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Lamb Of God – Lamb Of God [Deluxe Version] 2xCD+DVD (Epic)

This three-disc deluxe edition of Lamb Of God’s 2020 album includes two bonus tracks, a live version of the full album, as well as a DVD showing live performances of the album. Being the first new album they had released in five years, Lamb Of God landed the group a spot in Consequence Of Sound’s top 30 metal/ rock albums of 2020, as well as a number one spot in the overall, rock and metal charts of iTunes. [A single-disc vinyl pressing of Lamb Of God: Live In Richmond, VA is also available this week.]

Rival Sons – Before The Fire [Reissue/2009] CD/LP (Sacred Tongue)

Rival Sons – Rival Sons EP [Reissue/2010] CDEP/12” (Sacred Tongue)

The reissues of the Rival Sons EP (2010) and Before The Fire (2009) will be the first releases under the Grammy-nominated band’s new label, Sacred Tongue Recordings. These two projects are from the “early days” of Rival Sons which paved the way for the Southern California blues rocker’s blossoming career. This 10-year anniversary reissue boasts remastered audio and comes pressed on colored vinyl. “We’ve talked about creating our own record label from the very beginning,” notes the band. “It’s about creating a good home for our back catalogue as the Rival Sons community continues to grow together worldwide. The band has always maintained a stance of independence and sole custody of our early works was the long game. [Limited color vinyl editions are also available.]

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David Coverdale – North Winds [Reissue/1978] LP (Eagle)

Limited edition opaque white color vinyl pressing. D David Coverdale’s first solo album after his departure from Deep Purple, Whitesnake (which gave his subsequent band its name) hit the UK in May 1977, but he found it hard to get his head into gear to promote it as he’d already cut the follow-up North Winds, a far superior product. Micky Moody was once again the catalyst for the project and Roger Glover was back as producer. Released in the UK in 1978, the ballads sound sincere while the heavier numbers rocked but in a bluesier way than Coverdale’s Deep Purple styles. Coverdale gets funky on the lively “Keep On Giving Me Love”, eases back with the heartfelt “Time & Again” and album highlight “Only My Soul” and rocks out on “Queen Of Hearts”.

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Jon Batiste – We Are CD/LP (Verve)

We Are represents a completely new sonic chapter for Grammy-nominated artist Jon Batiste. Inviting some of the most esteemed creative minds to assist in birthing the album, he reached the finish line smack in the middle of the first wave of the worldwide pandemic and volatile social unrest. The result is a body of work characterized by the consciousness of Marvin Gaye, the grounded optimism of Stevie Wonder, the iconoclasm of Thelonious Monk and the swagger of Mannie Fresh. We Are is a captivating musical experience rooted in catharsis, joy, freedom, contemplation and sensuality. It’s a love letter to his southern roots and the heritage of Black Music with guest appearances by Mavis Staples, Quincy Jones, Zadie Smith, PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, St Augustine Marching 100, his father Michael Batiste, grandfather David Gauthier and many more. It is a meditation steeped in the sounds of the times with collaborators including POMO (Anderson.Paak), Ricky Reed (Lizzo), Jahaan Sweet (Drake, Eminem) and others.

Steve Earle and The Dukes – J.T. CD/LP (New West)

On August 20, 2020 the world lost an amazing light with the passing of Justin Townes Earle. Justin was a vibrant songwriter who could play the blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll all in the same song. In his short career, Justin released eight albums and one EP that all manage to sound classic and yet inventive. Justin’s father, Steve Earle, pays tribute to his son by recording an album of songs written by Justin titled, J.T. The album consists of ten Justin Townes Earle songs as well as one song written by Steve. J.T. features such fan favorites as “Harlem River Blues”, “Far Away In Another Town” and “Champagne Corolla” along with lyrically heavy songs like, “The Saint Of Lost Causes” and “Turn Out My Lights”. J.T. is a loving tribute to a loved son and beautiful songsmith who left this earth too early. But in his wake, Justin left a wealth of beauty. All proceeds from this release will be put into a trust for Justin’s daughter, Etta.

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EyeHateGod – A History Of Nomadic Behavior CD/LP (Century Media)

EyeHateGod, “the quintessential Southern sludge band” (Pitchfork) that Rolling Stone dubbed one of “America’s great live bands,” return with their first album in seven years: A History of Nomadic Behavior. The album is introduced with “High Risk Trigger”. Lyrically, the song is cryptic and abstract, but it touches on the all-pervasive fears bred by an invisible germ storm sweeping through the nation and a society sickened by police brutality: “Infection is the way, disruptive crowd takes aim/Burn down the rail yard house, destroy the U.S.A.” [A limited indie store exclusive vinyl pressing is available.]

Valerie June – The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers CD (Fantasy)

Produced by Jack Splash (Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys, John Legend) and Valerie June, The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers achieves a transcendent effect thanks in no small part to the splendor of its sound, an exquisitely composed tapestry of folk, soul, gospel, country, blues, psychedelia, and time-bending symphonic pop. The result is a selection of songs both ornate and elegant, each moment crafted with a profound awareness of what’s most essential in creating enduring beauty. The follow-up to June’s widely adored The Order Of Time – a 2017 effort that earned the admiration of Bob Dylan and landed on best-of-the-year lists from the likes of Rolling Stone and the New York Times – The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers is a potent catalyst for that kind of magic. With her spellbinding vocals and infectious sense of wonder, Valerie June gently eases the listener into a far more charmed state of mind, one that quickly restores a powerful feeling of joyful possibility. [Vinyl edition due March 19.]

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