - DP [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Tribe - Dedication [RSD Black Friday 2024]
The Minus 5 - Down With Wilco [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Dave Douglas - GIFTS [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Norman Mclaren - Rhythmetic: The Compositions Of Norman Mclaren
Destroy Boys - Sorry Mom [Indie Exclusive Opaque Yellow and Black LP]
Various Artists - Contaminated Comp 2024 [LP]
Hanseroth Twins - Vera [Indie Exclusive]
Il Volo - Ad Astra - International Edition
Bear McCreary - Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power - O.S.T.
Sweet - Full Circle [Colored Vinyl] [Deluxe] (Gate) [Limited Edition] (Purp)
West, Kanye / Ty Dolla Sign - Vultures 1 - Marbled Vinyl
Albert Collins / Cray,Robert / Copeland,Johnny - Showdown [Clear Vinyl] [Deluxe] (Gate)
Mount Kimbie - Sunset Violent (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
Menahan Street - Make The Road By Walking [Download Included]
Richard Thompson - Live From Austin, Tx [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Grn) (Stic)
Warren Zevon - Preludes (W/Book) (Gate)
Caroline Rose - Loner [Clear Vinyl] (Red)
Ben Boysen Lukas - Alta Ripa [Clear Vinyl]
Harriet The Spy - Unfuckwithable [Colored Vinyl] (Org)
Shovel Dance Collective - Water Is The Shovel Of The Shore
Better Than Ezra - Deluxe [RSD Black Friday 2024]
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What's New 11-29-24
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New Release Round-Up 11-22-24
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal - Top Dawg Entertainment
With Doechii’s new mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal”, rapper, singer and visionary artist Doechii delivers 19 tracks following the weekly “Swamp Session” installments that lit the internet on fire with eye-catching visuals and equally compelling bars. The project captures a rare talent in her rawest form yet, giving listeners 19 distinct windows into her one-of-a-kind artistry.
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei - Martha's Music
A bruising and shadowy return to form from original Smashing Pumpkins members Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, and Billy Corgan. Recorded in the immediate aftermath of their 33-song concept album, ‘Atum’, 'Aghori Mhori Mei' harkens back to the band’s early 90’s canon; where guitars, bass, drums, and spiking vocals ruled.
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record - Capitol Records Nashville
Little Big Town, The Christmas Record is the band’s first ever full-length Christmas album and includes 11 songs. Featuring 6 Christmas classics and 5 new holiday songs, including “Glow.” NBC announced that Little Big Town will be hosting what promises to be an unforgettable holiday special entitled, “Little Big Town’s Christmas at The Opry.” The special will be a festive 2-hour musical extravaganza from Nashville’s iconic Grand OIe Opry, featuring performances from the band alongside lots of exciting special guests. Indie Exclusive Green LP. Limited Edition.
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - Capitol
1964 was the year that the U.S. first fell head-over-heels for The Beatles, with an unprecedented run of albums and singles topping the charts and going on to sell millions of copies. But these albums are not simply replicas of the 1963 and 1964 albums released by Parlophone in the U.K. and rest of world. Seeing a different opportunity, Capitol Records and United Artists compiled these albums for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965.
