New Releases - 11/22/24
Hitting The Racks
Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's
New Releases
Another Dancer - I Try to Be Another Dancer LP (Aguirre Records)
Originated in the Brussels DIY, indie rock and noise scene, a new kid on the block appears: Another Dancer. They deal in utopian music -- of the open, welcoming and whatsoeverish kind. It's fresh, snotty, neurotic art-rock deeply rooted in '80s/'90s DIY aesthetics. The songs on their debut album balance gently between forgotten pop hits and broken sound experiments. In the Another Dancer universe, radios are stuck to WFMU and Soulseek is a self-conscious AI producing '80 psychedelic FM-rock. Brussels-based Another Dancer is outdated, wild at heart and elegantly shy. RIYL: Beat Happening, Stereolab, Suburban Lawns, Talk Talk, Guided By Voices.
Ant – Collection Of Sounds Vol. 2 2xLP (Rhymesayers)
Yellow colorway. Ant's production is known for its rich, textured soundscapes that blend vintage and soulful elements with deep emotional resonance. The second installment of his instrumental series, Collection Of Sounds: Vol. 2, features smooth beats, intricate sampling, and lush, jazzy layers that create an immersive atmosphere.
Anthrophobia – Going Out Swinging CD/LP (Young Ones)
Anthrophobia has been bringing their eclectic fusion of rock, punk, and metal to the masses for decades (minus a seven-year hiatus). Since reuniting in 2015, the band has had four releases. Going Out Swinging is their newest offering.
Body Count – Merciless CD/2xCD/LP (Century Media)
The pioneering rap metal band Body Count returns with their much-anticipated 8th album. Ice-T and his crew unleash their energy more than ever on the rage-filled 12-track record, Merciless. After persevering through personal tragedies, social opposition, and an army of naysayers, the group emerges bloody but unbroken-and with more rage than ever. "It's really about that point where you can't take any more and you're done," shares Ice-T about the album. With guest appearances by George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), Joe Bad (Fit For An Autopsy), and Max Cavalera (Soulfly), Merciless offers enough firepower. [Indie store exclusive 'Cold Blooded' blue color vinyl pressing.]
Badiaa Bouhrizi - KahruMusiqa LP (Akuphone)
KahruMusiqa is a musical retrospective by Tunisian singer and composer Badiâa Bouhrizi AKA Neysatu. She is known as the author behind the protest songs that became the anthems of the Tunisian revolution. "KahruMusiqa" means "electronic music," but is never used as such in Arabic to name the genre. The record is a collection of sonic experimentations that started when Badiâa first got her hands on music production software in the 2000s. The tracks are based around poems in classical Arabic language or Tunisian dialect written by Badiâa herself or female poets she admires, such as Palestinian authors Fadwa Tuqan or Salma Al Jayusi, or the Tunisian poet Noureddine Werghi. She also questions the political contract that led to Balfour and the displacement of millions of Palestinians in 1948, describing a journey between London and Nablus, in "Fil Madinatil harima" ("In The Old City").
Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge - Wine on Venus LP (Grace Bowers Music)
Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Wine On Venus captures the one-of-a-kind energy of Grace Bowers’ live performances with The Hodge Podge. The record features Bowers on guitar, Joshua Blaylock on keys, Brandon Combs on drums, Eric Fortaleza on bass , Prince Parker on guitar, and Esther Okai-Tetteh provides vocals. Songwriting collaborators include Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Maggie Rose and Lucie Silvas. Garden & Gun declares, “Phenom Grace Bowers is poised for six-string stardom,” while Forbes praises, “an infectious, joyous party and a worthy introduction to Bowers,” and The Bluegrass Situation proclaims, “an exceptional breakout talent who seems primed for a long career to come.”
Boyscott – Spellbound LP+MP3 (Topshelf)
Recently released on CD and cassette, now available on vinyl. Spellbound continues what Boyscott started with Goose Bumps, honing their pristinely arranged indie pop morsels into a fully realized sound that vindicates the near ten-year wait. Green w/ yellow colorway.
