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American Aquarium – The Fear Of Standing Still CD/LP (Losing Side)

“The Fear of Standing Still is a record about growing up and growing older. I am not the wild partying 21-year-old rock n roll front man that I used to be. I’m a husband. I’m a father. I’ve been sober for a decade now. It’s a record that proves you don’t have to always be going 100mph to find success in this business. It’s a record that says ‘it’s ok to take a minute to reflect on how far you’ve come, not worry about how much further you have to go’. For the longest time I thought that if I took my foot off the gas for even a second, I would lose all the ground that I had gained. Fatherhood changed that. I’ve found a beautiful balance between rock ‘n’ roll and family, and I wanted a record that showcased that freedom. In the studio, I’ve always strived to find the perfect balance between showcasing the songwriting and the fact that I have a great rock ‘n’ roll band.” [An indie store exclusive ‘blue jeans’ color vinyl pressing is available.]

Blur – Live At Wembley Stadium 2xCD/2xLP/3xLP (WB/Parlophone)

Blur celebrate the one-year anniversary of their Live At Wembley Stadium show with the release of the concert. Live At Wembley Stadium is a collection of songs captured across two unforgettable nights last summer – the biggest shows of the band’s 30+ year career to date – which saw Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree perform to over 150,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Blur’s first time ever to play the iconic London venue. [A triple-LP vinyl version is available.]

Crack Cloud – Red Mile CD/LP (Jagjaguwar)

Red Mile’s sound breathes expansive energy into the circuitous, street bound sonics of Crack Cloud’s prior material. Fizzling synths intertwine with chiming pianos. Songs layer like Russian nesting dolls; one may find a Ramones chorus set within a desolate Western prog soundtrack only to watch it erupt into a joyous anthem. Real-ass guitars — alternately lilting, scuzzy and soaring — ring out across wide sun-bleached spaces. In 2024, the cumulative effect is (in rock instrumentation terms) naturalistic. Any whiff of embalmed nostalgia is absent. Even the close of the album – a winding, almost Jerry Garcia guitar noodle that leads us out of Red Mile – is delivered without sentimentality. Principal songwriter Zach Choy’s lyrics are cutting but merciful, with a sharp self-awareness that never slides into self-satisfaction. [A blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

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Melissa Carper – Borned In Ya CD/LP (Mae Music)

Borned In Ya showcases Carper’s long-standing musical influences as well as her artistic growth and sense of adventure. In addition to her familiar blend of country with jazz, blues, soul, and R&B, the album sees Carper continuing her subtle mix of these elements, creating songs that cross the genres, calling back to the “popular” sounds of another era. From Gospel-style vocal choruses to funky grooves, to recalling the classic R&B of the ‘50s and ‘60s, to hillbilly jazz, honky-tonk, and country soul, Carper has created another stunner for eager listeners to enjoy. [A green color vinyl pressing is available.]

Kiely Connell – My Own Company CD/LP (Calumet Queen)

My Own Company is Kiely Connell’s sophomore album that is a continuation of where her debut album Calumet Queen left off. My Own Company reflects where her life is at 34 after being in Nashville for a decade. Mental health is the overarching theme of the album’s 10 songs. The album was produced by Tucker Martine (The Avett Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Aoife O’Donovan, The Decemberists) who captured a country, Americana sound with pop elements. Kiely wrote “Through To You” and “Anesthesia” and is the co-writer on the remaining songs.

Glass Animals – I Love You So F***ing Much CD/LP (Republic)

I Love You So F***ing Much is the fourth studio album from human musical group sensations Glass Animals. Glass Animals is a British indie rock band formed in Oxford, England, in 2010. The band consists of members Dave Bayley (lead vocals, guitar), Drew MacFarlane (guitar, keys, backing vocals), Edmund Irwin-Singer (bass, keys, backing vocals), and Joe Seaward (drums).

Known for their eclectic sound blending indie rock, psychedelic pop, and electronic elements, Glass Animals gained widespread recognition with the release of their debut album, Zaba, in 2014. The album featured hit singles like “Gooey” and “Black Mambo,” showcasing the band’s unique sonic palette and Bayley’s distinctive falsetto vocals. [An indie store exclusive color vinyl pressing is available.]

[Read more…] about New Releases for July 19, 2024

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Louis Armstrong – Louis In London CD/LP (Verve)

Louis Armstrong made a greater impact on American popular music than any other single artist before or since. “What A Wonderful World” became his biggest commercial success, first in the UK and decades later in the rest of the world. Armstrong traveled to England to celebrate this unexpected hit and gave his last great performance, which found him looking back at his entire musical career. That performance, recorded at BBC studios in 1968, was miraculously captured in high fidelity audio and video, and we are proud to release this collection for the first time.

Cigarettes After Sex – X’s CD/LP/Cassette (Partisan)

With the release of Cigarettes After Sex’s third album, X’s, the band finally takes center stage as not just one of today’s preeminent indie bands, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires. [A deluxe LP housed in a gatefold jacket printed on silver foil board with exclusive lyric and photo book and in indie store exclusive clear vinyl pressing are available.]

Eric Clapton – To Save A Child CD+Blu-ray/2xLP (Surfdog/Eric Clapton)

Eric Clapton’s intimate concert filmed in London in front of a small audience in December 2023. Eric’s set included “Tears In Heaven,” “Layla,” “River Of Tears,” “Got To Get Better In A Little While,” and a very special version of George Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” featuring a special guest appearance from Dhani Harrison. Also featuring a special bonus track titled “Prayer Of A Child” – a brand-new studio recording. The proceeds will be donated in aid of the children in Gaza.

[Read more…] about New Releases for July 12, 2024