New Releases for September 15, 2023

AIMS Marketing Program/ Featured Titles Promoted This Week:

Herb Alpert – Wish Upon A Star CD (Herb Alpert Presents)

What happens when you wish upon a star? You get new music from Herb Alpert, of course! The prolific trumpet player returns at age 88 with his new studio album (his 49^th) Wish Upon A Star. Filled to the brim with new takes on classic songs we’ve known and loved for decades, this set of music continues to serve up the unmistakable trumpet playing of the Tijuana Brass master. Herb covers everything from Jerry Reed’s “East Bound And Down” to Elvis’ “(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame” and the Beatles’ “And I Love Her”. Other hits include “Father And Son”, “We’ve Only Just Begun” and the titular song “When You Wish Upon A Star”.

Bahamas – Bootcut CD/LP (Republic)

Bahamas’ sixth full-length album, Bootcut, sees Afie Jurvanen lean into his (alt and old-time) country music influences. Produced by Grammy-nominated Robbie Lackritz (Jack Johnson, Peach Pit) and Dan Knobler (Allison Russell), the album features country legend (and current Eagle) Vince Gill, pedal-steel maestro Russ Pahl (Kenny Rogers), bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash), harmonica player Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson) and many more. [An indie store exclusive green w/ smoke color vinyl pressing is available.]

Baroness – Stone CD/2xCD/LP/Cassette (Abraxan Hymns)

The origins of Stone go back to 2020. It is not a pandemic record, but the core of it was written during its darkest days. Anxiety, relief, and resolve are stitched deeply throughout. When the foursome was isolated in Pennsylvania and New York, turning stems of music into full-fledged songs felt insurmountable. Barones toiled as the world roiled. Creativity fully flourished only when they escaped to an Airbnb in Barryville, a quaint hamlet on the New York/Pennsylvania border. The undulating “Beneath The Rose”, the energetic drive of “Anodyne”, the trad-metal burlof “Last Word”, and the dynamic introspection of “Shine” rushed out, as did the motorik of “Choir” and the emotional heft of “Magnolia”. Stone was a sort of catharsis, a turning of the page, a middle finger to the suffocating insincerity of expectation. [The deluxe double-CD edition features six live tracks recorded in 2022. A variety of color vinyl variants themed after each song – including and indie store exclusive red pressing – were pressed.]

Bombino – Sahel CD/LP (Partisan)

Guitar luminary and Tuareg folk hero Omara “Bombino” Moctar knows the nomadic life well. Being constantly on the road for his music while also perpetually on the move throughout the Sahel region of Africa is the norm. So when the pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt, Bombino found himself in an unfamiliar space: being in one place. What resulted was Sahel, the follow-up to 2018’s Deran, a record that turned Bombino into the first-ever Grammy-nominated artist from Niger. This new collection of songs, named after the African region spanning East-West from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, is Bombino’s most personal, powerful, and politically minded work to date. It’s also his most sonically diverse, a quality he set out to achieve from the start, and one that is meant to directly mirror the complex tapestry of cultures and people that make up the Sahel region itself. [A limited-edition translucent blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Briscoe – West Of It All CD/LP (ATO)

West Of It All, the debut album from Americana folk-rock band Briscoe, is a coming-of-age soundtrack set against the backdrop of the Texas Hill Country. Written in the Lone Star State and recorded in North Carolina, it’s an album that charts its own musical geography, with production from Grammy-nominee Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Caamp, Nathaniel Rateliff) and adventurous songwriting that bridges the gap between classic American roots music and its modern-day incarnation. [A limited-edition white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Dengue Fever – Ting Mong CD/LP (MRI)

Ting Mong is the sixth full-length album of new material from Cambodian/American band Dengue Fever, and their first album in more than eight years. In Khmer folklore, a Ting Mong is a decoy or mannequin, similar to a scarecrow, used to fight away evil spirits and plagues. On Ting Mong, Dengue Fever’s unmistakable amalgam of styles and musical traditions is at its most cohesive and prismatic. There’s Chhmon Nimol’s Cambodian identity, of course, in constant dialogue with the discursive playing of a tight band that has always proudly contained multitudes. Whether they’re evoking psychedelia or surf rock, Afro grooves or vintage soundtracks, there’s a dense, profound curiosity characterizing these musicians playing one solidly built on life experience.

Explosions In The Sky – End CD/LP/Cassette (Temporary Residence)

End, the enigmatic new album by Explosions In The Sky, was inspired by darkness, but became a loud, dramatic, wild rumination on life and death. “Our starting point was the concept of an ending—death, or the end of a friendship or relationship. Every song comes from a story, or an idea one of us has had that we’ve all expanded on and made its own world. Maybe it’s our nature, but we kept feeling that the album title was ultimately open to a lot more interpretation—the end of a thing or a time can mean a stop, but it can also mean a beginning, and what happens after one thing ends might pale in comparison to what it becomes next,” says the band about the album. End is perhaps the “grandest” Explosions In The Sky album – melding the quiet restraint and crushing feel of their early recordings with the aural exploration and ornate experimentation of their later works (while incorporating their increasingly deep film and television scoring catalog). [A limited-edition yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]

Flay – Mono CD/LP (Fuga)
Flay (full name Kristine Flaherty) returns with her latest studio album Mono. The album features 15 all new songs including “Raw Raw”, “Shy” and “Punisher”, as well as “Irish Goodbye”, her collaboration with Vic Fuentes from Pierce The Veil. The album title Mono carries a special significance for K.Flay. It reflects her new sensory reality, as she experienced a sudden and complete hearing loss in her right ear due to a rare condition called SSNHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss) and Labyrinthitis. Additionally, Mono serves as a testament to her sobriety, as she completed the album from start to finish while staying sober. [A limited-edition Coke bottle clear color vinyl pressing is available.]

Killer Mike – Michael CD/2xLP (Loma Vista)

Killer Mike’s Michael marks the celebrated MC’s first solo project since 2012’s critically lauded R.A.P. Music; and serves as an introduction to the totality of Michael Render, a lifelong rap fiend whose consciousness is steeped in the sounds of community that raised him – multiple eras of southern rap flows, Sunday church service, and barbershop discourse. [An indie store exclusive gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

Mayhem – Daemonic Rites CD/2xLP/2xLP+CD (Century Media)

Live album Daemonic Rites is a thrilling and intense listening experience that captures Mayhem’s energy and power on stage. The album features recordings from a variety of locations and venues, each with their own unique atmosphere and audience. Mayhem has played all over the world in the past few years, and Daemonic Rites captures the essence of their live performances in a way that few other albums can. The album features classic Mayhem tracks as well as newer material from their Daemon album, which was released in 2019. Fans can expect to hear blistering renditions of songs like “Freezing Moon”, “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas”, and “Pure F***ing Armageddon”, among others. Overall, Daemonic Rites is a must-have for any Mayhem fan or anyone who loves intense, raw, and authentic live music.

Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are CD/LP/Cassette (Dead Oceans)

“This is my most American album,” Mitski says about her seventh record, and the music feels like a profound act of witnessing this country, in all its private sorrows and painful contradictions. In this album, which is sonically Mitski’s most expansive, epic, and wise, the songs seem to be introducing wounds and then actively healing them. Here, love is time- traveling to bless our tender days, like the light from a distant star. The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are is full of the ache of the grown- up, seemingly mundane heartbreaks and joys that are often unsung but feel enormous. It’s a tiny epic. From the bottom of a glass to a driveway slushy with memory and snow, to a freight train barreling through the Midwest, and all the way to the moon, it feels like everything, and everyone, is crying out, screaming in pain, arching towards love. Love is that inhospitable land, beckoning us and then rejecting us. To love this place — this earth, this America, this body — takes active work. It might be impossible. The best things are. [An indie store exclusive ‘robin egg blue’ color vinyl featuring a postcard is available.]

Pretenders – Relentless CD/LP (Parlophone)

Arriving with the impulsiveness and attitude that at once defines the band’s eternal spirit, Relentless is a clearly defined snapshot of where the Pretenders are in 2023. It’s the second consecutive Pretenders album to be written as a collaboration between Chrissie Hynde and the band’s resident guitar hero, James Walbourne. Especially sought after in his own right, having recorded with Dave Gahan, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Rails amongst many more. The album’s 12 tracks feature what Chrissie describes as “The Pretenders Collective.” This extended band features Walbourne (guitars), Kris Sonne (drums), Chris Hill (double bass), Dave Page (bass) and Carwyn Ellis (keyboards and guitars). Relentless also features a long hoped-for collaboration with the esteemed composer Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead, The Smile), who provides the string arrangement and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s beautiful closing track, “I Think About You Daily”. [A limited-edition pink color vinyl pressing is available,]

Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows CD/2xLP (Black Rainbows Music)

Black Rainbows is a musical project inspired by the objects and artworks collected by Theaster Gates at the Stoney Island Arts Bank in Chicago. Situated at the Great Grand Crossing neighborhoods of Chicago’s South Side, Stoney Island Arts Bank is a cathedral to Black Art, a curated collection of Black archives comprising books, sculpture, records, furniture, and problematic objects from America’s past. As well as being a site for archive, the Arts bank is also a place for convening. Bailey Rae attended The Black Artists Retreat there in 2017 and performed in the space. Wide ranging in its themes, Black Rainbows‘ subjects are drawn from encounters with objects in the Arts Bank. Sonically, the album is a multi-genre mix of the progressive R&B, neo soul sound that will be familiar to fans, but it also contains rock, jazz and electronic elements. [An indie store exclusive opaque red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Joshua Redman – Where Are We CD/LP (Blue Note)

Acclaimed saxophonist Joshua Redman makes his Blue Note debut with Where Are We, his first-ever vocal project which features vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, and drummer Brian Blade plus special guests Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Kurt Rosenwinkel on guitar, Peter Bernstein on guitar, and Joel Ross on vibraphone. At its core the album is both a celebration and critique of America—each song is about a specific geographical location in the United States—but it is also, to varying degrees, a ballads album, a standards album, an album of romantic longing, an album of social reflection, an album of melodic invention, and an album of improvisational adventure.

