New Releases - 5/17/24

Hitting The Racks

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

New Releases

Barry Adamson – Cut To Black LP (Barry Adamson Inc.)

Barry Adamson’s new album, Cut To Black, swaggeringly embraces his trademark genre-hopping compositions, covering pop, soul, jazz, hip-hop and gospel.

The Avett Brothers – The Avett Brothers CD/LP (Ramseur)

The Avett Brothers return with their first album in five years. Produced by longtime collaborator, friend, and early champion Rick Rubin, 2024's The Avett Brothers is as much untitled as it is self-titled, for as Thomas Keating said: "Silence is God's first language – everything else is a poor translation." From the album's all-vocal opening to the sharp, scrappy and scorching rock 'n' roll blast of lead single "Love Of A Girl", to the novel strains of folk, roots, synth and strings that have landed The Avett Brothers numerous Billboard Top 5 and chart-topping albums, three Grammy nominations, five Americana Music Awards, a documentary co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, and so much more, this record is one that revealed itself naturally over time. [Indie store exclusive light blue vinyl.]

Blitzen Trapper – 100’s Of 1000’s, Millions Of Billions CD/LP (Yep Roc)

Inspired by the Buddhist sutras, Blitzen Trapper’s radiant new album, 100's Of 1000's, Millions Of Billions, offers a captivating take on rebirth and transcendence, navigating its way through the space beyond dreams and reality, beyond gods and mortals, beyond life and death. The songs here are as sincere as they are surreal, rooted in rich character studies and deep reflection, and the production is intoxicating to match, blending lo-fi intimacy and trippy psychedelia into a mesmerizing swirl of analog and electronic sounds. Add it all together and you’ve got a gorgeous collection of stripped-down bedroom folk wrapped in lush layers of synthesizers and washed-out electric guitars, a poignant, expansive exploration of perception and purpose that manages to look both forwards and backwards all at once. [Limited edition translucent blue vinyl.]

Alan Braufman – Infinite Love Infinite Tears CD/LP (Valley Of Search)

In 1975, the New York City alto saxophonist Alan Braufman released his debut album, Valley Of Search on the India Navigation label. Braufman went on to record and tour with everyone from Carla Bley to The Psychedelic Furs and didn't release another album under his name until 2020's The Fire Still Burns, which received rave reviews from The WIRE, Downbeat, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR. 2024's Infinite Love Infinite Tears is a surprisingly catchy program of free jazz, richly detailed and forthright, embodying a range of emotions and circumstances that convey individuality, collectivity, and hope. There is much history and love in this band, and in Alan Braufman's art overall. Fifty-odd years after debuting on record, his sound-world is as vital and inviting as ever. "A legend in free music" - Gilles Peterson

Cage The Elephant – Neon Pill CD/LP (RCA)

Neon Pill is the highly anticipated new album from Cage The Elephant, and the group’s first new music since their album, Social Cues, which won Best Rock album at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Cage The Elephant consists of brothers Matt Shultz (vocals) and Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar) along with Daniel Tichenor (bass), Jared Champion (drums), Nick Bockrath (lead guitar) and Matthan Minster (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Cage The Elephant gained widespread recognition with their self-titled debut album, released in 2008. The album included hit singles like "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" and "Shake Me Down", earning the band critical acclaim and establishing them as a prominent force in alternative rock. Their energetic live performances and dynamic sound, drawing influences from garage rock, punk, and blues, contributed to their growing popularity. [Indie store exclusive milky clear vinyl.]

Collective Soul – Here To Eternity CD/LP (Fuzze-Flex)

In 1994, Collective Soul burst onto the music scene with their debut album Hints Allegations And Things Left Unsaid. Now, 30 years later, the band is still going strong and continues to create infectious alt-rock music that is loved around the world. The new album Here To Eternity contains 20 tracks of the catchy melodies, driving guitars, and soaring choruses that have defined the band's sound since their early days. Featuring the new single "Mother's Love", this collection is a love letter to the fans. 2024 is a big year for Collective Soul: they are embarking on a huge, national tour with Hootie & The Blowfish and Edwin McCain and preparing to debut a documentary about the band's 30-year history with major film festivals. [Limited quantities of the CD version are autographed.]

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft CD/LP (Darkroom/Interscope)

Billie Eilish’s third studio album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, is her most daring body of work to date, a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs— ideally listened to in its entirety from beginning to end—does exactly as the album title suggests; hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically, while bending genres and defying trends along the way. With the help of her brother and sole collaborator, Finneas, the pair wrote, recorded, and produced the album together in their hometown of Los Angeles. This album comes on the heels of her two massively successful albums When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever and works to further develop the world of Billie Eilish. [Indie store exclusive eco-mix sea blue vinyl.]

