Nirvana – Bleach [Deluxe Edition] CD/2xLP (Sub Pop)
This 20th Anniversary Edition has been remastered and includes an unreleased live recording of a complete February 9th, 1990 show at the Pine Street Theatre in Portland, Oregon.
Nirvana – Live At Reading CD/CD+DVD/DVD (Geffen)
Nirvana’s historic August 30, 1992 appearance at UK’s Reading Festival — now available in three formats: single audio disc, a deluxe edition which adds a DVD of the performance, and as a single, stand-alone DVD.
Slayer – World Painted Blood CD/CD+DVD/LP (American)
Highly-anticipated new album now available in three editions: regular single disc; Deluxe Edition featuring a DVD of Playing With Dolls — a 20-minute animated horror short directed by Mark Brooks (Metalocolpyse) and featuring new Slayer music; and on HQ-180 vinyl.
The Rolling Stones – Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! [40th Anniversary Edition] 3xCD+DVD (Abkco)
Four disc Anniversary Edition reissue. The first disc is a remastered version of the original Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out release. The second contains five unreleased tracks from the original Madison Square Garden concert. The third contains 12 never before released tracks by opening acts B.B. King and Ike & Tina Turner. The DVD features performances from the concert, backstage footage, scenes of Keith Richards in the studio and more.
Los Cenzontles – American Horizon CD (Los Cenzontles)
Using traditional and contemporary Mexican and American instruments and styles, blues legend Taj Mahal, Chicano Master guitarist David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) and Bay Area Mexican roots group Los Cenzontles create a new, fresh and exciting sound while telling a story of hope, struggle and gratitude.
Julian Casablancas – Phrazes For The Young CD/LP (RCA)
Debut solo album from the Strokes vocalist.
The Almost – Monster Monster CD (Virgin)
New album from this alt-rock band formed by Underoath member Aaron Gillespie.
Amerie – In Love & War CD (Def Jam)
Latest from the multiple award-winning, platinum-selling R&B singer and songwriter. Features the single “Heard ‘Em All.”
Aqua Teen Hunger Force – Have Yourself A Meaty Little Christmas CD (Williams Street)
You’ll hear classics such as “Santa Left A Booger In My Stocking,” “Hark The Herald Angel Raps,” and Master Shake’s holiday pledge “I Sure Hope I Don’t Have To Beat Your Ass (This Christmas).”
Kevin Barker – You And Me CD/LP (Gnomonsong)
Debut album from the singer/songwriter and in-demand musician. Barker has spent the last few years recording, touring, and collaborating with Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, Vashti Bunyan, Vetiver, Antony And The Johnsons, and Espers, to name just a few.
Bat For Lashes – Two Suns [Special Edition] CD+DVD (Astralwerks)
Reissue featuring seven bonus tracks, plus a DVD containing a 48-minute documentary shot at varying locations across the world — from the Joshua Tree desert in California, to New York and the Welsh countryside — offering an extraordinary insight into the making of Two Suns.
Bee Gees – The Ultimate Bee Gees 2xCD/2xCD+DVD (Rhino)
Double-disc career retrospective featuring their many hits and chart-topping singles, and performances of hit songs the Bee Gees wrote for others. Also available as a deluxe edition, which adds a DVD of unreleased videos, previously unreleased television appearances, live performances, and mre.
Brilliant Colors – Introducing CD/LP+MP3 (Slumberland)
A sharp debut album packed with taut guitar buzz and dreamy melodies, neatly expanding on the promise of their in-demand 7” singles. Clocking in at barely 24 minutes, its focus and concision perfectly encapsulate where pop should be in 2009.
Capgun Coup – Maudlin CD (Team Love)
Maudlin is often a satiric commentary on the state of contemporary life, from the futility of sadness, self-pity, and ennui (“Sitting On The Sidewalk,” “Now That I’m Home”) to economic and social inequities (“Got A Lot Of Gull,” “Only The Times Are Changing”) to the anesthetizing effects of technology (“Computer Screens And TVs”).
Cloak/Dagger – Lost Art CD/LP (Jade Tree)
Is it punk? Hardcore? Garage? Play it loud on tracks such as “Deathbed Rebels” that push the punk envelope a bit further with frenzied, circle-pit fodder reminiscent of the Circle Jerks and Big Boys.