Brian Setzer – The Devil Always Collects CD/LP (Surfdog)

Creative sparks and killer riffs are flying everywhere on Brian Setzer’s new album The Devil Always Collects. The three-time Grammy award-winners guitar work is bracingly virtuosic and blazing on these 11 tracks, and his irresistible vocals deliver the clever storylines of catchy songs like “The Devil Always Collects”, “The Girl On The Billboard”, “Black Leather Jacket”, and “Rock Boys Rock”. Add in non-stop breakneck rhythms, and you have an album that stands with Setzer’s best. It’s always been Brian’s special talent to inject the roots of rock with a contemporary freshness that unites fans of rock, Americana, rockabilly, and punk. Although Brian has a 40-year career as a solo artist, leader of The Brian Setzer Orchestra and as a Stray Cat, he continues to play with vigor. [A limited-edition red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) CD (WB)

Reigning from Atlanta, GA, vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims masterfully blends genres from pop, soul, hip-hop, to R&B. Throughout the last four years, Teddy has spent countless hours honing his craft by writing original music and solidifying who he is as an artist. His remarkable debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) is a transformative record that pushes boundaries, inviting listeners to come along on his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. With his soul-stirring voice and heartfelt lyrics, Teddy delivers an intimate and cathartic experience, delving into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of life. [Cassette and vinyl editions – including an indie store exclusive colorway – due October 6.]

Corey Taylor – CMF2 CD/2xLP (BMG)

Uncompromising, unfiltered, and undeniable in any arena, Corey Taylor continues to impact culture as the frontman for both Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum juggernaut Slipknot and platinum rock force Stone Sour. 2023 sees Taylor following up his 2020 solo debut with CMF2 which finds him singing and playing lead and rhythm guitar, piano, and mandolin, and comes introduced by the electrifying new single “Beyond”. “My first solo album was kind of where I was coming from. This album is more where we’re going,” Taylor says. Jay Ruston, who produced Stone Sour’s 2017 Hydrograd LP as well as CMFT, returns for Taylor’s second solo effort. “Together we have great ideas, great energy, and are quick to try everything,” Taylor adds. “We’re not afraid to tell each other if it’s a good idea, or also a bad one; we have that kind of trust.” [An indie store exclusive neon violet color vinyl pressing is available.]

Thirty Seconds To Mars – It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day CD/LP (Concord)

Multi-platinum selling artist Thirty Seconds To Mars makes a triumphant return with their sixth studio album, It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day. The record heralds a new era for the band, one that not only explores the darker sides of the human experience but the hope as well, an arresting reminder that even in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles, there is still beauty to be found in the world. Featuring lead single “Stuck”. [An indie store exclusive tangerine orange color vinyl pressing with alternate cover and a 12″x12″ lithograph print is available.]

Vagabon – Sorry I Haven’t Called CD/LP (Nonesuch)

Sorry I Haven’t Called is the new album by Vagabon, the moniker of Lætitia Tamko. The album, co-produced by Tamko and Rostam (Vampire Weekend, Haim, Clairo), finds Tamko reinventing herself once again and features the most playful and adventurous music of her career. “I didn’t feel like being introspective,” says Laetitia Tamko of Sorry I Haven’t Called. “I just wanted to have fun.” Following her intimate 2017 debut Infinite Worlds, the New York artist favored expansive and evocative electronic textures in her breakthrough 2019 self-titled follow-up. But her latest LP feels like a wholly new era for Tamko, one that’s transformational and uncompromising. Across 12 vibrant tracks she wrote and produced primarily in Germany, she channels dance music and effervescent pop through her own confident sensibilities. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Who – Who’s Next [Reissue/1971] CD/2xCD/10xCD+Blu-ray Audio/LP/4xLP (IGA)

The Who’s 1971 album Who’s Next is regarded by many as their masterpiece – which says a lot considering the group’s legendary output. Originally, Pete Townshend intended these songs for the massive multimedia extravaganza, Lifehouse which was eventually abandoned. Producer Glyn Johns convinced Townshend and the Who to present the best of this material as a straightforward rock ‘n’ roll record and it resulted in some of the group’s most focused and powerful work ever produced. Bookended by the classics “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, Who’s Next is one of the defining albums of ’70s hard rock from one of the greatest bands of all time. [A limited-edition single-disc Coke bottle clear vinyl pressing as well as Deluxe double-CD (Who’s Next / Life Houses) and four-LP (Who’s Next / San Francisco 1971] editions are available. The Super Deluxe edition contains 10 CDs and a Blu-ray Audio disc with new Atmos & 5.1 surround mixes of the original album and 14 bonus tracks: 155 total with 89 previously unreleased and another 57 with a fresh remix. Included in the set are demos, singles, studio sessions, and two complete concerts.]

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CDs + Vinyl:

Herb Alpert – Wish Upon A Star CD (Herb Alpert Presents)

Annexus Quam – Beziehungen [Reissue/1972] CD/LP (Ohr)

The seven-piece band Annexus Quam formed in 1967 as Ambition Of Music; they were what was then called a “beat group”. In 1970, working with a local trombone choir led to a dramatic change of direction. Trombone, clarinet, saxophone, scat-like vocals, various percussion, even a bicycle pump or a guitar played below the bridge found their way into the band. Annexus Quam, in a unique way, mixed two musical genres: rock and free jazz, but the group played both differently from what could be heard otherwise at that time. Elements of psychedelic rock with heavy organ sounds were combined with freely dabbed brass notes; at the same time the band was closer to Stockhausen’s concept of “Intuitive Music” than to the expressive group improvisations of free jazz musicians.

Atoll – Human Extract CD (Unique Leader)

New release from the Phoenix, Arizona-based extreme metal band. When asked about the creative inspiration behind the album, vocalist Wade Taylor shared: “We wanted to create a sonic experience that would engulf listeners in an eerie atmosphere, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown blur.”

Bahamas – Bootcut CD/LP (Republic)

Barenaked Ladies – In Flight CD/LP (Raisin Music)

In Flight, BNL’s 18^th studio album, retains the dry wit and keen observation we expect from vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson, bassist Jim Creeggan, keyboardist/guitarist Kevin Hearn and drummer Tyler Stewart, but adds a strong sense of maturing and lessons learned. There is also a sense of joy (which is exemplified in the first single, “Lovin’ Life”) and appreciation.

Baroness – Stone CD/2xCD/LP/Cassette (Abraxan Hymns)

Beck, Bogert & Appice – Live In Japan 1973, Live In London 1974 4xCD/4xLP (Rhino)

Before his death in January, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck revisited concert recordings made by Beck, Bogert and Appice, the power trio he formed in 1972 with drummer/singer Carmine Appice and bassist/singer Tim Bogert. The live music captures the band at the beginning and end of its short-but-influential partnership, with two shows in Japan in 1973 and one of the group’s final performances in London a year later. All three band members were involved in creating Live In Japan 1973, Live In London 1974, and this collection is dedicated to Beck and Bogert, who died in 2023 and 2021, respectively. The set includes an expansive booklet with extended liner notes detailing the group’s history by music journalist/manager Bruce Pilato, along with memorabilia, archival photos, and a replica poster.

Madison Beer – Silence Between Songs CD/LP (Epic)

Silence Between Songs is Madison Beer’s second major label full length release and a sonic departure from her previous efforts. In the artist’s own words, “this album is more of a memoir. It’s not really about one specific event, but more about specific things that have shaped me into the person that I am today.” Featuring the singles “Home To Another One”, “Dangerous”, “Reckless”, and “Showed Me (How I Fell In Love With You)”, a beautiful interpretation of the Turtles classic “You Showed Me”.

The Bites – Squeeze CD/LP (Earache)

Squeeze is the new album from Hollywood’s new bad boys of party rock ‘n’ roll: The Bites. Primed to drop jaws with their monster hybrid of breath-taking high speed garage rock rhythms, stadium-ready choruses, unashamedly retro style and, above all, their dedication to making every live show an undeniable excuse to party.

Bombino – Sahel CD/LP (Partisan)

Briscoe – West Of It All CD/LP (ATO)

Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne CD/LP (EMI Nashville)

The current CMA and ACM Duo Of The Year, Brothers Osborne release their fourth studio album. [An indie store exclusive white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Brujeria – Esto Es CD/2xLP/Cassette (Nuclear Blast)

Brujeria makes the metal version of the corrido, a traditional Mexican song style built on storytelling. The narratives cover everything from history to daily life for outlaws. In Brujeria’s case, the narrator’s tales range from outright murder of the oppressor to drug deals gone wrong. On Esto Es, their blistering new platter, they spin stories about everything from being Party Boss to a first night in jail. [A limited edition orange w/ red & black splatter color vinyl pressing and an indie store exclusive cassette version are available.]

City Morgue – My Bloody America CD (Republic)

The “most dangerous duo in rap and rock” – trap metal group City Morgue (ZillaKami and SosMula) unleash their anxiously awaited new album, My Bloody America. These 15 tracks unload a barrage of demented production and dynamic rhymes laced with devilish guitar and “deadly” distortion.

Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses CD/LP (Warner Nashville)

3x Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay continues to etch a permanent mark on country music – and beyond – with the release of their brand-new single, “Save Me The Trouble”. It’s the first offering from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Bigger Houses, co-produced by the band’s Dan Smyers. The long-awaited new music follows the duo’s record shattering, critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning album, Good Things.

