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What's New 11-18-22
Natalie Mering watches the world crumble from a pier on her latest album. Her fifth full-length comes as the second instalment of a trilogy that includes its critically acclaimed predecessor, 2019’s Titanic Rising. Whereas Titanic Rising anticipated the onset of doom, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow finds her swimming in its deep dark waters.
Trust finds Sohn further exploring sounds that first found success in the electronic and noir-pop spaces, and now growing deeper roots in folk structures and aching, emotive balladry. While still drawing on the influences that garnered such a rabid international audience, the album is an unequivocal statement of an ambitious auteur beyond genre.
The desire of Special Interest is to dismantle genre. 2018’s Spiraling and 2020’s widely acclaimed The Passion Of articulated those aims, driven by dance grooves and electronic textures as much as hardcore riffs, but the group expands the vision with Endure, pushing their sound to both its bleakest and its sweetest brinks, adding raucous glam punk to the mix.
The Universal Migrator is brimming with climactic overtures, enticing vocal harmonies, and memorably melodic themes – all the makings of a classic prog metal album. Lucassen's strong compositions and alluring arrangements strike an engaging chord as the music and overall production hearken back to the glory days of defiantly inventive progressive rock.
A career-spanning, cross-label anthology featuring 23 essential recordings from 1971-2020 for the first time on one album. Includes Dolly's performances with Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette and "Faith," her delightfully surprising 2020 collaboration with the Swedish electropop dance duo Galantis (featuring Mr. Probz).
Experience the world’s biggest-selling album with over 100 million in sales and the first album to be certified triple Diamond by the RIAA – on this new Thriller 40th Anniversary 2CD set. Disc 1 is the 1982 smash album that changed pop music forever, featuring seven top 10 hits. Disc 2 includes Thriller-era bonus material including previously unreleased demos.
Saxophonist and composer Charles Lloyd is a free spirit, master musician, and visionary. At 84, he remains at the height of his powers and as prolific as ever. As a sound seeker, Lloyd has perhaps found no greater manifestation than on his Trio of Trios project. The third, Trios: Sacred Thread, features guitarist Julian Lage and percussionist Zakir Hussain.
A thrilling, previously unissued live recording of Elvin Jones' quartet that captures the legendary drummer's emergence as a bandleader at a little-known NYC club where he had a weekly residency after leaving John Coltrane's band in the late 1960s. Featuring Joe Farrell on tenor saxophone, Billy Greene on piano, and Wilbur Little on bass.
New Release Round-Up 11-18-22
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - World Record - Reprise
Neil Young with Crazy Horse release World Record. It's their second album of new studio recordings within the past 12 months. World Record is produced by Rick Rubin and Neil Young, and Neil is accompanied by his longtime band, Crazy Horse (Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina, Nils Lofgren). The album features 10 new Neil Young compositions (plus a short reprise of one song) and was mixed to analog tape at Rubin’s Shangri-la studios using a selection of vintage instruments and equipment. To optimize the audio quality, the vinyl format will be released as a 3-sided double album with an etching on side 4. There will also be a limited-edition version of the album pressed on clear vinyl available at indie retailers. 'World Record' will also be released on CD (2 CDs mirroring the track sequence of the double LP) and cassette. World Record contains ten songs, nine written during the last year about the events and condition of our world.
Disturbed - Divisive - Reprise
Everywhere you look these days, hyper tribalism has taken hold. Those in power continue to use fear and hate mongering to further empower themselves, continuing to try to turn us against one another. Pick a subject…any subject, and those who wield power will do all they can to make it a divisive issue, encouraging people to pick a side, insisting that their viewpoint is the only correct one. This record is a critique of this dangerous status quo we are living in. - Disturbed
KISS - Creatures Of The Night: 40th Anniversary - UMe
The 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Box Set boasts 103 total tracks (including 75 tracks previously unreleased). CD 1 contains the newly remastered album. CDs 2-3 feature 34 rarities. CDs 4-5 highlight 26 soundboard live recordings from the Creatures ’82-’83 Tour and 7 rare tour sound effects. The Blu-ray Audio disc showcases a first-ever Atmos & 5.1 surround mix. An 80-page book includes extensive liner notes, rare posters, imagery and prints, a track-by-track newspaper and much more!
