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New Release Round-Up 09-01-23

Sigur Ros - Atta

Sigur Rós - ÁTTA - BMG
Following it’s surprise digital release, Sigur Rós’ first new studio album in ten years, ÁTTA, is their most intimate and emotionally direct record to date. Few bands cut through the noise and distractions of the world to bring you a pure elemental truth or feeling like Sigur Rós. As you hear on ÁTTA, there’s a new compulsion and drive to the band that comes with the new formation of the line up. Multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson is back in the fold – having left the band in 2012 – to join frontman Jónsi and bassist Georg Holm. Recorded across multiple continents - in the band’s Sundlaugin studio in Iceland, the legendary Abbey Road in the UK and a number of studios in the US - ÁTTA leans heavily towards the orchestral, and touches on everything that has made Sigur Rós one of the most ambitious and acclaimed bands of recent times, with close to ten million albums sold, whilst signposting an exciting and expansive possibility for their future. ÁTTA prominently features the London Contemporary Orchestra conducted by Robert Ames, alongside brass performed by longtime Icelandic collaborators Brassgat í bala. It is mixed and co-produced by another frequent collaborator Paul Corley, alongside the band."

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Royal Blood - Back To The Water Below

Royal Blood - Back To The Water Below - Warner Records
Royal Blood ignite an epic summer ahead as they release their fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’. From the very beginning, Royal Blood’s story has been one of two life-long friends whose shared passion and dedication for writing and performing has led them on a remarkable adventure together – a story that has yet to be repeated, and is a feat as rare as it is remarkable. Long before Royal Blood were even formed, they spent years together in various bands playing to half empty bars around Brighton - and only then did they suddenly become a decade-in-the-making overnight success story. One day they were plotting how to recoup the meagre £300 they had spent on their first recording, but within a year they were at the top of UK album charts, storming Glastonbury and winning the BRIT Award for Best British Group.

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The Paper Kites - At The Roadhouse

The Paper Kites - At The Roadhouse - Nettwerk Records
Australian indie folk rock band The Paper Kites release their highly anticipated sixth album - At The Roadhouse. The song and production background began when the band created a roadhouse in rural Australia, performing an unannounced month-long residency in the small Victorian town of Campbells Creek, whilst working on their sixth record. The atmosphere of the live performance is recreated with pedal steel and crooning vocals and harmonies. The song lyrics reminisce of a romance still as alive as a blue flame. "We had talked about this for years" Sam Bentley explains, "We were drawn to the idea of holding up in a town somewhere and playing the evenings as a house band. The Roadhouse became this place for us." Expanding their line-up, the five members of The Paper Kites recruited three extra musicians to make up their roadhouse band, including multi-instrumentalist Matt Dixon - who's weeping pedal steel features on the track - as well as Hannah Cameron and Chris Panousakis.

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Tom Waits - The Island Years

Tom Waits - The Island Years - Island
Tom Waits revisits his albums from The Island YearsThe albums are newly remastered for the first time ever from the original master tapes and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering under the guidance of Waits’ longtime audio engineer, Karl Derfler. The remastered editions available are Swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs and Franks Wild Years (CDs available 9/1 and LPs available 9/22), with Bone Machine and The Black Rider coming 10/6.

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ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

Grandaddy - Sumday: Twunny [Limited Edition 4LP Box Set]
Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Data Doom [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Orange LP]
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - Odeon Budokan
Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth [Clear LP]
Earl Sweatshirt - SICK! [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Light Blue LP]
Polaris - Fatalism
Slowdive - everything is alive
GWAR - Battle Maximus: 10th Anniversary Edition
Just Friends - Gusher [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Purple w/Bone & White Splatter LP]
Local Natives - Hummingbird: 10th Anniversary Edition [Limited Edition White 2LP]
Peter Frampton - Peter Frampton At Royal Albert Hall
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE - i'm so lucky EP [Limited Edition Peach, Cream and Turquoise Splatter Vinyl]
Ornette Coleman - Tomorrow Is The Question! (Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series) [LP]



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What's New 8-25-23

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4AD

As reflected in their name, Cumgirl8’s new wave punk pushes against the status quo by satirizing themes in popular culture surrounding femme objectification, social media sensationalism, and capitalism. The band’s newest release takes both the conceptual and musical elements of their project to a whole new level, staying as raw and daring as ever.

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4AD

The Big Thief lead guitarist’s latest solo effort is a spellbinding journey through folk-infused introspection. With tender vocals and intricate guitar work, Meek crafts an ethereal landscape that invites listeners to explore the depths of emotion and imagination as well as our connection to our natural, and haunted, worlds.

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Third Man

Mommy offers a little bit of everything to listeners, be it garage rock, post punk or dream pop. A brief listen that can take listeners across eras and styles, all the while with emphatic energy. Their third and first record in 15 years against the backdrop of a society in crisis, Be Your Own Pet’s riotous anthems are still best in show.

