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What's New 10-4-24
Moon Music is only 10 songs, but it’s a lot, and that’s the idea — the pop-rock album comes as a social, psychological, and metaphysical cold-plunge. It’s pop’s biggest optimists fighting the blues and highlighting the power of music while gently and subtly distilling that spirit of weathering any storm.
With 13 tracks featuring Bridge’s signature storytelling and a unique blend of organic genre alchemy, Leon is his most poignant, powerful, and personal work to date. He takes fans on a trip through the heart of Ft. Worth he knows best, the things he holds dear, and the people and places that shaped him.
Cutouts brings a more complicated listen than the band’s previous two releases. Filled with looping textures and the sort of repeat spins Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are used to with their main group of Radiohead, the album strikes a balance between orchestrated opulence and prog-like trickiness.
At roughly 45 minutes, the two compositions that make up this album are as confounding as they are engaging in their scope, melding the 70's prog leanings of Tangerine Dream with the deathly intent of Morbid Angel. Blood Incantation are leaving the notion of genre behind and writing a new language for extreme music itself.
On their fourth full length, Fever 333 still perches outside genre definition, balancing hardcore, metalcore and hip-hop -- each shifting between tracks. In the two years since Wrong Generation dropped, they’ve got even angrier, more vicious in their determination to address social injustice, with this renewed fire bleeding through every song.
New York-based death metal greats Undeath emerge from festering slime with their new album, More Insane. The 10 tracks, imbued with death metal's immortal soul, feast on the rotten flesh of brutality, complexity, and depravity while bringing inimitable energy, pit-friendly hooks, and work-hardened ethos.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit follow up with a second volume of live recordings from their annual residency at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Featuring favorites from Weathervanes and Reunions as well as "The Last Song I Will Write" and a cover of Tom Petty's "Room at the Top".
Got A Story to Tell delivers a pushes genre while exhibiting a magnetic coolness and swagger. The relaxed quality of the musicianship coupled with Josh Lane's heart-wrenching voice gives the album a maturity that carries the listener through many facets of the soul spectrum. From the heavy groove of "Lucid Girl" to the '70s swing of "Live for You".
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What's New 9-27-24
Legendary hip-hop figures Common and Pete Rock showcase their evolved prowess in their debut collaboration. Pete's groundbreaking production, blending intricate harmonies, and Common's multifaceted artistry shine through while each element is carefully curated, resulting in a timeless masterpiece.
The Nigerian American artist's second album offers a full-on barrage of post-genre possibilities, epitomizing not a one-hit wonder but a songwriter who has found both his mode and his moment at the exact same time. Where I’ve Been… is a showcase for a modern American approach that continues to leave genres behind.
With Nite Owls, McPherson takes inspiration from multiple genres of the past and combines them together to evolve a sound that is all his own. It’s the signature sounds of vintage garage-rock via Bowie and Alan Vega. It’s Chuck Berry jamming with Buddy Holly; a nod to the Factory sound from the UK; something that’d make Dick Dale ride and Link Wray rumble.
After the 2022 death of Mimi Parker, Sparhawk’s wife and longtime partner in Low, there is no question that this is a record borne of grief. But it would be foolish to see grief as the sole source this taut, brilliant, provocative, thrilling album, whose bold experimentation is powered by profound lyrics and propulsive beats.
Dance… serves as an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing, musically guiding you through a night out in the city. Written during a blistering 2023 which saw Ezra Collective tour the world and become the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize, this is a documentation of the many dance floors they encountered.
In September of 2022, with over 40,000 fans in attendance, The Lumineers took fans on a anthemic, foot-stomping journey at Chicago's historic Wrigley Field. Highlighting career favorite tracks like Ho Hey, Ophelia, and Stubborn Love, both their sophisticated songwriting and impressive instrumentation and performance chops were on full display
Katy’s having a party and everyone is invited! 143 is a bold, fearless, exuberant, and celebratory dance-pop return to form for the multifaceted musician with an album jam packed with the empowering, sexy, & provocative anthems you’ve come to love. This is an album with a lot of heart and a lot of BPM. Get ready to pop off!
Following the multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist, band leader and composer’s critically acclaimed debut album, Source, Odyssey is a majestic feat that blends orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz and dub. Featured guests include Esperanza Spalding, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Richie Seivwright.
Finally the ultimate expression of Nightwish, a magnum opus that delivers everything this galactic band do best, but expands each aspect further. Yesterwynde is no passing fancy, but a 71-minute odyssey that invites you to take your own journey. And, as anyone with sufficient focus will know, not all those who wander are lost.