Zach Bryan – The Great American Bar Scene CD/2xLP (WB)
“On The Great American Bar Scene, his fifth album in as many years within a steady stream of EP’s, singles and live albums, Zach Bryan continues to uphold the community he values above all. He colors his lyrics with references to songs by Tyler Childers and Johnny Cash; brings in the young Canadian troubadour Noeline Hofmann to share vocals on her ballad ‘Purple Gas’; and gives guest slots to not only John Mayer (predictable) but his fellow Oklahoman and songwriter’s songwriter John Moreland. Often a lonely voice within his own tales of botched romance and anomie, as a performer, Bryan shares space to make the point that legacies only grow through cross-pollination. And on Bar Scene, one influence-turned-friend casts a benign shadow on all the rest: the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.” – NPR
Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More CD/LP (4AD)
Nobody Loves You More is Kim Deal's debut album, although it's technically not her first release under her own name - she self-released a 5-part, 10-song 7" vinyl series in 2013, and beyond that, she's earned her stripes as early as the late ‘80s with bands Pixies and The Breeders. Sonically versatile and infectious, the record is a celebration of Deal's unmatched artistry, nodding not only to her career highlights with celebrated bands across the alternative landscape, but also to her immovable cultural weight, including her impact on current young musicians such Olivia Rodrigo (Deal and The Breeders supported her Guts World Tour this year). [Indie store exclusive orange color vinyl pressing.]
Dean and Britta / Sonic Boom – A Peace Of Us LP (Carpark)
Indie store exclusive emerald colorway. In a season where we all seek comfort, tradition, and a return to a home of sorts, a trio composed of indie music’s foundational members have gifted us A Peace of Us - an album of diverse holiday tunes filtered through their musical imaginations. Dean and Britta, well-known from their work defining a genre with Galaxie 500 and Luna, join Spacemen 3’s Sonic Boom, another bastion of indie’s collective adolescence, to bring to life a collection that draws from early ‘60s pop, garage, country, James Bond soundtracks, Christmas carols, and electronica. Dean Wareham recalls a sentiment from his DJ friend Chris: “You can experience all the emotions of Christmas through music: love and hate, joy and heartache, nostalgia, regret, anticipation, and frustration.”
Defeated Sanity – Chronicles Of Lunacy CD/LP (Season Of Mist)
The underground has always lost their minds over Defeated Sanity, but when the band were thinking about their seventh album, the idea was to go easy on the brainteasers and get back to snapping necks. Chronicles of Lunacy isn’t exactly Defeated Sanity for dummies Whether he’s hammering blast beats or springing between crash cymbals, founding member Lille Gruber never stops changing tempos during lead single “The Odour of Sanctity”. But this album does draw a jagged red line back to the band’s brutal origins. “Accelerate the Rot” now stands as the fastest ass-beater in their canon. On Chronicles Of Lunacy, Defeated Sanity return to brutality.
Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal LP (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol)
Translucent hazel colorway. 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.
Father John Misty – Mahashmashana CD/LP (Sub Pop)
After a decade being born, Josh Tillman is finally busy dying. Mahashmashana is the sixth album by Father John Misty. It was produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson. It was engineered and additionally produced by Michael Harris. It was arranged by Drew Erickson. It was performed by Josh Tillman, Drew Erickson, Jonathan Wilson, Dan Bailey, Eli Thomson, David Vandervelde, Chris Dixie Darley, Jon Titterington, and Kyle Flynn. It was executive produced by Jonathan Wilson.It was recorded and mixed at Five Star and East/West , United and Drew's House. Mahasmasana - great cremation ground, all things going thither. [Blue mash-up color vinyl pressing.]
Roy Hargrove’s Crisol – Grande-Terre CD/LP (Verve)
In April of 1998, fresh off their Grammy win for Best Latin Jazz Performance for their debut effort, Habana, Roy Hargrove's Crisol went into a studio in Guadalupe to record their follow-up album. Until now, that album, Grande-Terre, has never been heard. Featuring an all-star band of Roy's long-time collaborators, Grande-Terre showcases Hargrove's fiery playing, his exquisite writing and the band's incredible power and unique sound.
Hett - Candor 12" (Awkwardly Social)
In what feels almost like an annual autumn tradition now, Awkwardly Social is excited to announce the next release on the label, Candor by Hett. Having known about his excellent production skills for a while, the label was quite eager to unearth this hidden gem. It took a moment to put together but everyone's patience paid off with this beautiful five-track record. The Wearside-raised and Berlin-based artist provides the perfect formula for a club ready yet emotively aware package, making it hard to believe that this is only his debut EP. A work of music that embodies the refreshing candor of a forward-thinking attitude whilst also giving a respectful nod to the past.
