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New Release Round-Up 11-22-24
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal - Top Dawg Entertainment
With Doechii’s new mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal”, rapper, singer and visionary artist Doechii delivers 19 tracks following the weekly “Swamp Session” installments that lit the internet on fire with eye-catching visuals and equally compelling bars. The project captures a rare talent in her rawest form yet, giving listeners 19 distinct windows into her one-of-a-kind artistry.
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei - Martha's Music
A bruising and shadowy return to form from original Smashing Pumpkins members Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, and Billy Corgan. Recorded in the immediate aftermath of their 33-song concept album, ‘Atum’, 'Aghori Mhori Mei' harkens back to the band’s early 90’s canon; where guitars, bass, drums, and spiking vocals ruled.
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record - Capitol Records Nashville
Little Big Town, The Christmas Record is the band’s first ever full-length Christmas album and includes 11 songs. Featuring 6 Christmas classics and 5 new holiday songs, including “Glow.” NBC announced that Little Big Town will be hosting what promises to be an unforgettable holiday special entitled, “Little Big Town’s Christmas at The Opry.” The special will be a festive 2-hour musical extravaganza from Nashville’s iconic Grand OIe Opry, featuring performances from the band alongside lots of exciting special guests. Indie Exclusive Green LP. Limited Edition.
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - Capitol
1964 was the year that the U.S. first fell head-over-heels for The Beatles, with an unprecedented run of albums and singles topping the charts and going on to sell millions of copies. But these albums are not simply replicas of the 1963 and 1964 albums released by Parlophone in the U.K. and rest of world. Seeing a different opportunity, Capitol Records and United Artists compiled these albums for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965.
To celebrate the momentous year when Beatlemania exploded across the U.S., seven Beatles albums are collected for a spectacular new 8-LP vinyl box set. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2-LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles all feature faithfully replicated artwork and new four-panel inserts with essays written by American Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer. The albums’ new vinyl lacquers were cut by Kevin Reeves at Nashville’s East Iris Studios with constant reference to the original vinyl first pressings to ensure they are faithful to the original release, while also enabling more musical information to be heard than was possible before. 180-gram audiophile pressing.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei [Indie exclusive LP]
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal [Translucent Hazel Vinyl]
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green LP]
U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (20th Anniversary) - [Super Deluxe Collector's 8 LP Boxset]
Father John Misty - Mahashmashana [The Loser Edition blue mashup LP]
Ocean Grove - Oddworld - White Black Corona (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Wht)
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary) [Deluxe Edition 3 LP Boxset]]
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - [8 LP Boxset]
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - [LP]
The Beatles - Beatles '65 - [LP]
The Beatles - Meet The Beatles! - [LP]
The Beatles - Something New - [LP]
The Beatles - The Beatles' Second Album - [LP]
The Beatles - The Early Beatles - [LP]
Gwen Stefani - Love Angel Music Baby - (20th Anniversary) [Neon Pink 2 LP]
Seven Hours After Violet - Seven Hours After Violet [LP]
Slow Crush - Aurora - [Clear with Purple and Pink Splatter LP]
Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 [Indie Exclusive Bone Black Splatter LP]
Lindsey Stirling - Home For The Holidays (DVD) [DVD]
Various Artists - Wicked: The Soundtrack [2LP]
Mccoy Tyner / Henderson,Joe - Forces Of Nature: Live At Slugs'
My Morning Jacket - MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 - NYC-The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10 [Red 3 LP]
Henry Mancini - Henry Mancini 100th Sessions: Henry Has Company [Hot Pink LP]
Heavy Moss - Dead Slow [Translucent Black LP]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More [Indie Exclusive Orange LP]
Zé Nigro - Gorjeios / Jararaca Snake (Remix)
Rezz / X1-Y2 - Novus [Red/Black Splatter 10inch EP]
Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint (10th Anniversary) [2LP]
Black Pumas - Live From Brooklyn Paramount [Brooklyn Brownstone 2LP]
Jeremy Zuckerman - Avatar: The Last Airbender-Book 1: Wate - O.S.T.