Bands like Seether have a tight line to walk, in that they can't be around for so long and not evolve at all, but they also cannot evolve so much that they change their style, alienating longtime fans. Here they successfully show their evolution as songwriters, especially in their lyrics, while maintaining their distinct post-grunge sound that's still so popular today.
This is the sound of harsh light breaking through the Portland quartet's darkened gothic and classic metal motifs. Never, Neverland takes the next step from dark sunglasses and chugging metallic riffs to melodious gloom, crunching, punkish abandon, and grandiosity, marking a great rock band on the verge of something unholy and massive.
Battered and bruised from the loss of their fallen frontman, Trevor Strnad, The Black Dahlia Murder never gave even the slightest impression that they might call time on their reign of death metal excellence. Whether wallowing in grim, doomy waters or blasting away like some crazed, nihilistic army of intergalactic ghouls, this is an album that nobly delivers the goods, while screaming defiance at the stars.
On Stigma, Wage War pushes their signature sound with industrial grit and electronic sheen, completely leveling up. Inspirations on this album come from musical heavyweights including Rammstein, Static-X and iconic films such as The Matrix and Blade. There is a song for every emotion on the record encouraging fans to dance, mosh, vibe and reflect.
New Release Round-Up 09-27-24
Billy Strings - Highway Prayers - Reprise
BILLY STRINGS Highway Prayers Modern bluegrass superstar Billy Strings has announced Highway Prayers, his first studio release since his 2022 father-son team-up LP Me/And/Dad and his first solo studio collection since 2021's Renewal. The 20-track LP, co-produced by Billy Strings and Jon Brion, is due out on September 2024.
Various Artists - Bridgerton Season Three (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) - Capitol Records
Double wedding ring gold colored vinyl LP pressing. As the Bridgerton franchise returns for it's highly anticipated third season, prepare to be swept away once again by it's unique musical touch. Season 3 will captivate viewers worldwide with a fresh blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance. In Season 3, acclaimed composer Kris Bowers orchestrates a stunning original score, with covers ranging from Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" and BTS's "Dynamite" to the #1 Global Viral Spotify Hit, "Give Me Everything" by Pitbull covered by Archer March.
Common & Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol. 1 - Loma Vista Recordings
Legendary hip-hop figures Common and Pete Rock showcase their evolved prowess in their debut collaboration, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1." Despite years apart, their synergy is palpable. Pete's groundbreaking production, blending intricate harmonies, and Common's multifaceted artistry shine through. Their meticulous process births 15 tracks that blend nostalgia with innovation. With cameos from Jennifer Hudson and De La Soul's Posdnuos, each element is carefully curated, resulting in a timeless masterpiece. This album not only celebrates their individual growth but also sets the stage for future volumes.
Luke Bryan - Mind Of A Country Boy - Capitol Nashville
Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is releasing a brand-new album, Mind of a Country Boy, featuring 14 tracks including his latest single, “Love you, Miss you, Mean It.” “This song was special from the first time I heard it,” said Luke. “I knew it would resonate. It’s about young love and that whole process of trying to make relationships work through the on-again and off-again cycles. My wife and I went through that journey during college, and I know a lot of people out there have too.” During his career Luke has performed for more than 14 million fans inclusive of his numerous headline tours, “Crash My Playa,” “Luke Bryan: VEGAS” and “Farm Tour.”