Larry June – Doing It For Me LP (The Freeminded Recs)
Picture disc pressing. After dominating 2023 with two joint albums from two of hip-hop's biggest producers in The Alchemist (The Great Escape) & Cardo (The Night Shift), Larry June is back with his first full length offering of 2024, Doing It For Me. Going back to his roots of what made him the type of man he is today and the formula that initially brought him success, the album contains no features and focuses on Larry doing things his way, for himself. From enlightening listeners on how to move like a boss and live a healthy lifestyle, to flashing what his hard work has brought, fans are sure to be able to soak up some game on how to improve their own situations.
Killer Mike – Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival: Songs for Sinners and Saints CD/LP (Loma Vista Recordings)
Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival - Songs for Sinners and Saints, a 10-song collection (including “HUMBLE ME”) that provides a bookend to the 3-time GRAMMY-winning MICHAEL era and puts the speculation about the aftermath of February 4 to bed. A tumultuous period that opened up fertile ground for Mike’s creativity. He states "This is the epilogue to MICHAEL. This is what comes after Feb 4. I had a year to live with MICHAEL and realized I had more I wanted to do with this sound before moving on." [Indie store exclusive translucent ruby red color vinyl pressing.]
Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes CD/LP (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 and Hate, and reaffirms his status as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation. [Indie store exclusive green marble color vinyl pressing.]
Opeth – The Last Will And Testament CD/CD+Blu-ray/2xLP/Cassette (Reigning Phoenix Music America)
“A haunting post-WWI concept album that explores themes of betrayal, heritage and identity, and a sound that sees Opeth both return to their metal roots, while simultaneously reaching new territory. For some, The Last Will And Testament may be a divisive record. In one aspect, it sees the band pay homage to their grittier roots after an extensive hiatus, yet in another, it is one that pushes the envelope beyond what is expected – even by Opeth’s standards.” – Guitar.com [Indie exclusive 'rough seas' vinyl.]
Marysia Osu – harp, beats & dreams LP (Brownswood)
Brownswood Recordings are proud to present their latest signing, the immensely talented harpist and composer Marysia Osu. A key member of Levitation Orchestra, and graduate of Brownswood's heralded 'Bubblers' academy - Marysia now prepares to unveil her alluring and transcendent debut album harp, beats & dreams.
Papa M – Ballads Of Harry Houdini LP (Drag City)
Orange colorway includes poster. The “Great Escape Artist” is back! No, not THAT one – dude’s dead! We’re talking about Papa M. And HE’s talking ‘bout Harry Houdini – in the album title, anyway, not sure about anywhere else. So, six years since his last LP, the all-acoustic A Broke Moon Rises, Papa M rolls into the shred zone, buns glazing, with his fifth full length in 25 years of Papa M-itude! Six fat-assed songs – a couple ballads, yeah, but mostly real all-out groovers here.
Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet – The Way Out Of Easy CD/2xLP (Nonesuch)
January 2nd, 2023. Aside from being the second of a new year, it was a pretty ordinary night at ETA in Los Angeles, where guitarist Jeff Parker - alongside his ETA IVtet with saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose - had been holding down a regular Monday gig since 2016. At the time, nobody knew it was the first gig of the last year that ETA would be open for business. Over seven years of holding down that residency, Parker's ETA ensemble evolved from a band that played mostly standards into a group known for its transcendent, long-form (sometimes stretching out for 45 minutes or more) journeys into innovative, often uncharted territories of groove-oriented, painterly, polyrhythmic, minimalist and mantric improvised music.
Peel Dream Magazine – Rose Main Reading Room LP (Topshelf)
Bone white colorway. Rose Main Reading Room, the fourth full length by Peel Dream Magazine, is a lush, inviting headphones record; the kind of album made to accompany city bus rides and rainy-day solo trips to accidental destinations. The band, whose name nods to the BBC Radio 1 legend John Peel — arbiter of all things underground, quality, and (it must be said) "cool" — has since its inception been a genre-hopping experiment, jumping from motorik krautrock to shoegaze and space age pop, and their newest work is a perfect starting point for the uninitiated, beckoning toward a newfound romance and nostalgia with their catchiest collection of songs to date.
