Zero 7 – Record CD (Atlantic/WEA)
Retrospective featuring tracks and remixes from Zero 7’s previous four albums and a track from their very first EP that was originally released on limited vinyl.
Frazey Ford – Obadiah CD (Nettwerk)
Debut album from The Be Good Tanyas’ Frazey Ford. Obadiah is a collection of songs hand-carved by the hardships and exaltations of life, and stained with the rich colors of soul and folk music that fueled artists like Joni Mitchell, Ann Peebles, Neil Young, and Donny Hathaway. Vinyl version due August 24.
Early Man – Death Potion CD (The End)
When it comes to Early Man, the formula is simple: riffs that detonate on impact, a rhythm section on fire and vocals that soar to Mt. Olympus.
Endless Boogie – Full House Head CD/2xLP (No Quarter)
Anchored by deep, heady grooves and epic guitar playing, Endless Boogie delivers seven fully realized studio tracks and one monumental rehearsal jam — sounding comfortable and focused, not weighed down by any pretension.
The Books – The Way Out CD/2xLP (Temporary Residence)
Over the course of three albums in nearly a decade’s time, The Books have grown to become one of modern music’s most genuine innovators. Creatively complex and truly unclassifiable, The Way Out continues their tradition of meticulous, existential songcraft, infusing the playfully surreal elements of previous albums with a humorous, childlike excitement.
Various Artists – Welcome Home/Diggin’ The Universe LP (Woodsist)
Songs by: Woods, Run DMT, White Fence, Fresh & Onlys, Mantles, Skygreen Leopards, Alex Bleeker, Moon Duo, City Center, Cause Co-Motion, Art Museums, Nodzzz and Ducktails. “The ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s are all there, bound together by shitty tape machines, reverb and easy chord changes, but melody is back and so is the joy of jamming a perfectly mangled pop song.” — Glenn Donaldson
Shellac – Terraform [Reissue] LP+MP3 (Touch & Go)
Vinyl reissue of Shellac’s now-classic 1998 album.
Sleigh Bells – Treats LP (Mom+Pop)
Recently released on CD — now available on picture disc vinyl.
CDs:
12 Stones – The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday CDEP (Wind-Up Records)
A set of solid rock tracks, featuring the single “We Are One,” a fist-pumping ode to the men and women of America’s military.
Asleep At The Wheel & Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day CD (Bismeaux Productions)
It’s a match made in Western swing heaven as Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel team up with famed Texas Playboy Leon Rausch for their first-ever recording together.
Big Head Todd And The Monsters – Rocksteady CD (Big Head Todd And The Monsters)
The essence of Big Head Todd And The Monsters — a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock & roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting — has been winning fans since the band started playing together in high school. Rocksteady is the their eighth studio album.
The Books – The Way Out CD/2xLP (Temporary Residence)
Over the course of three albums in nearly a decade’s time, The Books have grown to become one of modern music’s most genuine innovators. Creatively complex and truly unclassifiable, The Way Out continues their tradition of meticulous, existential songcraft, infusing the playfully surreal elements of previous albums with a humorous, childlike excitement.
Clutch – From Beale Street To Oblivion [Reissue] 2xCD (Weathermaker Music)
Digitally remastered and expanded double-disc edition of this 2007 album featuring upgraded artwork.
Sheryl Crow – 100 Miles From Memphis CD (A&M)
Seventh album — features guest performances by Keith Richards and Justin Timberlake.
Department Of Eagles – Archive 2003-2006 CD (American Dust)
Collection of archival material from Fred Nicolaus and Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear). Atmospheric and grandiose symphonic pop. Vinyl version due August 3.
Jimmy Gnecco – The Heart CD/LP (Bright Antenna)
Debut album from Ours frontman. Though Jimmy plays every instrument on the album, it’s his evocative, soulful voice that takes center stage — a potent mix of intimacy, integrity and beautiful melancholy.
Shawn Lee – Sing A Song CD/LP+MP3 (Ubiquity)
In addition to showcasing a love for ‘60s and ’70s soul, Shawn Lee steers his latest musical mystery tour into psychedelic and cinematic territory over the course of twelve brand new cuts. Sing A Song is a summertime listen, packed with catchy motor city licks and space age songs.
Lillian Axe – Deep Red Shadows CD (Love & War/MRI)
Widely respected but criminally overlooked, Lillian Axe has developed a distinctive sound between progressive rock and heavy metal. Specifically noted for their elaborate song structures and time signatures, they continue to embrace new styles and ideas on their tenth album.