Danko Jones – Electric Sounds CD/LP (AFM)

Electric Sounds is the best proof that even a global pandemic couldn’t stop Danko Jones. From the chutzpah of opening track “Guess Who’s Back” and the muscular new-wave strut of “Good Time” to the title track’s promise of “smash a thousand guitars tonight!” and the edgy, squinty stomp and jolting bullseye of “Stiff Competition”’s chorus, Electric Sounds is a deceptively diverse affair. [Multiple vinyl colorways – including yellow and dark green – are available.]

Dengue Fever – Ting Mong CD/LP (MRI)

Aaron Diehl – Zodiac Suite CD/LP (Mack Avenue)

Critically acclaimed pianist/composer Aaron Diehl’s penchant for the past influencing the future has come full circle with his fully realized suite of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite – the first fully-fledged professional recording of this incredible music. Solely paying tribute to Mary Lou Williams was not the goal; as Diehl’s mission is to give honor and praise to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century and the forgotten rich history of Black Classical Music.

Dr. John – Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack [Reissue/1981] 2xCD/2xLP (Sundazed Music)

“With this solo piano performance, he romps, he stomps, he lays back, he makes the keys cry, and he makes them jump for joy” – Randy Lewis (Los Angeles Times). This expanded look at his landmark album features a bonus disc of tracks.

The Easybeats – The Best Of The Easybeats + Pretty Girl [Reissue/1967] CD/LP (Alberts)

A selection of songs recorded by the Australian mod/psych/rock group between 1965 and 1966.

Electric Boys – Grand Explosives CD/LP (Target)

New album from the Swedish rock group. [A limited-edition gray color vinyl pressing is available.]

Kurt Elling – SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree CD/LP (Edition)

SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, the follow-up to the 2021 Grammy-nominated album SuperBlue by genre-bending trailblazers Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter, sees the pair reunited with Corey Fonville and DJ Harrison for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, surprising covers, and dynamic reinvention.

Escape The Fate – Out Of The Shadows CD/LP (Big Noise Group)

Produced by two-time Grammy-nominee John Feldmann, Out Of The Shadows features 12 new songs including “Cheers To Goodbye” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills. [A limited-edition teal color vinyl pressing is available.]

Explosions In The Sky – End CD/LP/Cassette (Temporary Residence)

Fabricant – Drudge To The Thicket CD/LP (Profound Lore)

Bay Area technical death metal entity Fabricant leverages any musical tool for their riff and song fabrication. Speed, stillness, technicality, simplicity, consonance, dissonance-are all at play for the express purpose of telling the stories of humanity’s hubris, madness, and frailty. Fabricant glimpsed into this black vortex, extracted the raw materials of inspiration, and refined the chaos into the ten fully actualized death metal songs on their debut album Drudge To The Thicket.

Filter – The Algorithm CD/LP (Golden Robot)

Platinum-selling, post-industrial/alternative rock pioneers, Filter, release their eagerly anticipated new album, The Algorithm. The album, their first in seven years, is a tight conceptual statement heralding career-best songwriting from creative mastermind Richard Patrick and giving the classic Filter sound a modern sonic edge. The Algorithm is stuffed with eleven mini-epics of speaker-shattering proportions, replete with dynamic power chords, monstrously heavy riffs, and soaring anthemic choruses. [A limited-edition clear vinyl pressing is available.]

For King + Country – What Are We Waiting For? CD (Word Entertainment)

Deluxe edition of 2022 album. What Are We Waiting For? is the fifth studio album by For King + Country, an Australian Christian pop duo comprising brothers Luke Smallbone and Joel Smallbone. The album contains guest appearances by Dante Bowe, Sleeping At Last, Tori Kelly, and Kirk Franklin.

Four80East – Gonna Be Alright CD (Boomtang)

With an eclectic mix of neo-jazz, Gonna Be Alright serves up an infectious mix of soul, funk, and jazz groovers to follow-up their 2022 release Straight Round.

Cody Fry – The End CD/LP (Decca)

Cody Fry – Flying [Reissue/2017] LP (Decca)

Cody Fry – Symphony Sessions [Reissue/2022] LP (Decca)

Cody Fry shot to internet stardom when his song “I Hear A Symphony” went viral on TikTok. It was soon followed by a second viral track, a sophisticated symphonic pop cover of the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby”.

Chilly Gonzales – French Kiss CD/LP (Gentle Threat)

Chilly Gonzales is as well known for his intimate approach to the piano through his Solo Piano album trilogy, for his talent as a showman performing in the philharmonic halls of Europe in slippers and robe, and for his collaborations with internationally renowned artists such as Feist, Drake, Jarvis Cocker and Daft Punk. He takes a new artistic turn with French Kiss, his first album written and performed in French.

Steve Hackett – Foxtrot At Fifty + +Hackett Highlights: Live In Brighton 2xCD+Blu-ray/4xLP (Inside Out)

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett presents his brand-new live audio/visual extravaganza. Filmed and recorded live on his 2022 UK tour, in the coastal city of Brighton, UK, this release documents Steve and his band celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved Genesis album Foxtrot. Played in full, this album features fan favorites including “Watcher Of The Skies” and “Supper’s Ready”. The show also features a set of Hackett solo material, including “The Devil’s Cathedral” from his latest studio album Surrender Of Silence, and the powerful “Ace of Wands”.

HeadCat – Walk The Walk…Talk The Talk [Reissue/2011] CD/LP (BMG)

HeadCat – Dreamcatcher (Live In Alpine) CD (BMG)

HeadCat – Live In Berlin CD/2xLP (BMG)

HeadCat is an American rockabilly supergroup formed by vocalist/bassist Lemmy (of Motörhead), drummer Slim Jim Phantom (of The Stray Cats) and guitarist Danny B. Harvey (of Lonesome Spurs and The Rockats). The band was formed after recording the Elvis Presley tribute album by Swing Cats – A Special Tribute To Elvis – in July 1999 to which the future bandmates all contributed. After recordings were finished, they stayed at the studio and Lemmy picked up an acoustic guitar and started playing some of his old favorite songs by Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, and Eddie Cochran. The rest of the guys knew them all and joined in. The name of the band was created by combining the names Motörhead, The Stray Cats, and 13 Cats, which resulted in HeadCat. [A limited-edition red color vinyl pressing of Live In Berlin is available.]

Eddie Henderson – Witness To History CD (Smoke Sessions)

Trumpet legend Eddie Henderson celebrates the 50th anniversary of his debut album with a stunning new recording reflecting on his musical evolution. Witness To History features pianist George Cables, saxophonist Donald Harrison, bassist Gerald Cannon and drummers Lenny White and Mike Clark.

The Hoosiers – Confidence CD/LP (Crab Race Limited)

As wonky as Weezer, as poignant as Pulp, Confidence heralds the long-awaited return of The Hoosiers, the band whose debut album, The Trick To Life, sold well over a million copies, and spawned four singles including Top 5 hits, “Worried About Ray”, and “Goodbye Mr A”. Enter Confidence, a sonic shot of optimism, effervescence and joie de vivre, and an album so hook-laden, you’ll think you’ve had it knocking around your house for years.

Integrity – Seasons In The Size Of Days [Reissue/1997] CD/LP (Relapse)

Integrity – Closure [Reissue/2001] CD/LP (Relapse)

CD and color vinyl reissues (silver and gold, respectively) of the Cleveland-based hardcore band’s fourth and sixth albums.

Gregory Isaacs – Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler CD/LP (VP)

King Jammy breathes new life into a top draw selection of Cool Ruler Classics on this highest upgrade to Gregory Isaacs Kingston 11 catalog. Making the journey down to Jammy’s Warehouse HQ to lock down the safest combinations is an A-list selection of Jamaica’s finest including Sean Paul, Shaggy, Alborosie, die tuff King Jammy Riddims all new combination style and 21st Century Fresh. Produced by King Jammy.

Jaga Jazzist – The Stix [Reissue/2003] 2xLP+MP3 (Ninja Tune)

Deluxe double orange and translucent red color vinyl pressing. The Stix by Jaga Jazzist gets the 20th Anniversary reissue treatment on cult British independent Ninja Tune. Originally released in 2003 by the legendary Norwegian eight-piece. Jaga Jazzist have been a beacon for musical fusion and hybridity for nearly 30 years, each of their albums characterized by a curious, experimental spirit and an insatiable desire to evolve and innovate. The Stix sashays through post-rock, jazz, psychedelia and IDM/dance influences. Breathless and exhilarating.

Will Johnson – No Ordinary Crown CD/LP (Keeled Scales)

Will Johnson’s ninth solo album, No Ordinary Crown, hums with palpable motion. Travelers, runners, and conductors fill its lyrics, and gesticulating storms and emotional highs and lows seep through the instinctual quality of its rock ‘n’ roll performances. It’s also cabled by ephemeral momentum. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Flay – Mono CD/LP (Fuga)
Flay (full name Kristine Flaherty) returns with her latest studio album Mono. The album features 15 all new songs including “Raw Raw”, “Shy” and “Punisher”, as well as “Irish Goodbye”, her collaboration with Vic Fuentes from Pierce The Veil. The album title Mono carries a special significance for K.Flay. It reflects her new sensory reality, as she experienced a sudden and complete hearing loss in her right ear due to a rare condition called SSNHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss) and Labyrinthitis. Additionally, Mono serves as a testament to her sobriety, as she completed the album from start to finish while staying sober. [A limited-edition Coke bottle clear color vinyl pressing is available.]

Killer Mike – Michael CD/2xLP (Loma Vista)

Donald Lawrence – Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute To Pinkie Clark CD (RCA)

40 years ago, Twinkie Clark sold her publishing. The Clark Sisters were one-of-a-kind, so this wasn’t good for business. It was a split decision that affected not only her, but the livelihood of her sisters. She’s since gotten her publishing back and this collaboration celebrates that. Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark is a reimagined version of Twinkie Clark’s early 1980s solo album Power – a tribute to her genius as the engine behind The Clark Sisters.