Tallah - The Generation Of Danger - Earache Records
Highly anticipated 2nd studio album from Tallah, one of metal's most exciting new bands. The Generation Of Danger is a concept album about a genius scientist who gets fed up with being swept under the rug. After the multi-billion-dollar corporation that employs him takes credit for his latest, award-winning invention, he snaps and retaliates against them by forcing them to take part in the greatest experiment the world of science has ever seen..
Various Artists - PIOMBO – Italian Crime Soundtracks From The Years Of Lead (1973-1981) - Decca
Introducing PIOMBO, a new CAM Sugar collection on Italian crime soundtracks. Fused with American jazz-funk, acid progressive rock, synth-infused disco and more, PIOMBO journeys into the scores that captured the sociopolitical turmoil of 1970s Italy. Restored and remastered from the original tapes, this release features previously unreleased music by Luis Bacalov, Stelvio Cipriani, Riz Ortolani, Franco Micalizzi and more. Collector's Edition 2 LP includes a bonus 7" single and original poster.
B.I - LOVE OR LOVED PART.1 - Transparent Arts, Corp
Love holds many different chapters: The initial spark, the passionate infatuation, its tendency to turn us innocent and childish, and finally, nostalgic reminiscence. Through various styles of genres, B.I paints his own interpretation of various forms and colors of love.
Loreena McKennitt - Under A Winter's Moon - UMe
Under A Winter's Moon features 15 seasonal songs performed by Loreena McKennitt interspersed with seasonal readings by Canadian Indigenous actor and Companion of the Order of Canada Tom Jackson, Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, and Ojibway artist and flautist Jeffrey "Red" George. This Deluxe CD set was recorded live during a series of seasonal concerts in a historic church sanctuary around the time of the solstice in December 2021.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Billy Strings - Me/And/Dad
Kid Cudi - Entergalactic
Nickelback - Get Rollin'
Ringo Starr - EP3
The Wombats - Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This? EP
Ari Lennox - age/sex/location
Weyes Blood - And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Michael Jackson - Thriller: 40th Anniversary
Queen - The Miracle: Collector’s Edition Box Set
Queen - Face It Alone [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Vinyl Single]
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Los Angeles Forum - April 26, 1969
Whitney Houston - The Bodyguard – Original Soundtrack Album
Dolly Parton - Diamonds & Rhinestones : The Greatest Hits Collection
David Bowie - Moonage Daydream: A Brett Morgen Film [Soundtrack]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms And Lava
Phife Dawg - Forever [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Neon Orange LP]
Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast / Beast Over Hammersmith [Limited Edition 3LP]
Maxim Mental - Make Team Presents Maxim Mental In Maximalism [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red & Black Marble LP]
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - Reset [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow LP]
Various Artists - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By
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What's New 11-11-22
Unshackled from the expectations and aesthetics of their already successful careers (includes members from My Chemical Romance, Thursday, Coheed & Cambria and Circa Survive), L.S. Dunes super-charge their heavy anthems with punk energy into a sound unlike anything that has come before it. Past Lives is an electrifying and emotional ride.
The follow-up to her acclaimed holiday album Warmer In The Winter, this new collection of Christmas classics and mesmerizing original songs features Lindsey's signature violin across a number of instrumental tracks. Also, it includes collaborations with Frawley, David Archuleta, and Bonnie McKee. *Indie Exclusive Snowball Smoke LP with ornament*
Darko, one-third of Brooklyn hip-hop group Flatbush Zombies, is well aware that the “crazy shit, crazy-colored hair and psychedelics” of his group are imprinted in the brains of many fans. But on his solo debut, Gothic Luxury, there is a through line of brutal honesty and catharsis which prove him to be one of the rawest and most candid rappers in the game.
On Faith In The Future, Tomlinson shows off his multi-faceted songwriting capabilities across the entirety of the genre-spanning record, which exudes confidence at every turn. Louis has never been more assured artistically, and he has every right to be after uncompromisingly expanding his wings and evolving on his head-turning new outing.