Lower Dens – Twin-Hand Movement CD/LP (Gnomonsong)
Swarming guitar fuzz, bass waves, insistent drum throbs and Jana Hunter’s redolent, charred voice. Eleven tracks of post-punk drone pop.
Mad Caddies – Consensual Selections CD (Fat Wreck Chords)
Fan-selected favorites collection. Vinyl version due August 3.
Mahjongg – The Long Shadow Of The Paper Tiger CD/LP (K Records)
“The moves you’re going to bust to Mahjongg have yet to be created. Music this frenetic and intense requires a whole new repertoire of dances. The Chicago collective is always surprising… a sound fusion that demands attention and energy you didn’t know you had.” — Bust Magazine
M.I.A. – XXXO The Remixes CD (XL)
Featuring Jay Z. Six remixes of the first single from /\/\ /\Y/\.
Piebald – Volume III 2xCD (Rise)
Features the album We Are The Only Friends We Have plus two B-sides from that studio session, unheard demos, and live songs.
Queens Of The Stone Age – Rated R [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Interscope)
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of QOTSA’s seminal album, this deluxe package includes the complete original Rated R plus five B-sides and nine tracks from their live set at the 2000 Reading Festival.
Max Richter – Infra CD (Fat Cat)
With majestic, involved textures and fluent, sweeping melodies, Infra is an enigmatic and inherently intellectual understanding of harmonic complexities that compels and mesmerizes.
Rick Ross – Teflon Don CD (IDJ/Slip N Slide)
New album featuring Jay-Z, Kanye West, Chrisette Michele, and Raphael Saadiq.
Brian Setzer Orchestra – Don’t Mess With A Big Band: Live! 2xCD (Surfdog)
Double-disc live set recorded on his 2009 Japanese tour.
Shannon Stevens – Shannon Stevens [Reissue] CD (Asthmatic Kitty)
Repress of Stevens’ 2000 debut. Includes new artwork plus two previously unreleased bonus tracks.
Kenseth Thibideau – Repetition CD (Temporary Residence)
Debut solo album from member of Pinback, Three Mile Pilot, and Tarentel. Inspired by an increasing obsession with the Can/Cluster/Harmonia/Tangerine Dream world of classic krautrock and European prog, Repetition fittingly centers around a series of circular melodies anchored by repetitive grooves and colored by swirling keyboards and understated vocals.
Tokio Hotel – Humanoid City Live CD+DVD (Cherry Tree)
The German goth/pop band perform Humanoid City live in Milan.
Various Artists – World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia In 1970s Nigeria 2xCD/3xLP (Soundway)
Compilation of guitar-driven psychedelic music from Nigeria circa the early 1970s. 32 tracks of funk-laden grooves inspired by Jimi Hendrix, James Brown and more. Vinyl edition features bonus tracks not available on the CD.
Vinyl:
Big Boi – Sir Lucious Left Foot – The Son Of Chico Dusty 2xLP (Def Jam)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl.
Eric Clapton – Journeyman [Reissue] 2xLP (Reprise)
Vinyl reissue of Clapton’s 1989 album.
Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse – Present: Dark Night Of The Soul 2xLP+2xCD (Capitol/EMI)
Deluxe vinyl+CD box edition includes: 2xLPs, a copy of the album on CD, a bonus instrumental CD, poster, lobby cards and a 48-page 12×12 booklet.
Dirty Three – She Has No Strings Apollo [Reissue] LP+MP3 (Touch & Go)
Vinyl reissue of Dirty Three’s 2003 album.
Gogol Bordello – Trans-Continental Hustle LP (American)
Recently released on CD — now available on HQ-180 vinyl.
Indian Jewelry – Totaled LP (We Are Free)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl. Totaled comprises the swamp electro of 2003’s We Are The Wild Beast, the nightmare throb of 2005’s Invasive Exotics, and the sonic angel dream of 2008’s Free Gold.
Japandroids – Younger Us b/w Sex And Dying In High Society 7”+MP3 (Polyvinyl)
New Japandroids track backed with an X cover.
The National – Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers LP (Brassland)
The National’s sophomore album — originally released in 2003 — is available for the first time on vinyl.
Rachels – Selenography [Reissue] 2xLP+MP3 (Touch & Go)
Vinyl reissue of Rachel’s fourth album. Recorded between 1997 and 1999, Selenography is a collection of songs that have been staples of the band’s live shows.
School Of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire 2xLP (Vagrant)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl.
Saint Vitus – Live [Reissue] LP (Southern Lord)
Reissue of this essential album from the premiere American doom metal act of the ’80s.
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