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After 16 years, THE CURE is back with their 14th studio album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Songs from the record were previewed during their 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. Speaking about, “Alone,” the opening track on the album, Robert Smith says, “It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song and I felt the whole album come into focus... that was the moment when I knew the song – and the album – were real.” Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a longtime Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle,’ a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.
Born out of her time on the road, Samara Joy took her touring band into legendary Van Gelder Studios in February of 2024. This record, appropriately entitled Portrait, is a collection of standards (as well as one original) and features her singular voice, alongside arrangements from this tight-knit young group. The recording tells the story of the community she’s created with a new generation of young players and is evocative of the energy of her incredible live show.
Following Wilco’s acclaimed 2023 album Cousin, Wilco revisited unfinished material from these sessions to craft ‘Hot Sun Cool Shroud’. Collaborating again with engineering mixer Tom Schick, the band crafted six tracks that expand on the sound of Cousin. According to Jeff Tweedy, they have “a summertime-after-dark kind of feeling. It starts off pretty hot, like heat during the day, has some instrumentals on it that are a little agitated and uncomfortable, and ends with a cooling breeze.”
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‘Leon’ is the highly anticipated fourth album from Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and performer Leon Bridges. With 13 tracks featuring Leon’s signature storytelling and a unique blend of organic genre alchemy, ‘Leon’ is his most poignant, powerful, and personal work to date. He takes fans on a trip through the heart of Ft. Worth he knows best, the things he holds dear, and the people and places that shaped him. Featuring production by Ian Fitchuk (Beyonce, Noah Kahan), Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves), and Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), Leon describes the album as “somewhat of a self-portrait… I'm excited to share these stories about my home, about nostalgia, about my upbringing, about where I'm from, with all of you. I hope this music brings you back to your roots and your journey.”
Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Cast of Joker: Folie a Deux
Joker: Folie a Deux (Music From The Motion Picture) [Translucent Red LP]
Vinyl: $33.23 Buy
Live from the Ryman, Vol. 2 [2 LP indie exclusive Translucent Yellow and Red]
Vinyl: $32.17 Buy
TESTAMENT is an undisputed titan of thrash metal. One of the definitive acts of the historic and high-octane genre since they first emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983, the modern icons established themselves with a series of classic records (released each year from 1987 through 1990). They never wavered creatively, unleashing one acclaimed album after another across four decades.
Originally released in 1989, Practice What You Preach is the third album from TESTAMENT. Guitar World recognized the album as one of the Top 10 Shred Albums of the Eighties.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer James Bay upholds traditions of timeless songcraft and clever lyricism on his fourth studio album, Changes All The Time, via Mercury Records. The 11-track project features hit single “Up All Night” with The Lumineers & Noah Kahan, the latter of whom James recently supported on sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Boston’s Fenway Park.
Bridgerton Season Three (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) [Wedding Ring Gold Vinyl]
Vinyl: $40.45 Buy
Shaboozey - Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going - Vinyl
1xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Black Vinyl, Protective Poly-lined Sleeves, Marketing Sticker
Rising multi-media artist Shaboozey intends to build his own world. Determined to carve his own lane in the Alt-Country / Hip-Hop space; he crafts a sound that pays homage to a cast of traditional Western influences, such as Bob Dylan, Lead Belly, Johnny Cash, and Leonard Cohen, while looking into the future of what the two genres have yet to introduce. Remaining true to his Virginia roots, Shaboozey hopes to continue the region's long-standing tradition of producing some of the most prolific creatives of the new millennium. This time through elevating the scope of contemporary hip-hop and introducing a modern Americana culture to a global audience. Fresh off of his inclusion in the groundbreaking Beyonce album, Cowboy Carter, of which he was the only featured artist to appear twice, Shaboozey is set to release his own album, Where I've Been, isn't Where I'm Going. An album that has been years in the making, it includes standout singles "Let It Burn," "Vegas," "Anabelle," & the infectiously fun singalong anthem "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." Millions of streams later, and appearances on esteemed programs such as COLORS and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Shaboozey is set to become the new face of modern American country music.