To celebrate the momentous year when Beatlemania exploded across the U.S., seven Beatles albums are collected for a spectacular new 8-LP vinyl box set. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2-LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles all feature faithfully replicated artwork and new four-panel inserts with essays written by American Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer. The albums’ new vinyl lacquers were cut by Kevin Reeves at Nashville’s East Iris Studios with constant reference to the original vinyl first pressings to ensure they are faithful to the original release, while also enabling more musical information to be heard than was possible before. 180-gram audiophile pressing.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei [Indie exclusive LP]
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal [Translucent Hazel Vinyl]
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green LP]
U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (20th Anniversary) - [Super Deluxe Collector's 8 LP Boxset]
Father John Misty - Mahashmashana [The Loser Edition blue mashup LP]
Ocean Grove - Oddworld - White Black Corona (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Wht)
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary) [Deluxe Edition 3 LP Boxset]]
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - [8 LP Boxset]
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - [LP]
The Beatles - Beatles '65 - [LP]
The Beatles - Meet The Beatles! - [LP]
The Beatles - Something New - [LP]
The Beatles - The Beatles' Second Album - [LP]
The Beatles - The Early Beatles - [LP]
Gwen Stefani - Love Angel Music Baby - (20th Anniversary) [Neon Pink 2 LP]
Seven Hours After Violet - Seven Hours After Violet [LP]
Slow Crush - Aurora - [Clear with Purple and Pink Splatter LP]
Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 [Indie Exclusive Bone Black Splatter LP]
Lindsey Stirling - Home For The Holidays (DVD) [DVD]
Various Artists - Wicked: The Soundtrack [2LP]
Mccoy Tyner / Henderson,Joe - Forces Of Nature: Live At Slugs'
My Morning Jacket - MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 - NYC-The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10 [Red 3 LP]
Henry Mancini - Henry Mancini 100th Sessions: Henry Has Company [Hot Pink LP]
Heavy Moss - Dead Slow [Translucent Black LP]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More [Indie Exclusive Orange LP]
Zé Nigro - Gorjeios / Jararaca Snake (Remix)
Rezz / X1-Y2 - Novus [Red/Black Splatter 10inch EP]
Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint (10th Anniversary) [2LP]
Black Pumas - Live From Brooklyn Paramount [Brooklyn Brownstone 2LP]
Jeremy Zuckerman - Avatar: The Last Airbender-Book 1: Wate - O.S.T.
Health - DISCO4 :: PART II [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl]
Chicago & Friends - Live At 55
Nothing - Dance On The Blacktop - [Black Ice LP]
Bryan Adams - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2024 (Wbr) (Uk)
Clay Aiken - Christmas Bells Are Ringing [Compact disc]
Body Count - Merciless [Indie exclusive Cold-blooded blue]
Zach Bryan - Great American Bar Scene
Crossbone Skully - Evil World Machine [Colored Vinyl] (Ofgv)
Imbruglia, Natalie - Live From London - 140-Gram Black Vinyl
Opeth - The Last Will and Testament [Indie Exclusvie Rough Seas Vinyl]
Philly Specials - A Philly Special Christmas Party
Razorlight - Planet Nowhere [Indie Exclusive] Smokey [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
Van Zant - Always Look Up [Indie exclusive Silver LP]
Thee Sacred Souls - Thee Sacred Souls [Colored Vinyl] (Ylw) [Indie Exclusive] [Download Included]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More
ODESZA - In Return - (10 Year Anniversary Edition) [Red and Yellow marbled 2LP]
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What's New 11-22-24
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New Release Round-Up 11-15-24
George Harrison - Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary) - Dark Horse Records
Living in the Material World, George Harrison’s highly praised 2nd solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution, recently marked its 50th anniversary. With lyrics underscoring his enduring exploration of spiritual themes, the album resonated deeply with audiences. Just 5 weeks after its May 1973 release, both the LP and its single ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)’ held the top spots simultaneously on the US album and single charts. Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a "pop classic", a work that "stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance." Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, Living in the Material World has now been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th anniversary releases. Remixed by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks, the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than ever before.
Linkin Park - From Zero - Warner Records
Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.
Cyn - Valley Girl - Unsub Records
‘Valley Girl’ is the debut album from Cyn, the singer songwriter discovered and signed by superstar Katy Perry to her Unsub Records label. Valley Girl features the U.S top 40 radio hit, ‘Drinks’, as well as 11 new tracks of witty, clever and emotional pop perfection.
Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes - Geffen
“Small Changes” is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Michael’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize winning and Grammy Award nominated “KIWANUKA”. “Small Changes” was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed “KIWANUKA” and its equally acclaimed predecessor, “Love & Hate,” and reaffirms his status as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation.
Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection - Motown Records
Stevie Wonder’s The Definitive Collection is now available on vinyl for the first time. This best-selling, 21-track hits compilation features classic after classic. From early gems, including “Fingertips, Pt. 2,” to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” as well as the timeless No. 1 songs, “Superstition,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “I Wish,” “Overjoyed,” and many more. 2 LP set on standard black vinyl, featuring rare photos, Braille embossing, full track credits and a celebratory essay.
Jon Batiste - Beethoven Blues - Verve
Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release. 5x Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste returns with a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1). Reimagining the transcendent works of Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry and bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey.
Dwight Yoakam - Brighter Days - Via Records
"Brighter days are up ahead," declares Dwight Yoakam on the title track of his new album Brighter Days (Via Records/Thirty Tigers), his first release of new original material in nine years. Written and recorded over the last three years, Brighter Days features 12 brand-new songs written/co-written by Yoakam, as well as two seemingly disparate covers of “Keep On The Sunny Side” by the Carter Family and “Bound Away” by Cake, artfully woven into the same body of work in the unmistakable style that could only be Dwight Yoakam. The infectious lead single “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom),” was written by Yoakam specifically for a collaboration with self-proclaimed Dwight Yoakam superfan, Post Malone. At once timeless and timely, in fact downright cowpunk-tual, Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, blending a modern reverence for the history of country music with the pioneering rock and roll spirit of California. The result creates a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy that captures the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool” that has separated the two-time Grammy winner from his country contemporaries since the start of his legendary career. As usual, Yoakam’s lyrics throughout the album are both deceivingly effortless and poignant. Brighter Days was mixed by world-class engineer Chris Lord-Alge and is slated for release Nov 15, 2024.
Shawn Mendes - Shawn - Island
SHAWN MENDES / SHAWN [Wood Ring LP] Shawn Mendes' new self-titled album was written and recorded over the past two years by Mendes, across many sessions and locations, alongside a small group of collaborators, including Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Eddie Benjamin, Nate Mercereau, Ethan Gruska, Amy Allen, and Chris Thile. As his fifth studio album, it is Shawn at his most intimate and honest. Available on "wood ring" color vinyl in gatefold jacket with poster included. Limited Edition. EXPLICIT
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Blue Mitchell - Blue's Moods (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Woodland [LP]
Dolly Parton & Family - Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables [3LP]
Iron Maiden - Powerslave (40th Anniversary) [Zoetrope LP]
Jennifer Hudson - The Gift Of Love [Ruby Red 2 LP]
Jeremy Zucker/Chelsea Cutler - brent iii [LP]
Chalino Sanchez - Alma Enamorada - [LP]
Jimmy Reed - I'm Jimmy Reed (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series) [LP]
Reverend Gary Davis - Harlem Street Singer (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series) - [LP]
Fazerdaze - Soft Power [Silver LP]
St. Vincent - Todos Nacen Gritando [Translucent Rose Color Vinyl]
John Cale - Academy In Peril [Remastered] [Download Included]
Savages & Tripcat - Imaginarium [LP]
Gregson-Harry Williams - Gladiator Ii (Music From The Motion Picture)
Dj Woody - Scratch Sounds No.4 (Rock Box) [LP]
Bull & The Matadors - The Funky Judge b/w Where Did The Judge Go [7inch Single]
DJ Harrison - A DJ Harrison Xmas [LP]
Souls Of Mischief - Montezuma's Revenge [2 LP]
A-Trak - 10 Seconds Vol. 3 [10inch LP]
PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) [2 LP]
DJ Rude One - Upper Space [LP]
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [Blue Moon Ver.]
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [Japan Edition] (Post)
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [White Midnight Ver.]
