New Releases - 2/23/24

Hitting The Racks

Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's

New Releases

Gracie Abrams and Aaron Dessner – The Good Riddance Acoustic Shows (Live) LP (Interscope)

The Good Riddance Acoustic Shows (Live) vinyl LP contains a series of songs performed live by Gracie Abrams and close collaborator Aaron Dessner during their limited run of shows last September. The songs were recorded live at the McKittrick Hotel in New York, Riverside Revival in Nashville, and the Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles. [Limited edition magenta color vinyl.]

Allie X – Girl With No Face CD/LP (Twin Music Inc.)

Allie X’s fourth album, Girl With No Face, is a daring excavation of her identity. A maniacal journey into the mind of an artist who just spent three years in isolation, refusing any input as she became the solitary producer, writer, and creative voice for the first time in her career. Infused with early 80’s British experimentalism, with nods to The Human League and New Order, the album is a strident move away from 2020’s introspective and spare Cape God -- so much faster, more threatening. [Indie store exclusive mustard yellow vinyl.]

Amigo The Devil – Yours Until The War Is Over CD/LP (Liars Club)

The next chapter of Danny Kiranos, p/k/a Amigo the Devil, continues with Yours Until the War Is Over – his most disarming and singular work to date. The 13-track project weaves themes of relatable self-destruction and trauma bonding with arresting authenticity. Riddled with obscure literary references – akin to Kiranos’ maniac reading habit – the album proves that this whole Amigo The Devil thing isn’t some true crime niche. Yours Until the War Is Over is a songwriter's record. [Indie store exclusive white/black swirl vinyl.]

Liam Bailey – Zero Grace LP (Big Crown)

Following the success of 2020's Ekundayo album, the tried-and-true chemistry of Bailey and producer Leon Michels (El Michels Affair) is on full display again as they take the sound they established and push it further. On Zero Grace they lean more into the bleeding-heart singer-songwriter side of Liam. The result, much like Bailey himself, is impulsively honest without reserve. The title Zero Grace represents his uninhibited energy. He wears his heart on his sleeve, he speaks his mind without filters, and he has little concern for formalities where his ambitions are concerned. [Indie store exclusive sea glass color vinyl.]

Erika de Casier – Still CD/LP (4AD)

33-year-old Danish singer, songwriter and producer Erika de Casier built a cult following with her 2019 debut album Essentials, and emphatically lopped off that "cult" designation with 2021's Sensational, her first album for 4AD. In the past few years, she's performed at some of the biggest festivals in the world, written for pop stars (such as New Jeans) and sung on hyped dance tracks. But when she ushers you into the expanses of her third album-with a coy "Welcome... it's gonna be a lot of fun" - she's inviting you to leave any crass The Nordics' Next Big Thing or Rising Alt-Pop Star epithets at the door, next to your shoes and coat. de Casier may have won a lot of new fans in the past three years, and a lot of high-profile collaborators, but as this album's title confirms, she's the same old Erika de Casier.

Olivia Dean – Messy LP (Island)

UK soul-pop star Olivia Dean's long-awaited debut album Messy features the singles “Danger” and “UFO”. The album cements Dean as one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss, and everything in between with razor-sharp but open-hearted storytelling.

Isabel del Bosco - Motifs Des Pres LP (Hidden Harmony Recordings)

Ambient folk/new age artist Isabel del Bosco is part of a spiritual community based in Cordoba, Argentina. The music on this album, featuring a balance of organic instrumentation and soothing synthesizers, is inspired by hikes in the woods, late-night conversations, current readings and the seeking of quietude. Hidden Harmony Recordings believes that music can be a medium for inner cultivation. Written, performed, produced and mixed by Isabel del Bosco.

Bill Fay Group – Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow CD/2xLP (Dead Oceans)

The temptation to mythologize Bill Fay can be overwhelming; Fay was, for decades, as prolific as he was under-appreciated. Fay's unsung-hero status has changed slowly, steadily, on the order of almost twenty-five years. With each new album comes new hosannas and evangelizers - Jeff Tweedy, Kevin Morby, Adam Granduciel and Julia Jacklin, to name just a few. The Bill Fay Group, in particular, is Fay's most significant collaborative work; he records as a member of a larger group here, and the result summons a grander sonic scale, an elegent counterweight to Fay's instincts for the understated. Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow brings to bear the galactic qualities of early rock, the intricacy of jazz improv, and Fay's earthy folk magic.

Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts LP (MNRK Heavy)

10,000 volts sees Ace perform electrifying, hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock 'n' roll and heavy metal. [Indie store exclusive splatter vinyl.]

Ghost Funk Orchestra – A Trip To The Moon CD/LP (Colemine)

Coming off the heels of 2022's A New Kind Of Love, A Trip To The Moon sees GFO diving even deeper in the worlds of film music, exotica, and psychedelic surf rock. The aim is to create a layered and collaged listening experience with more elements than you could possibly pick out in a single listen. The guitars are fuzzy and flooded with spring reverb, and the horns are arranged in a studio big band fashion. It's full of big compositions with garage rock attitude. Influences range everywhere from Eddie Palmieri and Esquivel to The Lively Ones, Dusty Springfield, and War. The tracks are tied together by real recorded transmissions from the Apollo moon missions. [Limited-edition sea glass w/ black swirl vinyl.]

JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee CD/LP (Alligator)

Olustee is a masterpiece of soul-shaking music. JJ’s deep Southern roots and skill as a storyteller shine through, whether he’s rocking with gospel-tent fervor or slowly winding his raspy voice around a lyric of heartbreak and loss. It’s an aggressively groove-driven record fueled by JJ’s gritty vocals and funk-infused guitar playing.

Hurray For The Riff Raff – The Past Is Still Alive CD/LP (Nonesuch)

The follow-up to their acclaimed album Life On Earth - which landed on Best of 2022 lists from the New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Mojo, Uncut, among others - The Past Is Still Alive sees Hurray For The Riff Raff reunite with Brad Cook, while further expanding their creative cast of collaborators. Anjimile, Conor Oberst and S. G. Goodman all join Alynda Segarra on vocals at various points throughout the LP, with a band of musicians including Cook, Libby Rodenbough, Matt Douglas, Meg Duffy of Hand Habits, Mike Mogis, Phil Cook and Yan Westerlund. Mike Mogis also mixed the album, and it was mastered by Heba Kadry. The "nature punk" of Life On Earth marked a departure for Hurray For The Riff Raff, as they contemplated surviving and thriving amidst a world in crisis. The Past Is Still Alive brings the focus back inwards, with arrangements that are raw, melodies direct and indelible, and lyrics that are personal yet largely rooted in family and community.

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME – Gloom Division CD/LP (Concord)

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s second album Gloom Division is a glimpse into the mind of Dallon Weekes. Produced by Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, MGMT), the album is the follow-up to iDKHOW's Razzmatazz (featuring the #1 Alternative Radio single "Leave Me Alone"), and an EP featuring the gold-certified record Choke. The most autobiographical work to date from Weekes (formerly of Panic! At The Disco), Gloom Division leaves listeners with the same sense of euphoric fascination that sparked the album's creation.

Job For A Cowboy – Moon Healer CD (Metal Blade)

The iconic extreme experimental death metal lineup of Job For A Cowboy had some long-awaited unfinished business. After nearly nine long years of silence, they have awoken from their slumber, forging Moon Healer, the follow-up to their previous landmark album, Sun Eater. But why the extended wait? "I had to take a step back in the band for family. It was the catalyst that eventually created a fork in the road for all of us. We all drifted into our separate paths," explains frontman and band co-founder Jonny Davy. "Fatherhood, additional music projects, academic degrees, and careers outside the band took priority and life's focus," so the band agreed on a prolonged hiatus, but with the door open for a return. "Everything lined up for us to collaborate on a new project together, it was time to cross the threshold for something new," states Davy. [Indie store exclusive magenta color vinyl shipped late and will arrive next week.]