Cold Cave – Love Comes Close CD/LP+MP3 (Matador)
Debut full-length from Philly/New York quartet. The warm, rich synth pop sounds are laced with equal measures of romance and nihilism. Somewhere in these realms of negative hiss and out-of-body bliss, there is a peak awaiting all who enter.
CunninLynguists – Strange Journey Volume 2 CD (Traffic)
Features guest appearances from E-40 and Evidence of Dilated Peoples.
Arrington de Dionyso – Malaikat Dan Singa CD (K)
A collection of throbbing, hallucinogenic, trance-inducing trans-utopian cosmic post-punk sounds from Old Time Relijun’s Arrington de Dionyso.
Devo – Freedom Of Choice CD/LP (WB)
Devo – Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! CD/LP (WB)
Remastered reissues — each featuring live bonus tracks. Also available on limited edition vinyl.
Every Avenue – Picture Perfect CD (Fearless)
Fans of Fall Out Boy and The All-American Rejects listen up.
Faulty DL – Bravery CD/LP (Planet Mu)
Bravery contrasts quite dramatically, working at different tempos, but still impresses with combinations of melodic synths, glitzy garage samples, and complex programmed beats and effects.
Foo Fighters – Greatest Hits CD/CD+DVD/2xLP (RCA)
Best-of collection from Dave Grohl and the Foos including two brand new tracks, “Wheels,” and “Word Forward,” both recorded with producer Butch Vig. Also available as a deluxe edition, which adds a DVD of music and live videos.
Gift Of Gab (Blackalicious) – Escape 2 Mars CD (Cornerstone/RAS)
Guests include Brother Ali and Del The Funky Homosapien.
Girls In Trouble – Girls In Trouble CD (JDub)
Girls In Trouble is the songwriting debut of multi-instrumentalist Alicia Jo Rabins. She marries her classical training and folk-punk sensitivity to her penchant for Jewish literature, mysticism and history. The result: pop hooks grounded in experimentation, subtle musicianship and a taste for ruminative lyrics.
Guided By Voices – Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now 4xCD (GBV Inc.)
The third installment in the Suitcase series of unreleased Robert Pollard/Guided By Voices tracks excavated from a suitcase of cassettes in his closet. Like the previous two volumes, Suitcase 3 includes 100 songs on four CDs in a box. Disc 4 is an acoustic jam session by Pollard, Tobin Sprout, and Greg Demos in 1994-95 (the period between GBV classics Bee Thousand and Alien Lanes).
Half-Handed Cloud – Cut Me Down & Count My Rings CD (Asthmatic Kitty)
A collection of rarities, singles, and B-sides by indefatigable DIY pop musician John Ringhofer, AKA Half-Handed Cloud.
Isaac Hayes – Shaft [Deluxe Edition] CD (Stax)
Digitally remastered deluxe edition featuring a special bonus track.
Curtis Harvey – Box Of Stones CD (Fat Cat)
Box Of Stones certainly pledges allegiance to the acoustic-folk mode and embraces traditional song structures, but stylistic permutations shine throughout: from dark campfire sing-along “Seen,” to bright, Fahey-esque instrumental “Nod,” to the driving carnival blues of album closer “Bad Patch.”
Taylor Hollingsworth – Life With A Slow Ear CD/LP (Team Love)
A beautiful and ragged record that plays like the words on a page of a great Southern novel. Life With A Slow Ear sounds like a dusty desert and the honest and direct lyrics feel like an old pair of leather boots.
Hypocrisy – A Taste Of Extreme Divinity CD (Nuclear Blast)
A much-needed rest and a renewed love for all things death metal give the successor to 2005′s Virus an injection of brutality and strength that show the vigor and melodic power this trio possess. With Immortal’s legendary drummer Horgh the stars have aligned, and Hypocrisy will conquer!
Etienne Jaumet – Night Music CD/LP (Domino)
Etienne Jaumet is one half of the French duo, Zombie Zombie. They make improvisational krautrock/Goblin/John Carpenter-influenced horror soundtrack electronica.
Jookabox – Dead Zone Boys CD/LP (Asthmatic Kitty)
Their third album is a love story meets psychedelic zombie-musical.