Health - DISCO4 :: PART II [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl]
Chicago & Friends - Live At 55
Nothing - Dance On The Blacktop - [Black Ice LP]
Bryan Adams - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2024 (Wbr) (Uk)
Clay Aiken - Christmas Bells Are Ringing [Compact disc]
Body Count - Merciless [Indie exclusive Cold-blooded blue]
Zach Bryan - Great American Bar Scene
Crossbone Skully - Evil World Machine [Colored Vinyl] (Ofgv)
Imbruglia, Natalie - Live From London - 140-Gram Black Vinyl
Opeth - The Last Will and Testament [Indie Exclusvie Rough Seas Vinyl]
Philly Specials - A Philly Special Christmas Party
Razorlight - Planet Nowhere [Indie Exclusive] Smokey [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
Van Zant - Always Look Up [Indie exclusive Silver LP]
Thee Sacred Souls - Thee Sacred Souls [Colored Vinyl] (Ylw) [Indie Exclusive] [Download Included]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More
ODESZA - In Return - (10 Year Anniversary Edition) [Red and Yellow marbled 2LP]
New Release Round-Up 11-15-24
George Harrison - Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary) - Dark Horse Records
Living in the Material World, George Harrison’s highly praised 2nd solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution, recently marked its 50th anniversary. With lyrics underscoring his enduring exploration of spiritual themes, the album resonated deeply with audiences. Just 5 weeks after its May 1973 release, both the LP and its single ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)’ held the top spots simultaneously on the US album and single charts. Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a "pop classic", a work that "stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance." Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, Living in the Material World has now been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th anniversary releases. Remixed by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks, the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than ever before.
Linkin Park - From Zero - Warner Records
Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.
Cyn - Valley Girl - Unsub Records
‘Valley Girl’ is the debut album from Cyn, the singer songwriter discovered and signed by superstar Katy Perry to her Unsub Records label. Valley Girl features the U.S top 40 radio hit, ‘Drinks’, as well as 11 new tracks of witty, clever and emotional pop perfection.
Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes - Geffen
“Small Changes” is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Michael’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize winning and Grammy Award nominated “KIWANUKA”. “Small Changes” was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed “KIWANUKA” and its equally acclaimed predecessor, “Love & Hate,” and reaffirms his status as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation.
Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection - Motown Records
Stevie Wonder’s The Definitive Collection is now available on vinyl for the first time. This best-selling, 21-track hits compilation features classic after classic. From early gems, including “Fingertips, Pt. 2,” to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” as well as the timeless No. 1 songs, “Superstition,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “I Wish,” “Overjoyed,” and many more. 2 LP set on standard black vinyl, featuring rare photos, Braille embossing, full track credits and a celebratory essay.
Jon Batiste - Beethoven Blues - Verve
Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release. 5x Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste returns with a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1). Reimagining the transcendent works of Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry and bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey.
Dwight Yoakam - Brighter Days - Via Records
"Brighter days are up ahead," declares Dwight Yoakam on the title track of his new album Brighter Days (Via Records/Thirty Tigers), his first release of new original material in nine years. Written and recorded over the last three years, Brighter Days features 12 brand-new songs written/co-written by Yoakam, as well as two seemingly disparate covers of “Keep On The Sunny Side” by the Carter Family and “Bound Away” by Cake, artfully woven into the same body of work in the unmistakable style that could only be Dwight Yoakam. The infectious lead single “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom),” was written by Yoakam specifically for a collaboration with self-proclaimed Dwight Yoakam superfan, Post Malone. At once timeless and timely, in fact downright cowpunk-tual, Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, blending a modern reverence for the history of country music with the pioneering rock and roll spirit of California. The result creates a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy that captures the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool” that has separated the two-time Grammy winner from his country contemporaries since the start of his legendary career. As usual, Yoakam’s lyrics throughout the album are both deceivingly effortless and poignant. Brighter Days was mixed by world-class engineer Chris Lord-Alge and is slated for release Nov 15, 2024.