Organized Konfusion - Stress: The Extinction Agenda [LP]
Matthew Dear - Black City (Ghostly 25 Year Anniversary Edition) - [Transparent Silver Vinyl LP]
Nate Smith - California Gold (Ofgv)
Pumpkin Witch - Macabre Myths From The Gimlit Gravehills
Hurray For The Riff Raff - Small Town Heroes - [Pink Acid Wash LP]
Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Navigator - [Frosted Blue LP]
Bisbal, David - Todo Es Posible En Navidad
NCT Dream - The 4th Album 'DREAMSCAPE'
Alejandro, Rauw - Cosa Nuestra
John Cale - Paris 1919 [Deluxe] [Remastered] [Download Included]
Carpenter, Mary Chapin - Stones In The Road
Misery Signals - Of Malice And The Magnum Heart
Sun Ra - Lanquidity [Deluxe] (Post)
Charles, Ray - Best Of Country & Western
Boy Harsher - Lesser Man (Aqu) [Clear Vinyl] (Exed) [Indie Exclusive]
Boy Harsher - Careful [Clear Vinyl] (Grn) [Indie Exclusive]
MINGUS, CHARLES - Reincarnations
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New Release Round-Up 11-08-24
Anderson .Paak - Venice (10th Anniversary) - Giant Music
Single Sleeve, Double Disc, Exclusive Transparent Purple Limited Run
Steve Perry - The Season 3 - Dark Horse Records
Steve Perry's holiday album, The Season, is re-released as The Season 3 for the 2024 holiday season with 6 additional tracks. 2 LP set on 180g black vinyl.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Anderson .Paak - Venice [Purple Vinyl Limited Edition Indie Exclusive]
Rival Sons - Great Western Valkyrie [RSD Essentials 2LPxDouble Mint]
Decapitated - The Negation [RSD Essentials 1LPxOlive Green]
Entombed - Clandestine [RSD Essentials 1LPxPurple ]
Swollen Members - Armed To The Teeth [RSD Essentials 2LPxGrey]
The Challengers - Surfbeat [RSD Essentials 1LPxSea Glass Blue]
The Chambers Brothers - Now! [RSD Essentials 1LPxFlower Power Splatter ]
Johnny Winter - About Blues [RSD Essentials 1LPxBlue]
Violent Femmes - Hallowed Ground [Indie Exclusive Orange Smoke vinyl ]
State Champs - State Champs [Indie Exclusive Clear w/ White Splatter LP]
Tim Bernardes - Recomecar [LP]
Knocked Loose - A Different Shade of Blue [Lemonade Marble LP]
Boe & Ball - Together At Home [Compact disc]
King Stingray - For The Dreams [Indie Exclusive Yellow LP]
Cassius - Best Of 1996-2019 [2 LP]
Allison Russell - The Returner [Indie Exclusive Metallic Gold Vinyl]
Brainiac - Smack Bunny Baby [Emerald Green LP]
Health - DISCO4 :: PART II [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl]
Margo Price - Strays [Purple Swirl vinyl]
Nathaniel Rateliff - And It's Still Alright [Indie Exclusive Light Blue LP]
Tedeschi Trucks Band - Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN') [Indie Exclusive Clear 3LP]
I Prevail - TRUE POWER [Alpha Omega vinyl]
Ismael Rivera - Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco [Fog Translucent vinyl]
Movements - "Cherry Thrill" [12 inch Opaque Blue Vinyl]
Pierce The Veil - Misadventures [Black w/ White Splatter Vinyl]
Seether - Wasteland - The Purgatory EP [45RPM Clear w/ Smoky White Swirl vinyl]
Seether - Poison The Parish [Bloodshot Red Vinyl]
The Plot In You - The Plot In You [7inch Translucent Orange LP]
The Pretty Reckless - Other Worlds [White LP]
Willie Colon - Asalto Navideno Vol. II [Evergreen LP]
Allen Stone - Mystery [Clear LP]
Spoon - They Want My Soul (Deluxe More Soul Edition)
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Now Hear This! - November 2024
Phantogram
Sink Memory Of A Day
Neon GoldBuy Now Known for their genre-defying sound, Phantogram once again push boundaries with a mesmerizing blend of dark psychedelia, electronic pop and hard-hitting beats, exploring themes of nostalgia and memories. Featuring the hypnotic lead singles "Come Alive" and "All A Mystery," co-produced by Grammy-winner John Hill. The Armoires
Octoberland
Big Stir RecordsBuy Now A kaleidoscopic pop adventure is maybe the most apt way to describe Octoberland – every song a twist of that colorful cylinder and each sharing a whole new aspect to The Armoires’ rich palette of songwriting and virulence. It’s bold, diverse and bewitching; the kind of release the sun and joy of life come out for. Jon Batiste
Beethoven Blues
VerveBuy Now Reimagining the transcendent works of Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It’s a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry, bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey. Caroline Shaw
Leonardo da Vinci (Original Score)
NonesuchBuy Now The original score for Ken Burns’ new documentary adds crucial connective tissue to areas where the record of Leonardo’s life is thin and it’s possible to briefly lose his trail. Shaw’s music—joyful, daring, at times transcendent, and wholly unique—seems to speak directly to Leonardo, a seeking soul who, 500 years after his death, can come across as strikingly modern. St. Vincent