The King Khan & BBQ Show – Invisible Girl CD/LP (In The Red)
Invisible Girl marks a return to their trademark doo-wop-laced, anthemic garage rock.
Laarks – An Exaltation Of Laarks CD (Absolutely Kosher)
Laarks’ debut album is a record full of melodic hooks embedded in indie rock mini-epics, with raucous crescendos and climaxes of textures pinned between pauses and composed reflection.
Ryan Leslie – Transition CD/CD+DVD (Casablanca)
Sophomore album a mere eight months after the release of his critically acclaimed debut. Available in two editions: Regular and Deluxe. Deluxe version includes three bonus tracks and a bonus DVD containing the making of the music videos “You’re Not My Girl” and “Nothing,” the “Zodiac” video, and more.
Lymbyc System – Shutter Release CD (Mush)
Magnifying the already giant sounds of Love Your Abuser was not an easy task, but with Jeff Zeigler behind the boards recording the album and John Congleton (Modest Mouse, Explosions In The Sky) shaping the mixes, they’ve managed to do just that. Instrumentation has become broader, arrangements more grandiose, and melodies more focused, resulting in a sublime second album.
Molina & Johnson – Molina & Johnson CD/LP (Secretly Canadian)
In this collaboration between Jason Molina and Will Johnson, each seem to hold the other’s talents to the fire and elevate both performance and creativity. In the friendly sharing of ideas, Molina and Johnson become two poets’ poets in a workshop to craft a singular, searing elegy.
Nile – Those Whom The Gods Detest CD (Nuclear Blast)
New studio album from the extreme metal outfit.
On Fillmore – Extended Vacation CD/LP (Dead Oceans)
Once dubbed “the rhythm section’s revenge” by Jim O’Rourke, the duo On Fillmore is formed by bassist Darin Gray and percussionist Glenn Kotche, who were originally hand-picked by O’Rourke as the rhythm section for his album Eureka.
Max Richter – Memoryhouse CD (Fat Cat)
Reissue of Richter’s 2002 album. Recorded by Richter with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and critically lauded on its original release, Memoryhouse is quite deservedly held very dear to the broad-reaching “post-classical” field.
RJD2 – Deadringer (Instrumentals) CD/LP (RJD2)
Reissue of RJD2’s landmark instrumental album.
Robbie Rivera – Closer To The Sun CD (Ultra)
Latest from the American house pioneer, who has previously remixed Faithless, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Benny Benassi, David Guetta, Pink, and many others.
Syrena Ryder – Is It O.K. CD (Atlantic)
Serena Ryder is a truly eclectic spirit, whose passion for music spans a wide array of styles, from folk and country to jazz, blues, and rock & roll.
Say Anything – Say Anything CD/LP (RCA)
The third album from the L.A. alt-rock band.
Shwayze – Let It Beat CD (Suretone)
Features contributions from New Orleans hip-hop duo The Knux, Shwayze’s lifelong hero Snoop Dogg, Ric Ocasek from The Cars, and Darryl Jenifer, bassist for legendary D.C. punk band Bad Brains.
Straight No Chaser – Christmas Cheers CD (Atlantic)
Holiday release from the ten member vocal group. Sticking to the formula that made them both a novelty and a sensation, Christmas Cheers is a collection of both new and classic holiday songs with smooth harmonies and a comedic twist.
Swimmers – People Are Soft CD (Mad Dragon)
The Philadelphia-based act is reminiscent of 60′s British pop, hinting at influences such as the Kinks and the Velvet Underground while drawing comparisons to contemporaries The Arcade Fire, Interpol, Joy Division and The New Pornographers.
Systems Officer – Underslept CD (Temporary Residence)
Complex, thoughtful pop from the solo guise of Armistead Burwell Smith IV, the multi-instrumentalist songwriter and founding member of Pinback and Three Mile Pilot.
Themselves – CrownsDown CD/2xLP (Anticon)
Themselves’ (Doseone and Jel) third album is a careful and vicious exhibition of mastered rap tactics and sampling ethics.
Carrie Underwood – Play On CD (RCA)
New from the four-time Grammy Award winner and former American Idol winner.