Corb Lund – El Viejo CD/LP (New West)

“I've been wanting to make a record like this for a long time. The band, Franny and I produced it ourselves in my living room with no adults present. It's all acoustic, not an electric lick on the album... banjos and mandos and string basses and stripped-down drums. I put a ton of work into the tunes and I'm pretty proud of this batch. Had a little help from my old co-writing pal Jaida Dreyer on a couple, also wrote a good one with my screenwriter buddy, Brian Koppelman. Lots of gambling songs and lots of minor keys. And my band guys absolutely killed it too, they're all badasses. I'm dedicating the record to my old compadre, Ian Tyson, who passed away a few months back. I've named the album for him as well. 'El Viejo', or 'the old one' is what our mutual friend Tom Russell took to calling him in later years. The title track is a special one for us. We had a blast making this thing, and we hope you enjoy it too.” [Two indie store exclusive versions are available: autographed CD and limited-edition autographed clear w/ black & white splatter.]

Mama Zu – Quilt Floor LP (Cosmic Twin)

Mama Zu is Jessi Zazu Wariner and Linwood Regensburg of Those Darlins. Quilt Floor is an album recorded during Wariner's treatment for cervical cancer before she passed at the young age of 28 in 2017. Those Darlins were a staple of the Nashville indie community from 2006 - 2016. They released three critically acclaimed albums and toured with bands like Dr. Dog, Best Coast and Drive-By Truckers. This one is dear to our Grimey’s hearts. We love it!

Melissa Manchester – Re:view CD (Green Hill)

This milestone release features iconic collaborations, including new versions of "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Kenny Loggins and "Midnight Blue" with Dolly Parton. Guest artists Gerald Albright and Dave Koz join the symphony of nostalgia and innovation. Immerse yourself in this musical journey where five decades of brilliance converge in a star-studded celebration.

Mick Mars – The Other Side Of Mars CD/LP (1313 LLC)

When Mick Mars stepped back from touring with Mötley Crüe - the band he co-founded more than 40 years ago - following their massive summer 2022 stadium tour, it seemed like the end of an era. Really, it was the beginning of a new one. The legendary guitarist, whose riffs, solos and overall, devastatingly heavy sound powered the L.A. icons through four decades of world-conquering, multi-platinum sonic mayhem is, as he demonstrates on his debut solo effort, still a serious force to be reckoned with. Only now, listeners are reckoning with more Mars than ever before. On the aptly-titled The Other Side Of Mars, fans get that vision in it's full, multifarious glory.

Malayeen - Malayeen LP (Discrepant)

Malayeen is the project of Lebanese musicians Raed Yassin (keyboards, turntables, and electronics), Charbel Haber (electric guitar and electronics) and Khaled Yassine (darbouka, percussion). Born from Yassin and Haber's love for the music of quintessential Egyptian guitarist Omar Khorshid, Malayeen disassembles and re-configures the work and style of the iconic guitarist's innovative take on Arabic music. Over the course of seven compositions, appropriately named after Khorshid and famous belly dancers from the Arabic diaspora, the three musicians' varied backgrounds and techniques collide and coalesce in an experimental yet magical fashion, not actually playing Khorshid's music, but inspiring themselves from the cult guitarist's genius to create something completely new, modern and unexpected.

June McDoom – With Strings 12” (Temporary Residence)

My first EP, June McDoom, was hugely inspired by the minimal sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s folk era. I wanted to reimagine a couple of those songs more stripped down as a follow up to that first EP. Judee Sill's songwriting and arrangements have impacted me deeply, and so I hoped to honor the music she made by recording a version of her song, "Emerald River Dance" - one of my favorite songs for many years and a song I still sing at most of my shows. The first time I heard "Black Is The Color" was Tia Blake's version that she recorded in 1971, and then Nina Simone's performance inspired me to try and record a rendition of my own. While writing "On My Way" and "The City", I always imagined versions of those songs stripped down with three-part harmonies, which I was finally able to do here with dear friends, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Kate Davis, who have both been big inspirations to me throughout the years. [Limited-edition crystal-clear vinyl.]

MGMT – Loss Of Life CD/LP (Mom + Pop)

A joyous return and everything you could want from MGMT. A very "MGMT MGMT album" which the band describes as "a group of songs about love and change, first and foremost." Descriptors from the band include bold, flavorful, playful, sincere, optimistic, and perceptive. Loss Of Life was produced by MGMT and Patrick Wimberly (Solange, Lil Yachty, MGMT), with mixing and additional production by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Interpol, Spoon). The album includes the first ever MGMT song with a feature, courtesy of Christine and The Queens. The album artwork has been licensed from John Baldessari's estate and is an artwork titled Noses And Ears, Etc. (Part Two). [Indie store exclusive translucent blue vinyl.]