Todos Nacen Gritando
St. VincentBuy Now With Todos Nacen Gritando, St. Vincent delivers a fully Spanish language version of her self-produced album. Inspired by passionate singalongs at her shows in Mexico, Spain, and South America, Todos Nacen Gritando answers the question: If they can sing along in a 2nd or 3rd language, why can’t I meet them halfway? Halsey
The Great Impersonator
ColumbiaBuy Now Halsey’s The Great Impersonator reimagines her career throughout the decades, displaying a conceptual artist at the top of her game. It’s a masterclass in honesty as Halsey deftly wields the enticements of pop, all the while exploring ageless issues regarding self, suffering, and the pursuit of wholeness. Benjamin Tod
Shooting Star
Lost Dog Street BandBuy Now Shooting Star is one of Tod’s boldest statement yet—a defiant stand against the Nashville establishment, wrapped in the timeless sounds of honky-tonk. Tod brings his life experiences and musical influences into the mix, crafting what could be considered a “True Country Album” in defiance of the mainstream. Amythyst Kiah
Still + Bright
RounderBuy Now Featuring Billy Strings, SG Goodman and Avi Kaplan, Kiah offers a darkly cinematic twist. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiah’s exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright fully affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth. Flat Black
Dark Side of the Brain
FearlessBuy Now Former Five Finger Death Punch lead guitarist Jason Hook marches on with his new project, continuing with his well-established brand of guitar-centric hard rock and metal. Dark Side… is an absolute rager, with thunderous, headbanger-worthy rhythms and thick guitars alongside strong, melodic and catchy choruses. Amyl and The Sniffers
Cartoon Darkness
Virgin Music InternationalBuy Now Cartoon Darkness stretches from classic punk to the glammy strut of hit single "U Should Not Be Doing That" to the stormy balladry of "Big Dreams" to pugnacious punk of "Jerkin." It’s their most diverse release yet. The Sniffers are back and back with a vengeance - bigger, brighter, smarter and sharper in every way. Steve Hill
Hanging On A String
No Label RecordsBuy Now Award-winning Canadian blues rock one-man band Steve Hill imagines his newest album will feel like a concept album, set in a dystopian world where music is the only salvation. The funny thing is that it's not set in the distant future, it's right here and now, and the hero is not a made-up character, it's just Steve doing what he's been doing for decades. Bishop Briggs
Tell My Therapist I’m Fine
Terry Eighteen, Inc.Buy Now Motivated by the need to continue honoring her late sister's spirit, Briggs weaves her loss and grief into life-honoring moments that are buoyant, irreverent and embracing. Tell My Therapist… kicks off with “Mona Lisa On A Mattress” which Briggs shared "is about a messy, sexy, toxic relationship I fell hopelessly into." Brett Eldredge
Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family)
Warm and Cozy RecordsBuy Now Inspired by family traditions and the warmth that surrounds Christmas, the album, the vinyl version has a Christmas game on the inside of the gatefold with accompanying game pieces and a virtual die, inspiring families everywhere to create a new tradition of a "vinyl + family game night" during the holidays. Featuring duets with Kelly Clarkson and Idarose. Various Artists
Wicked: The Soundtrack
RepublicBuy Now Based on one of the most beloved musicals on stage, the generation-defining film adaptation of Wicked is destined to be the most talked-about film of the holiday season. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winning Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda. Jimmy Fallon
Holiday Seasoning
RepublicBuy Now A holiday comedy collection of all original songs with collaborations from the biggest superstars on the (snow) globe to enjoy while we rock around the tree. Includes "It Was A... (Masked Christmas)" featuring Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion, "Almost Too Early For Christmas" featuring Dolly Parton, and "Wrap Me Up" featuring Meghan Trainor. Jeremy Zucker/Chelsea Cutler
brent iii
RepublicBuy Now On one level, brent represents the musical union of multi-platinum artists. On another, it’s an ongoing dialogue between two good friends. Love can often be a display of difficulty, hardship and heart-wrenching pain, but Zucker and Cutler bring color and vibrancy to a life that may otherwise feel black and white. Beardfish