A collection of soul music gems, that celebrate the legendary songbooks of Gamble and Huff, Motown, Stax and many more. Features guest vocals from Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes and backing vocals from Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Fonzi Thornton and more.
Many artists have covered Billy Joe songs over the years. From Willie to Waylon to Elvis and Cash. Now a whole new batch of artists are taking their cut at one of the greatest songwriting catalogs of all time. Featuring George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Steve Earle, Margo Price, Amanda Shires and more. *Indie Exclusive Diamond LP*
New Release Round-Up 11-11-22
Louis Tomlinson - Faith In The Future - BMG
Following the international success of his 2020 debut album, Walls, which has sold over 1.2 million copies, Louis Tomlinson is back with his new record, Faith In The Future. On his ambitious second effort, the 30-year-old has carefully created a collection of songs designed for the live environment while simultaneously taking his artistry to new heights. On Faith In The Future, Tomlinson shows off his multi-faceted songwriting capabilities while still being distinctly authentic across the entirety of the genre-spanning record, which exudes confidence at every turn. Louis has never been more assured artistically, and he has every right to be after uncompromisingly expanding his wings and evolving on his head-turning new outing.
Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion I & II: Remastered - Geffen
Super Deluxe 12 LP Box on 180-gram vinyl with 97 total tracks (63 previously unreleased) includes the Use Your Illusion I & II remastered for the first-time, plus the complete LIVE IN NEW YORK & LIVE IN LAS VEGAS concerts never-before released. Blu-ray disc features the full LIVE IN NEW YORK concert in HD with Atmos, 5.1 & stereo audio. 100-page hardcover book with unreleased photos and images. Bonus items include replica Conspiracy Inc fan club kit, 10 double-design lithos, 4 backstage passes, and much more. The Following releases are available: Use Your Illusion I: CD, Deluxe 2CD, Deluxe 2LP. Use Your Illusion II: CD, Deluxe 2CD, Deluxe 2LP. Use Your Illusion I & II: Super Deluxe Edition 7CD/Blu-ray, Super Deluxe Edition 12LP/Blu-ray
Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition - Blue Note
With his 2012 album Black Radio, Robert Glasper laid out a new paradigm for creative music, reaching beyond entrenched genre boundaries to create a singular vision that drew from all reaches of contemporary black music with his Experiment band and a rollcall of special guests including Erykah Badu, yasiin bey, Lupe Fiasco, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello and others. The 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes the original album plus 3 bonus tracks and the remix EP Black Radio Recovered.
Chris Stapleton - I'm A Ram - Mercury Nashville
Chris Stapleton’s never-before-released song, “I'm A Ram,” which is featured in the national TV commercial for RAM trucks, will be available on a limited edition 7” vinyl single exclusive to indie retailers. It also includes a live version of this classic Al Green song.
Ennio Morricone - Quando l'amore e sensualita - Decca
At long last, the classic Steely Dan catalog is back on vinyl. Led by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan released 7 albums from 1972-1980. The vinyl series kicks off with Can't Buy A Thrill (celebrating its 50th-anniversary) which features the band’s breakthrough hits, “Do It Again,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” and the recently viral, “Dirty Work.” 180-gram LP.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Bruce Springsteen - Only The Strong Survive [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Sundance Orange 2LP]
Black Eyed Peas - ELEVATION
Larkin Poe - Blood Harmony [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Apple LP]
The White Buffalo - Year Of The Dark Horse
Butcher Brown - Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey featuring Tennishu and R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND [Indie Exclusive limited Edition Opaque Blue LP+7in]
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Back In Your Life [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green LP]
Johnny Adams - South Side of Soul Street [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White LP]
T-Bone Walker - Stormy Monday Blues [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White LP]
Home Boy and the C.O.L. - Out Break [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Silver LP]
Nathaniel Merriweather Presents...Lovage - Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By (Instrumental Version) [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Opaque Red Rose 2LP]
Joni Mitchell - Blue [RSD Essential Clear LP]
Original Broadway Cast of Almost Famous - The Musical - Almost Famous The Musical - 1973 Bootleg EP
Steve Perry - Traces Alternate Versions & Sketches
L.S. Dunes - Past Lives
Various Artists - Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Diamond LP]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Changes
Sports Team - Gulp! [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue LP]
Christine And The Queens - Redcar les adorable étoiles
Epica - The Alchemy Project [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Purple/Black Marbled LP]
Margo Price - A Series Of Rumors #1 [Vinyl Single]
Killer Mike - RUN [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red Transparent Cassette Single]
Lindsey Stirling - Snow Waltz [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Snowball Smoke LP + Ornament]
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What's New 11-4-22
Love Songs for Losers encompasses everything from arena-ready rock anthems to the gorgeously sprawling Americana tunes the band refers to as little redneck symphonies. It’s an intimate meditation on the pain and joy and ineffable wonder of being human, at turns profoundly heartbreaking and sublimely transcendent.
