New Releases for December 1, 2023

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Aesop Rock – Integrated Tech Solutions CD/LP (Rhymesayers)

On Integrated Tech Solutions—a concept album about an organization offering “lifestyle – and industry-specific applications designed to curate a desired multi-experience”—Aesop Rock wields insidious corporate-speak as a tool to pry the parasitic business culture away from the parts of life that truly matter, while picking apart the charlatan language. On “Mindful Solutionism”, as the wheel evolves seamlessly into modern agriculture—and then into atomic bombs, cigarettes, and surveillance cameras, Aes sums the spiral up in just a few words: “We cannot be trusted with the stuff that we come up with.” The album sounds like the past and future at once. [A limited-edition white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Day Wave – Past Life CD/LP (Play It Again Sam)

Los Angeles indie-rock pioneer Day Wave (the project of singer/instrumentalist Jackson Phillips) first emerged from the Bay Area in 2015 and quickly became known for his wavy lo-fi bedroom production. Tracks like “Drag” and “Something Here” put him on a global radar, boasting hundreds of millions of streams across DSPs and creating a lane for bedroom-pop that didn’t previously exist. Now Jackson returns to the forefront of the indie space with Pastlife, an album that tackles themes of love, loss, and maneuvering life in your 30s.

Peter Gabriel – i/o 2xCD/2xLP/2xCD+Blu-ray Audio (Real World)

i/o is Peter Gabriel’s first album of new material since 2002’s Up. During 2023, Peter has been releasing a new song from the album on the occasion of every full moon. Being revealed roughly every four weeks, each track has been allowed to find its own time and space, to enjoy its own orbit. “It’s a little like getting a Lego piece each month,” Peter explains. Now it’s time to stand back and admire the final, completed creation. And what a creation – 12 tracks of grace, gravity and great beauty that provide welcome confirmation of not only Peter’s ongoing ability to write stop-you-in-your-tracks songs but also of that thrilling voice, still perfectly, delightfully intact. Throughout the album the intelligent and thoughtful – often thought-provoking – songs tackle life and the universe. i/o is available in four editions: 2xCD (Bright Side Mix, Dark-Side Mix); 2xLP (Dark Die Mix); 2xLP (Bright Side Mix); and 2xCD+Blu-ray Audio (Bright-Side Mix, Dark-Side Mix, In-Side Mix). [A deluxe 4xLP+2xCD+Blu-ray box set edition is due March 8, 2024.]

The National – First Two Pages Of Frankenstein CD/LP+MP3 (4AD)

Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages Of Frankenstein signals a new chapter in the band’s beloved discography. The album features guest appearances by Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens. First Two Pages Of Frankenstein channels the group’s revitalized chemistry into a body of work that beautifully balances elegant musicality with The National’s more idiosyncratic impulses. Tracks such as “Grease In Your Hair” and “Ice Machines” were road-tested in 2022 before they were recorded, allowing the band to hone the material in real time (another song, “Weird Goodbyes” featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, was released as a standalone track in August 2022). “To me the power of this record has to do with the intentionality and structure of the music meeting with a lot of accidental magic,” says Aaron Dessner. [An indie store exclusive red color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds CD/LP (Geffen)

Hackney Diamonds, the hugely anticipated new album by The Rolling Stones, and follows the release of 2016’s Grammy Award winning Blue & Lonesome, which featured brilliant versions of blues tracks that helped shape their sound. Hackney Diamonds also marks the band’s first studio album of original material since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. Late drummer Charlie Watts features on two tracks, “Mess It Up” and “Live By The Sword”. “Live By The Sword” additionally features bass from former Stones bassist Bill Wyman. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” features vocals from Lady Gaga and keys and piano from Stevie Wonder, and “Bite My Head Off” includes bass from Paul McCartney, while “Get Close” and “Live By The Sword” features piano from Elton John. [A note about the indie store exclusive ‘baseball white’ color vinyl pressings: each is housed in a pocket jacket that features custom art for each of the 30 MLB teams. The front of the cover displays the band’s iconic tongue and lips logo in colors matching each team, and the logo’s tongue has been designed to look like a baseball.]

Zach Russell – Where The Flowers Meet The Dew CD/LP (Carlboro)

Once again joining forces with up-and-coming producer Kyle Crownover (Adeem The Artist), Where The Flowers Meet The Dew never takes its foot off the gas pedal. Dominant themes of wrestling with mortality, pondering reincarnation, and finding that ever-elusive feeling of contentment in this life weave gracefully through. The first half of the record is filled with traditional waltzes (“I Thought I Was the Trees”, “Take Me Back to Tennessee”), haunting electric folk (“What You Want Comes to You”), and ‘60s R&B style (“Milk & Honey”) cuts. It’s deep, mellow, and the lyrics are contemplative. It draws you in while not letting the listener get too comfortable. Greasy, distorted guitar licks pepper the back half of the album. “Playing House” fully displays his creative dexterity and would be right at home on a post-grunge rock radio station, circa 1998, sandwiched between Matchbox 20 and Third Eye Blind numbers. Later, on “Nothin’ To Haul”, he boldly calls out the posers and wannabes that fill the Nashville scene.

Christian Sands – Christmas Stories CD/LP (Mack Avenue)

Pianist/composer Christian Sands’ cinematic approach to popular holiday classics takes center stage with Christmas Stories, his first album since his critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated 2020 release Be Water. Having performed in-demand Christmas shows at Jazz at Lincoln Center and around the world, Sands offers such classics as “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Jingle Bells”, and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, as well as a few surprises. Joining the NAACP Image Award nominee are vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist Jimmy Greene, guitarists Max Light and Marvin Sewell, bassist Yasushi Nakamura, percussionist Keita Ogawa, and drummer Ryan Sands.

Hector Tellez Jr. – The Great Unknown CD/LP (Mono Mundo B)

Hector Tellez Jr. is a soulful big-voiced singer and virtuoso rock guitar-player from Havana, Cuba. Growing up in a musical family in Cuba, he listened to scratchy bootlegged cassettes and CDs leading him on a passionate and self-curated music journey of blues and classic rock ‘n’ roll. His cornerstone influences coalesced into Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, and Leonard Cohen. Today Hector lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes and records music in both English and Spanish. The Great Unknown was produced by Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots) and features Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana.

Kali Uchis – Red Moon In Venus CD/LP (Interscope/Geffen)

Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis returns for the first time since 2020 with her third studio album, Red Moon In Venus. Uchis went into the recording process intending to create an album that felt timeless, one that can be enjoyed any time and any place and will remain meaningful throughout the years to her and her fans. Red Moon In Venus floats between soul, R&B, pop, música urbana and more experimental textures. The result is an album that, as Uchis has come to perfect throughout her catalog, transcends genre or classification, a pure reflection of her soul. [An indie store exclusive red color vinyl pressing is available.]

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Atmosphere – Talk Talk CDEP/12” (Rhymesayers)

The title of the previous Atmosphere album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, evokes the multiversal storytelling that’s recently vaulted into the mainstream consciousness. Now with their latest effort, the irrepressible Talk Talk EP, Slug and Ant dart across space-time to grab hold of the timeline where they became titans of the electro-rap that was foundational to their youths. Evoking artists like Kraftwerk and Egyptian Lover, Atmosphere makes decades old visions of the future seem new once again. [A limited-edition pink color vinyl pressing is available.]

Brainiac – Smack Bunny Baby [Reissue/1993] LP (Craft Recordings)

Upon its initial release in 1993, SPIN called Braniac’s debut album ”a noisy little devil that benefits greatly from a fondness for Moog synth and a good ear for (buried) melody.” With its reputation established, the band went on to open for Beck, he Breeders, and The Jesus Lizard. Members of Nine Inch Nails, Death Cab For Cute, Muse, and more have cited Brainiac as an influence. [An indie store exclusive violet colorway is available.]

Vince Guaraldi – A Charlie Brown Christmas 3xCD/4xCD+Blu-ray/LP/2xLP (Craft Recordings)

Originally broadcast in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas is hands down one of the most beloved specials in TV history. Commissioned by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, Vince Guaraldi and his trio rounded out by Monty Budwig (bass) and Colin Bailey (drums), composed, and performed the timeless contemporary jazz score which wonderfully reflects both the spirit of the legendary Peanuts characters and the Christmas season. A Grammy Hall of Fame inductee in 2007, A Charlie Brown Christmas was inducted into the Library of Congress in May of 2012 with the accompanying statement, “A Charlie Brown Christmas introduced jazz to millions of listeners,” and 45 plus years on it’s still doing just that.

Various Artists – …And You Don’t Stop – A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop 6×12” (Tommy Boy Music)

Tommy Boy Music compilation project… And You Don’t Stop celebrates hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The set features some of the catalog’s greatest hits from the iconic Naughty By Nature, de la Soul, Digital Underground, and Queen Latifah plus unreleased hits from G.L.O.B.E & Whiz Kid, Sweet Trio and more.

Wednesday – Rat Saw God CD/LP/Cassette (Dead Oceans)

Rat Saw God is an album about riding a bike down a suburban stretch in Greensboro while listening to My Bloody Valentine for the first time on an iPod Nano, past a creek that runs through the neighborhood riddled with broken glass bottles and condoms, a front yard filled with broken and rusted car parts, a lonely and dilapidated house reclaimed by kudzu. Four Lokos and rodeo clowns and a kid who burns down a corn field. Roadside monuments, church marquees, poppers and vodka in a plastic water bottle, the shit you get away with at Jewish summer camp, strange sentimental family heirlooms at the thrift stores. The way the South hums alive all night in the summers and into fall, the sound of high school football games, the halo effect from the lights polluting the darkness. It’s not really bright enough to see in front of you, but in that stretch of inky void – somehow – you see everything. [A limited-edition purple vinyl colorway is available.]

CDs + Vinyl:

Atmosphere – Talk Talk CDEP/12” (Rhymesayers)

The title of the previous Atmosphere album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, evokes the multiversal storytelling that’s recently vaulted into the mainstream consciousness. Now with their latest effort, the irrepressible Talk Talk EP, Slug and Ant dart across space-time to grab hold of the timeline where they became titans of the electro-rap that was foundational to their youths. Evoking artists like Kraftwerk and Egyptian Lover, Atmosphere makes decades old visions of the future seem new once again. [A limited-edition pink color vinyl pressing is available.]