Demi Lovato – Revamped CD/LP (Island)

With all new vocals and production, the 10-track album Revamped sees Demi reimagine her career-defining songs with a fresh perspective that reflects her current artistic vision. The re-recorded music showcases Demi’s artistic growth and versatility, as she seamlessly evolves her songs from pop to rock while maintaining her signature powerhouse vocals.

Austin Lucas – Reinventing Against Me! CD/LP (Grindethos Recordings)

Over the last two decades, the name Austin Lucas has become synonymous with emotionally impactful and intellectual songwriting, and unparalleled live performances. The critically-acclaimed artist and community organizer has earned high praise for their unique blend of folk, punk, and country. Reinventing Against Me! is a curated collection of eight of the iconic punk band’s hits reimagined with a country spin.

Lusine – Long Lost Light CD/LP+MP3 (Ghostly Int’l)

Seattle-based producer Jeff McIlwain, aka Lusine, returns with his nintth full-length record, Long Light. A cited influence for myriad electronic artists including London’s Loraine James and others, Lusine is known for visceral, kinetically-curious music that fuses techno, pop, and experimental composition. In recent years, McIlwain has pushed his craft skyward with more collaborative, song-forward work. Long Light shines the throughline; his signature looping patterns and textures are dynamic yet minimalist as ever. Structurally straightforward, tight, and bright, the material radiates as the most direct in his catalog, featuring vocal contributions from Asy Saavedra, Sarah Jaffe, and Sensorimotor collaborators Vilja Larjosto and Benoît Pioulard. [A limited-edition tan & black marble color vinyl pressing is available.]

Mayhem – Daemonic Rites CD/2xLP/2xLP+CD (Century Media)

Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are CD/LP/Cassette (Dead Oceans)

“This is my most American album,” Mitski says about her seventh record, and the music feels like a profound act of witnessing this country, in all of its private sorrows and painful contradictions. In this album, which is sonically Mitski’s most expansive, epic, and wise, the songs seem to be introducing wounds and then actively healing them. Here, love is time- traveling to bless our tender days, like the light from a distant star. The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are is full of the ache of the grown- up, seemingly mundane heartbreaks and joys that are often unsung but feel enormous. It’s a tiny epic. From the bottom of a glass to a driveway slushy with memory and snow, to a freight train barreling through the Midwest, and all the way to the moon, it feels like everything, and everyone is crying out, screaming in pain, arching towards love. Love is that inhospitable land, beckoning us and then rejecting us. To love this place — this earth, this America, this body — takes active work. It might be impossible. The best things are. [An indie store exclusive ‘robin egg blue’ color vinyl featuring a postcard is available.]

Mondo Drag – Through The Hourglass CD/LP (Riding Easy)

It’s been nearly eight years since the last Mondo Drag album came out. In that time, the Bay Area psych-prog band toured the US and Europe, performed at major festivals and-once again-reformed their rhythm section. But in the context of the band’s nearly two-decade existence, this period may have been the most fraught. Vocalist and keyboardist John Gamiño lost friends and family members. Meanwhile, humanity suffered the throes of a global pandemic.

Mae Muller – Sorry I’m Late CD (Capitol)

Rising pop superstar Mae Muller’s anticipated debut album, Sorry I’m Late, is a collection of songs that are deeply personal yet demonstrate her deft ability to celebrate the female experience at large. Mae explores love and loss, dating and relationships with fearless honesty, confronting her own experiences while also capturing the broader frustrations of young women today. While a fierce feminist often informs her songwriting, Mae’s new music exposes a much more vulnerable side. [Vinyl edition – including a limited-edition red colorway – due September 29.]

Nation Of Language – Strange Disciple CD/LP (PIAS America)

Nation Of Language have attracted an increasing, international audience with their danceable and impassioned takes on new wave and post-punk traditions. Their hopeful music-marked by soaring melodies, blinking synth lines, and frontman Ian Devaney’s towering voice-is a ray of light in an era of anxiety, cynicism, hatred, and snark. [An indie store exclusive clear vinyl pressing is available.]

Needtobreathe – Caves CD/LP (Drive All Night)

Multi-platinum rock band Needtobreathe returns with their unique fusion of modern rock, purpose driven-soul and undeniable mainstream appeal on their ninth studio album. Caves is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation, and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a more expansive new scope, featuring a wide array of special guests, including country hitmakers Carly Pearce and Old Dominion and alt-rock band and tourmates Judah & The Lion.

Willie Nelson – Bluegrass CD/LP (Sony Legacy)

Bluegrass is a brand-new studio album that captures a dozen classic Willie Nelson compositions – including “On the Road Again”, “Yesterday’s Wine”, “Still Is Still Moving to Me”, “Good Hearted Woman” and more – freshly interpreted by Willie and an ensemble of crack players. Using his own catalog as source material, Willie chose songs combining the kind of strong melodies, memorable storylines and tight ensemble-interplay found in traditional bluegrass interpretations of the roots of American folk songs. With Bluegrass, Willie uncovers new truths in his own songs. [A limited-edition electric blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Buffalo Nichols – The Fatalist CD/LP (Fat Possum)

On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, chopped up Charley Patton samples, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2023, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present, and as such, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today.

Carlos Niño and Friends – I’m Just Chillin’, On Fire 2xCD/2xLP (International Anthem)

Prolific percussionist/producer Carlos Niño’s most singular, intentional work ever, featuring a vibrant and abundant gathering of ‘friends’. Featured artists across 80+ minutes of music include Kamasi Washington, Nate Mercereau, bubbling violinist/vocalist V.C.R, Photay, Deantoni Parks, Laraaji, Jamael Dean, and more, including André 3000, who makes an appearance on flutes. Unique sounds recall DJ Premier & QTip-like architectures made from fluid explorations and minimalist musical atmospheres. [A limited-edition etheric pink color vinyl pressing is available.]

Pretenders – Relentless CD/LP (Parlophone)

Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows CD/2xLP (Black Rainbows Music)

Black Rainbows is a musical project inspired by the objects and artworks collected by Theaster Gates at the Stoney Island Arts Bank in Chicago. Situated at the Great Grand Crossing neighborhoods of Chicago’s South Side, Stoney Island Arts Bank is a cathedral to Black Art, a curated collection of Black archives comprising books, sculpture, records, furniture, and problematic objects from America’s past. As well as being a site for archive, the Arts bank is also a place for convening. Bailey Rae attended The Black Artists Retreat there in 2017 and performed in the space. Wide ranging in its themes, Black Rainbows‘ subjects are drawn from encounters with objects in the Arts Bank. Sonically, the album is a multi-genre mix of progressive R&B, neo soul sound that will be familiar to fans, but it also contains rock, jazz, and electronic elements. [An indie store exclusive opaque red color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Record Company – The 4^th Album CD/LP (Round Hill)

New release from Grammy Award-nominated L.A. alt rock trio.

Joshua Redman – Where Are We CD/LP (Blue Note)

Ronnie Romero – Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters CD (Frontiers)

Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters sees Romero delivering a powerful musical statement on the first solo album of his to feature all new original material. Romero’s voice is completely at home on this diverse, hard rockin’ set which is certainly going to please any fan of his vocal style and his work with his other bands.

Brian Setzer – The Devil Always Collects CD/LP (Surfdog)

Seventh Wonder – Waiting In The Wings [Reissue/2006] CD (Frontiers)

Seventh Wonder – Mercy Falls [Reissue/2008] CD (Frontiers)

Seventh Wonder – Great Escape [Reossie2010] CD (Frontiers)

CD reissue of the second, third, and fourth albums by the Swedish progressive metal band.

Sextile – Push CD/LP (Sacred Bones)

Sextile has become known for bringing an L.A. punk attitude to high energy EBM. Push references big beat, UK garage and synth punk and detonates into a full blown body-shaking, head-twisting, exhilarating dance record. [A limited-edition red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Shakey Graves – Movie Of The Week CD/LP (Dualtone Music Group)

Shakey Graves, the brainchild of musician, actor, and artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, returns with his fourth studio album Movie Of The Week, featuring the bona fide streaming hit “Ready

Or Not (feat. Sierra Ferrell)”.

Matthew Shipp – Circular Temple [Reissue/1992] CD/LP (ESP-Disk’)

Circular Temple is a 1992 album by American jazz pianist Matthew Shipp featuring his trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Whit Dickey, which was recorded in 1990 and released on the tiny label Quinton Records.

Carly Simon – These Are The Good Old Days: The Carley Simon & Jac Holzman Story CD/2xLP (Elektra)

When Carly Simon signed to Jac Holzman’s Elektra Records, it was the beginning of a relationship built on trust and mutual admiration. For this celebration of their collaboration, Jac has curated a collection of tracks from Carly’s first three Elektra albums that he feels best represents their collaboration and the arc of their partnership. With memories from Jac and Carly edited by Ted Olson, this “scrapbook” collection explores the way that a young ingenue and successful label boss interacted to create sounds that defined the singer/songwriter movement that coincided with the feminism of the early 1970s.

Slade – Beginnings [Reissue/1969] CD/LP (BMG)

Slade – Alive! At Reading [Reissue/1980] CD/LP (BMG)

Slade was unstoppable throughout the ‘70ss, becoming one of Europe’s biggest bands, releasing six smash hit albums – including three UK No. 1’s and a run of 17 consecutive Top 20 singles – and their hits are synonymous with the glam era. [Limited-edition splatter color vinyl pressings are available.]