Gatecreeper – Dark Superstition CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)

Gatecreeper's third full-length sees the Arizona death metal specialists-vocalist Chase H. Mason, guitarists Eric Wagner and Israel Garza, drummer Metal Matt Arrebollo and bassist Alex Brown-carving out their own path. [Limited edition purple vinyl.]

Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown CD/LP+MP3 (Domino)

Beth Gibbons releases her debut solo album following her work as a member of Portishead and her collaborative album with Rustin Man, Out Of Season. Featuring 10 beautiful new songs recorded over a period of 10 years, Lives Outgrown was produced by James Ford & Beth Gibbons with additional production by Lee Harris (Talk Talk). Lives Outgrown is, by some measure, Beth's most personal work to date, the result of a period of sustained reflection and change - "lots of goodbyes," in Beth's words. Farewells to family, to friends, even to her former self. These are songs from the mid-course of life, when looking ahead no longer yields what it used to, and looking back has a sudden, sharper focus. [Deluxe 180-gram vinyl includes art print and studio scrapbook. A deluxe CD version is also available.]

GoGo Penguin – From The North: GoGo Penguin Live In Manchester LP (XXIM)

From The North captures the Manchester-based trio at an exciting moment within their trajectory. For this release, the trio decided to re-arrange a selection of seven tracks from Between Two Waves, their first EP on XXIM Records, as well as from their latest album Everything Is Going To Be OK. The live session was recorded and filmed at Old Granada Studios in Manchester, an iconic studio complex that has played a significant part of the band's own musical history.

Luke Grimes – Luke Grimes LP (Mercury Nashville)

Known for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit television series, Yellowstone, Grimes has been making music for years and he closed out 2023 with a sold-out tour after playing fairs and festivals around the country, including Stagecoach, Pilgrimage Music, and Cultural Festival, Under the Big Sky Festival and more. Grimes grew up playing music in the church as the son of a Pentecostal pastor. His father also laid the foundation for the music he loves, introducing him to the works of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. [Indie store exclusive clear vinyl.]

Guster – Ooh La La CD/LP (Ocho Mule)

Guster's ninth studio LP, Ooh La La reveals a band fully in touch with the voracious creative energy that first inspired their formation. A major leap forward for lead vocalist Ryan Miller, guitarist Adam Gardner, drummer Brian Rosenworcel, and multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds, Ooh La La ultimately matches that wide-eyed spirit with a newly heightened sense of confidence, conviction, and commitment to the raw sincerity that's made them so beloved. [Limited edition mint green vinyl.]

Will Hoge – Tenderhearted Boys CD (Will Hoge)

Unapologetically contrarian, an insurgent of authenticity, Hoge takes the helm with his fourteenth studio album, Tenderhearted Boys, where he breaks new ground by producing and playing every instrument himself. Each track unfolds as a chapter in Hoge's sonic autobiography, exploring the beauty found in all the nuanced corners of modern life. Tenderhearted Boys is not just an album; it's a journey into the uncharted territories of musical expression, where vulnerability meets rebellion, and every note carries the weight of the artist's unfiltered soul.

How To Dress Well – I Am Toward You LP+MP3 (Sargent House)

In his 13 years recording as How To Dress Well, L.A.-based musician Tom Krell has played with the concept of what we hear and how we communicate in order to create music that exists somewhere between celestial transcendence and an outsider approach to what pop music can be. In Krell's musical world, the weight of a sample comes from his history with it, the meaning of a lyric fragment is stretched and distorted, its core skirting universal interpretation in favor of specificity. On new album "I Am Toward You", his first new music in nearly six years, Krell was in search of a return to the open-hearted, uncynical approach to music making that he adopted as a kid and carried through the release of his haunting breakthrough debut, 2010's Love Remains, when he was making music in relative anonymity with little external pressure. [Limited edition cloudy orange vinyl.]

Kaia Kater – Strange Medicine CD/LP (Free Dirt)

On Strange Medicine, acclaimed roots musician Kaia Kater succeeds in the act of transformation, alchemizing grief into joy, sorrow into hope. Kater's captivating songs celebrate the power of oppressed people and act as an antidote to centuries of exploitation, fear, and greed. This collection of ten songs-featuring appearances by today's finest roots musicians such as Allison Russell, Aoife O'Donovan, and Taj Mahal-showcases Kater's biting topical songwriting and deft arranging chops. Strange Medicine's intricate orchestrations were inspired by diverse sources: composer Steve Reich's propulsive minimalism, the frenetic jazz drumming of Brian Blade, the unsettling orchestral scores of film composer Jonny Greenwood, and the spiraling rhythms of the West African kora.