Balsam Range – Kinetic Tone CD (Mountain Home)

New album from the Bluegrass quintet. Kinetic Tone is an ample demonstration that Balsam Range continues their renowned mix of smooth and hard grooves and sweet harmonies, but also adds a new edge to their lyrics which is evident in songs like “We’ll All Drink Money”.

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

Released in September on color vinyl – now available on CD. Live And Acoustic: Fall Of 1997 is 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. These previously unheard and uncirculated tracks are remastered from the original 2-track soundboard recordings for the ultimate Blues Traveler live and acoustic experience.

Mari Boine Persen – Gula Gula (Hør Stammødrenes Stemme) [Reissue/1989] CD/LP (By Norse Music)

For more than 30 years, Sami-Norwegian folk pioneer Mari Boine has captivated fans with her eclectic mixture of indigenous culture with folk and world music. The singer does not only fulfill a pioneering role when it comes to music, but also when it comes to the fight of preserving the culture of the Norwegian Sami people and the natural world. The earth is our mother, and if she is harmed, we are harming ourselves. This message lies at the core of Mari’s legendary album Gula Gula.

Chase & Status – 2 Ruff Vol. 1 CD/LP (Casablanca)

Iconic British duo Chase & Status is one of the most successful UK electronic artists of a generation bringing bass music to the world. These world class producers, DJs and live show band have garnered 1.8 billion streams and sold over 5.6 million tickets worldwide. They are currently at the height of their career with “Baddadan” and “Disconnect” with Becky Hill recently on the UK Top 10 chart. Pioneering drum ‘n’ bass and bringing it to the U.S., their album 2 Ruff Vol. 1 features the singles “Baddadan” and “Liquor And Cigarettes”.

Czarface – Czartificial Intelligence CD/LP/Cassette (Silver Age, LLC)

Immerse yourself in Czarface’s latest action-packed odyssey, Czartificial Intelligence. Weaving together the unfiltered essence of OG braggadocio, introspective storytelling and high-flying superheroes, Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck, Esoteric and 7L create a dynamic synergy that’s as engaging as flipping through the pages of your favorite graphic novel. Esteemed guests such as Logic, Nems, Kool Keith and Frankie Pulitzer join Czarface on missions and side-quests, bringing enough power to warp the space-rhyme continuum.

Bobby Darin – Commitment [Reissue/1969] CD/LP (Direction)

Bobby Darin was, by any definition, a superstar – a chart-topping, multimillion-selling, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, a Golden Globe-winning actor, visionary entrepreneur, and committed political activist. Restless and daring, his refusal to be constrained by genre, resulting in an endless string of top 10 hits, including “Splish Splash”, “Queen Of The Hop”, “Dream Lover”, “Beyond The Sea”, and “If I Were a Carpenter”. In June 1968, Darin withdrew from the spotlight and embarked on an unlikely personal journey. He swapped his crooner’s tuxedo for folk singer denim, his toupee for an outlaw mustache, a Beverly Hills mansion for a secluded trailer at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur. Commitment is grittier and more audacious than Darin’s previous work. [A limited-edition blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Das Mörtal – Bury The Sorrow CD/LP (Kuroneko)

From techno to trap music with hints of dark trip-hop, you can hear the unstable mindset in which Bury The Sorrow was created while still retaining the occult electro & techno brand that Das Mörtal is known for. [A limited-edition splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]

Dream Nails – Doom Loop CD (Marshall)

Almost three years since their debut self-titled release, Dream Nails aren’t changing route, but broadening their appeal. In their slick, humored new album, Doom Loop produced by Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, Amyl and The Sniffers) the band tackle everything from incel culture to rewriting the available images of trans masculinity. It’s concise, powerful, and refreshingly disruptive. [Vinyl version due December 22.]

Van Duren & Good Question – Cartwheeling: Live In Memphis CD (Omnivore Recordings)

Live archive release of a previously unissued live 1992 set from the Memphis power-pop legend. Track listing contain material from across Duren’s career as well as songs intended for a second Good Question album (which never materialized) and a cover of The Beatles’ “Got To Get You Into My Life”.

Bill Evans – Tales: Live In Copenhagen 1964 CD (Anagram Music)

Never-before-released recording of piano great Bill Evans with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Larry Bunker captured live in Copenhagen at the Radiohuset and TV-BYEN studios in August 1964. Features Evans’ only known version of “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was”, two different readings of “Sweet And Lovely” (only heard previously on the album, Explorations) and a previously unissued live version of “‘Round Midnight” from 1969 that wasn’t included in Elemental’s previous Evans release, Treasures.

Ez Mil – DU4LI7Y: Redux CD/Cassette (FFP)

DU4LI7Y: Redux is the follow-up to Filipino-American rapper Ez Mil’s 2022 release, DU4LI7Y. The 11-track album includes the new single, “Realest”, featuring Eminem.

Robben Ford – Night In The City CD/LP (earMUSIC)

Robben Ford is multiple Grammy-nominated American rock, blues, and jazz guitarist. Ex-member of fusion pioneers Yellowjackets, admired for his solo works but also known for his collaborations with giants of music like Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, and many others.

Dillon Francis – This Mixtape Is Fire TOO CD (Astralwerks)

This Mixtape Is Fire TOO is the new album from superstar DJ, producer and songwriter Dillon Francis. The record is the long-awaited sequel to 2015’s This Mixtape Is Fire, a Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart #1 that found Francis giving the moombahton genre a much-needed rejuvenation via collaborations with some of the biggest names in the game, including Skrillex, Kygo, Calvin Harris, Bro Safari, Chromeo, and more. [Two color vinyl pressings are available: indie store exclusive blue and limited-edition gold.]

Aretha Franklin – A Portrait Of The Queen – 1970-1974 5xCD/6xLP (BMG Rights Management)

Five classic Aretha albums – The Girl’s In Live With You (1970), Spirit In The Dark (1970), Young Gifted And Black (1972), Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky) (1973) and Let Me In Your Life (1974) – presenting an early- ’70s portrait of the Queen of Soul. The original albums were remastered from the analog master tapes by Grammy Award-winning engineer Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Cheryl Pawelski with liner notes from Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and British Ambassador of Soul, David Nathan. [The vinyl edition includes a sixth bonus LP of session alternates, outtakes, and demos.]

Full Of Hell & Nothing – When No Birds Sang CD/LP (Closed Casket Activities)

Ambitious in scope and concept, When No Birds Sang not only showcases the bands’ creative highs, but also some of humanity’s woeful lows- and they introduce this body of work with “Spend The Grace”. An unnerving melody gives way to cathartic growls atop a sparse beat, and guitars buzz beneath gritty vocals only to spiral out into trudging distorted crescendo. [A limited-edition gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

Kelakos – Hurtling Towards Extinction CD (Deko Music)

Kelakos is a ‘70s rock band with roots in Boston and Upstate New York, known for fusing powerful rock rhythms and guitar leads with strong vocals, catchy songwriting, and rich, varied production. [Vinyl edition due January 19.]

Kenny G – Innocence CD/LP (Concord)

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Kenny G has announced his new album, Innocence. His first collection of lullabies, these timeless tracks with orchestral accompaniment include “Rock-a-Bye Baby”, “Edelweiss”, “Over the Rainbow”, as well as seven original songs.

Peter Gabriel – i/o 2xCD/2xLP/2xCD+Blu-ray Audio (Real World)

i/o is Peter Gabriel’s first album of new material since 2002’s Up. During 2023, Peter has been releasing a new song from the album on the occasion of every full moon. Being revealed roughly every four weeks, each track has been allowed to find its own time and space, to enjoy its own orbit. “It’s a little like getting a Lego piece each month,” Peter explains. Now it’s time to stand back and admire the final, completed creation. And what a creation – 12 tracks of grace, gravity and great beauty that provide welcome confirmation of not only Peter’s ongoing ability to write stop-you-in-your-tracks songs but also of that thrilling voice, still perfectly, delightfully intact. Throughout the album the intelligent and thoughtful – often thought-provoking – songs tackle life and the universe. i/o is available in four editions: 2xCD (Bright Side Mix, Dark-Side Mix); 2xLP (Dark Die Mix); 2xLP (Bright Side Mix); and 2xCD+Blu-ray Audio (Bright-Side Mix, Dark-Side Mix, In-Side Mix). [A deluxe 4xLP+2xCD+Blu-ray box set edition is due March 8, 2024.]

Harp – Albion LP (PIAS America)

Tim Smith, former singer, and principal songwriter of Texan legends Midlake is joined by his wife, Kathi Zung to form Harp. The road to Albion might have been long and winding, and bumpy to boot, but the music Harp has created is steeped in sublime melody, mood, drama, and detail. These ten songs and two mood-matching instrumentals framed by a mesh of acoustic/electric guitars, soft shades of keyboards and Smith’s gorgeous voice are the quintessence of what drew people to his work with Midlake in the first place. But Albion has starker, darker hues than Smith is typically renowned for. These are songs about the human condition, from love – both lost and found – to faith, anxiety to joy, fear to acceptance, all couched in a highly distinct poetic language.

Ichliebelove – Hyperherz CD/LP (Kuroneko)

Composed by Philippe Raimond and always performed with the help of Alice Champion on vocals, produced by Manuel Duval of the French band Rien Virgule and mastered in analog at the famous Berlin studio Calyx Mastering, Hyperherz is an end-of-the-world record, on which the machines give up the ghost and slowly drift towards a final bug. From this sonic maelstrom full of cracks and artifacts, the group draws amazing melodies, sometimes almost pop, to create unstoppable hits. [A limited-edition white color vinyl pressing is availalbe.]

The Irresistible Force – Kira Kira [Reissue/2017] CD (Liquid Sound Design)

The Irresistible Force aka Mixmaster Morris’ released his first full-length in nearly 20 years in 2017. Kira Kira dips and dives through lush ambient soundscapes, combining Mixmaster Morris’ signature use of crate digging, live instrumentation, and swirling electronics. The alubm expands on The Irresistible Force sound, exploring the depths of ambient and chillout music. The music draws you through a maze of Japanese influences, dub basslines (courtesy of the legendary Jah Wobble), Balearic textures, and the jazz-tinged sound of Nik Turner’s (Hawkwind) saxophone. [Vinyl edition due December 8.]