Songs For Beating Hearts
Inside Out MusicBuy Now From the dreamy melancholy opening of “Ecotone” and the intricate opulence of five-part sprawl “Out In The Open,” to the prog-friendly 11-minute epic “Beating Hearts,” and the sobering noir of the closing “Torrential Downpour,” Beardfish have not just made their strongest work to date, but also their most emotionally resonant. Gaerea
Coma
Season of MistBuy Now When Gaerea emerged, the masked band came branded with a vision of black metal that was guided not by myths or pagan beliefs but a purging of emotion. With Coma, Gaerea broadens their signature sound by taking it in two seemingly opposed directions with moments of intense atmospheric beauty heightened by blistering heaviness. Bonzie
When I Found The Trap Door
Beevine Records LLCBuy Now When I Found… expands Bonzie’s singular artistry and mines inspiration from such eclectic sources as the psychedelic sci-fi of Satoshi Kon’s Paprika and the elemental folk/blues of guitarist Elizabeth Cotton. It’s an intimate exploration of the often-slippery line between truth and illusion, inviting both illuminating contemplation and absolute pop surrender. Frost*
Life In The Wires
Inside Out MusicBuy Now Life In The Wires may be indulgent and nostalgic, but Frost*’s talents make it both a blast from the past and a breath of fresh air. It’s all the soaring choruses, high octane verses, and instrumental passages with those amazing keyboard and guitar solos you could ever ask for. And then some. Jordana
Lively Premonition
Grand JuryBuy Now “Maybe it’s my LA record,” Jordan Nye says of her Laurel Canyon folk and shimmery yacht rock album. “I can’t pinpoint exactly what affected it, but I do think the sun has its beam on me.” Recorded over the course of a year with close collaborator Emmett Kai, the album owes a debt to Carole King, The Mamas & The Papas and Hall & Oates or Steely Dan. Mandoki Soulmates
A Memory Of Our Future
Inside Out MusicBuy Now This album is not just for fans of prog and jazz rock, but for anyone who appreciates real music. With analog signal processing throughout, from microphone to vinyl pressing, A Memory Of Our Future is an audiophile and socio-political manifesto of precision and passion that can be felt in every note of the opus. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE The Offspring
Supercharged
ConcordBuy Now Following up on the global success of their album Let The Bad Times Roll, legendary So-Cal punk group The Offspring release their 11th album Supercharged. Produced by Bob Rock, the record continues the band's legacy with some of their best songwriting to date and unmatched musical energy. Soccer Mommy
Evergreen
Loma Vista RecordingsBuy Now Sophie Allison is again writing about her life, but life’s different these days: Since 2022's Sometimes, Forever, Allison experienced a profound & personal loss. New songs emerged, unflinching reflections on what she was feeling. She wanted them to sound that way too, as true to the demos as possible. Nothing overindulgent, everything real. Tears for Fears
Songs For A Nervous Planet
ConcordBuy Now Features four new tracks plus live performances of hit songs like “Shout”, “Head Over Heels”, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Mad World” & more. Spanning all eras of the band from The Hurting to The Tipping Point and beyond, this record takes you on the incomparable sonic journey that is a Tears For Fears live show and their career to date. Dwight Yoakam
Brighter Days
Thirty Tigers / VIA Entertainment Productions, Inc.Buy Now At once timeless and timely, in fact downright cowpunk-tual, Yoakamk’s self-produced Brighter Days blends a modern reverence for the history of country music with the pioneering rock and roll spirit of California. The result creates a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy that captures the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool”. -
New Release Round-Up 11-01-24
Elvis Costello - King Of America [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition] - ELVIS Costello Catalogue
Across 6CDs, Elvis Costello: King of America & Other Realms traces his musical travels from Hollywood – where the King Of America album was recorded in 1986 – to a brand new take on “Brilliant Mistake” cut in Cape Fear early in 2024, via Costello’s recording adventures in New Orleans, Oxford and Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and guided by Costello’s own 35-page essay which includes numerous rare and never-before seen photos.