Real Estate – Daniel CD/LP+MP3 (Domino)

Real Estate’s sixth full-length album Daniel was recorded in an ebullient nine-day spree at RCA Studio A, in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves). In 11 compulsively tuneful songs, they connect the uninhibited wonder of their earliest work with the earned perspective of adulthood. Several days into recording, all five members of Real Estate were discussing album titles when someone suggested “Daniel,” simply because it seemed funny to bestow a human name upon a record. Was it for Daniel Tashian? Maybe. Was it a nod to The Replacements’ Tim? Possibly. Was it the sign of a band that has now been around long enough to take its music seriously without taking itself or its perception too seriously? Absolutely. [Indie store exclusive silver vinyl.]

Remo Drive – Mercy LP (Epitaph)

Remo Drive, the longstanding project of brothers Erik and Stephen Paulson, wants you to feel something. Following a six-year run of pristine emo-influenced rock 'n' roll records comes Mercy, the band's fourth album. It's the band's most lyric-focused offering to date, a record about reinvention, trusting yourself, and wearing your heart on your sleeve even when it's painful or vulnerable. Sonically, Mercy is also a major departure for Remo Drive. It's less indebted to the emo and pop punk that foregrounded the duo's career and instead invested in thorny, baroque indie pop byway of Father John Misty and Fleet Foxes.

Laetitia Sadier – Rooting For Love CD/LP (Drag City)

Laetitia issues a call to the traumatized civilizations of Earth: we're urged to finally evolve past our countless millennia of suffering and alienation. Her songs score the complexities and harmonies within this directive: organ, guitar, bass, synth, trombone, vibraphone, live and programmed drums, and a vocal assembly of men and women billed as The Choir, working intricate chord/tempo/and dynamic changes, as Laetitia's empathic presence leads the way. [This order shipped late and will arrive next week.]

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – of the Last Human Being 2xLP (Joyful Noise)

After thirteen years of hibernation, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, the most gloriously uncategorizable American band in existence, has emerged from stasis with their fourth studio album of the Last Human Being. The group has consistently evaded easy categorization, garnering accolades from across the aisles of contemporary classical music, prog rock, industrial music, metal, avant-garde improv, and more. Their music, in turns bashing and bucolic, enveloping and unsettling, tends towards long-form epics interspersed with mysterious field recordings. [Limited edition oxblood red vinyl.]

Rod Stewart with Jools Holland – Swing Fever CD/LP (WB)

Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra present the exquisite Swing Fever - a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two giants of their craft. - For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united on record to share their peerless dexterity on a tribute to such truly great songs as “Ain't Misbehavin”, “Frankie And Johnny”, “Sentimental Journey” and “Lullaby Of Broadway”.

Mary Timony – Untame The Tiger CD/LP+MP3 (Merge)

For more than 30 years, singer-songwriter and guitar hero Mary Timony has cut a distinctive path through the world of independent music, most recently as vocalist and guitarist of acclaimed garage-pop power trio Ex Hex but also as a member of seminal post-punk band Autoclave, celebrated leader of the deeply influential Helium, multifaceted solo artist, and a co-founder of supergroup Wild Flag. Described by Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein as "Mary Shelley with a guitar" and dubbed "a trailblazer and an innovator" by Lindsey Jordan a.k.a. Snail Mail, Timony has distinguished herself as one of her generation's most influential guitarists and songwriters. The mystical, acoustic-driven Untame The Tiger emerged after the dissolution of a long-term relationship and was bookended by the deaths of Mary Timony's father and mother. The album was recorded during a two-year period during which she was the primary caregiver for her ailing parents. [Indie store exclusive neon pink ‘peak’ vinyl.]

Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...

Bad Brains – Omega Sessions [Reissue/1997] LP (Org Music)

Omega Sessions is a five-song EP recorded by Bad Brains in 1980 and released in 1997. The tracks were recorded and mixed at the original Omega Recording Studios in Rockville, Maryland. The EP contains early versions of songs that eventually appeared on later releases, including a reading of "I Against I". Side B of the LP features a custom etching. [Limited-edition ‘emerald haze’ color vinyl.]