Ahmad Jamal – Emerald City Nights: Live At The Penthouse 1966-1968 2xCD (Anagram Music)

Third release of previously unissued recordings of the iconic pianist Ahmad Jamal captured live at Penthouse jazz club in Seattle 1966-1968 with bassist Jamil Nasser and drummer Frank Gant.

Bobby Keys – Lover’s Rockin’ – The Lost Album CD/LP (Le Chant Du Monde)

American saxophonist Bobby Keys (1943-2014) was born in Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas. Not knowing how to read music, he learned to play the saxophone on his own. At the age of fourteen, he met Buddy Holly, also from Lubbock, and saxophonist King Curtis. During his teenage years, he accompanied singer Bobby Vee on the Caravan Of Stars tour, organized by television host, Dick Clark. In 1964, he discovered The Rolling Stones during a concert in San Antonio. With trumpeter Jim Price, he was one of the musicians recruited for their 1969 tour. He took part in the recording of several Stones albums, including Let It Bleed in 1969, Sticky Fingers in 1971 and Exile On Main Street in 1972. The famous saxophone chorus on the track, Brown Sugar, is considered his most significant contribution. While most of his career was centered on The Rolling Stones, Keys also played for many artists, including The Who, B. B. King, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Johnny Hallyday and Barbara Streisand.

Stephen Marley – Old Soul CD/2xLP (Island/Tuff Gong)

Old Soul showcases 8x Grammy-winner Stephen Marley’s expanding musical horizons as a singer and songwriter with a new acoustic, soul-leaning album. Boasting an array of special collaborations, including Jack Johnson, Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Ziggy Marley, Buju Banton and Slightly Stoopid

Nils Petter Molvær / Norwegian Radio Orchestra – Certainty Of Tides CD/LP (Modern Recordings)

Latest opus from the visionary Norwegian trumpeter, composer, and producer Certainty Of Tides represents a bold evolution in Molvær’s musical language. In this venture, his ethereal trumpet entwines with the power and intensity of a symphonic orchestra. Six of Molvær’s seminal compositions were meticulously reimagined by Norwegian arrangers and composers, resulting in a collection that breathes new life into his trailblazing works. With the orchestral backing, Molvær’s pieces acquire a fresh, contemporary edge, defying classical norms.

Leslie Odom Jr. – When A Crooner Dies CD (BMG)

When A Crooner Dies is the Tony and Grammy Award winner’s first new album featuring original music since 2019. The album features 10 newly penned songs that are described as Odom’s “most personal music to date.”

Orphaned Land – Heaven You May Create 2xCD/2xLP (Century Media)

In honor of the band’s 30th anniversary, the Israeli metal band releases a new live album A Heaven You May Create, which contains the recordings of a very special show that Orphaned Land played in June 2021 with a symphony of 60 players.

Passenger – All The Little Lights (Anniversary Edition) 2xCD/2xLP (Nettwerk)

However, that doesn’t mean it happens overnight. Thousands of days, hundreds of months, and dozens of years often precede such a pivotal change. Just ask Passenger. It took years of busking, writing, recording and touring to prepare him for 2013’s All The Little Lights, the multiplatinum selling record that plays host to the global phenomenon “Let Her Go”. To say “life changed” for the UK-born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg is a massive understatement… Now, he’s celebrating everything before, during, and after this era with All The Little Lights (Anniversary Edition). [A limited-edition ‘sunrise’ color vinyl pressing is available.]

P!nk – Trustfall – Tour Deluxe Edition CD/2xLP (RCA)

Deluxe expanded version of P!nk’s critically acclaimed Trustfall album. This deluxe package contains all of the original album release tracks, with a second disc of music featuring six stunning live recordings from her 2023 Summer Carnival Stadium Tour; two covers – Sade’s “No Ordinary Love” and Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” with Brandi Carlile; and two new singles, including “Dreaming”, a collaboration with Marshmello and Sting. [A multicolor pink/purple color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Polyphonic Spree – Salvage Enterprise CD/LP/Cassette (Good)

Previously released on vinyl (including an indie store exclusive lemon-yellow colorway – now available on CD and cassette. The Phoenix symbolizes a new beginning. The fire burns off the last vestiges of the past as the bird spreads its wings and takes flight into the future. The Polyphonic Spree harnesses the flames of rebirth on their 2023 full-length offering, Salvage Enterprise. Led by frontman, founder, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visionary Tim DeLaughter, the group embark on their next season. They’re reverent of their history, yet they’re also ready for an even brighter tomorrow.

Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement – Killer Whale Atmospheres CD/2xLP+MP3 (Hospital Productions)

RSE surprise album just in time before the migration to cooler waters. Grown in the shade of the glacier. Killer Whale Atmospheres is a future-memory affair of sub bass propulsive drones, rhythms, chords, and dorsal scars building to a forbidding sense of cold echolocations yet to come through the violent procession of darkening rains.

Zé Rodrix E A Agência de Mágicos – O Esquadrão Da Morte [Reissue/1976] LP (Mr Bongo)

Written, arranged, and composed by the genius of Zé Rodrix and performed by his band Agência de Mágico’, this Brazilian library funk beauty is the soundtrack to Carlos Imperial’s 1975 film of the same title. Echoing European soundtrack maestros such as Roy Budd and Ennio Morricone, but with a Brazilian swagger, Zé Rodrix’s score is a sublime gem that needs rediscovery. Rich in ‘70s soundtrack cool, the score is packed with orchestrated jazz, chase scene-funk, breaks, psychedelic freak-outs, and plenty of drama.

Zach Russell – Where The Flowers Meet The Dew CD/LP (Carlboro)

Once again joining forces with up-and-coming producer Kyle Crownover (Adeem The Artist), Where The Flowers Meet The Dew never takes its foot off the gas pedal. Dominant themes of wrestling with mortality, pondering reincarnation, and finding that ever-elusive feeling of contentment in this life weave gracefully through. The first half of the record is filled with traditional waltzes (“I Thought I Was the Trees”, “Take Me Back to Tennessee”), haunting electric folk (“What You Want Comes to You”), and ‘60s R&B style (“Milk & Honey”) cuts. It’s deep, mellow, and the lyrics are contemplative. It draws you in while not letting the listener get too comfortable. Greasy, distorted guitar licks pepper the back half of the album. “Playing House” fully displays his creative dexterity and would be right at home on a post-grunge rock radio station, circa 1998, sandwiched between Matchbox 20 and Third Eye Blind numbers. Later, on “Nothin’ to Haul”, he boldly calls out the posers and wannabes that fill the Nashville scene.

Simple Minds – Acoustic In Concert CD+Blu-ray (Mercury Studios)

Simple Minds take to the stage at The Hackney Empire in London to perform an acoustic set spanning their eclectic and illustrious career. This intimate concert sees the Glaswegian rockers replace synths for guitars, revealing stripped down and re-imagined versions of their classic songs without losing their essence.

The Simps – Siblings CD/LP+MP3/Cassette (Lex)

The Simps are multi-platinum garage-rock superstar Eyedress and his long-time collaborator, L.A.-born guitarist and songwriter zzzahara. After meeting and hitting it off at an Eyedress show in L.A., Eyedress invited zzzahara to be his live guitarist and they started jamming. Zzzahara sang over a looped Eyedress beat and freestyled some lyrics about a recent break up. Eyedress then recorded his verse which involved similarly emotional lyrics. The two jokingly noted that this was “Simp music.” [A limited-edition pink colorway is available.]

Saosin – Translating The Name [Reissue/2003] CDEP/12” (Born Losers)

20th Anniversary edition of the debut EP by Saosin, originally released in 2003. Translating The Name has been noted as one of the most influential and structured post-hardcore releases of the 2000s.

Soundtrack – The Sound Of Music [OST] 2xCD/3xCD/4xCD+Blu-ray (Craft Recordings)

Newly expanded, remastered and remixed edition of the one of the bestselling soundtracks of all time. With 14 previously unreleased tracks, this set collects every musical element from the film for the very first time. Includes the Rodgers & Hammerstein classics “My Favorite Things”, “Edelweiss”, “Do-Re-Mi”, “Maria” and many more.

Hector Tellez Jr. – The Great Unknown CD/LP (Mono Mundo B)

Hector Tellez Jr. is a soulful big-voiced singer and virtuoso rock guitar-player from Havana, Cuba. Growing up in a musical family in Cuba, he listened to scratchy bootlegged cassettes and CDs leading him on a passionate and self-curated music journey of blues and classic rock ‘n’ roll. His cornerstone influences coalesced into Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, and Leonard Cohen. Today Hector lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes and records music in both English and Spanish. The Great Unknown was produced by Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots) and features Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana.

Cal Tjader – Catch The Grove: Live At The Penthouse (1963-1967) 2xCD (Anagram Music)

The first official release of previously unissued live Cal Tjader music in nearly 20 years. A collection of previously unissued live recordings of the iconic vibraphonist Cal Tjader from six different performances at the Penthouse jazz club in Seattle 1963-1967.

Tina Turner – Queen Of Rock N Roll 3xCD (Rhino/Parlophone)

Triple-CD version; 55 tracks total. Celebrating Tina Turner’s iconic solo career, and 50 years since her debut solo album, Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll compilation incredible anthology of Tina’s legendary solo career through her singles. The brand-new collection will also feature a new version of the classic “Something Beautiful Remains”, updated to simply “Something Beautiful” and reworked by legendary producer Terry Britten, an emotive and fitting, final tribute to the power of Tina’s legacy.

Various Artists – Pop Ambient 2024 CD/LP (Kompakt)

Latest in the long-running tradition-steeped compilation series curated by Wolfgang Voigt. Pop Ambient 2024 includes tracks by T.Raumschmiere, Mikkel Metal, Yui Onodera, Blank Gloss, Sono Kollektiv, Triola, Thore Pfeiffer/Niko Tzoukmanis, Joachim Spieth/Głós, Sono Kollektiv, Tetsuroh Konishi, Reich & Würden, Alex Linster, Joel Jaffe, Segensklang, and Ümit Han.

Various Artists – Redman International – We Run Things CD/LP (VP)

The latest in VP Records acclaimed Reggae Anthology series focuses on producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James – A Reggae Revolution powered by Steely & Clevie and the Roots Radics at Channel One and Tuff Gong. Twelve in-demand ‘80s classics from Gregory Isaacs, Conroy Smith, Carl Meeks, Admiral Tibet etc. Includes inner sleeve with extensive liner notes & rare photos.

Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes [Reissue/1983] 2xCD (Craft Recordings)

Teeming with teenage angst, punk sensibilities, and Violent Femmes’ own special brand of jittery folk-rock, the trio’s self-titled debut Violent Femmes became a cult favorite. Features the anthems “Blister In The Sun”, “Please Do Not Go”, “Gone Daddy Gone”, and “Add It Up”. This expanded 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition double-CD set includes the remastered album plus B-sides, live sessions, and rare demos. The package also includes liner notes by journalist David Fricke, featuring interviews with the band.

John Zorn – Nothing Is As Real As Nothing CD (Tzadik)

A new release by the all-star guitar trio of Frisell-Lage-Riley is always a cause for celebration and this sixth volume in their transcendent legacy completes Zorn’s second trilogy of CDs with a beautiful and intricate suite of music dedicated to one of the 20th century’s greatest literary visionaries – Samuel Beckett. Performing this gorgeous book of music with a soulful sensitivity, these three master musicians weave musical magic in this stunning collection of acoustic guitar music. Zorn’s most intimate and ethereal ensemble at its very best. Players include Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, and Gyan Riley.

This Week’s Vinyl Exclusives:

ABBA – The Visitors [Reissue/1981] 2xLP (Capitol)

ABBA’s eighth studio album, The Visitors, is now available on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with obi-strip and certificate of authenticity. The double-LP set features high-quality audio half-speed mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.

After Geometry – Caramel Room 12” (Kuroneko)

Britpop or glam rock, a bit folk intentionally, sometimes punk in energy: for After Geography, it doesn’t matter the genre, as long as there is music. And it is also to serve it better that the duo surrounds itself with two live musicians and thus gives its pieces a new dimension, rawer, more rock and more primal. [CD version due December 22.]

Aggression – Frozen Aggressors LP (Massacre)

New album from the Canadian thrash legends. [A limited-edition red colorway is available.]

Annie Anxiety – Barbed Wire Halo [Reissue/1981] LP (One Little Independent)

Ann Robie Bandes, better known as Little Annie, or in this instance, Annie Anxiety, is what one could call a punk rock renaissance woman, cited as a singer, painter, poet, writer, recording artist, pastor, and stage actor, while her ties to Steve Ignorant and Penny Rimbaud of Crass would aid her in becoming an underground Patti Smith of the crust generation. Upon moving to London at the behest of her newfound contemporaries and performing poetry readings at Crass shows across the UK, in 1981 she would release her much adored Barbed Wire Halo 7″ on Crass Records with the help of Rimbaud. This new expanded LP edition restores the original EP along with bonus content collected from differing compilations contributed to by Annie in aid of differing causes, such as “Gates Of Freedom” which originally featured on the 1985 Here We Go compilation to benefit the UK Miners’ strike, and “Soweto Suntan” which came from the Devastate To Liberate LP released by David Tibet’s Yangki imprint and also featured Nurse With Wound, Coil, Current 93 and The Legendary Pink Dots.

Omar Apollo – Live For Me 12” (WB)

For Omar Apollo, longing is an art form—and he’s mastered it. The young singer/songwriter’s aching, visceral musings on love and heartbreak have earned him connection with a devoted fanbase as well as industry-wide recognition, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, two Latin Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song (“Te Olvidaste,” with C. Tangana), Variety’s Future Icon award, and most recently his first RIAA-certified platinum record for viral hit “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me at All)”—which was also his Billboard Hot 100 debut. He ushers in his next chapter with a new EP, Live For Me, with some of his most personal writing to date, expressing themes he hasn’t previously spoken about. Born in Hobart, Indiana, to parents who emigrated from Mexico, he often felt isolated as a minority in his hometown.

At The Gates – With Fear I Kiss The Burning Darkness [Reissue/1993] LP (Peaceville)

Regarded as a highlight of the band’s career by many who followed them from their earliest incarnation, With Fear I Kiss The Burning Darkness was originally released in 1993. The album was known for its breakthrough style at the time, with highly complex melodic arrangements retaining a dark and brutal edge mixed with slight black metal overtones and poetic, philosophical lyrics suiting the tracks perfectly. The album also featured a guest appearance by Matti Karki of Dismember.

Bad Brains – Bad Brains [Reissue/1982] LP (Org Music)

Special ‘banana peel’ colorway. Bad Brains is the self-titled debut studio album recorded by American hardcore punk/reggae band Bad Brains. Recorded in 1981 and released on (then) cassette-only label ROIR on February 5, 1982, many fans refer to it as “The Yellow Tape” because of its yellow packaging. Though Bad Brains had recorded the 16 song Black Dots album in 1979 and the 5-song Omega Sessions EP in 1980, the ROIR cassette was the band’s first release of anything longer than a single.

Balladur – Pourquoi certains arbres sont si grands ? LP (Le Turc Mecanique/Another Record/Carton/Kuroneko)

Balladur is not limited to a label or two since they draw their inspiration (among others) from East African and South Asian music without forgetting their Italian electro-pop side and of course, their references to Debussy’s opera. Very pleasant compositions.

Gary Beals – The Melody Within LP (LRK)

Powerhouse R&B/soul vocalist and Canadian Idol finalist Gary Beals is thrilled to be releasing his album, The Melody Within. The Melody Within is a musical journey that unfolds across two sides, much like a story that reveals new layers with each turn. The album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s an emotional guide that beckons us to explore the depths of our own feelings and explores navigating emotions, self-discovery, and nostalgia through soulful melodies.

Bleed From Within – Era [Reissue/2018] 2xLP (Svart)

Two new colorways: yellow and clear. Bleed From Within is a heavy metal band formed in 2005 at Glasgow, Scotland. Era, originally released in 2018 by Century Media, is the band’s fourth studio album. This is the first reissue of it on vinyl and features the two bonus tracks that were originally only available on the first CD pressing.

Blk Odyssy – Diamonds & Freaks 2xLP (Earthchild)

Double amber colorway. Diamonds & Freaks is the second studio album from producer/artist/visionary, Blk Odyssy. Following up the critically acclaimed debut album, Blk Vintage, Diamonds & Freaks is a concept album that tells the story of a man enslaved by his lustful addictions. The record is presented as an erotic novel by Keisha Plum with narration by Bootsy Collins, both of whom offer a stark contradiction to the vivid and edgy content of the songs. The record contains elements of soul, hip-hop, and pop-seamlessly blended to create a fresh and distinct sound and features appearances by Cory Henry, Bootsy Collins, KIRBY, Rapsody, Eimaral Sol, Grace Sorensen, STOUT, & The Alchemist.

Boy & Bear – Harlequin Dream [Reissue/2013] LP (Nettwerk)

Royal blue colorway. Australian indie alternative stalwarts Boy & Bear hit their stride on the sophomore epic, Harlequin Dream. Upon release, it clinched #1 on the Australian Album Sales Chart and notably received a nomination in the category of “Australian Album of the Year” at the 2013 J Awards. Staples such as the title track “Harlequin Dream” and “A Moment’s Grace” have cemented the record’s legacy among fans, while “Southern Sun” stands out as the band’s most streamed song to date. The Guardian rated it “4-out-of-five stars” and assured, “They’ve nailed the tequila-sunrise mellowness, which acts as a gateway to an album full of emollient soft rock.” Harlequin Dream crystallized the group’s emotional, ethereal, and enthralling style in its eleven tracks, and it continues to entrance.

Brainiac – Smack Bunny Baby [Reissue/1993] LP (Craft Recordings)

Upon its initial release in 1993, SPIN called Braniac’s debut album ”a noisy little devil that benefits greatly from a fondness for Moog synth and a good ear for (buried) melody.” With its reputation established, the band went on to open for Beck, he Breeders, and The Jesus Lizard. Members of Nine Inch Nails, Death Cab For Cute, Muse, and more have cited Brainiac as an influence. [An indie store exclusive violet colorway is available.]

Brandy – Christmas With Brandy LP (Motown)

Recently released on CD – now available on red color vinyl. A generational talent who is revered by her peers and fans alike, Brandy brings her wisdom and experience to her new holiday album, Christmas With Brandy. A thoughtful, mixed gift bag, the album features Brandy singing original material and bringing new life to classic holiday standards. When she’s not dazzling listeners with a crystalline cover, Brandy is diving deep into the R&B bag that made us fall in love with her from the very beginning.

Mariah Carey – It’s A Wrap 12” (Def Jam)

“It’s A Wrap” from Mariah Carey’s twelfth studio album, 2009’s Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel, instantly draws us in with her infinite range. Reeling off its viral success on TikTok, the hit song is now available on vinyl. The four-track EP features the 2009 album cut and Mary J. Blige-assisted remix (originally included as a bonus track on her 2014 album, Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse. Also included is a sped-up version and a new three-minute edit of the song.

Dorothy Carter – Waillee Waillee [Reissue/1978] LP (Palto Flats)

The first ever reissue of Dorothy Carter’s 1978 folk/psych/drone masterpiece. A truly unique album, Waillee Waillee‘s essence sits in Dorothy’s mastery of the dulcimer; its shimmering notes fully enmeshed with the cavernous drones of Bob Rutman’s bowed steel cello. The core of this album, Dorothy’s only with a full band, lies in the contradiction of traditional psych-folk idioms and the minimal avant-garde, referencing Laraaji and Henry Flynt as much as Karen Dalton. [CD version due December 15.]

Neko Case – Live From Austin TX LP (New West)

Limited ‘crystal vin rose’ color vinyl pressing. This debut Austin City Limits performance on August 9, 2003, captures songs from Case’s three seminal releases at the time. Combining elements of country, gospel, and punk for a very unique sound… Which is a good thing.

Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – Australian Carnage – Live At The Sydney Opera House LP (Goliath Ent)

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis returned to their native Australia for 16 shows in 2022, taking their acclaimed 2021 album Carnage on the road, along with songs from the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds catalogue. Three performances at the Sydney Opera House on December 16th, 17th and 18th were the climactic shows of an emotional trip, captured for a luminous new live album, Australian Carnage – Live At The Sydney Opera House.