Kerry King – From Hell I Rise CD/LP/Cassette (Reigning Phoenix)

From Hell I Rise is the highly anticipated debut studio album from legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King. [Indie store exclusive black /w red vinyl.]

Lip Critic – Hex Dealer CD/LP (Partisan)

Hex Dealer is the second full-length from New York electronic punk band Lip Critic. The album is a raw patchwork of iPhone recordings, free VST samplers, synths and two live drummers. All of this has been maximized beyond its limits, like a chorus of bass-boosted Windex bottles spraying in unison, or a washing machine filled with coins on the spin cycle. This mixture of classic punk, hardcore and electronic styles result in 12 frantic tracks of postmodern pop for the genre less future. [Limited-edition clear vinyl.]

Little Feat – Sam’s Place LP (Hot Tomato Productions)

Sam's Place is Little Feat's tribute to the blues with percussionist Sam Clayton taking center stage as lead vocalist. It's also their first studio album with Scott Sharrard on guitar and Tony Leone on drums along with longtime members Bill Payne on keys, Kenny Gradney on bass, and Fred Tackett on guitar.

Magic Fig – Magic Fig LP (Silver Current)

Bursting forth in a bouquet of dreamlike hooks, choral vocals and Moog pitch-bends, Magic Fig's debut proves that the technicolor heart of San Francisco's psychedelic lineage is still beating and as vivid as ever. Featuring alumni from the Bay Area's best and brightest pop, psychedelic and garage bands (The Umbrellas, Whitney's Playland, Almond Joy and Healing Potpourri among them) Magic Fig's debut is full of sonic fireworks, top-shelf musicianship, hooks abound and a distinctive melding of prog rock and pop joy reminiscent of the '60s / '70s Canterbury greats. [Limited edition blue marble vinyl.]

The Mavericks – Moon & Stars (Moon & Stars)

Miami-formed and long-time Nashville-based, genre-bending Americana icons The Mavericks return with their highly anticipated 13th studio album Moon And Stars. The record marks their first new music release since 2020’s groundbreaking and chart-topping En Español project and their first return to a full English language release since their acclaimed Brand New Day album in 2017. “This record has been a journey of reflection, introspection, patience, learning and evolving. Some of these songs were written years ago, but they weren’t ready. Or maybe we weren’t. We are now," the band says. [Indie store exclusive galaxy blue vinyl.]

Don McLean – American Boys CD/LP (BFD)

50 years after Don McLean's seminal release, American Pie, Don headed into the studio to record new original tracks for American Boys. Don had not thought he would do another original album, but the pandemic hit us all, and he had time to consider and write. American Boys was conceived with the help of Vip Vipperman, Mike Severs, and many musical friends. Much like McLean's American Pie and its nostalgic shift of music from the '50s through the '60s, along with subsequent releases confronting other socio-political flaws within America, American Boys also examines the disparities within America.

Ruth Moody – Wanderer CD/LP (Idla)

Wanderer is the long-awaited new solo album from Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth Moody, founding and current member of Billboard charting and JUNO award winning folk trio, The Wailin' Jennys. Recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville, the self-penned album was co-produced by Moody and Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Lake Street Dive) and mixed by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, First Aid Kit). Her first release since the acclaimed 2013 album These Wilder Things and her celebrated collaborations with Mark Knopfler, Wanderer is a transcendent collection of ten deeply powerful and personal songs that reflect Moody's inner world and wanderings. At once lush and intimate, the album weaves together otherworldly vocals, open-tuned guitars, intricate harmonies, soaring pedal steel, and Moody's signature inspired lyrics, taking the listener on a journey through time and space.

New Kids On The Block – Still Kids CD/LP (BMG)

Still Kids is New Kids on the Block's first full-length studio album in 11 years. On the all-new album, members Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood channel the New Kids' beginnings, even as it pushes them into new territory as songwriters and as a band. The album features 14 new tracks including the lead single, "Kids", and is full of pop anthems, dance tracks, love songs, and grooves that will become fast favorites for the Blockheads. [A deluxe CD version is available.]

Nocturnus AD – Unicursal CD/LP (Profound Lore)

With their last / debut album Paradox, Nocturnus founder / sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning (also original Morbid Angel co-founder) would resurrect Nocturnus lore under its new alteration Nocturnus AD, giving Browning the opportunity to finally continue the mythos that came before with the legendary album The Key, almost thirty years after its release-one of the most influential death metal albums of all time. The result being Paradox - the proper follow-up to The Key (musically and thematically) - where the story of Dr. Magus would finally see its sequel. Unicursal is not only one of the most ambitious undertakings Browning has been involved with, but it is a formidable display of progressive occult metal wizardry that manifests Nocturnus AD as one of the most singular forces in extreme metal today; there truly is no other entity akin and Unicursal is another monolith that honors and continues the tradition and lore laid down with The Key and continued with Paradox.