Shawn Mendes - Shawn - Island
SHAWN MENDES / SHAWN [Wood Ring LP] Shawn Mendes' new self-titled album was written and recorded over the past two years by Mendes, across many sessions and locations, alongside a small group of collaborators, including Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Eddie Benjamin, Nate Mercereau, Ethan Gruska, Amy Allen, and Chris Thile. As his fifth studio album, it is Shawn at his most intimate and honest. Available on "wood ring" color vinyl in gatefold jacket with poster included. Limited Edition. EXPLICIT
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Blue Mitchell - Blue's Moods (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Woodland [LP]
Dolly Parton & Family - Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables [3LP]
Iron Maiden - Powerslave (40th Anniversary) [Zoetrope LP]
Jennifer Hudson - The Gift Of Love [Ruby Red 2 LP]
Jeremy Zucker/Chelsea Cutler - brent iii [LP]
Chalino Sanchez - Alma Enamorada - [LP]
Jimmy Reed - I'm Jimmy Reed (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series) [LP]
Reverend Gary Davis - Harlem Street Singer (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series) - [LP]
Fazerdaze - Soft Power [Silver LP]
St. Vincent - Todos Nacen Gritando [Translucent Rose Color Vinyl]
John Cale - Academy In Peril [Remastered] [Download Included]
Savages & Tripcat - Imaginarium [LP]
Gregson-Harry Williams - Gladiator Ii (Music From The Motion Picture)
Dj Woody - Scratch Sounds No.4 (Rock Box) [LP]
Bull & The Matadors - The Funky Judge b/w Where Did The Judge Go [7inch Single]
DJ Harrison - A DJ Harrison Xmas [LP]
Souls Of Mischief - Montezuma's Revenge [2 LP]
A-Trak - 10 Seconds Vol. 3 [10inch LP]
PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) [2 LP]
DJ Rude One - Upper Space [LP]
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [Blue Moon Ver.]
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [Japan Edition] (Post)
Enypen - Romance : Untold -Daydream- [White Midnight Ver.]
Organized Konfusion - Stress: The Extinction Agenda [LP]
Matthew Dear - Black City (Ghostly 25 Year Anniversary Edition) - [Transparent Silver Vinyl LP]
Nate Smith - California Gold (Ofgv)
Pumpkin Witch - Macabre Myths From The Gimlit Gravehills
Hurray For The Riff Raff - Small Town Heroes - [Pink Acid Wash LP]
Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Navigator - [Frosted Blue LP]
Bisbal, David - Todo Es Posible En Navidad
NCT Dream - The 4th Album 'DREAMSCAPE'
Alejandro, Rauw - Cosa Nuestra
John Cale - Paris 1919 [Deluxe] [Remastered] [Download Included]
Carpenter, Mary Chapin - Stones In The Road
Misery Signals - Of Malice And The Magnum Heart
Sun Ra - Lanquidity [Deluxe] (Post)
Charles, Ray - Best Of Country & Western
Boy Harsher - Lesser Man (Aqu) [Clear Vinyl] (Exed) [Indie Exclusive]
Boy Harsher - Careful [Clear Vinyl] (Grn) [Indie Exclusive]
MINGUS, CHARLES - Reincarnations
New Release Round-Up 11-08-24
Anderson .Paak - Venice (10th Anniversary) - Giant Music
Single Sleeve, Double Disc, Exclusive Transparent Purple Limited Run
Steve Perry - The Season 3 - Dark Horse Records
Steve Perry's holiday album, The Season, is re-released as The Season 3 for the 2024 holiday season with 6 additional tracks. 2 LP set on 180g black vinyl.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Anderson .Paak - Venice [Purple Vinyl Limited Edition Indie Exclusive]