The Chills – Brave Words [Reissue/1987] 2xLP+MP3 (Fire)

Double green color vinyl pressing housed in gatefold jacket. Remixed and remastered under the supervision of Martin Phillipps, this expanded edition features additional rarities and unreleased tracks from The Chills vaults, along with brand new reimagined artwork by Martin Phillipps and a host of additional liner notes.

Collective Soul – 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits, 1994-2001 [Reissue/2001] LP (Craft Recordings)

Multiplatinum band Collective Soul release their hits compilation on vinyl for the first time. 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits, 1994-2001 features such hits as “Shine” and “The World I Know”, along with “Perfect Day (feat. Elton John)”. In addition to their hits, the band included two new tracks, “Next Homecoming” and “Energy” on the original 2001 release. This collection celebrates Collective Soul’s breadth and versatility.

John Coltrane/Tommy Flanagan/Idrees Sulieman/Kenny Burrell – The Cats [Reissue/1959] LP (Craft Recordings)

The Cats was released in December 1959 and features John Coltrane (tenor sax), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Louis Hayes (drums), Doug Watkins (bass) and Kenny Burrell (guitar) and Idrees Sulieman (trumpet) playing what are mainly Flanagan-penned tunes. This new edition of the album is released as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl.

Counterparts – The Difference Between Hell And Home [Reissue/2013] LP (Craft Recordings)

10th anniversary vinyl pressing of the Canadian hardcore band’s third studio album, The Difference Between Hell And Home. Originally released in 2013, Rock Sound asserted, “This is raw feeling, distilled through true musicianship – exactly as great hardcore should be.”

Sheryl Crow – Tuesday Night Music Club [Reissue/1993] LP (A&M)

Tuesday Night Music Club celebrating its 30th anniversary with a pristine vinyl edition of the acclaimed 7x certified Platinum album, a version that wasn’t available back in 1993. This release isn’t just a nostalgic nod, but a journey back to authentic sound, providing a fresh way to experience the beloved tunes. The magic touch comes from Bernie Grundman, the original mastering wizard behind the album.

Alela Diane – To Be Still [Reissue/2009] LP (Rusted Blue)

Limited-edition opaque brown color vinyl repress of Alela Diane’s much-heralded second studio album which features her now-familiar songs “Take Us Back”, “White As Diamonds” and “Lady Divine”. At the time, Spin magazine said: “Accompanied mostly by her acoustic guitar, newcomer Alela Diane sings stark, ghostly folk… She’s already flaunting a large, lived-in growl flavored by antediluvian blues and jazz inflections.”

Doctor Bionic – In The Infinite LP (Chiefdom)

Jason Grimez is a Cincinnati-based DJ and producer. He has a long history of record collecting, sampling, and creating new sounds with analog gear. Grimez works with some of Cincinnati’s finest studio musicians to create raw, soulful, instrumental hip-hop under the moniker Doctor Bionic.

Dream Phases – New Distractions [Reissue/2021] LP (Org Music)

Emerging from the City of Angels’ neo-psychedelic rock scene in 2017, Dream Phases reflects California’s natural splendor and adventuresome inner spirit in its music. The earthy-yet-exalted sounds of the Byrds, the Beach Boys and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – as well as latter-day artists like the Rain Parade, Elliott Smith and Autolux – figure into the band’s family tree. While this lineage is worth noting, what comes through in the band’s latest work is an individual approach that translates the experiences of its members into something undeniably compelling. First track to last, you can hear this vitality in New Distractions, Dream Phases’ sophomore album. Pressed on limited edition pink pastel color vinyl.

Duran Duran – Pop Trash [Reissue/2000] 2xLP (BMG)

Pop Trash is the tenth studio album by Duran Duran, originally released in 2000.

E-40 – Revenue Retrievin;” Night Shift [Reissue/2010] 2xLP (Heavy On Grind Ent.)

Double blue color vinyl pressing of the twelfth studio album by rapper E-40, originally released in 2010.

Liv East – Lve1 12” (Emk)

Lve1 is the highly anticipated debut EP from East London’s Liv East – a five-track collection of neo-soul and R&B infused cuts that follows a string of prolific R&B influenced releases, including her much loved collaboration with in-demand French funk aficionado Folamour and “You’re My” on Defected’s well known disco label Glitterbox.

Eleven –Howling Book [Reissue/2003] 2xLP (Org Music)

Howling Book is the final studio album from Los Angeles band Eleven. Made up of multi-instrumentalists Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider trading off lead vocals, the trio is rounded out by Jack Irons (RHCP, Pearl Jam) on drums. The record’s moody, groove heavy sound features bluesy guitar work and powerhouse vocal performances throughout that come together for a distinct blend of hard rock. The album is now available on vinyl for the first time in celebration of its 20th anniversary, spread across two LPs in a gatefold jacket, featuring three previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Fiesta en El Vacio – Rosal LP (Kuroneko)

As a complete artist, Luna Maria Cedron gently and melancholy brings together the influences and facets of her existence. Behind her alias, Fiesta en El Vacio, the artist summons Latin music: Castilian flamenco, popular ballads from Venezuela meet the new generations of urban music, reggaeton rhythms, and sharp electronics.

Five Finger Death Punch – The Wrong Side Of Heaven, Volume 1 + Volume 2 Box Set 6xLP (Prospect Park)

Limited-edition boxed set commemorating the 15th Anniversary of The Wrong Side Of Heaven, Volume 1 + Volume 2. The deluxe boxed set contains 6xLPs housed in double gatefold jackets. Volume 1 is pressed on silver metallic vinyl. Volume 2 is pressed on gold metallic vinyl. Also included is the Purgatory: Tales From The Pit live album, previously available in limited release. The package also contains five bonus tracks, a decal sheet and album art unique to this package.

Flycatcher – Stunt 12” (Memory Music)

Blue colorway. Formed in 2017, Flycatcher’s ability to construct sing-a-long melodies and gut-punching instrumentation, while also tackling the dissonance of depression and difficult relationships, proves their power in casting an empathetic, universal eye. The New Jersey-based quartet’s new EP is all about finding and channeling a more authentic version of yourself, and all the vulnerability that comes with that kind of internal journey. Writing these songs helped the band try out different sounds and new tonal directions, channeling the energy of early- ‘00s indie, with the euphoria of pop and punk.

Fu Manchu – Fu30 Volume I-III LP (At The Dojo)

Limited grey color vinyl pressing housed in gatefold jacket. The ultimate collection of Fu Manchu’s 30th Anniversary vinyl series, Fu30, Volume I-III not only includes all nine songs from the sold-out limited edition 10″s released over the last two years but features a bonus track of the new Scott Hill mix of the band’s cover of Rush’s “Working Man”. They originally recorded the song in January 2020 in tribute to the late Neil Peart and released it as a digital only single benefiting Brain Tumor Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Nelly Furtado – Loose [Reissue/2006] 2xLP (Geffen)

Furtado’s phenomenal, genre-defying album Loose expanded the Canadian artist’s reach both creatively and commercially by testing the boundaries of pop by incorporating a litany of dance-music elements, reggaeton and R&B influences, and hip-hop beats into the tenets of her forward-thinking songwriting and arranging. Produced primarily by Timbaland and Danja, along with Nisan Stewart, Lester Mendez, Rick Nowels, and Furtado herself, the aptly named Loose bursts forth with an even-dozen winning tracks like the falsetto encouragement of “Do It”, the heavenly ballad “In God’s Hands”, and the touching “Te Busque,” featuring a guest vocal from Juanes.

F.U.S.E. – Dimension Intrusion [Reissue/1993] 2xLP (Warp)

The first full-length studio album by Richie Hawtin, who was 22 years old at the time and living in Windsor, Canada. It was first released in June 1993 under the F.U.S.E. name on Hawtin’s own Plus 8 Records imprint and again on Warp Records as part of the Artificial Intelligence series. Remastered back in 2019, the reissue features original artwork from Richie’s brother, Matthew Hawtin.

Andy Grammer – Andy Grammer [Reissue/2011] LP (BMG)

Andy Grammer – Magazines Or Novels [Reissue/2014] 2xLP (BMG)

Andy Grammer – The Good Parts [Reissue/2017] LP (BMG)

Andy Grammer – Naive [Reissue/2019] LP (BMG)

Andrew “Andy” Grammer is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His debut album, Andy Grammer, was released in 2011 and spawned the hit singles “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine by Me”. His second album Magazines Or Novels was released in 2014, with “Back Home” as the first single. The album’s second single, “Honey, I’m Good.”, is his most successful song to date, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the fall of 2015, Andy was a participant in Season 21 of ABC networks Dancing With The Stars partnered with professional dancer Allison Holker and finishing in 7th place.

Grant Green – I Want To Hold Your Hand [Reissue/1965] LP (Blue Note)

The trio of Grant Green, Larry Young and Elvin Jones had a unique alchemy from the first time they got together on 1964’s Talkin’ About. For 1965’s I Want To Hold Your Hand, they added Hank Mobley to the mix for sophisticated renditions of well-known songs by the Beatles, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Cole Porter and more. Blue Note Tone Poet Series is produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes.

Grant Green – Live At Club Mozambique [Reissue/2006] 2xLP (Third Man)

Funk fans have been waiting for this one. Finally available on vinyl, Grant Green’s near perfect slice of jazz funk and soul, Live At Club Mozambique, remastered and rendered back in the Motor City. Grant Green’s band had been playing a series of live dates at Detroit’s Club Mozambique, (before it became a fabled Male dance club) when this session was recorded live on two cold January nights in 1971. [An indie store exclusive green colorway is available.]

The Gun Club – Mother Juno [Reissue/1987] LP (Blixa Sounds)

Long out-of-print album, considered by many to be their definitive work. Album produced and featuring Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins. LP packaging comes in high quality reproduction of the original 1987 release. Digitally re-mastered

Marina Herlop – Pripyat LP (PAN)

Barcelona-based artist Marina Herlop invites the listener to step into her otherworldly dreamscape and in turn go down a sonic rabbit hole into her garden of forking paths. Resisting attempts to interpret her work, Marina Herlop prefers to create open worlds which nourish and stimulate the imagination. Experimenting freely with konnakol syllables and Karnatic rhythms harnessing the processed human voice and electronics, Pripyat can be treated as a black box or Cenobitic toy which the listener can project their desires and dreams onto.