Billy Joel’s legendary 1990 concert at Yankee Stadium stands as one of the greatest concert films of all time. The newly edited version includes a never-before-released performance of “Uptown Girl” along with interviews from Billy and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production - all live from the ionic stadium in The Bronx.
Baxter holed up for over a year at a former rubber-band factory in the Kentucky countryside to create his patchwork of lush psychedelia and Beatlesesque pop. "I’d get up and go outside, see a butterfly and connect that with some impulsive thought I’d had three months ago and suddenly a song I’d been working on would make sense.”
On their third full length, The Blue Stones fully capture the controlled chaos and combustible energy of the duo’s live set. It’s an incredibly solid and well-polished album that stands out in an oversaturated genre, luring you in with rocking riffs and keeping your attention with catchy, driving rhythms and the occasional calming reprieve.
Where I’m Meant To Be’s winding hybrid sound and refined collective character marry cool confidence with bright energy while jazz, grime and afrobeat harmonize to the highest levels. Full of call-and-response conversations between their ensemble parts, it’s a natural product of years improvising together on-stage.
Named by Pitchfork as one of the most important artists of the last 25 years, Broken Social Scene set the gold standard for indie rock in the 21st century. Old Dead Young is a career-spanning collection of B-sides, rarities, and outtakes pulled from 20 years of 7" singles, compilations, soundtracks, unreleased music, and hard-to-find releases
Gleaming and resplendent, contoured and finessed, another Gallic artwork that has graced the halls of the Louvre is on display. No, it’s not some Renaissance portraiture, but another album from French sons Phoenix, with a Botticelli gracing its cover and actually birthed from the pandemic-induced emptiness of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
Waterhouse catalogs the most intimate, formative, and formative moments of her life through songs. You might recognize her name or her work as an actress and model, but you'll really get to know the multi-faceted artist through her music. Milk Teeth compiles her various non-album singles onto a physical release for the first time.
Whether hunkered in alongside Jack White, Josh Homme, or indeed Iggy Pop, Dean Fertita epitomizes the unflashy sideman. The QOTSA and Dead Weather guitarist’s fluorescent solo venture ranges from zany synth-rock to early-‘70s Beach Boys blissfulness, ever focused on tight songcraft, usually with hot licks sizzling in to fill any looming vacuum.
The musical duo Mount Kimbie present the double album. Die Cut showcases Dom’s work; skipping between hip-hop, RnB, and electronic pop, and featuring a cast of vocalists. Kai’s City Planning twists avant-garde signifiers into a deft and refined statement with sleek beats and stuttering arpeggios layered with scuzz and personality.
Though Greg Brown's songs have been a part of Seth Avett’s listening diet for decades, Seth gained a more profound appreciation once he put his own voice behind them. This collection is an expression of admiration and gratitude for one of his heroes. But it's also a reflection of his own artistry and ability as an interpreter.
Ingested have once again shown that modern death metal is in trustworthy hands. Their Metal Blade debut is a vicious statement of intent, proving that they are no less dominant as a three-piece. It’s an all-around solid death metal album that showcases fantastic songwriting and musicianship throughout.