Rival Sons - Great Western Valkyrie [RSD Essentials 2LPxDouble Mint]
Decapitated - The Negation [RSD Essentials 1LPxOlive Green]
Entombed - Clandestine [RSD Essentials 1LPxPurple ]
Swollen Members - Armed To The Teeth [RSD Essentials 2LPxGrey]
The Challengers - Surfbeat [RSD Essentials 1LPxSea Glass Blue]
The Chambers Brothers - Now! [RSD Essentials 1LPxFlower Power Splatter ]
Johnny Winter - About Blues [RSD Essentials 1LPxBlue]
Violent Femmes - Hallowed Ground [Indie Exclusive Orange Smoke vinyl ]
State Champs - State Champs [Indie Exclusive Clear w/ White Splatter LP]
Tim Bernardes - Recomecar [LP]
Knocked Loose - A Different Shade of Blue [Lemonade Marble LP]
Boe & Ball - Together At Home [Compact disc]
King Stingray - For The Dreams [Indie Exclusive Yellow LP]
Cassius - Best Of 1996-2019 [2 LP]
Allison Russell - The Returner [Indie Exclusive Metallic Gold Vinyl]
Brainiac - Smack Bunny Baby [Emerald Green LP]
Health - DISCO4 :: PART II [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl]
Margo Price - Strays [Purple Swirl vinyl]
Nathaniel Rateliff - And It's Still Alright [Indie Exclusive Light Blue LP]
Tedeschi Trucks Band - Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN') [Indie Exclusive Clear 3LP]
I Prevail - TRUE POWER [Alpha Omega vinyl]
Ismael Rivera - Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco [Fog Translucent vinyl]
Movements - "Cherry Thrill" [12 inch Opaque Blue Vinyl]
Pierce The Veil - Misadventures [Black w/ White Splatter Vinyl]
Seether - Wasteland - The Purgatory EP [45RPM Clear w/ Smoky White Swirl vinyl]
Seether - Poison The Parish [Bloodshot Red Vinyl]
The Plot In You - The Plot In You [7inch Translucent Orange LP]
The Pretty Reckless - Other Worlds [White LP]
Willie Colon - Asalto Navideno Vol. II [Evergreen LP]
Allen Stone - Mystery [Clear LP]
Spoon - They Want My Soul (Deluxe More Soul Edition)
New Release Round-Up 11-01-24
Elvis Costello - King Of America [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition] - ELVIS Costello Catalogue
Across 6CDs, Elvis Costello: King of America & Other Realms traces his musical travels from Hollywood – where the King Of America album was recorded in 1986 – to a brand new take on “Brilliant Mistake” cut in Cape Fear early in 2024, via Costello’s recording adventures in New Orleans, Oxford and Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and guided by Costello’s own 35-page essay which includes numerous rare and never-before seen photos.
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World - Capitol Records
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.
Weezer - Blue (30th Anniversary ) - Geffen
Often revered as one of the most important debut albums of all time, Weezer’s “blue” album celebrates 30 years with a 1-LP color vinyl edition exclusive for indie music stores.
Clifford Jordan - Cliff Jordan (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold tip-on jacket. Under-recognized tenor Clifford Jordan blew in from Chicago with a trio of excellent Blue Note sessions in 1957, including this self-titled release featuring a septet with Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), John Jenkins (alto sax), Ray Bryant (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Art Taylor (drums). This Blue Note Tone Poet Series mono edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI.
Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 1965's Dialogue was the debut by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, who had already proven himself a versatile sideman on albums from Idle Moments to Out To Lunch. Dialogue showcased his more adventurous leanings with a sextet featuring Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis and Joe Chambers. This Blue Note Tone Poet Series stereo edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World [Retail Exclusive Marble BioVinyl LP]
Elvis Costello - King Of America - [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition]
Weezer - Blue - 30th Anniversary [Indie Exclusive Ghostly blue & clear LP]
Little Big Town - Greatest Hits [Translucent Off-White LP]
Jeremie Albino - Our Time In The Sun [Indie Exclusive Neon Orange LP]
Nena - NENA (Remastered & Selected Works) [Translucent Red 2 LP]
Nelson, Willie - Last Leaf On The Tree [Amber Fossil colored Vinyl]
Illiterate Light - Arches [LP Opaque Turquoise]
Lil Peep - LIL PEEP; PART ONE [purple transparent, with glitter LP]
Beardfish - Songs For Beating Hearts [LP Transparent orange]
Bruce Liu - Tchaikovsky: The Seasons
Reznor, Trent / Ross, Atticus - Challengers (Original Soundtrack)
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool [Moonstone LP]
USHER - Confessions - (20th Anniversary)
Ronnie Milsap - The Best Of Ronnie Milsap - [LP]
Robert Glasper - In December [CD]
MGMT - Loss Of Life (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Gry) (Ofgv)
Johnny Delaware - Para Llevar (Stic)
Music From Agatha All Along / Var - Music From Agatha All Along (Various Artists)
Killerstar - KillerStar Reimagined [LP]
Jonny Tobin - Steppin' Out [LP]
Say Anything - Say Anything Is A Real Boy (20TH ANNIVERSARY) [3LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Kaelin Ellis - You Are Here, Start [LP]
Sean Price - How Sean P! Stole Christmas [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Jesus Calling: Songs For Sundays [CD]
ID Labs - Nothing You Don't Know [Silver LP]
New Release Round-Up 10-25-24
Andrea Bocelli - Duets - 30th Anniversary - Decca
Marking his 30th anniversary, beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli, the most celebrated classical singer in modern history, celebrates his iconic career with ‘Duets – 30th Anniversary.’ This new career-spanning collection features 12 songs with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, Matteo Bocelli, Jennifer Lopez, Georgio, alongside brand-new superstar collaborations such as Chris Stapleton, Marc Anthony and KAROL G.
Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) - Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records
In this riveting journey throughout his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe De Grâce), Eminem delves into uncharted territories, exploring the demise and rebirth of his iconic alter ego. With raw lyrical prowess and captivating storytelling, Eminem delivers an emotional rollercoaster that showcases his evolution. The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe De Grâce) is a bold and groundbreaking chapter in Eminem's discography that will not let any Stans down in the slightest.
Oak Ridge Boys - Mama's Boys - Lightning Rod Records
The Oak Ridge Boys were asking each other, “Who is the person that first taught us about love, living, friends, God, and the other important things in our lives?” We agreed that would be our mothers. Down deep in our hearts, we all felt we were “mama’s boys. In this album, there are heartfelt songs, spiritual songs, memories of growing up, songs about being taught life’s lessons, and fun songs about eating way too much of mama’s home cookin’. We all had a great time singing about the things that mama taught us.
-Duane Allen, Richard Sterban, William Lee Golden, Ben James
The Oak Ridge Boys
Tears For Fears - Songs For A Nervous Planet - Concord Records
The new album from Tears For Fears, Songs For A Nervous Planet, features four new studio tracks plus live recordings of Tears For Fears on tour and at their best. The album features live performances of hit songs like “Shout”, “Head Over Heels”, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Mad World” & more. Spanning all eras of the band from The Hurting to The Tipping Point and beyond, this record takes you on the incomparable sonic journey that is a Tears For Fears live show and their career to date.
James Blake & Lil Yachty - Bad Cameo - Quality Control Music/Republic Records
Esteemed Hip-Hop Artist, Lil Yachty Teams Up With James Blake To Release Their First Collaborative Alternative Album Titled Bad Cameo Featuring A Limited Edition 10-Track vinyl.
Ben Folds - Sleigher - New West Records
“Christmas is constant,” says Ben Folds. “Allowing you to take stock of what’s different, to understand who you are and all the ways you’ve grown and changed.” That notion lies at the heart of Folds’ brilliantly titled new holiday collection, Sleigher. Built on an eclectic mix of originals and reimagined classics, the album examines thepassage of time through the lens of Christmas, reflecting on memory, loss, and longing as it explores the variety of ways the yuletide season marks the chapters of our lives. The songs are playful here, full of humor and cheer, but they’re also laced with an inescapable sense of melancholy, a looming darkness that always seems to hover around the periphery of those late December nights. Folds’ performances, meanwhile, flirt with the standards while stretching the boundaries of tradition, at times offering up flashes of Vince Guaraldi and Burt Bacharach while still remaining true to Folds’ singularly virtuosic brand of off-kilter indie pop. The result is not so much a Ben Folds Christmas record as it is a Ben Folds record set at Christmas, a meditation on the inexorable turning of the calendar and our ever changing selves as observed at the most wonderful—and challenging—time of the year.