Vitalic – Flashmob CD (Play It Again Sam)
Sophomore release from French DJ/producer Pascal Arbez-Nicolas (AKA Vitalic) This is Vitalic’s first studio album since his acclaimed debut album, OK Cowboy, released in 2005.
Various Artists – Ultra 2010 2xCD (Ultra)
Double-disc package includes the biggest dance/pop hits impacting now and through 2010.
Various Artists – The Village: A Celebration Of The Music Of Greenwich Village CD (Roc-A-Fella)
Modern day artists look back and pay tribute to the artists and songs that helped nurture and shape them as successful musicians in their own right. Shelby Lynne gives a musical shout out to Dylan with her version of “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” Cowboy Junkies perform their heartbreaking version of Tim Buckley’s “Once I Was” and Bruce Hornsby checks in with a stunning version of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Darlin Be Home Soon.” The Village also features performances by Rickie Lee Jones, Lucinda Williams, Rachael Yamagata, Amos Lee, Sixpence None The Richer, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rocco DeLuca, John Oates, The Duhks, and Los Lobos.
Weezer – Raditude CD/2xCD/LP (DGC)
Weezer’s seventh album — produced by Jacknife Lee and Butch Walker. Ten tracks including the first single “(If You Are Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To.” Also available as a Deluxe edition featuring a bonus CD containing six additional tracks, and on vinyl. Initial quantities include a bonus yellow 7” featuring an unreleased B-side — free with purchase (while supplies last)!
Hank Williams – Revealed: The Unreleased Recordings 3xCD (WB)
54-track collection drawn from the Mother’s Best recordings. A rare, informal glimpse into the heart and soul of country music’s greatest star.
DVDs:
Bela Fleck – Throw Down Your Heart DVD (Docurama)
Inspired by a love of African music and an interest in tracing the roots of the banjo, American banjo great Bela Fleck embarks on a musical journey through Uganda, Tanzania, Gambia and Mali, playing with locals and discovering the beauty of the land.
John Fogerty – Comin’ Down The Road: The Concert At Royal Albert Hall DVD (Verve Forecast)
37 years after he last played there with Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty returned to the stage of London’s Royal Albert Hall to present an overview of hits from all aspects of his career. Includes “Born On The Bayou,” “Gunslinger,” “Broken Down Cowboy,” “Almost Saturday Night,” Down On The Corner,” “Up Around The Bend,” “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary” and more.
Various Artists – Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Live 5xDVD (WB)
Features jams, speeches, and once-in-a-lifetime pairings (you name ‘em) of music legends filmed over the last 24 years at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies.
Vinyl:
The Beach Boys – Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) LP (Capitol)
The Beach Boys – Today LP (Capitol)
HQ-180 vinyl reissues now available.
Citay – Remixes LP+MP3 (Dead Oceans)
From the ambient textures of White Rainbows’ “Eye On Dollar” remix to Cornershop’s Anthony Saffery adding sitar and percussion to “First Fantasy,” these are anything but typical remix rave-ups of Citay’s 2007 album Little Kingdom.
Faust – Faust IV LP (Virgin)
Limited edition vinyl reissue — now available.
Neutral Milk Hotel – In The Aeroplane Over The Sea LP+MP3 (Merge)
Neutral Milk Hotel – On Avery Island LP+MP3 (Merge)
Reissued on HQ-180 vinyl with accompanying MP3 download.
Various Artists – Light: On The South Side 2xLP+Book (Numero)
Gathers for the first time over 100 of Michael Abramson’s photos taken on Chicago’s south side in the late ‘70s. The 132-page hardcover book features photos, an ephemera section, and an essay by Nick Hornby. Housed in a gorgeous slipcase with the 12”x”12 book is Pepper’s Jukebox, a seventeen track compilation of the kind of funky Chicago blues heard from the stage and the Wurlitizer. The deluxe 2xLP set is packaged in a sharp gatefold jacket with two inner sleeves crammed to the gills with label scans and stories from the bar stool.
Kings Of Convenience – Declaration Of Dependence LP (Astralwerks)
Lightning Bolt – Earthly Delights LP (Load)
sunnO))) – Monoliths And Dimensions 2xLP (Southern Lord)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl.
