New Releases: October 13th 2009

The Flaming Lips – Embryonic CD/2xCD+DVD (WB)
New album available in two editions: single disc and deluxe. The deluxe 2xCD+DVD includes an audio DVD of the full album (96k 24 bit audio) boasting 256 times more resolution than a standard CD, packaged in a custom hardcover book-style sleeve. Free lithograph with purchase (while supplies last)!

Monsters Of Folk – Monsters Of Folk 2xLP (Artist First)
Now available on HQ-180 vinyl.

Grant Lee Phillips – Little Moon CD/LP (Yep Roc)
Little Moon is track after track of well-anchored classic American music — rock and folk swirl under clouds of cinematic strings for a primer on the art of the timeless tune.

Joan Baez – How Sweet The Sound CD (Razor & Tie)
Soundtrack to this week’s DVD release of the Joan Baez documentary. Features a duet with Bob Dylan.

The Clonious – Between The Dots CD/2xLP (Ubiquity)
Somewhere between the past and the distant future, sparked by dusty old jazz records and beat generation hip-hop, at the sonic cross-roads of Detroit and Vienna, lies a series of sound stories steeping in the head of 23-year-old beat navigator Paul Movahedi, also known as The Clonious.

Shawn Lee & Clutchy Hopkins – Fascinating Fingers CD/2xLP (Ubiquity)
A brand new batch of collaborative tracks from Lee and the anonymous Clutchy Hopkins. Raiding their collective musical inspirations and instrument collections deeper than on their debut, Fascinating Fingers is full string sections, madcap worldly instrumentation, all backed by some serious Mojave marauding beats.

People Under The Stairs – Carried Away CD (Om Hip-Hop)
Upbeat, crazy, and ridiculous, Carried Away was recorded entirely on reel to reel with tons of rock samples, distorted vocals, cussing, drum machines, delays, yelling — the works. Wrap that all up with nods to A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, beer and Luther Vandross and… voila!

Brian Setzer Orchestra – Songs From Lonely Avenue CD/LP (Surfdog)
Inspired by the great film noir soundtracks from the ’40′s and ’50′s, Setzer set out to create songs that would carry a classic cinematic mood completely missing from today’s musical landscape.

Sherwood – QU CD (MySpace)
New album from the California pop/punk band — recorded with producer Brad Wood (Pete Yorn, Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins).

A Rocket To The Moon – On Your Side CD (Fueled By Ramen)
Produced by Matt Squire (3OH!3, All Time Low, The Used and Panic! At The Disco), On Your Side shows the dynamics of the band with a sound that can be described as mature pop rock with big hooks and catchy melodies.

Gregg Allman – Solo Years 1973-1997: One More Silver Dollar CD (Raven)
Best of Allman’s solo recordings for both Capricorn and Epic.

ApSci – Best Crisis Ever CD (Quannum Projects)
A louder, catchier and more expansive take on ApSci’s unique combination of electro, hip-hop and quirky pop, relying heavier on songwriting and a combination of vintage drum machine sounds, synths and guitars.

Baroness – Blue Record CD/2xCD (Relapse)
The sister recording to 2007′s Red Album, Blue Record overflows with gossamer melodies and striking, earnest riffs that have become the band’s signature. Deluxe limited edition contains the legendary live set from the 2009 Roadburn Festival.

Bowling For Soup – Sorry For Parytin’ CD (Jive)
For their 10th studio album, Bowling For Soup have put together a winning collection of songs both funny and wistful, rockin’ yet tender, and chock full of the wit, wisdom, and memorable melodies the band always offers. Includes the viral hit “My Wena” and the hilarious single “No Hablo Ingles.”

Barry Cowsill And U.S. 1 – Barry Cowsill And U.S. 1 CD (RED)
This is the album that Barry recorded with his solo band U.S. 1 just before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans when he was visiting. ”The body of Barry Cowsill, one of the singing Cowsills, was discovered on a wharf in New Orleans, Local authorities believe Cowsill died in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He was said to have been preparing another album at the time of his death.” – Rolling Stone.

Crookers – I Love Techno 2009 CD (Lektroluv)
Mix features the talents and tastes of insanely-hot Italian DJ duo, Crookers — best known for their remix of Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite.”

Dead By Sunrise – Out Of Ashes CD (Reprise)
Out Of Ashes is the first album from Chester Bennington’s (Linkin Park) new project.

Fanfarlo – Reservoir CD (Atlantic)
Produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Resevoir employs an array of instruments to create each lushly arranged track, including saws, clarinets, cellos, mandolins, ukuleles and melocias.

Five For Fighting – Slice CD (Aware/Sony)
New release from this Grammy-nominated platinum-selling outfit. 11 tracks including the first single “Chances.”

Four Letter Lie – A New Day CD (Victory)
Four Letter Lie return with another ferocious collection of hard hitting and hook heavy songs. Fans can expect the same high-energy guitar driven, gritty heaviness mixed with post hardcore rhythms and heartfelt down to earth songwriting.

Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs – Devil Do CD (Megaforce)
A lo fi stew of blues, country, and rockabilly — at once avant garde and vintage.

Har-Mar Superstar – Dark Touches CD (Dilettante Recordings)
On Dark Touches, Har Mar delivers his most club-friendly collection of jams yet. His silky smooth croon and tongue-in-cheek lyrics lead a non-stop dance party that blends everything from synth pop to R&B with ample hooks around every corner.

Lackthereof – A Retrospective 1998-2008 Or I Was A Christian CD (Film Guerrero)
Before Danny Seim started the acclaimed Portland, OR art rock trio Menomena (in which he drums impressively, and, along with the other two members, sings, writes, composes, arranges, deconstructs, and reassembles), he was the sole, prolific, and promotion-averse member of Lackthereof.

Los Lonely Boys – 1969 CD (Playing In Traffic)
With their signature blend of Latin rhythms, searing guitar leads, and impeccable harmonies, the band traces their artistic lineage through tracks like Santana’s “Evil Ways” and The Beatles’ “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window.”

Marduk – Wormwood CD (Regain)
An unswerving commitment to blasphemy and extremity combined with a steady stream of recordings has helped establish Sweden’s Marduk as one of the best known bands on the Scandinavian black metal scene.

Mario – D.N.A. CD (J Records)
The fourth album from the R&B/pop vocalist.

Nellie McKay – Normal As Blueberry Pie: A Tribute To Doris Day CD/LP (Verve)
Producing, arranging and performing this album is for McKay the natural outcome of years of enraptured listening to Day’s music. Nellie’s Verve debut is a sophisticated but accessible recording with spare and tasteful arrangements that clearly put the focus on the songs and McKay’s exquisite vocal style.

MV & EE – Barn Nova CD (Ecstatic Peace)
MV & EE aspire to the sort of beautifully rewarding standard in their documented output that Sun Ra or The Grateful Dead achieved. Featuring J Mascis (drums, guitar, plate reverb).

Sole And The Skyrider Band – Plastique CD (Fake Four Inc.)
Backed by The Skyrider Band, Sole’s brand of wit packed, radical and dense lyricism is perfectly accompanied by The Skyrider Band’s subtle, layered post-rock-hop compositions. Guest vocalist Markus Acher of The Notwist even lends a hand.

Nick Swardson – Seriously Who Farted? CD (Comedy Central)
Best known for his role as flamboyant male prostitute Terry on Reno 911, funnyman Nick Swardson demonstrates his stand up skills, presenting hilarious look at such topics as drunken women, Asian massage parlors, extreme partying, and more.

Thao With The Get Down Stay Down – Know Better Learn Faster CD/LP (Kill Rock Stars)
Thao Nguyen has a comedian’s skill, that of “laughing through tears” — only it’s her music that laughs. Together with her band The Get Down Stay Down, she decks heartbreak in upbeat rhythms and plucky melodies.

Thomas Function – In The Valley Of Sickness CD/LP (Fat Possum)
“…Inherently straight forward pop songs that even the grooviest, chicest, most apathetic bohemian douche can bob his or her head to.” — thetripwire

Various Artists (Modeselektor) – Body Language, Vol. 8 CD/LP (Get Physical Music)
Having released two albums, worked with the likes of Thom Yorke and Paul St. Hilaire — this massive party starter and legendary DJ duo offer a riotous, bass heavy affair — one which takes in all kinds of interesting developments in cutting edge contemporary dance music.

Imaad Wasif – The Voidist CD/LP (Tee Pee)
Features guests Dale Crover (Melvins) and Greg Burns (Red Sparowes), and was recorded by Chad Bamford (Weezer) with additional recordings by Mathias Schneeberger (The Obsessed, Gutter Twins).

DVDs:

Joan Baez – How Sweet The Sounds DVD/DVD+CD (Razor & Tie)
In the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the private life and public career of Joan Baez, How Sweet The Sound examines her history as a recording artist and performer as well as her remarkable journey as the conscience of a generation. Features interviews with David Crosby, Bob Dylan, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Roger McGuinn and others, as well as a candid conversation between Joan and ex husband David Harris. Also available in a deluxe edition which includes the CD soundtrack.

Objectified – DVD (Plexifilm)
A group of industrial designers reflects on the link between creativity and the ostensibly commercial objects they produce. Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) directs this fascinating exploration of the crossroads between functional design and artistry.

Vinyl:

Devendra Banhart – Baby 7” (WB)
Blue vinyl. First single from his forthcoming (10/27) album What Will We Be.

Ghostface Killah – Ghostdini: The Wizard Of Poetry LP (Def Jam)
Recently released on CD — now available on limited edition green vinyl.

Jay Z – The Blueprint III 2xLP (Roc Nation)
Recently released on CD, now available on vinyl.

The Raincoats – The Raincoats LP (Kill Rock Stars)
Vinyl reissue of the influential post-punk band’s 1980 album.

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