H.R. – Let Luv Lead (The Way) LP (Law)

Limited blue color vinyl pressing. H.R. (Human Rights), the iconic frontman of the legendary punk band Bad Brains, delivers a roots reggae album featuring Nick Hexum of 311, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D., Chali 2na, and Harrison Stafford of Groundation including a reggae cover of the Bad Brains’ classic “Attitude”.

INVSN – Live At Clouds Hill LP (Clouds Hill)

In 2022, INVSN marked a triumphant year with their return after five years, releasing Let The Night Love You in June. Their momentum continued with the How Far Have We Fallen EP in December, coinciding with a mesmerizing live session at Clouds Hill Studios. This dynamic performance celebrated both the EP’s release and the band’s revitalized sound. The session captured INVSN’s essence, infusing their music with an electric intimacy that resonated deeply.

The Issues – Black Diamonds [Reissue/2012] 12” (Rise)

Limited white color vinyl LP pressing of the debut EP by American metalcore band Issues, originally released in 2012.

Daisy Jones & The Six – Aurora 2xLP (Interscope)

Indie store exclusive clear pressing. Produced by Lauren & Scott Neustadter with Hello Sunshine (Reese Witherspoon’s Production Company) The Daisy Jones & The Six show cast includes, Sebastian Chacon, Reiley Keough, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, Camila Morrone, Josh Whitehouse, Nabiyah Be, Will Harrison, and Ayesha Harris.

Khanate – Khanate [Reissue/2001] 2xLP (Sacred Bones)

Khanate – Things Viral [Reissue/2003] LP (Sacred Bones)

Khanate’s self-titled debut (2001) has all the pleasant ambiance of a plane crash site, a bleak urban waste of mangled and torn metal beams and hissed alarms. When Khanate first issued Instructions To The Void in 2001, the band was embraced as the next iteration of guitarist Stephen O’Malley’s tube-cracking forays into amplifier variance; a fascinating further step of vocalist Alan Dubin and low-frequency shifter James Plotkin’s space charts; and a warning for the crawling-pace hammers of Tim Wyskida’s drums. Sensing that defenses to their contagion were down, Things Viral (2003) withdrew from any familiar or friendly shapes. On their second offering, the band decelerated to its own tempo, freezing the decay of the debut in a shocking and powerful stasis. [Limited-edition white colorways are available.]

Khruangbin – Live At Sydney Opera House 2xLP (Dead Oceans)

Khruangbin’s series of live LPs traces just one small slice of the band’s flight plan through the years: it’s a taste of some of their most beloved cities, stages and nights. Each release comes with a limited-edition unique album cover exclusive for the recording’s home turf, just a little something extra for the fans that bring a little something extra. Across five releases, this series ignites both sides of Khruangbin’s magic: the warm, prismatic feeling of their albums and the bewitching energy of their performances. Closing out this collection, Live At Sydney Opera House is a double LP of front-to-back Khruangbin.

King Falcon – King Falcon LP (Mascot)

King Falcon’s fresh, ultra-catchy songwriting sensibility melds edgy rock swagger with indie-rock adventurousness, recalling artists such as the Black Keys, Jack White, Cage the Elephant, The Strokes, Royal Blood, and The Killers. The album brims with garage guitar riffage, power pop choruses, soulfully melodic lead vocals, and vibrant indie-rock atmospherics. White colorway.

Kite – Don’t Take The Light Away b/w Remember Me 7” (Dais)

Since founding Swedish synthpop duo Kite in 2008, singer Nicklas Stenemo and keyboardist Christian Hutchinson Berg’s brooding fusion of cinematic electronics and anthemic pop has steadily elevated into a spectacle of passion, atmosphere, and communion. Their debut double-A vinyl single, Don’t Take The Light Away b/w Remember me captures Kite at their most urgent, thrilling and apocalyptic. [Multiple colorways are available.]

Fela Kuti – Fela – Box Set 6 Curated By Idris Elba 7xLP (Knitting Factory)

The sixth installment of the much-anticipated vinyl reissues from the Fela Kuti catalog. Vinyl Box Set 6 was curated by actor, producer, DJ, rapper and singer, Idris Elba aka DJ Big Driis. This edition features Open & Close, Music Of Many Colors, Stalemate, I Go Shout Plenty!!!, Live In Amsterdam, and Opposite People. The artwork for each album has been meticulously recreated from the original vinyl pressings, alongside vintage vinyl label artwork. Previous box set curators include Chris Martin, Erykah Badu, Ginger Baker, Brian Eno, and Questlove. Fela Kuti (1938-1997) was a Nigerian musician, producer, arranger, political radical, outlaw, and the originator of Afrobeat. Since his untimely death in 1997 he has become a worldwide musical icon. A titanic musical and sociopolitical voice, Fela’s legacy spans decades and genres, touching on jazz, pop, funk, hip-hop, rock and beyond.

Olivier Libaux – Uncovered Queens Of The Stone Age LP (Music For Lovers)

Olivier Libaux was a composer and guitarist who started his career in the ‘80s with the neo-pop band Les Objets, followed by two poetic storytelling albums, L’héroïne au Bain (2003), then Imbécile (2007). These albums included such artists as Philippe Katerine, Helena Noguerra, and JP Nataf. He released the album Uncovered Queens Of The Stone Age under his own label Music For Music Lovers, in 2013. It includes twelve intimately personal versions of QOTSA, enhancing the beauty of these songs and honoring the talent of their writers.

Lil Durk – The Voice [Reissue/2020] 2xLP (Alamo)

Lil Durk – 7220 [Reissue/2022] 2xLP (Alamo)

Two albums by Chicago rappers are available for the first time on vinyl. The Voice features YNW Melly, 6lack, Young Thug, and others. 7220 features Gunna, Future, Summer Walker, and Morgan Wallen.

Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians – The Best Of Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians [Reissue/1964] LP (Curb)

Guy Lombardo was a hugely successful bandleader, violinist and conductor whose orchestra played the sweet style of dance band and easy listening music which appealed to the broad spectrum of middle America during the 1930s through the ‘40s and into the early ‘50s during what is sometimes called the golden age of popular music.

Lorna Shore – Pain Remains [Reissue/2022] 2xLP (Prophecy)

Pain Remains is the fourth studio album by American deathcore band Lorna Shore, originally released in 2022.

Mayday Parade – Monster In The Closet [Reissue/2013] 2xLP (Fearless)

10th Anniversary edition. Monsters In The Closet is the fourth studio album by American rock band Mayday Parade. Recorded between March and June 2013, the album was produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount. [An indie store exclusive ‘black ice’ colorway is available.]

JD McPherson – Undivided Heart And Soul [Reissue/2017] LP (New West)

JD McPherson – Socks [Reissue/2018] LP (New West)

Two new colorways. JD McPherson’s 2017 album Undivided Heart And Soul was produced by McPherson and Dan Molad (Lucius, Tweedy), and was recorded at the historic RCA Studio B in Nashville, TN. The best rock music has a story to tell. This record chronicles a series of upheavals, frustrations, roadblocks, and kismet – a cross-country move, failed creative relationships, a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity, and learning to love making music again by letting go. For fans of Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Mavis Staples, Pokey LaFarge, Charles Bradley, Brian Setzer, Nick Waterhouse, Stevie Wonder. Featuring 11 original tracks written by JD McPherson and his friends, Socks is an album of holiday songs.

Minor Threat – Out Of Step Outtakes 7” (Dischord)

In January 1983, Minor Threat went into Inner Ear Studio for the first time as a five-piece (Brian Baker had moved from bass to second guitar and Steve Hansgen was now playing bass). They had six new songs that would end up being the center piece of what became the Out Of Step 12″ EP. The band had also decided to re-record the song “Out Of Step” with some extra language to try to clarify the lyrics, as well as “Cashing In”, a tongue-in-cheek song about the DC punk scene which they had only played live once. After much debate, “Cashing In” was added as a hidden track on the original vinyl release though not listed on the cover or label. There was still blank tape on the reel, so they decided to record an instrumental with the working title, “Addams Family” and then recorded new versions of “In My Eyes” and “Filler” to hear what they sounded like with two guitars. “Addams Family” ended up being used as a coda to “Cashing In”, but the other two songs were never mixed and largely forgotten for over 35 years until the multitrack tapes were taken into the studio to be digitized in 2021. Surprised by the discovery, Ian and Don Zientara mixed the two songs along with the complete take of “Addams Family”. These outtakes are now being released on a 7″ to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Out Of Step. Clear vinyl.

Minuit Machine – Don’t Run From The Fire – Remix Edition 12” (Kuroneko)

Minuit Machine – 24 LP (Kuroneko)

Two new colorways of 2022 releases. Don’t Run From The Fire is Minuit Machine’s fifth release. It’s a four-track EP. One year and a half after coming back from a one-year hiatus, Minuit Machine keeps on transforming and evolving. From dark electronic, to EBM, the duo reasserts its hybrid identity, always dark wave, but with strong touches of techno and EBM. Authentic, emotional, and powerful, 24 is a real immersion into Minuit machine’s dark, dystopian and futuristic world.

Van Morrison – Moondance [Reissue/1970] 3xLP (WB)

A perennial favorite, Moondance is often regarded as one of the best albums of all time. Ten years ago, the deluxe edition of the record was released to wide acclaim, with critics and fans basking in the context provided by previously unreleased songs from the recording session. This one extends that look behind the curtain into the “making of” a masterpiece. The RIAA-platinum certified classic was written and composed by Van Morrison himself, and is often credited with ushering in the “soft rock” era. Hits from the collection include “Come Running”, “Into The Mystic”, “Crazy Love”, and of course, the title track “Moondance”.

Move D & Pete Namlook – Reissued 003 LP (Away)

First vinyl pressing of three atmospheric acid and deep techno cuts previously only found on CD with Namlook’s legendary label, Fax +49-69/450464.

Mt. Joy – Mt. Joy (Anniversary Edition) 2xLP (Dualtone Music Group)

Etched vinyl. Since its initial launch in 2018, Mt. Joy’s self-titled debut album has become a timeless classic in the indie folk-rock genre. This Anniversary Edition includes three tracks never before available on vinyl, reimagined album art, and an etched picture disc.

No Doubt – Beacon Street Collection [Reissue/1995] LP (Interscope)

Produced by No Doubt and recorded in various locations around Southern California, including the band’s homemade studio on Beacon Avenue in Anaheim, California, the originally self-distributed The Beacon Street Collection features 10 tracks that the band released independently during the creative period prior to their blockbuster debut album, Tragic Kingdom. Now officially available on vinyl for the first time.