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Kill Rock Stars

Through a series of colorful, dramatic outpourings and dynamic, finessed upheavals, Realms is a carefully crafted record proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the B-52’s co-founder continues to have her fingers on the pulse of modern music. Pop in style and indie at heart, this is the next new wave of Wilson's already storied legacy.

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Blue Note

López-Nussa reaches a career milestone with a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos. 10 dynamic new compositions, produced by Michael League (Snarky Puppy), featuring the harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.

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Pure Noise

Diverting from the punk sound of their previous albums, No Joy has a new-wave feel that succeeds in juxtaposing soul-crushing lyrics with fun, synth-forward instrumentals that will make you want to dance your sorrow away. Spanish Love Songs offer solace and connection within a cathartic journey that resonates within all of us.

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Bossier City Records

Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at legendary FAME Studios, A Cat in the Rain marks a long-awaited return for the band following their self-imposed hiatus in 2019. The Troubadours are back with a refreshed perspective on the authentic songwriting and signature foot-stomping sound that first captivated their devoted fanbase.

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Better Noise Music

Balancing melodic hooks and aggressive energy, the band crafts a bold evolution on their 10th album. Exploring themes of introspection and change with a blend of rock and electronic elements, Where Do We Go showcases Asking Alexandria's sonic maturity and promises an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.

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Relapse

Join the descent into the abyss of death metal mastery as Unholy Deification unleashes a relentless assault of crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and intricate rhythms. With blistering intensity, Incantation conjures an otherworldly experience, reaffirming their status as genre titans, leaving listeners immersed in a vortex of their unholy sonic power.

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Napalm Records

The Dragonforce vocalist’s debut solo album is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests. An outstanding musical adventure showcasing virtuosity throughout all of its grand instrumentation.

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Capitol/Virgin

The ultimate greatest hits celebrating 50 years of one of the most electrifying bands in the world. With iconic hits like 'Dream On,' 'Sweet Emotion,' and 'Walk This Way,' this collection takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through rock history, creating an unforgettable fusion of bluesy rock and anthemic ballads.

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Fantasy

Composed over a two-year span driving back and forth on road trips across America, Mother Road is an audacious and heart-pounding map of the soul. Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek), this is Grace’s fifth studio LP and follow-up to 2019’s acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated, Daylight.

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Nonesuch

With a blend of folk, blues, and Americana, Giddens delves into themes of love, identity, and social justice giving a masterclass in musical storytelling and cultural exploration. Each track feels like a heartfelt conversation with the past and present, showcasing Giddens' profound connection to history and her unique musical vision.

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Fearless

Movements’ third full-length sees the quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Turnstile), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop song-craft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique.

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Epitaph

The Australian metal juggernauts’ 20th anniversary coincides with the release of the band’s debut EP. This expanded version includes the original 8 tracks with the addition of bonus tracks included from both their split album with I Killed the Prom Queen and from the compilation albums What We’ve Built and True Till Death, Volume I.

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Century Media

With thunderous riffs and soulful vocals, the band conjures a mesmerizing blend of doom and heavy metal on this haunting masterpiece. Each track exudes raw emotion and intricate musicianship, immersing listeners in the dark, atmospheric realm of The Gallows while showcasing Spirit Adrift's prowess, leaving a chilling and unforgettable sonic impression.

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Reprise

Chrome Dreams is another of Neil Young’s legendary “lost” albums; finished albums that for various reasons Neil decided not to release at the time. Featuring 12 songs recorded between 1974 and 1977, if the album was released then, as originally planned, it would certainly be considered as one of the masterpieces in the artist’s long career.

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Equal Vision Records

Divine Inner Tension captivates with its dynamic fusion of post-hardcore and progressive rock, while intricate melodies intertwine with powerful vocals, creating an immersive sonic adventure. The album's thought-provoking themes and masterful musicianship reveal a band that’s always pushing boundaries.

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Century Media

Celebrating 40 years, progressive sci-fi metal innovators Voivod present a special Anniversary release which includes fresh studio re-recordings by the band's current line-up of 9 especially selected, not-so-obvious picks from the band's extremely diverse back catalogue, as well as a brand- new song in the album's title-track, "Morgöth Tales".

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New Release Round-Up 08-25-23

Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat In The Rain

Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat In The Rain - Bossier City Records
One of America’s most beloved independent bands, Turnpike Troubadours release their highly anticipated new album, A Cat In The Rain, via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. In conjunction with the new music, the band recently spoke with Rolling Stone, who declares, “he [lead singer Evan Felker] is more focused and lyrically crisp than at any point in his life. He’s a poet, but he’s direct.” Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Muscle Shoals’ Fame Recording Studios and Dave’s Room in Los Angeles, A Cat in the Rain marks a long-awaited return for the band following their self-imposed hiatus in 2019. With these ten new songs, Turnpike Troubadours is back with a refreshed perspective on the authentic songwriting and signature foot-stomping sound that first captivated their deeply devoted fanbase. 