Seven Hours After Violet – Seven Hours After Violet CD/LP (Sumerian)
New project from Shavo Odadjian, bassist of System of A Down. [Violet color vinyl pressing.]
The Smashing Pumpkins – Aghori Mhori Mei CD/LP (Martha’s Music 2)
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 ‘90s canon; where guitars, bass, drums, and spiking vocals ruled.
Various Artists – Wicked The Soundtrack CD/2xLP (Republic)
Wicked: The Soundtrack features performances by the stars of Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, Wicked, with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The soundtrack includes songs performed by Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winning powerhouse and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda.
Yesness – See You At The Solipsist Convention LP (Joyful Noise)
Green colorway. Even as the obstacles to meaningful connection mount into an Everest-ian hurdle, artists nevertheless find ways to bend the technologies of our days to foster visceral human connection, rather than bereft isolation. Comprised of a West Coast bassist (Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven) and an Appalachia-adjacent drummer (Damon Che of Don Caballero), Yesness forges a friendship mediated through the language of collaboration, all formed through emailed song sketches and text exchanges of Van Halen demos.
Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...
All Them Witches – Lightning At The Door [Reissue/2014] LP (New West)
All Them Witches – ATW [Reissue/2018] LP (New West)
All Them Witches – Nothing As The Ideal [Reissue/2020] LP (New West)
Three new colorways. Nashville-based All Them Witches impress in both their cohesiveness of sound and their obvious drive toward an individual approach. Their blend of blues rocking grooves and heavy psych-derived jamming comes through clearly, they soon became known for their engaging live shows. The foursome, who take their name from Roman Polanski's 1968 masterpiece Rosemary's Baby.
The Allman Brothers Band – Final Concert 10-28-14 3xCD (Peach)
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, The Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The Beatles – Meet the Beatles! (Capitol/UMe)
The Beatles – The Beatles’ Second Album (Capitol/UMe)
The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Capitol/UMe)
The Beatles – Something New (Capitol/UMe)
The Beatles – Beatles ’65 (Capitol/UMe)
The Beatles – The Early Beatles (Capitol/UMe)
Mono remastered reissues of the Beatles 1964 US albums on Capitol. 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.
Ryan Bingham – Live At Red Rocks LP (The Bingham Recording Co.)
Known for his raw and emotive music, evocative storytelling, and trademark weather-beaten vocals – Bingham has risen over the years to become one of the most distinctive and authentic voices of his generation. His music defies classification with folk, blues, country and rock ‘n roll all part of the recipe. [Indie store exclusive translucent red color vinyl pressing. This title shipped late and will arrive next week.]
Black Pumas – Live From Brooklyn Paramount 2xCD/2xLP (ATO)
After a hiatus from touring, Black Pumas returned to the road in 2024 in support of their acclaimed sophomore album, Chronicles of a Diamond. Live From Brooklyn Paramount captures the “Electric Church” live experience created by Eric Burton, Adrian Quesada and their six-piece band. The set features songs from both Chronicles and their million-selling debut, including the Grammy nominated “Colors,” “Black Moon Rising,” “More Than A Love Song” and their version of Tracy Chapman's “Fast Car.” [‘Brooklyn brownstone’ color vinyl pressing. This title shipped late and will arrive next week.]
Black Star – No Fear Of Time LP (Rhymesayers)
Originally released via Luminary in 2022, now available on CD and vinyl. A quarter century since their 1998 debut, No Fear of Time finally reunites one of the greatest hip-hop duos of all time, Black Star. Group members yasiin bey and Talib Kweli first joined forces to deliver their iconic breakout, Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star, which quickly became one of hip-hop's most revered works and launched both already-rising stars into the stratosphere. Although each has since enjoyed success and acclaim in their individual careers, they've never realigned for a sophomore follow-up to that release until now. Produced entirely by renowned beatsmith Madlib, No Fear of Time has a future vibe with vintage soul.
Bon Jovi – Bon Jovi [Reissue/1984] 2xCD (Island)
Bon Jovi's debut album launched an extraordinary, iconic, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career. It's now available as 2xCD Deluxe Edition that includes the original album remastered, plus nine bonus tracks (five of them unreleased).