Ntski – Calla LP (Em)

Ntski is the nom de musique of Japan-based vocalist/songwriter/producer; pronounced n-t-s-k-i. Calla is her second album, a unified statement of her musical vision at this point in her development, with all-new songs melding her breathy and intimate voice, singing in Japanese and English, with organic acoustic sounds and distinctive electronic colors. Ntski possesses a charming melodic gift as well as a distinctive production style, giving Calla a cohesion and subtle momentum, with relaxed tempos, interesting arrangements and intriguing melodies fusing into a focused musical statement that is refreshing, charming and forward-looking, underpinned by a sense of wistfulness, nostalgia, and melancholy.

Opeth – In Cauda Venenum (Connoisseur Edition) (English Version) [Reissue/2019] 2xLP (Atomic Fire)

Opeth – In Cauda Venenum (Connoisseur Edition) (Swedish Version) [Reissue/2019] 2xLP (Atomic Fire)

Remixed and remastered “Connoisseur Editions”. There are few bands that can or will match Sweden’s Opeth. Since forming in the tiny Stockholm suburb of Bandhagen in 1990, the Swedes have eclipsed convention, defiantly crushed the odds, and, most importantly, crafted 13 stunningly beautiful, intrinsically intense albums to become one of the biggest progressive rock/metal bands on the planet, whether that be live or on record.

Charlamagne Palestine – CHARRRLLEEMMMA GGGNEELANDDDDDS SS”””””” CCCRREATTO RRSSSSSCCCARILLON NNN”””””””” DINGGGDONGGGDINGGGzzzzzzz ferrrr SSSOFTTT DIVINI TIESSSSS!!!!!!!!! with STTT THOMASSS ”””‘”DINGG GDONGGGDINGGGzzz zzzz ferrrr TONYYY””””’ LP (Blank Forms Editions)

Charlemagne Palestine’s newest record pairs two energetic works for carillon bells. On side A, a new piece recorded at his studio in Belgium-a high-ceiling, stuffed animal paradise he calls Charleworld-among friends and divinities. On the flip side, Blank Forms Editions’ very first and long out-of-print release appears on vinyl for the first time: a cathartic street recording of his 2018 musical eulogy for his late friend Tony Conrad, performed on the bells of St. Thomas Episcopal Church where the two first met. Two mesmerizing “klanggdedangggebannggg” sessions in the Quasimodo of 53rd Street’s unmistakable improvisatory style.

Passion Pit – Chunk Of Change [Reissue/2008] 12” (French Kiss)

Yellow colorway. Boston’s Passion Pit is the brainchild of Michael Angelakos with live band consisting of Ian Hultquist (synths), Ayad Al Adhamy (synths, samplers), Jeff Apruzzese (bass, synths), Nate Donmoyer (drums). Michael is a songwriter’s songwriter drawing from a variety of influences, from the classic pop of Randy Newman to the synth work of Giorgio Moroder.

Mariá Portugal – 1976 (Original Soundtrack by Mariá Portugal) LP (Kuroneko)

Mariá Portugal releases the original soundtrack she composed for the Chilean movie 1976. Directed by Manuela Martelli, the movie premiered at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in Cannes in 2022 and has been collecting awards, among them Tokyo, BFI London, Athens and Jerusalem International Film Festival. Portugal combines analog synthesizers (especially ARP-2600 and Moogs) with brass and wind instruments to create a pungent score which evolves together with the character in the movie, in a process of continuous humanization in which artificial becomes human.

Nicky Prince – Listen Up LP (King Underground)

Orange colorway. Nicky Prince has never been bound by musical genre. The Milton Keyes born and raised vocalist has the versatility to fit any vibe while not compromising her signature sound. Although best known for her Garage hits with Zed Bias in the early 2000s, Nicky was performing and recording with various acts well before the height of Garage’s popularity. She started her career singing in soul and funk bands, and over the last two decades has lent her voice to electro, hip-hop, drum & bass, house, and ska tracks.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Fronzoli LP (What Reality)

Fronzoli surges with the Perth-based band’s over-the-top, glittery sound, drawing influences from the likes of classic rock behemoths Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles, as well as electronic experimental jazz. These rock influences are firmly on display in Fronzoli, with thrashy grunge tracks such as “Sierra Nevada” and the frenetic “Hot! Heat! Wow! Hot!” showcasing the band’s hyperactive guitars and offbeat lyrics. [Two colorways are available: green and blue splatter.]

Quadeca – I Didn’t Mean To Haunt You LP (Deadair)

Translucent w/ yellow & white colorway of 2022 release. I Didn’t Mean To Haunt You is the second full-fledged concept album from Quadeca, and his first completely self-produced album. It is a watershed moment from an internet-age rise to prominence, towards eclectic, toiled production, and panoramic storytelling. While his earlier works hinted at this direction, Haunt You feels like a bold realization of potential. It is a near hour-long commitment to uncompromising songwriting that still manages to feel out of left field.

Elis Regina Com Orquestra De Severino Filho – Viva A Brotolândia [Reissue/1961] LP (Honeypie)

Released in 1961, Viva A Brotolândia is Elis Regina’s debut album. A first and already distinctive statement from an extremely talented teen from Porto Alegre who later became a star and who’s now remembered as one of the greatest Brazilian vocalists of all times. Regina’s vocal range and singing versatility shine in the wake of a varied track list based on different ingredients and flavors, from pop songs through vibrant Afro-Cuban grooves and jazzy sambas.

The Rolling Stones – December’s Children (And Everybody’s) [Reissue/1965] LP (Abkco)

December’s Children (And Everybody’s) is the last Stones album in which cover material accounted for 50 percent of the content. It was compiled from a variety of singles, British LP tracks, outtakes, and a cut from an early 1964 UK EP. The album illustrates the continuing maturity of Jagger & Richards’ songwriting with two pop classics – the string-laden, affecting ballad “As Tears Go By” and the raucous rocker “Get Off Of My Cloud.

Jimmy Scott – Falling In Love Is Wonderful [Reissue/1963] LP (Honeypie)

Originally released on Ray Charles’ Tangerine label, Falling In Love Is Wonderful can be easily considered as one of Jimmy Scott’s essential albums. Perfectly backed by Marty Paich and Gerald Wilson sophisticated arrangements Jimmy Scott lays some of the best vocal performances in his entire career. Classic standards such as “There Is No Greater Love” and “How Deep Is The Ocean” reach new heights and flourish through his unique voice.

Saffron Eyes – Smile Until It Hurts LP (Specific/We Are Unique!/Kuroneko)

A production fed on indie rock and it’s roots (blues, post-punk and a hint of doo-wop), bringing together around a happy campfire the Pixies, Jesus Lizard, Wet Leg, Fugazi, The Cramps, The Gun Club, La Luz, The Feelies, The Bad Seeds, Kathleen Hanna, Anna Waronker.

Travis Scott – Utopia 2xLP (Epic)

Diamond-certified, eight-time Grammy Award-nominated Travis Scott returns with the long-awaited Utopia. The fourth full length #1 studio album contains 19 tracks including “I Know?”, “K-Pop” with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd, “Delresto (Echoes)” feat. Beyoncé, and “Fe!n” feat. Playboi Carti. This double-LP vinyl version contains “Meldown” feat. Drake which was not on the initial pressing of the vinyl. [An indie store exclusive orange colorway is available.]

Silverstein – Rescue [Reissue/2011] LP (Hopeless)

After years of being out of print, and on its 12-year anniversary, Canada’s post-hardcore veterans, Silverstein, is reissuing Rescue on limited edition yellow color vinyl. Originally released in 2011, Rescue is a big piece of the band’s history, moving away from screamo/pop punk and moving into a solidly heavy, more traditional rock sound. Produced by Jordan Valeriote, the album features the fan favorite “Sacrifice” and collaborations with Anthony Raneri of Bayside and Brendan Murphy of Counterparts.

Soulfly – Soulfly [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (BMG)

Soulfly – Primitive [Reissue/2000] LP (BMG)

Soulfly – 3 [Reissue/2002] 2xLP (BMG)

Soulfly – Prophecy [Reissue/2004] 2xLP (BMG)

Vinyl reissues of the first four albums by the metal band formed in 1997 by Max Cavalera after he quit Sepultura.

Speedy J – Ginger [Reissue/1993] 2xLP (Warp)

Debut studio album by Dutch electronic music producer and DJ Speedy J (real name Jochem Paap), Ginger was originally released in June 1993 as part of Warp Records’ Artificial Intelligence series. Remastered in 2021, the reissue contains the original design by longtime Warp collaborators The Designers Republic.

Spiritbox – The Fear Of Fear 12” (Rise)

The Fear Of Fear builds on the band’s momentum from their massively successful 2021 debut album Eternal Blue, which topped charts and dominated critics’ year-end lists. The EP features the previously released standalone single “The Void” along with five tracks for a total of six songs. [CD version due December 15.]

Stand Atlantic – F.E.A.R. LP (Hopeless)

Orange colorway of 2022 release. Australian-based, Stand Atlantic has never stood still and has crushed all expectations with their latest album, F.E.A.R. Buoyed by the massive hit “Deathwish”, Stand Atlantic broke into the Top 10 on the ARIA Australian charts and Top 20 on the US Billboard Top Albums chart. Coupled with huge tours supporting I Prevail, Pierce The Veil, Mod Sun, and Waterparks, the band has cemented themselves as an artist that can live in the pop, alternative, punk, and Gen-Z world.

Steely Dan – Gaucho [Reissue/1980] LP (Geffen)

At long last: the classic Steely Dan catalog is back on vinyl. Led by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan released seven albums from 1972-1980. The vinyl series continues with Gaucho, the band’s 1980 album featuring “Hey Nineteen” and “Time Out Of Mind”, featuring Mark Knopfler on guitar. The LP has been remastered by Bernie Grundman sourced from a 1980 analog tape copy originally EQ’d by Bob Ludwig.

The Stone Foxes – Bears & Bulls [Reissue/2010] LP (The Stone Foxes)

Color vinyl pressing. It’s not just great songwriting, warm guitars, a nut-tight rhythm section, and the occasional blues harp riffs that make The Stone Foxes’ so good; the Bay Area four-piece consisting of brothers Shannon and Spence Koehler have captured something else on this recording and live shows that makes them huge, and very, very cool.