Bastille - & (Ampersand) - Republic Records
Bastille - "&" / Bastille's fifth studio album '&' is a collection of story songs, including "Intros & Narrators," and "Blue Sky & The Painter." Dan Smith says of the release, "I've always loved writing story songs and using tales of other people as a way into making music and talking about my experiences in life. Over the last few years, I've been working on a whole load of songs about people who I think are fascinating and whose lives really spoke to me." Coke Bottle Clear 2 LP. Gatefold jacket with artwork created by Theo Hersey and Dan Smith. Limited Edition. Indie Exclusive
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) [Red & Blue Opaque 2 LP]
Tears For Fears - Songs For A Nervous Planet [Indie Exclusive Cocoa Cream 2LP]
Andrea Bocelli - Duets - 30th Anniversary [LP]
James Blake & Lil Yachty - Bad Cameo [Indie Exclusive Royal Magenta LP]
Oak Ridge Boys - Mama's Boys [LP - Translucent Sea Glass ]
Ben Folds - Sleigher [Indie Exclusive Signed Green LP]
Jesse Malin - Silver Patron Saints [3 LP translucent red, yellow, green]
Flat Black - Dark Side Of The Brain [2 LP]
Bocelli, Andrea - Duets - 30th Anniversary [Deluxe Hardcover Book Edition 2 CD]
Caroline Shaw - Leonardo da Vinci (Original Score) [2 LP]
Amythyst Kiah - Still + Bright [Translucent Forest Green vinyl]
Soccer Mommy - Evergreen [Indie Exclusive Sky Blue Marble LP]
Tess Parks - Pomegranate [Indie exclusive Clear Blue]
Fashion Club - A Love You Cannot Shake [Red Vinyl LP]
Dean, Jackson - On The Back Of My Dreams
Kublai Khan TX - Exhibition of Prowess [3 Color Smush]
Ralfi Pagan - Ralfi Pagan [LP]
Peach Pit - Magpie [Indie Exclusive Clear White With Swirl LP]
Shiro Sagisu (Ofgv) - Music From Shin Evangelion Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 [3LP]
Chuck Ragan - Love & Love [Tri-Color Smush LP]
Iotunn - Kinship [Dark Jade Marbled 2LP]
Gigan - Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus [Random Eco-Mix 2 LP]
Amyl & The Sniffers - Cartoon Darkness [Doing In Me Lungs Edition LP]
Chuck Prophet - Wake The Dead [Colored Vinyl] (Org)
Amorphis - Rarities 1991 - 2001 [LP Light blue]
Living Gate - Suffer As One [LP Galaxy edition]
Ron Sexsmith - Cobblestone Runway [Limited Edition Edition Yellow Colored Vinyl]
Ron Sexsmith - Retriever [Limited Edition Blue Colored Vinyl]
Parker, Charlie - Bird In Kansas City [LP]
Benjamin Hastings William - Sold Out, Sincerely
Deadform - Entrenched In Hell [Limited Royal Blue w/ Black Splatter Vinyl]
Ma, Yoyo / Stott, Kathryn - Merci
Waxahatchee - Cerulean Salt [Indie Exclusive Purple Pinwheel LP]
A Place To Bury Strangers - Synthesizer [Indie Exclusive Glow in The Dark LP]
Queen - Queen I (Super Deluxe Edition) [6 CD/LP Boxset]
Bratmobile - Pottymouth [Colored Vinyl] (Ylw) [Indie Exclusive]
Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Rock Art and the X-Ray Style (25th Anniversary) - [2 LP]
George Harrison - Early Takes, Volume 1 - [LP]
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