Boys Life – Home Is A Highway 4xLP (Numero)
Sleep off your summer with this comprehensive 36-song/4xLP overview of Kansas City's Midwest emo pioneers. From 1993-1997 Boys Life defined this anxious strain of heartworn power pop punk, issuing a pair of standard-bearing albums between endless circling of the U.S. DIY circuit. Collected here are their Departures and Landfalls and self-titled albums, singles, split 7"s and 10", live tracks, and rare demo tape, all annotated and illustrated inside a 24-page book. [Limited edition white vinyl.]
James Brown – The Complete James Brown Christmas 3xLP (Jackpot)
"We are excited to announce the release of the Complete James Brown Christmas Collection, a three-LP set featuring music from 1966-1970. You absolutely don't need to be a holiday music lover to fall in love with the music spilling out over these James Brown records, as most of the tracks are original compositions that hold their own against many of the grooves that Brown was recording during this high-water mark of his career With bonus tracks galore and fantastic liner notes by Alan Leeds (former James Brown publicist and tour manager), and mastered/cut by legendary mastering engineer Kevin Gray, this is a must-have-even if you have to give yourself a well-earned, early musical present this year."
Michael Bublé – The Best Of Bublé 2xLP (Reprise)
An essential collection of the unmistakable voice of Michael Bublé, featuring his career-defining songs available on CD. Includes “Haven’t Met You Yet”, “Feeling Good”, “Sway” & more, as well as two new never-released songs, “Don’t Blame It On Me” and “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas”.
Roy Buchanan – Live From Austin, TX LP (New West)
This is a limited edition, one-time color pressing of this classic live record from Austin City Limits. Celebrate 50 years of this iconic TV show with a Royal Blue record.
Bush – Sixteen Stone [Reissue/1994] 2xLP (Craft Recordings)
Two colorways: red and indie store exclusive silver. The debut album from Bush. The 1994 album went on to become a cornerstone of ‘90s alternate rock and formative in the post-grunge scene, featuring iconic tracks like “Glycerine,” “Everything Zen,” “Comedown” and “Machinehead.” Gavin Rossdale’s emotive vocals and the band’s raw energy helped cement Sixteen Stone as a defining record of the era, with a sound that resonated deeply with a generation and endures with audiences today.
Bill Callahan – The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session LP (Drag City)
December 2001, Maida Vale: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” perform with demonstrative zeal for their British witness at the BBC, shimmering and hissing with a Lynchian vibe of U.S. darkness in the invariable shadows of the fallen towers. Callahan and band (Jessica Billey, Mike Saenz and Jim White) cover Stevie Nicks, Lou Reed and Smog with grey, ashen resolve and tour-torn flexibility, amassing a bruised, plaintive essence of humanity with their efforts.
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan – Ballad Of The Broken Seas [Reissue/2006] CD/LP (Cooking Vinyl)
Originally released in 2006, Ballad of the Broken Seas has remained a touchstone for fans of folk and Americana, revered for its haunting melodies, rich storytelling, and the captivating interplay between Campbell's ethereal vocals and Lanegan's gravelly baritone. The album was the first in a celebrated trilogy of albums that Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan recorded together, being followed by Sunday at Devil Dirt in 2008 and Hawk in 2010.
Can – Live In Keele 1977 2xCD/2xLP (Mute)
Live in Keele 1977 is a dynamic document of late-period Can. Recorded in March 1977, the core line up of Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli, and Holger Czukay are augmented by the addition of Rosko Gee (Traffic) on bass. Gee's recent addition to the line-up meant that Holger Czukay was freed up from bass duties to perform "waveform radio and spec. Sounds", manifesting here as otherworldly sounds, samples and what one reviewer of a later show described as "moontalk to a white continental telephone". [Vinyl features an etched D-side.]
Sabrina Carpenter – EVOLution [Reissue/2016] LP (Hollywood)
Sabrina Carpenter – Singular Act I [Reissue/2018] LP (Hollywood)
Sabrina Carpenter – Singular Act II [Reissue/2019] LP (Hollywood)
Vinyl reissues of the pop icon’s second, third, and fourth albums.
Johnny Cash – Live From Austin, TX LP (New West)
This is a limited edition, one-time color pressing of this classic live record from Austin City Limits. Celebrate 50 years of this iconic TV show with a green and black marbled record.