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New Release Round-Up 04-07-23
NF - HOPE - NF Real Music. LLC
HOPE is the 5th studio album from Billboard chart-topping, multi-platinum rapper, NF. Known for rapping quick-witted lyrics over hip hop beats & cinematic production, NF has built a loyal fanbase that has earned him over 30 billion global streams & established NF as one of the most consumed artists today. NF’s HOPE is a 13-track album boasting instant hits, such as “HAPPY” “MOTTO” & notable Grammy-nominated features with singer/songwriter Julia Michaels on “GONE,” & rapper Cordae on “CAREFUL”.
Daniel Caesar - NEVER ENOUGH - Republic Records
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Daniel Caesar effortlessly floats across the gamut of contemporary R&B with his third studio album NEVER ENOUGH. Led by the singles "Do You Like Me?" (co-produced with Dylan Wiggins + Raphael Saadiq) and "Let Me Go" (co-produced with Rami Yacoub + Sevn Thomas), the Canadian savant touches on the inevitability of time and human error.
KISS - KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984 - UMe
KISS's fifth authorized Soundboard live release is from the November 28, 1984 Animalize Tour show from the Mid-Hudson Civic Arena in Poughkeepsie, NY featuring the only known soundboard recording with Mark St. John. "Young And Wasted" and "Rock And Roll All Nite" are unfortunately incomplete recordings but due to the historical importance of this show with Mark we hope you all rock out to this as hard as we have.ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.
North Americans - Long Cool World [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Cream LP]
Manchester Orchestra - The Valley Of Vision [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Iridescent Blue LP]
Ruston Kelly - The Weakness [Indie Exclusive limited Edition Bluejay LP]
De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead
Linkin Park - Meteora: 20th Anniversary Edition
Daughter - Stereo Mind Game [Indie Exclusive Recycled Random Color LP]
Mudhoney - Plastic Eternity
Anderson .Paak - Malibu [RSD Essential Orange w/ White Splatter LP]
Ellie Goulding - Higher Than Heaven [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Random Color Signed Eco Mix LP]
Various Artists - Spelljams [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Maroon & Purple Galaxy 2LP]
Wednesday - Rat Saw God
Overcoats - Winner [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear w/Black Swirl LP]
Devon Church - Strange Strangers
Various Artists - Late Night Count Basie [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Turquoise LP]
HMLTD - The Worm [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Pink LP]
Devon Gilfillian - Love You Anyway
Powerwolf - Interludium
Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Sahara Swing [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Clear 2LP]
Joey Bada$$ - 2000
Rae Sremmurd - Sremm 4 Life
Blondshell - Blondshell
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The Tallest Man On Earth - Henry St. - ANTI
Kristian Matsson has never remained in one place for very long. Having spent much of the last decade touring around the world as The Tallest Man On Earth, Matsson has captivated audiences using, as The New York Times describes, “every inch of his long guitar cord to roam the stage: darting around, crouching, stretching, hip-twitching, perching briefly and jittering away...Mr. Matsson is a guitar-slinger rooted in folk, and his songs are troubadour ballads at heart.” Now, Matsson returns as The Tallest Man on Earth with Henry St., his sixth studio album following 2012’s There’s No Leaving Now, full of “vivid imagery, clever turns-of-phrase, and devastating, world-weary observations” (Under The Radar) and 2015’s Dark Bird Is A Home, his “most personal record... surreal and dreamlike” (Pitchfork). Henry St. notably marks the first time he recorded an album in a band setting. “My entire career I’ve been a DIY person––mostly fueled by the feeling that I didn’t know what I was doing, so I’d just do everything myself.” But now, longing for the energy that’s only released when creating together with others, Matsson invited his friends to come and play.
Various Artists - 8 Mile (Music From & Inspired by The Motion Picture): 20th Anniversary Edition - Interscope
The 8 Mile Deluxe Edition 4LP (180g) is the Official soundtrack to the (Eminem) semi-autobiographical film of the same name; originally released on October 29, 2002. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and eventually became the fifth best-selling album in the US in 2002. Certified 6x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Apart from tracks by Eminem himself, the album also features hard-hitting tracks with Jay-Z, Macy Gray, Boomkat and more..."