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Be Your Own Pet - Mommy

Be Your Own Pet - Mommy - Third Man Records
The Nashville, Tennessee, garage rock group Be Your Own Petwere signed as teenagers to the prestigious XL in the UK and Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label in the US, with whom they released two widely acclaimed albums. They went on to tour with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sonic Youth, Le Tigre etc and have been cited as influences for groups such as Paramore and Big Joanie.

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Shania Twain - Come On Over - Diamond Edition

Shania Twain - Come On Over - Diamond Edition - Mercury / UMe
Come On Over is the top-selling country album and the highest-sold album by a female
artist of all time. In celebration of the album’s 25
th anniversary and over 40M global sales, the US version of the album has been remastered from the original tapes for the first time ever.

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Five Finger Death Punch - Afterlife: Tour Edition

Five Finger Death Punch - Afterlife: Tour Edition - Better Noise Music
A special tour edition of Five Finger Death Punch's 2022 album Afterlife which included the singles "AfterLife"  and "IOU". This version comes complete with Ocard, Tour Poster Insert, Heavyweight White Vinyl and Printed Signature.

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ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

Hiss Golden Messenger - Jump For Joy [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Black & Orange LP]
Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale
Hot Milk - A Call To The Void
Morgan Wade - Psychopath
Spanish Love Songs - No Joy [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear w/Silver & Black Twist LP]
Burna Boy - I Told Them [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition CD]
Crooks & Nannies - Real Life
A Giant Dog - Bite [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Peak Antifreeze Green LP]
Ashnikko - WEEDKILLER [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Alternate Art Recycled Vinyl with Blue Tint LP]
Alice Cooper - Road [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue Marbled 2LP+DVD]
Knife - Heaven Into Dust
Old Crow Medicine Show - Jubilee
Tim McGraw - Standing Room Only
Film School - Field
R.E.M. - Accelerate
Kip Moore - Wild Ones: Deluxe Edition
Brothertiger - Brothertiger Plays: Tears For Fears' Songs From The Big Chair
The Armed - Perfect Saviors [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue LP]
Incantation - Unholy Deification [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Royal Blue with Splatter LP]
Jenny O - Spectra [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition California Pink LP]
Taylor Kingman - Hollow Sound [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow Belly Yellow LP]
SPELLLING - Spellling & The Mystery School
Alanis Morissette - The Collection [Indie Exclusive Limited Editrion 2LP]
Belinda Carlisle - Kismet
Supergrass - Life On Other Planets: Remastered
Andy Frasco & The U.N. - L'Optimist [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Coke Bottle Clear LP]
Yard Act - The Trench Coat Museum [Limited Edition Vinyl Single]

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What's New 8-18-23

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Dualtone Music Group

A masterful exploration of folk-rooted introspection. With tender vocals and poetic songwriting, Isakov paints vivid emotional landscapes while the stripped-down instrumentation and organic production create an intimate ambiance. "I wanted to go backward a little bit,” Isakov says. “I wanted to have more of a raw experience with this one."

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Columbia

Unreal Unearth is a captivating musical journey that seamlessly blends soulful melodies, introspective lyrics, and hauntingly beautiful arrangements. Each track feels like a glimpse into a different world, as Hozier's emotive vocals and poetic storytelling create an enchanting atmosphere while showcasing his artistic prowess.

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Verve

A joyful celebration of cultural diversity and musical virtuosity. Infused with infectious rhythms and Batiste's signature piano prowess, each track is a global fusion of genres that invites listeners to dance and reflect. The album's exuberant energy and meaningful messages make it a vibrant tapestry of sound that transcends borders and uplifts the spirit.

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Interscope

Reneé Rapp’s debut album Snow Angel kicks off her new era of music by putting her heart on full display as she continues to round out her already multidimensional artistry. Executive produced by Alexander 23, the album captures Rapp’s ability to unabashedly speak her truth, whether it’s through emotional ballads or pop hits.

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Deep Rush

Steeped in his signature blues, southern soul, and funk, Rush blends vivid storytelling about his life with comical metaphors about love and relationships. Across his new album’s ten tracks, Rush puts the breadth of his songwriting capabilities on display creating a genuine and timeless expression of affection and musical craftsmanship.

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Blue Note

On Cautious Clay’s deeply personal Blue Note debut, Karpeh, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer takes an artistic leap forward with an ambitious yet introspective album about growth, conceptions of intimacy and lineage that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz influences.

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Smithsonian Folkways

The tender and curious songs by pre-school teacher Mr. Greg and acclaimed indie chameleon Cass McCombs celebrate the joys of learning and discovery. Set to tunes straight from the mold of Ella Jenkins and Woody Guthrie, the duo sings about the importance of friendship, understanding those different from yourself, and taking care of your body.

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Virgin Music

ISTJ unleashes a dynamic fusion of K-pop styles that's both electrifying and introspective, with genre-blurring beats, flawless harmonies, and infectious energy creating a rollercoaster of emotions. NCT Dream showcases their evolution, crafting a musical journey that resonates with fans and newcomers alike – a testament to their artistry and innovation.

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