Chicago – Live At 55 2xCD+Blu-ray/3xLP (Mercury Studios)
Chicago, the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band with more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, bring their iconic sound to Ovation Hall at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ for a unique event which finds them joined by special guests Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, Steve Vai, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Robert Randolph and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. This once-in-a-lifetime event showcases Chicago's greatest hits and celebrates the 55th anniversary of their groundbreaking double-platinum debut album, The Chicago Transit Authority. The recording also captures "unplugged" a cappella arrangements and reimagined Chicago hits in an emotionally moving centerpiece.
Kelly Clarkson – Breakaway [Reissue/2004] LP (Sony Legacy)
Kelly Clarkson's 2nd studio album originally released in 2004. Includes the hits "Since U Been Gone", "Breakaway", and "Behind These Hazel Eyes".
Cracker – Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective 2xCD (Cooking Vinyl)
Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective is a dynamic journey through the sonic landscape of Cracker, one of alt-rock's most enduring and beloved bands. This special compilation album offers fans a fresh perspective on Cracker's rich musical catalogue, featuring alternative versions, re-recordings, and live takes from the band's history. Spanning their entire career, this retrospective highlights the band's evolution, revisiting classic songs with new energy, creative arrangements, and live recordings that capture their unfiltered spirit.
Miles Davis – Miles ’54: The Prestige Recordings 2xCD/4xLP (Craft Recordings)
Released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of these sessions and the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records, Miles '54 brings together 20 tracks recorded by the trumpet legend in 1954. Including cuts from albums released that year, it features Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk and more.
Effigies – For Ever Grounded [Reissue/1984] CD/LP (BFD)
40th anniversary edition of the Chicago punk band's 1984 debut album. [Indie store exclusive colorway.]
Flat Duo Jets – White Trees [Reissue/1993] CD/LP (Propeller Sound Recordings)
Fronted by the late Dex Romweber. The duo’s fourth album was the first album of all original material. Produced by Caleb Southern, White Trees is a Jets’ masterpiece that proved that Romweber could diversify his band’s material without losing his recklessness and urgency. [White color vinyl pressing.]
Merle Haggard – Live From Austin, TX ’85 LP (New West)
This is a limited edition, one-time color pressing of this classic live record from Austin City Limits. Celebrate 50 years of this iconic TV show with a black & blue marbled record.
Helado Negro – This IS How You Smile [Reissue/2019] LP (RVNG Int’l)
Helado Negro's This Is How You Smile freely flickers between clarity and obscurity, past and present geographies, bright and unhurried seasons. A landmark release, This Is How You Smile embraces a personal and universal exploration of aura - seen, felt, and emitted - and showcases Roberto Carlos Lange's breezy, beautiful songwriting at its absolute best.
Don Henley – I Can’t Stand Still [Reissue/1982] CD/LP (Rhino)
Don Henley's iconic debut solo album, newly remastered from the original analog tapes, featuring the hits "Dirty Laundry" and "Johnny Can't Read."
Don Henley – Cass Country [Reissue/2015] CD/2xLP (Rhino)
Don Henley's Billboard #1 Country Album. Deluxe version features 16-songs including collaborations with Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Mick Jagger, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, and many more.
The High Llamas - Santa Barbara LP (Drag City)
The High Llamas - Gideon Gaye LP (Drag City)
The High Llamas - Hawaii LP (Drag City)
Reissues of the band’s 1992, 1994, and 1996 albums.
Waylon Jennings – Live From Austin, TX ’84 LP (New West)
This is a limited edition, one-time color pressing of this classic live record from Austin City Limits. Celebrate 50 years of this iconic TV show with a silver & gold record.
Little Richard – Settin’ The Woods On Fire – The Reprise Rarities LP (Omnivore)
Settin' the Woods on Fire: The Reprise Rarities collects and showcases Little Richard's dynamic time on Reprise and offers a deeper look into the man and music whose output was, and is as engaging and original as it had ever been.
Megan Thee Stallion – Megan LP (300 Entertainment)
Two colorways: silver and indie store exclusive green. Megan's 3rd Studio self-titled album Megan features Glorilla, Victoria Monet, Kyle Ricch, and the reunion of UGK amongst others.
Modern Baseball – You’re Gonna Miss It All 2xLP+7” (Run For Cover)
Green colorway. It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball’s iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of its legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - two discs enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more. This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7".
Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary) LP/3xLP (BMG)
35th anniversary celebration of Mötley Crüe's #1 Billboard Top 200 and 6x platinum album. Includes the hit singles, "Kickstart My Heart," "Dr. Feelgood," "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)," "Without You," and "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)." Limited edition green/black 3LP box set includes the remastered version of the original album, as well as rare demos and live tracks. Also featured is a 24-page replica tour book with never-before-seen and previously unpublished live and behind-the-scenes photos, a replica Dr. Feelgood Tour itinerary, poster, patch, backstage pass, live show handbill, press kit, medical envelope and guitar pick. [Single LP edition pressed on red/ghostly clear color vinyl.]
My Morning Jacket – MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 – NYC-The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10 3xLP (ATO)
Red colorway. Vol. 4 of the MMJ Live series documents the first night of My Morning Jacket’s 5-night run in 2010 at Terminal 5 in New York City. Performing their debut album, Tennessee Fire, in its entirety plus a 7-song encore, which includes covers of songs by Elton John and Jefferson Airplane. [This title shipped late and will arrive next week.]
Needtobreathe – Live From The Woods At Fontanel [Reissue/2015] 2xCD/2xLP (Omnivore Recordings)
Needtobreathe – Acoustic Live Vol.1 [Reissue/2018] 2xCD/2xLP (Omnivore Recordings)
Since 1999, the Grammy-nominated southern rock band Needtobreathe have quietly emerged as a dynamic force in music, from releasing their debut album with Atlantic Records in 2006 to finding themselves playing arenas and receiving nominations for multiple Dove, Grammy, and Billboard Music Awards.
Willie Nelson – Willie And The Wheel [Reissue/2009] LP (Bismeaux Productions)
Jerry Wexler's long-overdue concept album took Willie Nelson back to his musical roots. Teamed up with Ray Benson and the master musicianship of Asleep at the Wheel, this instant classic celebrates the timeless appeal of a most unique and spirited American music genre. Fall in love with Western Swing again.
New Order - Brotherhood (Definitive Edition) LP+2xCD+2xDVD (Warner Records)
New Order continues the series of Definitive boxsets, with the band's 1986 album Brotherhood. The boxset will include the original album remastered on CD and 180g LP, plus an Extras CD with previously unreleased demos and rarities, as well as two DVDs featuring the band's performances at Festival of the Tenth at the GMex, Manchester 1986 and Live in Brixton, 1987 in support of World AIDS Day. The DVDs will additionally include live TV performances, interviews and rare band footage. The extensive hardback book includes contemporary articles and liner notes by Irish radio DJ Dave Fanning. Reissues of the Bizarre Love Triangle, Touched by the Hand of God, and State of the Nation 12” singles are also available.
ODESZA – In Return [Reissue/2014] 2xLP (Counter)
Red/yellow marble colorway. In Return more than delivers on the promise of ODESZA's previous work. A record with a precocious maturely and coherence, it's a start-to-finish stunner of pop-infused, electronic wonder, littered with infectious hooks and potent atmosphere.
Opa – Goldenwings [Reissue/1976] LP (Craft Recordings)
Masterminded by the prolific collaborators The Fattoruso Brothers, Airto Moreira and Hermeto Pascoal, Opa's Goldenwings is a Latin-jazz-fusion extravaganza that weaves a sonic world that lives at the intersection of lush three-part vocal harmonies, tender flute solos, pulsating percussions and robust synth textures.
Orbital - A Beginner's Guide (Best Of) CD/LP (London Records)
All Orbital's classic tracks across all albums in one release, as cult edit versions. Orbital's own words about A Beginner's Guide: "The package you are holding in your hands is your threshold to a transformational psychoacoustic experience. An experience that will take you to spaces familiar, sonic pathways opening different times and different sounds to the chronosonic method of Orbital."
Doug Pearson – Wahoo! [Reissue/1964] LP (Blue Note)
Duke Pearson's great 1964 album Wahoo! was a perfect encapsulation of his talents as a pianist, composer and bandleader. Writing for a sextet featuring Donald Byrd (trumpet), James Spaulding (alto sax), Joe Henderson (tenor sax), Bob Cranshaw (bass) and Mickey Roker (drums), Pearson presents evocative originals including "Amanda," "Bedouin" and "ESP."
Margo Price – Strays LP+7” (Loma Vista)
In just three remarkable solo albums, Margo Price has cemented herself as a force in American music and a generational talent. On her fourth full-length, Strays, recorded in Topanga Canyon and produced by Jonathan Wilson, the singer/songwriter presents a clear-eyed mission statement delivered in blistering rock n' roll. Margo Price has something to say and nothing to prove. Available on purple swirl color vinyl with bonus 7" flexi-vinyl single and poster insert.