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Shaboozey - Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going [LP]
Clara La San - Made Mistakes [LP]
Maximo Park - Stream Of Life [Indie exclusive eco splatter vinyl]
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness [RSD Essentials Blue & Black LP]
Bolt Thrower - Realms of Chaos [RSD Essentials Yellow & Black LP]
October Drift - Blame The Young [Indie exclusive tri-colour ]
Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin - The Quest (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Bring Me The Horizon - POST HUMAN: NEX GEN [2 LP]
Ezra Collective - Dance, No One's Watching [Deluxe 2 LP]
Michelle - Songs About You Specifically [Clear Vinyl] (Red)
JD McPherson - Nite Owls [Indie Exclusive Blue, Black and White Splatter Signed LP]
Dizzy Gillespie - Live in Chester 1957 [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Orange & Blue 2 LP]
The Montclairs - Dreaming Out of Season [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Half White & Half Blue]
Christian Lee Hutson - Paradise Pop. 10 [Indie Exclusive DUCKYYELLOW LP]
Sophie - Future Classic [Indie Exclusive Clear 2LP]
Hector Lavoe - De Ti Depende (It's Up To You) [LP]
Marlowe, Dylan - Mid-Twenties Crisis
Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue - [2 LP]
Daughtry - Shock To They System (Part 1)
AC/DC - Flick Of The Switch (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Fly On The Wall (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Blow Up Your Video (50th Anniversary) [Colored Vinyl] (Gol)
AC/DC - Black Ice (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Live At River Plate (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Power Up (50th Anniversary)
Telenova - Time Is A Flower [Colored Vinyl]
Fernandez, Alejandro - Te Llevo En La Sangre (Deluxe Edition) [2 LP]
Draco Rosa - Reflejos De Lo Eterno [Canary Yellow LP]
Tara Lily - Speak In The Dark [LP]
Denzel Curry - King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 [Indie Exclusive Opaque Silver LP]
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New Release Round-Up 09-20-24
Chappell Roan - The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess (Anniversary Edition) - Island
Bold pop hooks, sex positivity, honest songwriting and a heavy dose of glitter make up the world of Chappell Roan, the next multi-faceted force in pop music. A technicolor celebration of self-discovery and transformation, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess tracks Chappell’s cinematic journey of falling in queer love for the first time, while embracing all the messy and imperfect moments in-between. Penned by Chappell Roan alongside Dan Nigro. Anniversary Edition 2 LP set on 180g peach color vinyl in gatefold jacket with embossed die-cut O-card and Mylar glitter star inserts. Limited Edition.
Katy Perry - 143 - Capitol Records
143 IS A PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED! Katy Perry has officially launched an exciting new era with the long awaited sixth studio album “143”. Katy set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of love as a throughline message. The result is a sexy, fearless, return to form for the multifaceted musician with an album jam packed with the empowering, sexy, & provocative pop anthems you’ve come to love. This is an album with a lot of heart and a lot of BPM. Get ready to pop off!
Keith Urban - HIGH - Capitol Nashville
Four-time GRAMMY Award-winner and three-time Entertainer of the Year recipient Keith Urban releases his 11th studio album, HIGH, on Capitol Nashville Records. The brand-new collection of 11 songs, includes “GO HOME W U” (with Lainey Wilson), “CHUCK TAYLORS,” and the hit single “MESSED UP AS ME.” It showcases Urban’s extraordinary talents as a vocalist, virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and collaborator.
Paul McCartney - Japanese SHM-CD Exports - PAUL MCCARTNEY CATLG
These replica mini LP papersleeve SHM-CD [Super High Material CD]'s, manufactured in Japan, includes a miniature Linda McCartney Polaroid poster, inner-sleeve, obi strip and white booklet featuring Japanese translations of the lyrics. 2010 remaster.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Hippo Campus - Flood [Indie Exclusive Clear Galaxy 2 LP]
Charlotte Wessels - The Obsession [LP]
Joan As Police Woman - Lemons Limes & Orchids
Nelly Furtado - 7 [Indie Exclusive Clear LP]
Depeche Mode - Spirit - The 12inch Singles [Boxset]
Daffo - Pest / Crisis Kit [LP]
Vale Of Pnath - Prodigal Empire [Random Eco-Mix LP]
Sophie - Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides [LP]
Bright Eyes - Five Dice, All Threes [Colored Vinyl] (Org) (Red)
Manu Chao - Viva Tu (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
The Damned - AD 2022 - Live in Manchester [2 LP]
Dave Guy - Ruby [Indie Exclusive] Blue Smoke (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
JP Harris - Jp Harris Is A Trash Fire [Clear Vinyl]
Honeyglaze - Real Deal [Indie Exclusive GOLD]
Jamie xx - In Waves [Indie Exclusive White LP]
Lutalo Academy - Meadow Green [Colored Vinyl]
Thurston Moore - Flow Critical Lucidity [Colored Vinyl] (Crem)
Mortimer - From Within [Colored Vinyl]
Nightwish - Yesterwynde - White [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Wht)
Neon Trees - Sink Your Teeth [LP]
Nonpareils - Rhetoric & Terror
Katy Pearson J - Someday, Now [Coke Bottle Green LP]
Kate Pierson - Radios and Rainbows
Seether - The Surface Seems So Far [Opaque White LP]
Skid Row - Live In London [VINYL]
Waeve - City Lights [Indie Exclusive] [Colored Vinyl] (Org) [Indie Exclusive]
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