Snow Patrol – Final Straw – 20^th Anniversary Edition 2xCD (A&M)

Final Straw is Snow Patrol’s third album and their major label debut, originally released in 2003. Written and recorded during a make-or-break period for the quartet, it set them on the path to becoming one of the biggest British guitar groups of the 21st century. This 20th Anniversary Edition double-CD set features 23 bonus tracks, including demos, B-sides, and the previously unreleased “Tired”. Also included are extensive liner notes by Gary Lightbody, plus writings from Jo Whiley and Fiction Records MD, Jim Chancellor.

Spillage – Phase Four CD (Qumran)

Spillage has secured their place in the realm of original one-of-a-kind music that defies explanation blending complex keyboard melodies with tight dual-guitar harmonies and progressive bass lines that compliment heavy hitting drums, setting a solid foundation for the distinctive vocal style that is uniquely their own. [Vinyl version due September 29.]

Tobin Sprout – Demos & Outtakes Two CD/LP (Persona Non Grata)

Former Guided By Voices guitarist and co-songwriter Tobin Sprout presents Demos And Outtakes Two, a collection of unreleased demos, live recordings and alternate versions of songs from throughout his career. Including songs from his first solo album Carnival Boy (1997) to his latest Empty Horses (2020), it also contains two remastered songs from hard-to-find compilation albums, “Cryptic Shapes” (1998) and “Small Parade” (1997), as well as piano versions of GBV favorites “14 Cheerleader Coldfront” and “Atom Eyes”.

Veronica Swift – Veronica Swift CD/LP (Mack Avenue)

Vocal sensation Veronica Swift took the jazz world by storm with her critically acclaimed 2021 release This Bitter Earth; landing on the cover of DownBeat; topping the year end lists for vocal releases and wowing audiences with her eclectic stage show at the Hollywood Bowl and beyond. For her 2023 album – aptly entitled Veronica Swift – the versatile artist stretches her wings and opens her wide range of influences to share who she truly is: a once-in-a-generation vocalist with unabashed confidence.

Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) CD (WB)

Taper’s Choice – History Of Taper’s Choice Vol. 1 CD/LP (Org Music)

History Of Taper’s Choice Vol. 1 is the first official release from ascendant jam band titans Taper’s Choice. Comprised of Alex Bleeker (Real Estate), Dave Harrington (Darkside), Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend), and Zach Tenorio-Miller (Arc Iris), the collective came out of the gate fully formed and have made their rounds stunning audiences across the US from the get-go. This 14-track release is constructed from live performances, studio sessions, and demos to demonstrate their wizardry to the masses once and for all, as they take their rightful place on the throne in the pantheon of jam.

Tar Pond – Protocol Of Constant Sadness [Reissue/2020] CD/LP (Prophecy)

Tar Pond – Petrol CD/LP (Prophecy)

The second full length of Swiss doom visionaries Tar Pond, Petrol, is clearly drawing inspiration from US doom classics such as Saint Vitus as way as going all the way back to the British roots embodied by Black Sabbath. [Color vinyl pressings – gold and dark green, respectively – are available.]

Corey Taylor – CMF2 CD/2xLP (BMG)

TesseracT – War Of Being: The Strangeland – CD/CD+DVD+Blu-ray/2xLP (Kscope)

Since 2018’s Sonder, TesseracT has risen to new heights across the globe, consistently smashing through glass ceilings and touring arenas with the likes of Bullet for My Valentine, Dream Theater and Gojira. All in addition to being established high-profile festival headliners themselves. On their fifth studio album, War Of Being, TesseracT return with a career-high release that is their most conceptual, dynamic and sonically complex to date. [A collector’s hardback book edition and an indie store exclusive clear vinyl pressing are available.]

Thirty Seconds To Mars – It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day CD/LP (Concord)

Travis Tritt – Country Chapel CD (Gaither Music Group)

Triple-platinum-selling country star Travis Tritt invites listeners back to the Country Chapel beginnings of his childhood with this Gospel debut. The two-time Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member delivers a passionate testimony of redemption with new renditions of “Why Me” and “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor”, in addition to songs he co-wrote. Combining church choir roots with his CMA Award-winning, rasp-tinged vocals, the legendary talent celebrates his heartfelt journey of faith.

Vagabon – Sorry I Haven’t Called CD/LP (Nonesuch)

Viv & Riley – Imaginary People CD/LP (Free Dirt)

A bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from indie roots duo Viv & Riley. Over ten tracks, the pair applies an indie folk sheen to pop gems, a reworking of an ancient ballad, and even an original fiddle tune, deftly weaving together the old and new. In contrast to the sunny, lush production, the lyrics lean melancholic. Both musicians trace their original artistic inspiration to the deep roots music they learned in their youths on opposite sides of the country.

Ray Walker Jr. – Ram CD/LP (Pepperhill Music LLC)

The conquering king of outlaw country music, Wheeler Walker Jr. Has turned his sights to rock ‘n’ roll with the release of his new album Ram, produced by Dave Cobb.

The Who – Who’s Next [Reissue/1971] CD/2xCD/10xCD+Blu-ray Audio/LP/4xLP (IGA)

Hank Williams – Hank 100: Greatest Radio Hits CD/2xLP (BMG)

Hank Williams’ career was brief and incendiary. Still popular today, he’s a giant in American music. In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday on September 17, 2023, this collection contains some of the country music legend’s greatest radio hits.

Woods – Perennial CD/LP (Woodsist)

Woods are in bloom again, inviting you to disappear into a new spectrum of colors and sounds and dreams on Perennial. [A limited-edition white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Yob – Elaborations Of Carbon [Reissue/2002] CD/2xLP (Relapse)

Epic, crushing, and heavy beyond words, Yob has achieved legendary status over the last two decades with their unmatched aesthetic and incredible body of work. Now Elaborations Of Carbon, the debut full length that set the stage for the band’s singular, organic universe of transcendent doom, has been reissued on CD and is presented for the first time on vinyl. [Two color vinyl pressings are available: white and indie store exclusive translucent gold w/ splatter. Deluxe color vinyl reissues of Clearing The Path To Ascend and The Great Cessation are also available this week.]

This Week’s Vinyl Exclusives:

Colby Acuff – Western White Pines LP (SME Nashville)

Working with acclaimed producer/engineer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Cody Jinks), Acuff’s first major label project is in motion, recorded with a new team of top-flight talent at Nashville’s Sound Emporium. Another batch of gritty, solo-written songs – plus the first ever co-writes of a promising career – it will help introduce a country talent as wild and free as the Idaho Mountains themselves.

Agnostic Front – United Blood [Reissue/1983] 12” (Bridge Nine)

United Blood is the debut EP 7″ from New York hardcore band Agnostic Front. It was originally released in 1983 on their own AF Records label. This 12” vinyl reissue was cut at 45rpm.

The Airborne Toxic Event – Hollywood Park [Reissue/2020] 2xLP (Rounder)

Double 180gm grey and white colored vinyl pressing. Hollywood Park is a 12-song concept album by The Airborne Toxic Event that draws from scenes and themes in frontman Mikel Jollett’s memoir of the same name. Incorporating real audio from his family, gospel singers and orchestral flourishes, the record is his attempt to capture the high hopes of his parents, the difficult times that followed and his ultimate redemption, which came from finding acceptance of self and love of family.

Antarctica – 81:03 [Reissue/1999] 2xLP (Solid Brass)

After the demise of Denver emo legends, Christie Front Drive, singer/guitarist Eric Richter moved to Brooklyn and started Antarctica with other members from the scene. Despite just a few releases to their name they gathered a large cult following. Originally released as a 2xCD in 1999 on File 13 Records, 81:03 is an expansive and textured example of electronic-infused shoegaze music blending the swooning, syncopated pop of New Order, the dark chill of Pornography-era Cure, the hypnotic pulse of Underworld, and the guitar harmonies of Ride and For Against.

As Tall As Lions – As Tall As Lions [Reissue/2006] LP (Wax Bodega)

As Tall as Lions self-titled release was the Long Island band’s second full length. The record was produced by Steven Haigler (Pixies, Fuel, Brand New) and Mike Watts (The Dear Hunter, Glassjaw, Eisley). Now availalbe on pink w/ brown & cream color vinyl.

Bane – Give Blood [Reissue/2001] LP (Equal Vision)

Give Blood is the second studio album by American hardcore punk band Bane, released in 2001. Lyrically, it focuses on the hardcore scene, as well as themes of dreams and loss.

Bayside – Interrobang [Reissue/2019] LP (Hopeless)

Yellow color vinyl pressing. Bayside has always focused on creating songs that are relevant to people who want substance, rather than being relegated to one genre. With Interrobang, the band has put together an eclectic, inspiring, and bold collection of songs. Raneri shares, “Love it or hate it, we wanted the record to invoke something in people. We said with this record we either wanted to create something great or fall on our faces. Negative or positive, we just didn’t want the record to be ‘fine.'”

Jeff Beck – Truth [Reissue/1968] LP (Sony Legacy)

Jeff Beck – Beck-Ola [Reissue/1969] LP (Sony Legacy)

Jeff Beck – Blow By Blow [Reissue/1975] LP (Sony Legacy)

Jeff Beck – Wired [Reissue/1976] LP (Sony Legacy)

Vinyl reissues of the legendary British guitarist’s (The Yardbirds) first four solo albums.

The Beths – Expert In A Dying Field 2xLP+MP3 (Carpark)

Deluxe double blue color vinyl pressing. In September 2022, The Beths released their tight and guitar-heavy third album, Expert In A Dying Field, and earned them a place on a great deal of Best-Album-of-the-Year lists like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Stereogum, to name a few. One year later, the band releases Expert In A Dying Field (Deluxe) with bonus material, including singles “A Real Thing” and “Watching The Credits”, along with acoustic and demo versions of album tracks and one never-before-heard demo “Keep The Distance”.