Ray And His Court – Ray And His Court [Reissue/1973] CD/LP (Mr Bongo)
Latin funk at its finest. A kingpin player of Miami's Cuban music scene, Ray Fernandez, brought together his 'court' for this sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph. Largely a family affair, the album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians including Rickey Washington on saxophone, father of the contemporary jazz maestro Kamasi Washington. Originally released in 1973 on Manuel J. Mato's iconic and collectible Sound Triangle Records, Ray And His Court is a dose of Miami heat fueled by a Cuban fire, taking in salsa, soul, funk, calypso and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Simple Minds – Sparkle In The Rain [Reissue/1983] 4xCD/LP (A&M)
Long regarded as one of the jewels in the band's catalog, 1983's Sparkle In The Rain kicked off a run of three consecutive #1 albums in the UK for Simple Minds and delivered the classic hit singles, "Waterfront," "Up On The Catwalk" and "Speed Your Love To Me." The Super Deluxe set released in 2014 is now available in a cut down format. This 4 CD boxset version comprises a host of bonus material, including B-sides and extended mixes, BBC sessions, a previously unreleased Glasgow Barrowlands concert. A booklet containing sleeve notes and interviews, plus track-by-track annotation is also included.
Thompson Twins – Into The Gap (40th Anniversary Edition) 3xCD/LP (BMG)
Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Into The Gap by Thompson Twins is an era-defining album of the '80s. This 40th Anniversary Edition is the most comprehensive reissue of this album ever, remastered at Abbey Road Studios and compiled with the full blessing of all three band members from the classic line-up. Includes 30 bonus tracks, 12 of which are previously unreleased. [Limited edition red color vinyl pressing.]
McCoy Tyner & Joe Henderson – Forces Of Nature: Live At Slugs’ CD/2xLP (Blue Note)
Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs' is an unreleased live recording of jazz legends McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson leading a stellar quartet with Henry Grimes (bass) and Jack DeJohnette (drums) at the hallowed lost NYC jazz shrine, Slugs' Saloon, in 1966.
UFO – Obsession [2024 Remaster – Deluxe Edition] 2xCD/2xLP (Chrysalis)
Obsession, the 1978 album from UFO and the last to feature Michael Schenker, until his return to the band in the '90s. This is the band's seventh record and one of their most interesting musically. With the writing partnership of Mogg / Schenker in fine form, these recordings feel more atmospheric and darker than previous outings. Obsession has been newly remastered from the original production tapes transfers at AIR Mastering. Included across two discs is a previously unreleased 2024 Mix of Live at The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, which originally featured within the classic Strangers In The Night live album.
U2 – How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb [Reissue/2004] CD/5xCD/2xLP/8xLP (Interscope)
This 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates the critically acclaimed album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, which won all eight Grammy Awards for which it was nominated, including Album of the Year. The original album – now remastered for the first time – includes the global hit singles, “Vertigo” (winner of three Grammy Awards), “City Of Blinding Lights” and “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own,” alongside bonus track, “Fast Cars.” The 8 LP Super Deluxe edition includes the shadow album, How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, featuring new, unreleased songs recently rediscovered in the archive of the original HTDAAB album sessions. Also included are remixes and live tracks from their Vertigo 2005 set in Chicago, and more.
Velvet Turner Group – Velvet Turner Group [Reissue/1972] LP (Org Music)
Velvert Turner is largely known for being a protégé and student of Jimi Hendrix, who he met as a teenager in New York in the late '60s. The influence is immediately clear, with respect to both Turner's guitar work and vocals. Some have even mistaken his only album for a "lost" Hendrix recording. Velvert Turner Group's self-titled 1972 release, which aptly closes with a tribute to Hendrix (a cover of "Freedom"), is now back on vinyl, remastered by Dave Gardner. This reissue features an alternate mix of the first song, "Madonna (of the Seven Moons)", as a bonus track.
Kelly Willis – What I Deserve: 25th Anniversary Edition CD/2xLP (Omnivore Recordings)
25th Anniversary expanded edition contains five previously unissued tracks recorded live, November 14, 1999 on Mountain Stage.