The Black Dahlia Murder – Unhallowed [Reissue/2003] LP (Metal Blade)
The Black Dahlia Murder – Miasma [Reissue/2005] LP (Metal Blade)
The Black Dahlia Murder – Nocturnal [Reissue/2007] LP (Metal Blade)

New multi-color vinyl reissues of the first three albums by the melodic metal band.

Blut Aus Nord – Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry [Reissue/2014] LP (Debemur Morti Prod.)

Blut Aus Nord – Deus Salutis Meæ [Reissue/2017] LP (Debemur Morti Prod.)

New colorways: limited gold & black and black smoke, respectively of two albums by the French black metal innovator.

Can – Live In Paris 1973 CD/2xLP (Mute)

Live In Paris 1973 finds Can in magical form for a performance recorded at L'Olympia in Paris on 12 May 1973, marking the first of the live series to feature Damo Suzuki on vocals. From 1970-73 the core line up of Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli, and Holger Czukay were joined by Japanese improviser and vocalist Suzuki. They met after a chance encounter while Suzuki was busking in Munich, and several months after the Paris 1973 performance his wanderlust would take him back on the road. [This title shipped late and will arrive next week.]

Candido y Su Movimiento - Palos de Fuego LP (Now Again)

1972 release on Joe Bataan's Ghetto Records. Joseph “Candido” Rodríguez’s was mentored by Tito Puente, and his debut features a fantastic mix of fiery Salsa, Latin Jazz and Sweet Latin Soul.

Cappadonna - The Pillage 2xLP (Get On Down)

Cappadonna is one of the original members of Wu-Tang Clan absent from their debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) due to being locked up at the time of recording. Three years later he would get his chance to shine on Ghostface's debut Ironman. In 1997 Cappadonna was prominently featured on Wu-Tang's second album Wu-Tang Forever, and his debut album The Pillage was released in 1998, with production overseen by the RZA and Wu producers True Mathematics, True Master and Goldfinghaz. From the classic opening track "Slang Editorial" reporting on the streets to the closing track "Black Boy" where Cappadonna spits lyrics about being a free man and rejoining the Wu, The Pillage is another classic Wu solo debut. Limited edition pressing on double clear with black swirl colored vinyl in printed inner sleeves with a 25th Anniversary commemorative OBI.

Betty Carter – The Modern Sound Of Betty Carter [Reissue/1960] LP (Verve)

This 1960 album's inventive Richard Weiss arrangements combine with Carter's uniquely masterful - and modern - vocals for fresh takes on standards. Highlights include a lively run through "What A Little Moonlight Can Do", inspired scatting on "On The Alamo" and a beautifully tender take on "There's No You".

The Cult – Dreamtime [Reissue/1984] LP (Beggars Banquet)

The Cult released their debut album Dreamtime in 1984. To celebrate its 40th anniversary two new editions are available: standard black; and an indie store exclusive oxblood colorway. While the origins of The Cult began a few years earlier, Dreamtime was an epic start to The Cult's long and amazing career. The album has become legendary amongst fans and marks the beginning of their definitive sound. Goth and psychedelic leaning, Dreamtime was included by Kerrang in a list of essential goth albums you need to know and "Spiritwalker" is a radio staple.

The Dead Weather – Horehound [Reissue/2009] 2xLP (Third Man)
The Dead Weather – Sea Of Cowards [Reissue/2009] LP (Third Man)

The Dead Weather's full length debut LP Horehound is a double-album dose of black magic riffs, fuzzed-out guitorgan, and painful peons to the devil-knows-what. The Dead Weather's sophomore effort Sea Of Cowards is as feral and unrelenting as their debut. Released in May 2010, the lead-off track "Blue Blood Blues" would become one of the band's most loved songs. Sea Of Cowards is noteworthy for being the first record in history to contain songs hidden underneath the center labels of the disc.

Jerry Douglas – Traveler [Reissue/2012] LP (Dualtone Music Group)

Available for the first time on vinyl. With Traveler, Jerry has finally recorded an album that will even further elevate his already impressive stature from super-sideman to a bona fide front-rank creator of musical Americana. Produced by Russ Titelman and recorded in New Orleans, Nashville, and London, this ambitious collection of vocals and instrumentals enlists a truly awesome cast of characters in support of an epic vision that combines Country/Bluegrass, R&B, and even a ballad with roots in the British Isles. [An indie store exclusive dark blue with white swirl colorway is available.]

Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru – Souvenirs LP (Mississippi)

The first vocal album by beloved Ethiopian nun, composer, and pianist Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru - profound and deeply moving home cassette recordings made amidst political upheaval and turmoil. These songs, recorded 1977-1985, are different from anything previously released by the artist. Rich with the sound of birds outside the window, the creak of the piano bench, the thump of Emahoy's finger on the record button, they create a sense of place, of being near the artist while she records. Emahoy dreamt of releasing this music to a larger audience before her passing in March of 2023.

F*cked Up – The Chemistry Of Common Life [Reissue/2008] 2xLP (Matador)

15th anniversary orange colorway. F***ed Up's now classic album The Chemistry Of Common Life synthesizes numerous diverse impulses into an expansive epic about the mysteries of birth, death, and the origins of life (and re-living). Merging elements of hardcore songwriting with up to 70 tracks of guitars, organs, winds, and vocals, (including 18 guitars on the first single, the fatalistic "No Epiphany"), the music remains iconoclastic and startling, with Pink Eyes' vocals front and center. Guest musicians, of course, abound, notably gorgeous voices such as Brooklyn's Vivian Girls and Toronto's Katie Stelmanis.

Stan Getz & Bill Evans – Previously Unreleased Recordings [Reissue/1974] LP (Verve)

Stan Getz and Bill Evans are about as close as musicians can get in terms of artistry, musical philosophy, and technique. These sessions, recorded in 1963 with drummer Elvin Jones and bassists Ron Carter (Side A) and Richard Davis (Side B), perfectly blend their strong individual styles and collaborative sensibilities, with both artists at the peak of their creative powers.

Ghost – Ghost [Reissue/1990] LP (Drag City)
Ghost – The Second Time Around [Reissue/1992] LP (Drag City)
Ghost – Temple Stone [Reissue/1994] LP (Drag City)

Color vinyl reissues of the Japanese experimental rock and improvisation group’s first three albums. Formed in 1984, Ghost burgeoned slowly, blowing open the gate in 1990 with their eponymous debut. Opening with a vast spirit-plosion - shards of antique light and clouds of centuries-old, dust-laden airs escaping from a primeval tomb - they settle into the deep feeling. A variety of mostly acoustic instruments aids their projection of traditional sounds from space and time, troubadours of unknown, an enigma of eternal trippiness all about them. [This title shipped late and will arrive next week.]

Astrud Gilberto – Look To The Rainbow [Reissue/1966] LP (Verve)

1966's Look To The Rainbow is one of the jewels of Astrud Gilberto's catalog and of the bossa nova canon. Teaming with arranger Gil Evans and producer Creed Taylor, the orchestral backing perfectly complements Astrud's whispery, understated voice, especially on the title track and the sweet ballad, "I Will Wait For You".

Glitterer – Rationale LP (ANTI-)

Offering fuzzy grunge-pop with doses of shimmering synths and emo angst, Ned Russin co-fronted Title Fight before halting in 2018 and Ned began playing music as Glitterer. Now a full band, Glitterer returns with Rationale, combining ‘90s grunge, capital-R riffs a la The Stooges, and a keyboard lead that gives self-deprecating melodrama.

Integrity – All Death Is Mine: Total Domination CD/LP (Relapse)

All Death Is Mine: Total Domination is a collection of rarities and unreleased tracks from the last seven years of Integrity's domination. The album includes covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead, Misfits and more. [Limited-edition gold vinyl.]

King Diamond – Masquerade Of Madness 12” (Metal Blade)

“Masquerade Of Madness” was originally released as a digital single on November 8th, 2019. Now, it is available for the first time on vinyl. The 3-track EP adds the tracks “Welcome Home (Live at Graspop)” and “Arrival (Live at Graspop)”. Includes a collectable paper mask. [Limited edition beige vinyl.]