Talk – Lord Of The Flies & Birds & Bees LP (Capitol)

Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. Executively produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, Lord Of The Flies & Birds & Bees showcase his diverse talents, ranging from emotional ballads to massive stadium anthems full of love and passion.

Telex – Wonderful World [Reissue/1984] LP+MP3 (Mute)

Telex – Looney Tunes [Reissue/1988] LP+MP3 (Mute)

Telex – How Do You Dance? [Reissue/2006] LP+MP3 (Mute)

Digitally remastered vinyl reissues of the last three albums by the Belgian electronic pop band.

They Might Be Giants – The Else [Reissue/2007] LP (Idlewild Recordings)

Orange smoke colorway. Including long-time audience favorites “The Mesopotamians”, “Withered Hope”, and “Careful What You Pack”, The Else weighs in with 13 lucky songs, and finds They Might Be Giants collaborating on production with the Dust Bros. (Beastie Boys, Beck) and Patrick Dillett (David Byrne, St. Vincent, Mary J. Blige). Amongst a number of firsts, this album is the first in which all the songs are over two minutes long and Marty Beller is on the drum throne for the entire album.

This Is The Kit – Wriggle Out The Restless [Reissue/2010] LP (Brassland)

Orange colorway. This Is The Kit is the project of Kate Stables, born in England and based in Paris. They first gained notice due to heavy radio play on BBC 6 and have twice had LPs named to 6 Music’s Album of the Year lists. Later they gained more notice as a hand-picked opening act for The National, Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Sharon Van Etten and Alexi Murdoch-musicians who share a similar independent streak and warm-hearted approach to creating modern yet timeless music.

McCoy Tyner – Extensions [Reissue/1970] LP (Blue Note)

McCoy Tyner looked to Africa on his far-reaching 1970 album Extensions, the only recorded collaboration between Tyner and Alice Coltrane who plays harp on three of the album’s four tracks – including the expansive opener “Message From The Nile” – along with Wayne Shorter, Gary Bartz, Ron Carter & Elvin Jones. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes.

Jennifer Vanilla – Castle In The Sky LP (Sinderlyn)

Sky blue colorway. In the early 21st century on the bustling streets of New York City, Jennifer Vanilla is a container, a portal, a joy delivery system, a self-help regimen, a social mirror, a Times Square celebrity, a shark-toothed advertiser, a kicky talk show host and an ebullient mascot.

Collaboratively crafted with co-writer/co-producer Brian Abelson, Jennifer Vanilla’s debut full length Castle In The Sky is a deft and mercurial “Jennifreaky” journey, traversing ‘90s dance music, no wave, post-punk, art pop, new age and experimental R&B.

Various Artists [Groove Armada] – Late Night Tales Presents Another Late Night: Groove Armada [Reissue/2002] 2xLP+MP3 (Late Night Tales)

Various Artists [Groove Armada] – Late Night Tales: Groove Armada [Reissue/2008] 2xLP+MP3 (Late Night Tales)

Groove Armada’s two Late Night Tales compilations receive the heavyweight vinyl reissue treatment courtesy of longtime label collaborators Late Night Tales. Boasting eighteen tracks, Late Night Tales Presents Another Late Night: Groove Armada was hailed as a “groovy concoction of cabaret music, cocktail house, old school funk and a bit of hip-hop” by Resident Advisor. For their second team-up with the label (and a release that even the BBC admitted “offers a selection of some great tunes”), Andy Cato and Tom Findlay painstakingly compiled a collection of songs so varied, it’ll leave even the most open-minded listener occasionally scratching their head.

Various Artists – …And You Don’t Stop – A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop 6×12” (Tommy Boy Music)

Tommy Boy Music compilation project… And You Don’t Stop celebrates hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The set features some of the catalog’s greatest hits from the iconic Naughty By Nature, de la Soul, Digital Underground, and Queen Latifah plus unreleased hits from G.L.O.B.E & Whiz Kid, Sweet Trio and more.

Various Artists – Moping In Style – A Tribute To Adam Green 2xLP (Org Music)

This sweeping double album features Regina Spektor, Father John Misty, Devendra Banhart, The Libertines, Jenny Lewis, Sean Lennon, Frankie Cosmos, and The Lemonheads, among many other familiar names whose contributions stand as a testament to the unique influence Adam Green (of The Moldy Peaches fame) has had on indie rock culture over the last two decades. With song selections culled from Adam’s solo albums, beginning with 2002’s Garfield to his most recent That F***ing Feeling, this tribute album displays Adam’s remarkable range as a songwriter. [CD version due December 8.]

Various Artists – Skyway Soul: Gary, Indiana 2xLP (Numero)

A sonic snapshot of America’s steel capital, developed in the prosperous cavern between the departure of the Jackson 5 to Motown and the collapse of U.S. Steel, Skyway Soul is a love letter to Gary, Indiana. Featuring The New Day, El Anthony, Nate Evans, Sky’s The Limit, Wilton Crump, Lost Weekend, General Lee, Krash Band, Billy Foster & Audio, I.N.D., and Junei, this double album collects 21 lost songs from the southernmost tip of Lake Michigan. Housed in a deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket, with a 16-page booklet crammed with photos, ephemera, and an in-depth essay from Jake Austen, Skyway Soul connects the dots between The Spaniels, Michael Jackson, and Freddie Gibbs. [A limited edition opaque blue w/ white swirl colorway is available.]

Curtis Waters – Bad Son LP (Guin)

Limited blue color vinyl pressing. Curtis Waters’ album Bad Son is a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience and the pursuit of success and fame. With themes of self-acceptance and courage, the album delves into healing the deep-rooted trauma and self-hatred that can come from striving to succeed in a capitalist society. Moods and keywords include vulnerable, introspective, reflective, sentimental, rebellious with key tracks like “Bunny” and “Himbo” being more playful and flamboyant.

Weezer – SZNS: Winter LP (Atlantic)

SZNZ: Winter is the tenth EP by American rock band Weezer, and the last of four EPs in their SZNZ (pronounced “seasons”) project. Rivers Cuomo described the project’s overall emotion as sadness. Cuomo said that the songwriting would be stylistically like Elliott Smith featuring “lots of loss and despair”. [An indie store exclusive clear pressing is available.]

Lucinda Williams – Car Wheels On A Gravel Road [Reissue/1998] LP (Mercury)

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams’ classic 1998 album now on vinyl. The album won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. It features the songs “Can’t Let Go” and “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road”. [An indie store exclusive yellow colorway is available.]

Wishbone Ash – Coat Of Arms [Reissue/2020] 2xLP (Steamhammer)

Two new colorways: red and yellow. Coat Of Arms sounds stylistically diverse and technically accomplished, yet the new album is typical of Wishbone Ash’s traditional strengths – a balancing act that is a challenge to original band leader Andy Powell every time.

Xasthur – Suicide In Dark Serenity [Reissue/2003] LP (Prophecy)

Xasthur – Other Worlds Of The Mind [Reissue/2018] 2xLP (Prophecy)

Suicide in Dark Serenity” started out as an EP that first saw the dark of night in 2003. It is regarded by many critics and followers of Xasthur alike as a true highlight and seminal milestone of the US black metal scene. This edition adds a rehearsal version of the track “Nocturnal Poisoning” to the original list of songs. Other Worlds Of The Mind was released in 2018 and is firmly set in the acid folk phase of Xasthur mastermind Scott Conner’s works. It has mostly led a life of a hidden gem in the band’s catalogue as it transforms the ominous, melancholic, and dreamlike aspects of black metal into an acoustic sound. Yet, despite the difference of expression, Other Worlds Of The Mind retains the brooding, sinister, and mysterious atmosphere that have marked the earlier works of Xasthur. [Limited-edition colorways are available.]

Dwight Yoakam – Live From Austin TX [Reissue/2005] 2xLP (New West)

Double blue color vinyl LP pressing. Includes sticker. Twentysomething Dwight Yoakam was literally the new kid in country music when he stepped onto the Austin City Limits stage in October 1988. But even then, as he has ever since, he was doing things his own way. Dwight was born in a small Kentucky town and grew up listening to mountain and bluegrass music, and unlike most of the mainstream country-pop crooners of the eighties, he almost singlehandedly revived the rockabilly/honky tonk/hillbilly sound that was one of the cornerstones of country music’s formative years.

Cassettes:

Czarface – Czartificial Intelligence (Silver Age, LLC)

Immerse yourself in Czarface’s latest action-packed odyssey, Czartificial Intelligence. Weaving together the unfiltered essence of OG braggadocio, introspective storytelling and high-flying superheroes, Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck, Esoteric and 7L create a dynamic synergy that’s as engaging as flipping through the pages of your favorite graphic novel. Esteemed guests such as Logic, Nems, Kool Keith and Frankie Pulitzer join Czarface on missions and side-quests, bringing enough power to warp the space-rhyme continuum.

Ez Mil – DU4LI7Y: Redux (FFP)

DU4LI7Y: Redux is the follow-up to Filipino-American rapper Ez Mil’s 2022 release, DU4LI7Y. The 11-track album includes the new single, “Realest”, featuring Eminem.

The Polyphonic Spree – Salvage Enterprise (Good)

Previously released on vinyl (including an indie store exclusive lemon-yellow colorway – now available on CD and cassette. The Phoenix symbolizes a new beginning. The fire burns off the last vestiges of the past as the bird spreads its wings and takes flight into the future. The Polyphonic Spree harnesses the flames of rebirth on their 2023 full-length offering, Salvage Enterprise. Led by frontman, founder, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visionary Tim DeLaughter, the group embark on their next season. They’re reverent of their history, yet they’re also ready for an even brighter tomorrow.

The Simps – Siblings (Lex)

The Simps are multi-platinum garage-rock superstar Eyedress and his long-time collaborator, L.A.-born guitarist and songwriter zzzahara. After meeting and hitting it off at an Eyedress show in L.A., Eyedress invited zzzahara to be his live guitarist and they started jamming. Zzzahara sang over a looped Eyedress beat and freestyled some lyrics about a recent break up. Eyedress then recorded his verse which involved similarly emotional lyrics. The two jokingly noted that this was “Simp music.”