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World - Capitol Records
After 16 years, THE CURE is back with their 14th studio album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Songs from the record were previewed during their 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. Speaking about, “Alone,” the opening track on the album, Robert Smith says, “It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song and I felt the whole album come into focus... that was the moment when I knew the song – and the album – were real.” Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a longtime Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle,’ a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.
Weezer - Blue (30th Anniversary ) - Geffen
Often revered as one of the most important debut albums of all time, Weezer’s “blue” album celebrates 30 years with a 1-LP color vinyl edition exclusive for indie music stores.
Clifford Jordan - Cliff Jordan (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold tip-on jacket. Under-recognized tenor Clifford Jordan blew in from Chicago with a trio of excellent Blue Note sessions in 1957, including this self-titled release featuring a septet with Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), John Jenkins (alto sax), Ray Bryant (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Art Taylor (drums). This Blue Note Tone Poet Series mono edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI.
Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 1965's Dialogue was the debut by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, who had already proven himself a versatile sideman on albums from Idle Moments to Out To Lunch. Dialogue showcased his more adventurous leanings with a sextet featuring Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis and Joe Chambers. This Blue Note Tone Poet Series stereo edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World [Retail Exclusive Marble BioVinyl LP]
Elvis Costello - King Of America - [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition]
Weezer - Blue - 30th Anniversary [Indie Exclusive Ghostly blue & clear LP]
Little Big Town - Greatest Hits [Translucent Off-White LP]
Jeremie Albino - Our Time In The Sun [Indie Exclusive Neon Orange LP]
Nena - NENA (Remastered & Selected Works) [Translucent Red 2 LP]
Nelson, Willie - Last Leaf On The Tree [Amber Fossil colored Vinyl]
Illiterate Light - Arches [LP Opaque Turquoise]
Lil Peep - LIL PEEP; PART ONE [purple transparent, with glitter LP]
Beardfish - Songs For Beating Hearts [LP Transparent orange]
Bruce Liu - Tchaikovsky: The Seasons
Reznor, Trent / Ross, Atticus - Challengers (Original Soundtrack)
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool [Moonstone LP]
USHER - Confessions - (20th Anniversary)
Ronnie Milsap - The Best Of Ronnie Milsap - [LP]
Robert Glasper - In December [CD]
MGMT - Loss Of Life (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Gry) (Ofgv)
Johnny Delaware - Para Llevar (Stic)
Music From Agatha All Along / Var - Music From Agatha All Along (Various Artists)
Killerstar - KillerStar Reimagined [LP]
Jonny Tobin - Steppin' Out [LP]
Say Anything - Say Anything Is A Real Boy (20TH ANNIVERSARY) [3LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Kaelin Ellis - You Are Here, Start [LP]
Sean Price - How Sean P! Stole Christmas [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Jesus Calling: Songs For Sundays [CD]
ID Labs - Nothing You Don't Know [Silver LP]