O’Donel Levy – Simba [Reissue/1974] CD/LP (Mr Bongo)

Baltimore-born Levy was already well regarded as one of the best up-and-coming jazz guitarists at the time of Simba's release. Having toured with George Benson and Jimmy McGriff, as well as featuring on McGriff's Black Pearl album on Blue Note, he went on to sign with Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant. A masterclass in tight yet effortlessly funk-driven rhythms, the tracks showcase these musicians at their zenith.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti* & Afrika 70 – Ikoyi Blindness [Reissue/1976] LP (Knitting Factory)
Fḛlá Anikulapo-Kuti – Original Sufferhead [Reissue/1982] LP (Knitting Factory)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti & Egypt '80 – O.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake) [Reissue/1990] LP (Knitting Factory)

New color vinyl reissues of three albums by the Afrobeat godfather.

Lil Wayne – I Am Music 2xLP (Young Money)

Lil Wayne presents his first-ever career-spanning compilation album, I Am Music. The 18-track collection boasts his latest single "Kant Nobody" [feat. DMX] produced by Swizz Beatz, Tha Carter IV standout "6 Foot 7 Foot" [feat. Cory Gunz], and other hits including the diamond-certified smash "Lollipop" [feat. Static Major], "Mona Lisa" [feat. Kendrick Lamar], "Drop The World" [feat. Eminem], "A Milli," "Fire Man," "Go DJ," and more. [Translucent ruby red vinyl.]

Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals – Your Funny Moods [Reissue/1974] LP (Numero)

As the empowerment of the '60s gave way to the societal bankruptcy of the '70s, a turned-on Black music emerged to soundtrack the agony of America at a crossroads. Tracked at DB Sound in Silver Spring, Maryland by producer R. Jose Williams, Your Funny Moods is built around the rhythms and keys of drumming wiz James Purdie. Remastered here from the original analog tapes, this 50th anniversary edition is peak group harmony soul from the Chocolate City. [Limited-edition green vinyl.]

Rita Marley – Harambé [Reissue/1982] LP (Shanachie)

Rita Marley, as wife of Bob Marley, key member of his I-Three backing vocal group, and long-time recording artist in her own right, was dubbed "The Queen of Reggae" in the wake of Bob Marley's passing in 1981. She scored a massive crossover hit with the single "One Draw", which projected her into the international limelight. Harambé is Rita Marley's second solo album, released after the massive success of her first album and the hit single "One Draw", as well as her first international solo tours.

Motörhead – The Lost Tapes Vol 5 (Live At Donnington 2008) 2xLP (BMG)

Yellow colorway. The fifth volume in this series, takes you on a visit to the spiritual home of British hard rock Donington, to bring you the band’s thunderous live set from the legendary Download Festival in June 2008. Featuring surviving members Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee as well as a guest appearance from Würzel on Ace of Spades/Overkill, it’s a welcome addition to this fascinating collection of Motörhead live performances and a must have for completists to new fans everywhere.

Art Pepper – Smack Up [Reissue/1960] LP (Craft Recordings)

Saxophonist Art Pepper was considered one of the best altos of his time, just behind Charlie Parker. This 1960 recording, whose album's title presages the addiction that would soon offline the self-taught musician's career, features compositions written by fellow saxophonists (including Ornette Coleman's "Tears Inside" and Buddy Collette's "A Bit of Basie"). Finding Pepper at his finest, most limber form, his own composition "Las Cuevas de Mario" is a particular standout in 5/4 time and would pop up on his set lists in subsequent years.

Post Malone – The Diamond Collection 2xLP (Republic)

Global superstar Post Malone holds the record for most RIAA Diamond-certified singles in history. The Diamond Collection is a compilation of his top hits to date, including “Congratulations (feat. Quavo)”, “Sunflower” with Swae Lee, “White Iverson”, and more. The physical release includes the Diamond-certified hits as well as additional tracks. 2xLP set on metallic silver vinyl.

Prince – The Vault – Old Friends 4 Sale [Reissue/1999] LP (Sony Legacy)

The Vault – Old Friends 4 Sale is a collection of previously unreleased songs from Prince's legendary vault that was released by Warner Bros. Records in 1999, shortly before the release of his studio album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic with the brief liner note: "The enclosed material was written during the period beginning 1/23/1985 and ending 6/18/1994 and was originally intended 4 private use only."