Blood Incantation – Luminescent Bridge 12” (Century Media)

This 12” maxi single is a must-have for any fan of extreme metal or avant-garde music. Whether you are a devoted follower of Blood Incantation or a curious listener, this release is certain to make an indelible impression. Clear vinyl pressing.

Blues Traveler – Live And Acoustic: Fall Of 1997 2xLP (Experience Vinyl)

Limited double color vinyl pressing containing a selection of many of the highlights from the legendary tour 25 years ago that produced the only acoustic sets John, Chan, Brendan, and Bobby ever played on tour. Features some of the band’s best-known material, including classics such as “Run-Around”, “But Anyway”, and “The Mountains Win Again”, as well as many deeper cuts from their catalog. These previously unheard and uncirculated tracks are remastered from the original two-track soundboard recordings for the ultimate Blues Traveler live and acoustic experience.

Bowery Electric – Bowery Electric [Reissue/1995] 2xLP (Kranky)

The debut album from New York City’s Bowery Electric was released by Kranky in late summer 1995 after they came to the label’s attention via their self-released 2×7” Drop EP from the year previous. The first in a trio of albums released by the core duo of Lawrence Chandler and Martha Schwendener finds them in their most raw form. This new double LP version restores the track “Deep Sky Objects” to the original running order of the album as it was left off of the original single LP version due to side length restraints.

Billy Bragg – Life’s A Riot With Spy Vs Spy [Reissue/1983] LP (Cooking Vinyl)

As part of The Roaring Forty (1983-2023) celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Life’s A Riot With Spy Vs Spy, Cooking Vinyl has repressed the 30th Anniversary Edition of the album on black vinyl. Comprising the original album, plus a live solo version by Billy recorded as a unique encore at his London Union Chapel show on Wednesday June 5, 2013. Life’s A Riot (30th Anniversary Edition) features a sleeve based on the original 1983 Barney Bubbles artwork in a vinyl card sleeve with inner sleeve.

Marion Brown – Vista [Reissue/1975] LP (Impulse!)

Saxophonist Marion Brown ended his ’70s stint at Impulse! Records with this serene and colorful album. It features musicians such as drummer Ed Blackwell and bassist Reggie Workman, plus Stanley Cowell on acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes. While Brown wrote the blissful coaster “Vista”, the five other compositions are well-chosen, starting with an inviting version of Cowell’s “Maimoun” and an impressionistic and deeply meditative take on Stevie Wonder’s “Visions”.

Buzzcocks – Live Alexandra Park Manchester 1978 LP (Ozit)

The British pop/punk godfathers recorded live on July 15^th, 1978.

Cake – Comfort Eagle [Reissue/2001] LP (Sony Legacy)

Cake’s fourth studio album Comfort Eagle, which includes hit single “Short Skirt / Long Jacket” is being released on stand-alone vinyl for the first time. 180gm.

C.O.F.F.I.N. – Australia Stops LP (Goner)

Australia Stops showcases a collection of diverse and gripping new works that highlight the C.O.F.F.I.N.’s evolution into more melodious, 1970s Australiana and boogie rock ‘n’ roll. Frenzied, high-voltage guitars, thumping rhythms, flowing melody and clever, captivating lyrics exhibit an undeniable progression in composition and songwriting, while still unmistakably the C.O.F.F.I.N that fans worldwide have come to worship.

The Drones – Gala Mill [Reissue/2006] 2xLP (Bang)

Double vinyl LP pressing of the third album from the Australian band.

Bill Evans – From Left To Right [Reissue/1971] LP (Anagram Music)

On From Left To Right, the great Bill Evans plays both Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano simultaneously in real time, trading off themes and improvisations with impeccable taste and unique talent. First released on the MGM label in 1971, the album showcases Evans backed by his trio of that period, featuring Eddie Gomez on bass, Marty Moren on drums, and guitarist Sam Brown.

Sarah Webster Fabio – Jujus / Alchemy Of The Blues: The Poems By Sarah Webster Fabio [Reissue/1976] LP (Smithsonian Folkways)

Sarah Webster Fabio – Together To The Tune Of Coltrane’s “Equinox” [Reissue/1977] LP (Smithsonian Folkways)

Known for her contributions to the Black Arts Movement of the 1970s, Sarah Webster Fabio published a plethora of poetry collections and works of cultural criticism. Jujus/Alchemy Of The Blues is Sarah Webster Fabio’s third album for Folkways. Funky riffs and jazz arrangements written and performed by her children and their band Don’t Fight The Feeling underpin Fabio’s poetry, giving her words gravity. Together To The Tune Of Coltrane’s “Equinox” is her fourth and final record for Folkways, and sees her vivid language and distinctive voice becoming enmeshed with a dynamic backdrop of exploratory jazz.

Fireworks – Gospel [Reissue/2011] LP (Wax Bodega)

Clear vinyl reissue. Pitchfork once referred to Fireworks songwriting as “enormous instant-singalong melodies here that could potentially trigger gag reflexes, but they unify a record of expansive range and clever writing.” Gospel is the band’s second full-length and led them to be featured on the Warped tour several times.

Foreigner – Records [Reissue/1982] LP (Atlantic)

Records is a compilation album by the British-American rock band Foreigner that was originally released in November 1982 and spans the group’s first four studio albums. Last pressed on vinyl over five years ago, Records remains one of the group’s best-selling albums to date.

Cody Fry – Flying [Reissue/2017] LP (Decca)

Cody Fry – Symphony Sessions [Reissue/2022] LP (Decca)

The Fury – Resurrection 12” (L.G.)

Recorded in 1989 on the remaining ten minutes left at the end of Swiz’s Hell Yes I Cheated reel-to-reel and originally released at the time as a 33 RPM 7”, this 2023 release presents a 12” 45rpm version remastered by Tim Green with an extra song recovered from the tape archives of Jason Farrell.

Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up The Girl [Reissue/1998] LP (WB)

Originally released on September 22, 1998, Dizzy Up The Girl is celebrates its 25th anniversary. It is the band’s best-selling album with over 5 million sales in the US. Dizzy Up the Girl features five hit singles: “Iris”, “Dizzy”, “Slide”, “Broadway”, and “Black Balloon”. Pressed on metallic silver vinyl.

Gum – Satunia LP (Spinning Top)

Over five albums fronting Gum, not to mention the nine he’s made as co-leader of psych cosmonauts Pond, Watson’s restless imagination has treated us to some of the most sonically diverse explorations of the past decade. On Saturnia, however, these visions have coalesced into the richest, but also the most coherent work of Watson’s career to date. Clear vinyl pressing.

Alex Hall – Side Effects Of The Heart LP (Monument)

Walking the line of modern and classic with his outlaw spirit and his heart of gold, Alex Hall brings a fresh sound to country music that transcends generational barriers. Raised on a horse farm in North Georgia, Hall’s inspiration was born from country music legends Kris Kristofferson and Vince Gill, among others.

Adam Hawley – Escape LP (A-Train/MBF Entertainment)

Guitarist Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovated artist, composer, and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums, Double Vision and Just The Beginning, spawned an incredible six #1 hits, and unprecedented feat for a new artist. He now sets out on his own label, MBF Entertainment, to offer this exciting third album, “Escape”, which features Rick Braun, Najee, Michael Lington & Kat Hawley.

Roy Haynes – Out Of The Afternoon [Reissue/1962] LP (Verve)

A 1962 set from the Roy Haynes Quartet which, at the time, consisted of the drummer, Henry Grimes on bass, Tommy Flanagan on piano and Roland Kirk on saxes, manzello, stritch and flutes. The album is a delightful mix of technique in arrangement and performance, with all the musicians delivering terrific work. Haynes’ drumming is absolutely wonderful here, lightly dancing around the other instruments, Flanagan’s piano playing is equally light and delicate, Grimes’ bass work is outstanding, and Kirk’s sax and flute work is as excellent as ever.

John Lee Hooker – It Serves You To Suffer [Reissue/1966] LP (Elemental Music)

Released on the Impulse! records label in early 1966, the songs are a mix of new compositions and re-workings of tunes John Lee Hooker had previously recorded and includes a cover of Barrett Strong’s 1959 Motown hit “Money (That’s What I Want)”. With Panama Francis on drums, Milt Hinton on bass, and Barry Galbraith on second guitar, the result is some of the best John Lee Hooker material with a band that you’re likely to come across.

Ahmad Jamal – All Of You [Reissue/1962] LP (Honeypie)

All Of You is a live album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring performances recorded at Jamal’s own club in Chicago in 1961 and released originally on the Argo label. Jamal’s group had a personal sound of it’s own, often playing quietly and leaving space but never losing the passion.

Mason Jennings – Underneath The Roses LP (Loosegroove)

“The songs for my new album Underneath The Roses were written in an unprecedented burst. My wife Josie had just given birth to our baby boy Western in March 2022. I hadn’t written any songs in about a year. I had been dealing with the psychological aftereffects of the pandemic as well as the loss of my dad. So, when Western was born, I didn’t expect to be writing much. But immediately he was responding to music in a very intense way. Each morning I woke up with him around 6am and he and I would hang out on our own for a few hours while my wife slept and recovered from being up all night feeding him. Right away as I played guitar to him songs and music started coming to me.”

Eric Johanson – The Deep & The Dirty LP (Ruf)

Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. An electric whiz with a sweet slide game… A gang of fantastic acoustic and electric leads… His slide work on resonator is particularly noteworthy.

