Miles Davis – Bitches Brew: 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition 3xCD+DVD+2xLP (Sony Legacy)
This super-deluxe edition offers the original album on CD plus an audiophile vinyl pressing on two LPs; previously unreleased material including extensive live performances of much of the same music including a DVD of the entire Copenhagen performance from November 4, 1969. Also included is a 48-page 12”x12” book, memorabilia envelope, and large fold out poster.
The Walkmen – Lisbon CD/LP (Fat Possum)
Lisbon was recorded over the course of eight months beginning in the fall of 2009 with You & Me producer Chris Zane (Passion Pit, Les Savy Fav, Tokyo Police Club). The band then traveled to Dallas to finish the album with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions In The Sky).
Grinderman – Grinderman 2 CD/LP+CD (Anti)
Grinderman 2 combines the structured invention of their live performance and the unrestrained free for all of their studio improvisation. Available in Regular and Deluxe editions. Deluxe comes in a heavy card sleeve with an expanded 56-page booklet and poster.
Of Montreal – False Priest CD/2xLP+MP3 (Polyvinyl)
Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Brion (Kanye West, Fiona Apple), Of Montreal’s mastermind Kevin Barnes traveled to famed Ocean Way Recording (Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra) to record False Priest, his self-professed masterpiece. False Priest is speaker-rattling heavy on the low end and features appearances by Janelle Monáe and Solange Knowles (Beyoncé’s sister). Double vinyl edition includes large format 20-page book.
Weezer – Hurley CD (Epitaph)
Fueled by a newfound sense of independence, Hurley finds the band making some of the most powerful and adventuresome music of their storied career. Available in Regular and Deluxe editions. Deluxe edition adds four bonus tracks. Vinyl version due 9/28.
Black Mountain – Wilderness Heart CD/LP (Jagjaguwar)
New album packed with succinct rock songs that pulse and pound with startling precision.
Blonde Redhead – Penny Sparkle CD/LP+MP3 (4AD)
Blonde Redhead’s third album for 4AD was made over the last year with the band journeying between New York and Stockholm to work with production duo Van Rivers and The Subliminal Kid (Fever Ray, Massive Attack) and as with their previous album, 23, Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) was enlisted to mix it.
Black Angels – Phosphene Dream CD/2xLP+MP3 (Blue Horizon)
New album is a fresh take on the neo-psychedelic movement they’ve been at the forefront of for years.
Dungen – Skit I Allt CD (Mexican Summer)
At ease with effervescent pop, third-eye popping psychedelia, heavy rock, spider-web folk and breezy jazz, Dungen’s dynamism astounds throughout Skit I Allt.
Justin Townes Earle – Harlem River Blues CD/LP+MP3 (Bloodshot)
Perfect for late Indian summer nights, Earle’s new album features guest appearances by Paul Niehaus of Calexico, along with Jason Isbell and members of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Junip – Fields CD/3xCD/2xLP+CD (Mute)
Debut album from Jose Gonzalez fronted rock band. Their sound can be familiar to those who have listened to Gonzales’s critically acclaimed records, but added to the mix on top of his nylon stringed guitar and distinctive voice are organs, synths and drums. Deluxe three-disc edition adds two early EPs.
Chromeo – Business Casual CD/LP (Atlantic)
After their sophomore release, Fancy Footwork, pushed them into the stratosphere of party-rocking, club-banging, and heart-thrilling electro funk, we might consider Business Casual their postgraduate work. Available in Regular and Deluxe editions. Deluxe contains four bonus remix tracks. Also available on opaque white vinyl.
The Drums – The Drums CD/LP (Downtown)
This band entered 2010 as one of the most tipped acts in the indie rock world. ‘80s inspired mope-pop ala New Order, and The Cure.
Black Milk – Album Of The Year CD (Fat Beats/Decon)
Far from a melancholic work, Album Of The Year once again sees Black Milk working to break new ground in hip-hop production, and to both refine and redefine his sound.
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