The Raconteurs – Broken Boy Soldiers [Reissue/2006] LP (Third Man)

The Raconteurs – Consolers Of The Lonely [Reissue/2008] LP (Third Man)

Serving as most fans introduction to the band, Broken Boy Soldiers is the home for such canonical classics as "Blue Veins", "Hands" and the anthemic "Steady, As She Goes." Consolers Of The Lonely, recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, was surprise released in March 2008 to widespread acclaim. The album would go on to win the 2009 Grammy award for Best Engineered album, non-classical and continues to be considered a high-point example of modern-day rock and roll.

Keith Sweat – Make It Last Forever [Reissue/1987] LP (Elektra)

Limited dice game color vinyl pressing. Make It Last Forever is the debut album by R&B artist Keith Sweat, originally released in 1987. The album went to number one on the Top R&B Albums chart for three weeks (and topped the Billboard Year-End R&B chart for 1988), and number 15 on the Billboard 200.

Serj Tankian – Elect The Dead [Reissue/2007] LP (RHR Cat)
Serj Tankian – Harakiri [Reissue/2012] LP (RHR Cat)

New color vinyl reissues (gray and translucent red, respectively) of the debut and third solo albums by the System Of A Down frontman.

Thou – Blessings Of The Highest Order LP (Sacred Bones)

Blessings Of The Highest Order compiles all of Thou's Nirvana covers, originally recorded and released piecemeal on various EPs, splits, and tributes from 2009 - 2018. The songs feature guest appearances from Emily McWilliams (Silver Godling), Melissa Guion (MJ Guider), Rebecca Levy (Turboslut), Isidore Grisoli (High), and Jennifer Murphy (that one Thou tote). The record features artwork by New Orleans' underground, BDSM, xerox freakaleek Trashboy. [Limited-edition white vinyl.]

The Trashmen – The Best Of The Trashmen LP (Sundazed Music)

The Trashmen's defining moment, 1963's "Surfin' Bird," is perhaps the ultimate lightning-in-a-bottle record. Their first true studio recording, it captures the group's interminable energy and mastery of live performance. But it also is the culmination of spirit and experiment that turned it into something new and, from the perspective of 50 years, unique. This collection shows them to be variously a first-rate surf band, a great protopunk outfit, solid rockers with the raw essence of the earliest originators of the sound, and adept enough to work in some comedy and country. [Limited edition white vinyl.]

TV On The Radio – Dear Science [Reissue/2008] LP (Touch & Go)

180gm white vinyl reissue. TV On The Radio's story is one of synchronicity, of serendipity, of epiphany. TVOTR began with Tunde Adebimpe (vocals) and David Sitek (multi-instrumentalist and production kingpin) being roommates, drinking way too much coffee, making art: comics, movies, paintings. They started trading tapes of each other's four track recordings and thought it'd be fun to try to make "a real record" out of all that stuff. The band's third studio album released in 2008, Dear Science, opened with vintage TVOTR, but the nostalgia does not last. With Dear Science, the band continued to push the limit with sonic experiments that fill out the rest of the album.

Van Halen – Live: Right Here, Right Now [Reissue/1993] 4xLP (Rhino)

Van Halen's first live album - 1993's double-platinum Live: Right Here, Right Now - now available on 180gm black vinyl. Recorded in May 1992 as the band was wrapping up their massive world tour in the support of their classic, triple-platinum album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, the collection finds singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony firing on all cylinders and delivering over two hours of Van Halen's signature hits.

Wynonna – Wynonna [Reissue/1992] LP (Curb)
Wynonna – Tell Me Why [Reissue/1993] LP (Curb)

Color vinyl pressings (pink and ruby red, respectively). Wynonna is the debut solo studio album by Wynonna Judd, originally released in 1992. Before the release of Wynonna, she recorded alongside her mother, Naomi, as The Judds, a duo which charted more than 20 country singles in the 1980s and early 1990s until hepatitis forced Naomi to retire. Tell Me Why is the second solo studio album by Wynonna, originally released in 1993. Features the hit singles "Only Love", "Is It Over Yet", "Rock Bottom", "Girls With Guitars", and the title track, all top ten hits on the Billboard country music charts.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Dume 2xLP (Reprise)

Dume is a 16-song album by Neil Young with Crazy Horse from 1975, recorded during the Zuma recording sessions. It includes tracks and outtakes from Zuma. This album is included as CD #8 CD in Neil Young's Archives Volume II. [An indie store exclusive version w/ litho is available.]