Sass Jordan – Live In New York Ninety-Four LP (Deko Music)

Sass Jordan’s breakthrough album, Racine, was released in 1992 and yielded the Canadian hit singles “Make You a Believer”, “I Want to Believe” – both ranked on Billboard magazine’s Mainstream Rock chart. In 1994, Jordan released “Rats”, which yielded her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single “Sun’s Gonna Rise”, and also featured “High Road Easy”. In 1992, Jordan recorded the duet “Trust In Me” with Joe Cocker for the motion picture The Bodyguard. Jordan is now releasing Live In New York Ninety-Four. The show was recorded at the South Street Seaport in NYC during the 1994 Rats tour.

Las Mordidas – Ex-Voto LP (L.G.)

Las Mordidas was a short-lived Washington DC band that existed from Summer 1993 through Spring 1994. The band was comprised of four well-known veterans from the DC punk community: Chris Thomson (Circus Lupus / Monorchid / Ignition), Dug E. Bird (Beefeater / All-Scars / Fidelity Jones), Jon K. (Rain / Chrisbald 96), and Jerry Busher (Fugazi / All- Scars / Fidelity Jones).

Huey Lewis and The News – Sports [Reissue/1983] LP (Capitol)

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Huey Lewis and the News’ third album, Sports. Originally released on September 15, 1983, the album had four top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked at #2 on the Billboard year-end album charts in 1984. Featuring the hits “The Heart of Rock & Roll”, “If This Is It”, “Heart and Soul”, and “I Want a New Drug”. Available on black vinyl.

Lage Lund – Terrible Animals [Reissue/2018] LP (Criss Cross)

Terrible Animals is perhaps the most compositionally ambitious and daringly performed of Lage Lund’s five albums on Criss Cross Joined by a never-before-convened, top-of-the-pyramid rhythm section (Sullivan Fortner, piano; Larry Grenadier, bass; Tyshawn Sorey, drums) the now 45-year-old presented ten far-flung originals that elicit the full measure of their creativity over the 68-minute program, spurring Lund – who makes ingenious use of effects within his flow – to some of his most dynamic and varied playing on record.

M.A.D. Productions – Too Late 12” (South Street)

Pure UK garage gold from ’98, as the masterful M.A.D Productions, aka MJ Cole and Darryl ‘B’, joined forces with the queen Carroll Thompson on vocals to produce the highly sought after underground cut “Too Late”.

Shelly Manne & His Friends – Modern Jazz Performances Of Songs From My Fair Lady [Reissue/1956] LP (Concord)

Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, Shelly Manne & Friends’ My Fair Lady is the first album to ever consist of jazz versions of songs from just a single Broadway musical.

Mild High Club – Timeline [Reissue/2015] LP (Stones Throw)

Deluxe white, pink, black and blue splatter vinyl pressing. Mild High Club is the solo project and live band helmed by Alex Brettin, a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Chicago. Influenced by AOR and jazz, Brettin began working on Mild High Club material in 2012 by himself, using guitars, keyboards, computers, and a four-track recorder, while shuttling between Chicago, Baltimore, and Los Angeles.

Mr. G & Duncan Forbes – Time To Dip 12” (Fuse)

UK house icon Mr. G makes his Fuse debut alongside longtime friend and collaborator Duncan Forbes, with the two partnering for their excellent Time To Dip EP.

Mae Muller – Sorry I’m Late LP (Capitol)

Willie Nelson – Milk Cow Blues [Reissue/2000] 2xLP (Island)

Milk Cow Blues is the 48th studio album, released in 2000, by American country music singer Willie Nelson. It contains several duets and musical collaborations with artists such as B. B. King and Dr. John. Available for the first time on vinyl.

Northstar – Pollyanna [Reissue/2004] LP (Wax Bodega)

Gold color vinyl pressing. Pollyanna is the second and final full length from Northstar; give it a listen and hear why Taking Back Sunday praised Northstar as “the greatest band ever” in the liner notes for Tell All Your Friends.

Ogre You Asshole – Outside Of The House 12” (Office Rope)

Ogre You Asshole is a four-piece band from Japan, consisting of Manabu Deto (vocals, guitar), Kei Mabuchi (guitar), Takashi Katsuura (drums) and Takashi Shimizu (bass). OYA has established their reputation as a live band by performing completely different live arrangements from their original recording versions on their albums at their shows. Their Kraut rock/psychedelic rock inspired live arrangements of a song could often expand to more than 10 minutes long improvisational jam sessions.

Alan Palomo – World Of Hassle 2xLP (Mom + Pop Music)

Alan Palomo (fka Neon Indian) is making his return this year with the brand new album World Of Hassle. As Neon Indian, Alan most recently released VEGA INTL. Night School in 2015 and Era Extraña in 2013. His 2009 debut record Psychic Chasms not only earned the musician a spot on numerous year-end lists, but assisted the forming of a genre that, though known by a few names now (hypnagogic pop, glo-fi, chillwave), summoned a very unique and specific electro-mangled sound. Palomo’s World Of Hassle is a Pynchonesque place, packed with characters and situations rendered in dreamily absurdist strokes

Guy Pederson – Maxi Music [Reissue/1972] LP (Be With)

Guy Pedersen’s magical Maxi Music, originally released on cult Parisian library label tele Music in 1972, is psyche-rock and jazz-funk gold. It’s a vital Pederson outing, oscillating between the rough and the smooth, but always with those hypnotic grooves.

Pentagram – First Daze Here [Reissue/2005] LP (Relapse)

Swamp green and translucent gold half-and-half w/ bone white and gold splatter colorway. Rare recordings rediscovered, remastered and revealed. Pentagram vocalist, Bobby Liebling, was brewing up proto-metal blackness when Ozzy Osbourne was still trying to figure out how to plug in a microphone.

Wayne Phoenix – Soaring Wayne Phoenix Story The Earth And Sky LP (RVNG Int’l)

Soaring Wayne Phoenix Story The Earth And Sky is the debut album from multi-disciplinary British artist Wayne Phoenix. Originally conceived over a decade ago as one part of an elaborate project encompassing music, film, and performance, Story The Earth And Sky is not only a profoundly personal and vulnerable expression unbound by Phoenix’s exploration of creative potential and mystery, but a bridge beyond the artificial boundaries that separate us all from an unfiltered voice within us all.

The Plot In You – Dispose [Reissue/2018] LP (Fearless)

Limited gold color vinyl pressing. Dispose is the fourth studio album by rock band The Plot In You. Produced by lead singer Landon Tewers and Drew Fulk (Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Wage War), the album features the RIAA certified gold single, “Feel Nothing”.

Prep – Prep LP (Bright Antenna)

Prep, an indie city pop band from London consisting of members Tom Havelock (vocals), Llywelyn Myrddin (keys), Dan Radclyffe (guitars) and Guillaume Jambel (drums), are a “dreamy, coastal vibe”. [A limited clear vinyl pressing is available.]

Reneé Rapp – Snow Angel LP (Interscope)

Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. 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. In just a year, Reneé has already sold out shows nationwide while netting hundreds of millions of streams, making Snow Angel one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Two colorways are available: translucent black and indie store exclusive Coke bottle green.

Ratboys – The Window 2xLP (Topshelf)

Recently released on cassette and CD – now available on splatter color vinyl. Ratboys have been recording and releasing music for over a decade, but their newest album, The Window, marks the first time they’d ever traveled outside their home base of Chicago to make a record, journeying to the Hall of Justice Recording Studio in Seattle to work with producer Chris Walla. The sessions with Walla (Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Foxing) struck the perfect balance between preparation and experimentation, injecting new life into the band’s style of soft-hearted Midwestern indie rock with an ever so subtle Americana twist. The solidified Ratboys lineup stretched and expanded their vision in the studio, adding unexpected elements and instruments like rototoms, talkboxes, and fiddles.

The Receiving End Of Sirens – Between The Heart And The Synapse [Reissue/2005] LP (Wax Bodega)

Green & yellow color vinyl pressing of the now-defunct Massachusetts experimental hardcore band’s debut album.

The Rolling Stones – Out Of Our Heads (UK) [Reissue/1965] LP (Abkco)

The Rolling Stones – Out Of Our Heads (US) [Reissue/1965] LP (Abkco)

Out Of Our Heads saw the Rolling Stones prove themselves capable of writing classic rock singles that mined their R&B and blues roots, but updated them into a more guitar-based, thoroughly contemporary context. The UK version features two underrated early pop gems – “I’m Free” and the sublimely cynical “The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man”. The US version boasted two of the greatest Stones singles – “The Last Time” and the classic, riff-driven “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” – one of the defining moments in rock and pop history.

Kim Salmon & The Surrealists – Rantings From The Book Of Swamp [Reissue/2020] 2xLP (In The Red)

The Surrealists were formed by the Scientists’ singer-songwriter-guitarist Kim Salmon in 1987, betwixt the last two tours by the original incarnation of that pathfinding Perth-bred band. The Surrealists had been dormant in recent years, as the bandleader focused his energy on recording and touring with a reunited lineup of the Scientists. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown settled around the globe, Salmon reconvened with bassist/baritone guitarist Stu Thomas and drummer Phil Collings, who had appeared on the Surrealists’ 2010 release Grand Unifying Theory, the group’s most recent record. As with that work, the new material was created live on the studio floor, and emphasized improvisation in both its structure and content.

Pharoah Sanders – Pharoah [Reissue/1977] 2xLP (Luaka Bop)

With Pharoah Sanders’ blessing, this limited edition 2xLP box set presents the definitive, remastered version of Pharoah, his seminal record from 1977, along with two previously unreleased live performances of his masterpiece “Harvest Time”.

Rina Sawayama – Hold The Girl LP (Dirty Hit)

New version of 2022 album. Rina juxtaposes intimate storytelling with arena-sized songs, creating an ambitious and original album. A bold and honest statement of Rina’s personal evolution, Hold The Girl finds Sawayama coming to terms with her own past and the jubilation of turning to the future. [A limited-edition white and cobalt blue color vinyl pressing is available. CD version due October 6.]

Set It Off – Elsewhere LP (Fearless)

Neon green colorway. Set It Off has never been your standard emo band. Or pop group. Or pop-punk band. They are all of those things and more. Just listen to the lead singles from the latest album Elsewhere – moody, melodious pop-rock with fast rapping tearing up the break.

Michael Seyer – Michael Seyer LP (Many Hats Endeavor)

Blue colorway. Michael Seyer is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has a penchant for finding a song anywhere. Seyer’s musical journey began in his teenage years when he taught himself how to play guitar and started writing and recording his own songs. He drew inspiration from a wide range of music genres, blending pieces of indie rock, dream pop, and lo-fi, which contributed to his unique sound. Aided by melodic guitar riffs, groovy bass lines, and an atmospheric backdrop, Seyer’s music often reflects on themes of love, relationships, and personal introspection, infused with his distinctive blend of nostalgia and modernity. However, his musical exploration always finds grounding in songwriting with a sense of vulnerability and depth.

Woody Shaw – Blackstone Legacy [Reissue/1971] 2xLP (Craft Recordings)

The post-bop opus Blackstone Legacy is the seminal debut album by trumpeter Woody Shaw. Originally released in 1971 on Contemporary Records, the groundbreaking album was inspired by the sociopolitical ills of the ’60s. In their review, AllMusic called the album,”… a landmark recording, and a pivot point in the history of post-modern music”.

Archie Shepp – Attica Blues [Reissue/1972] LP (Impulse!)
This Impulse! classic is one of the saxophonist’s most lasting and enduring works. With its powerful avant-garde tracks and strong political messages, the 1972 album is one of Archie Shepp’s most successful large-group projects. Rolling Stone wrote that Attica Blues is “not just a masterpiece of protest, it is more a political/religious experience – an appeal to higher human consciousness to, for God’s sake, help us out of this torment.”

Horace Silver – Blowin’ The Blues Away [Reissue/1959] LP (Blue Note)

The Horace Silver Quintet of 1959 was a hard bop juggernaut featuring the pianist with trumpeter Blue Mitchell, saxophonist Junior Cook, bassist Gene Taylor and drummer Louis Hayes. Timeless originals like “Sister Sadie,” “Peace,” and the blustery title track make Blowin’ The Blues Away one of the finest entries in Silver’s formidable discography.

Jimmy Smith – Midnight Special [Reissue/1961] LP (Blue Note)

It’s a testament to Jimmy Smith’s volcanic creativity that the Hammond B3 organ firebrand recorded not one but two soul jazz classics – Midnight Special and Back At The Chicken Shack – in a single day when he entered Van Gelder Studio on April 25, 1960, with Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Donald Bailey on drums. Smith had been a self-taught pianist before abandoning the instrument in 1954 in favor of the organ, renting a Philadelphia warehouse, and woodshedding for a year until he emerged with a revolutionary style that immediately caught the ear Alfred Lion. The Blue Note boss dubbed him The Incredible Jimmy Smith and recorded the B3 innovator as frequently as he could between 1956-1963. Midnight Special opens with the soulful title track which chugs along at a laid-back pace giving ample space for Smith, Turrentine, and Burrell to state their case.

Steady Up – Sx2 12” (Disco Halal)

Steady Up is a pure banger, featuring Uprising Meteor and fellow Irish Pat Lagoon, which could be described as Nirvana playing with Grime.

Steppenwolf – Steppenwolf [Reissue/1968] LP (Elemental Music

The debut album by the Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf, first released in 1968 on Dunhill Records. A true success from the start, two songs from the album, “Born To Be Wild” and “The Pusher”, were used in the soundtrack of the 1969 film Easy Rider. The LP is about as raucous and powerful as anything put out by a major record label in 1968. “Born To Be Wild” became a chart-topping high-energy anthem for the counterculture and coined the phrase “heavy metal.” Available on orange vinyl.

Thelemite – Survival Of The Fittest LP (Sleazy Rider)

Greek nu-metal gods Thelemite return with their third album.

Tribe – Rabbit Head LP (Urok)

It was during lockdown that Tribes realized they didn’t just want to look back, that there could be a future in this as well as a celebration of the past. Dan White relocated from London to a cottage round the corner from Lloyd in Dorset and the two got to work on what would become Tribes’ third album, Rabbit Head. On Rabbit Head, Tribes sound more assured than they ever have, a band totally in tune with themselves. [A glow-in-the-dark color vinyl pressing is available.]

Various Artists – Kompakt Total 23 2xLP (Kompakt)

Released last week on CD – now available on vinyl. The 23rd edition of Kompakt’s annual dance/electronic compilation series. Includes tracks by Jürgen Paape, Jörg Burger, John Tejada, Reinhard Voigt, and more.

Various Artists – The Secret Museum Of Mankind: Atlas Of Instruments – Fiddles Vol. 1 LP+MP3 (Jalopy)

Curated by 78rpm record collector Pat Conte, The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas Of Instruments – Fiddles, Vol. 1 continues the legendary series and seeks to show the diverse range of fiddle sounds and styles developed and practiced across the globe. The compilation, drawn from Conte’s pioneering and remarkable personal collection of 78rpm discs recorded in the 1920’s-1950’s, presents fiddle music recorded across the world from Crete to Madagascar, Mexico, England, Sicily, Norway, India, the USA, Cape Verde, China and more.

Various Artists – Rapper’s Delight: A Taste Of Sugar Hill Records (1979-1986) 2xLP (Rhino)

A classic hip-hop collection pressed on ‘iced orange’ vinyl. The set includes classic tracks from the Sugar Hill Records vault like “Rapper’s Delight”, “That’s The Joint”, “Apache”, “White Lines” & more.

Vemod – Venter Pa Stormene [Reissue/2012] LP (Prophecy)

The re-release of a startling album Vemod from Trondheim/Norway are one of the most promising and visionary bands of the vibrant, eclectic contemporary metal underground and have already made quite an impact in well-informed circles. Combining such diverse influences as Ulver, Dead Can Dance, Brian Eno and Paysage d’Hiver, the three musicians pursue a unique musical and aesthetical approach, thus reaching a distinct expression and atmosphere at an early stage of their career. [Two colorways are available: clear and gold/black marbled.]

Michael White – Pneuma [Reissue/1972] LP (Impulse!)

Violinist and composer Michael White was among the first to play the violin in avant-garde jazz and became one of the first jazz violinists to play jazz rock fusion. During his career, he played with Sun Ra, McCoy Tyner, Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, and others. Pnuema was originally released in 1972 and features Michael White backed with Ed Kelly (piano), Ray Drummond (bass) and Kenneth Nash (percussion).

Wilderado – Wilderado [Reissue/2021] LP (Bright Antenna)

Clear vinyl pressing. Recorded with production mastermind Phil Ek (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes), 2021’s Wilderado ushered in a new era for the Tulsa rockers as their already-epic sound pushed into more nuanced and mature territory than ever before. An arresting confluence of soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and driving indie rock, Wilderado is the band’s most collaborative work yet, bearing the distinctive writing influence and unique sonic sensibilities of all four members (lead singer/guitarist Max Rainer, bassist/vocalist Colton Dearing, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Wimpee, and drummer Justin Kila).

Saul Williams – Saul Williams [Reissue/2004] LP (Fader Label)

First establishing himself as an influential poet, then an award-winning screenwriter/actor, Saul Williams then went on to become an MC. His approach to MCing, though, wasn’t exactly in line with the traditional school of hip-hop. His rhymes weren’t really rhymes, but rather his poetry delivered in a frenzied, spoken word manner that was more rhythmic than alliterate. Released in 2004, this self-titled album features guests like Zach de la Roca and members from Mars Volta.

Stephen Wilson Jr. – Søn Of Dad 3xLP (Big Loud)

Maroon color vinyl pressing. Debut album from the Southern Indiana-born, Nashville based artist.

Yob – Clearing A Path To Ascend [Reissue/2002] LP (Relapse)

Yob – The Great Cessation [Reissue/2009] 2xLP (Relapse)

Color vinyl reissues (gold nugget and electric blue w/ mustard yellow moonphase circles and cyan blue and silver splatter, respectively). Epic, crushing, and heavy beyond words, YOB has achieved legendary status over the last two decades with their unmatched aesthetic and incredible body of work.

Ziúr – Eyeroll LP (Hakuna Kulala)

Ziúr’s palette had to evolve to match the scope of the project, but it was pure necessity that informed the album’s defining tone. Recording mostly at night, Ziúr was conscious of the noise she was making so developed a unique way to record organic percussion. Using a set of rototoms – low profile tunable drums – she scratched, scraped and gently tapped the skins to build up the undulating and unstable rhythmic backdrop for each track on Eyeroll.

Cassettes:

Baroness – Stone (Abraxan Hymns)

Brujeria – Esto Es (Nuclear Blast)

Explosions In The Sky – End (Temporary Residence)

Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are (Dead Oceans)

“This is my most American album,” Mitski says about her seventh record, and the music feels like a profound act of witnessing this country, in all of its private sorrows and painful contradictions. In this album, which is sonically Mitski’s most expansive, epic, and wise, the songs seem to be introducing wounds and then actively healing them. Here, love is time- traveling to bless our tender days, like the light from a distant star. The Land Is Inhospitable And So We Are is full of the ache of the grown- up, seemingly mundane heartbreaks and joys that are often unsung but feel enormous. It’s a tiny epic. From the bottom of a glass, to a driveway slushy with memory and snow, to a freight train barreling through the Midwest, and all the way to the moon, it feels like everything, and everyone, is crying out, screaming in pain, arching towards love. Love is that inhospitable land, beckoning us and then rejecting us. To love this place — this earth, this America, this body — takes active work. It might be impossible. The best things are.

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