Of Montreal – Lady On The Cusp CD/LP (Polyvinyl)

On Of Montreal's latest album, Lady On The Cusp, creative force Kevin Barnes shapeshifts between genres with each song. On tracks like "Rude Girl on Rotation," Barnes revisits sounds of late ‘60s guitar pop & psychedelia reminiscent of 2013's Lousy With Sylvianbriar, while "Young Hearts Bleed Free" and "Music Hurts The Head" showcase Barnes' love of experimental funk pop that has been present throughout much of the band's discography. Lady On The Cusp is another exciting listen from one of the most prolific and influential artists making music today. [Limited edition clear sky blue vinyl.]

One Step Closer – All You Embrace CD/LP (Run For Cover)

One Step Closer has always believed that hardcore is limitless. On All You Embrace, the band puts that theory into practice. Every release from the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania band has seen them exploring the sonic overlaps of hardcore, emo, and '90s alternative rock without an iota of self-consciousness, or pretension, creeping into the mix. All You Embrace is a collection of 11 songs that show One Step Closer reaching for something deeply honest and, as always, authentic.

Pallbearer – Mind Burns Alive CD/2xLP (Nuclear Blast)

Six songs deep and 600 miles wide with music that ranges from disarming quiet to something akin to a battering ram made out of Marshall stacks, Mind Burns Alive finds Pallbearer navigating the sonic realm between disquiet and serenity in a way that nods to previous efforts while fully forging ahead with a singular intensity. With Mind Burns Alive, Pallbearer continues to invoke an atmosphere of bare, unadulterated introspection and the resulting catharsis that comes with it. [Limited edition orange crush vinyl.]

Rapsody – Please Don’t Cry CD/2xLP (Roc Nation)

On her fourth studio album, Please Don't Cry, the North Carolina rapper weaves together disparate experiences to create a truly unique and unforgettable sonic gem. It's the mark of an artist who is unafraid to draw on lifelong influences to find their true voice. Her 2023 single, "Asteroids", reignited the public's demand for forward-thinking stylistics and pointed songwriting. Her discography spans over a decade and has made a lasting impact on hip hop culture, avid music listeners, fans, and critics alike. [Limited edition yellow vinyl.]

Sha Ru - They Are Textural 12" (Monkeytown)

Sha Ru, the NYC-via-Berlin duo of Masha and Ru, draw from punk and dance music's deep roots in protest and liberation, filtered through the expansiveness and fluidity of queer identity. A slew of incendiary EPs and rapturous live performances have established the band as an outspoken force in electronic music, exploring darker shades and bass-heavy, future-seeking sonics that invoke post-punk and industrial pioneers as much as anything in the club canon. Their latest release compiles Sha Ru's most daring, honest and vulnerable work to date -- invoking a panoply of overwhelming emotions from platonic and romantic love to heartbreak and psychic distress, rendered in deft rhythmic architectures and rumbling bass balanced with deep, sensuous melodies and softer textures.

Shellac – To All Trains CD/LP (Touch And Go)

Shellac returns with their sixth album and the first in ten years; released approximately one week after Steve Albini’s sudden death.

Slash – Orgy Of The Damned CD/LP (Gibson)

Slash returns with a new blues covers album featuring iconic guests such as Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr., Iggy Pop, and Beth Hart. The songs covered include classics by blues heavyweights including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Steppen Wolf, Stevie Wonder and more.

Sasha Alex Sloan – Me Again LP (Virgin)

Written and recorded in Nashville, Sasha Alex Sloan's third album, Me Again is a portrait of an artist in a state of unrest. "With this album, I wanted to be more honest, because I was f***ing sad." The title track illustrates that bottomless depression: "I can't wait to want to brush my hair / I can't wait to want to go somewhere." The album includes singles like "Me Again" and "Highlights," as well as a variety of genre-bending tunes that encompass the existential feeling of being in your 20s.

SQÜRL – Music For Man Ray (Original Soundtrack) CD/LP (Sacred Bones)

Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan (founding members of SQÜRL) return with a sonic exploration of the cinematic works of Dadaist pioneer Man Ray, a captivating project that melds music and film. Music For Man Ray, born out of a live recording at the Centre Pompidou in Paris in February of 2023, features distorted guitars, hypnotic feedback, loops and affected synthesizers. [Limited edition clear vinyl.]

Totally Slow – The Darkness Intercepts LP (Joyful Noise)

Totally Slow offers up razor sharp, no-frills punk music, with angry lyrics that show how the personal is inseparable from the political when the country is on the brink of chaos. The band has combined the melodic anthems of 1980s SoCal bands like The Adolescents, Agent Orange and The Faction, with the skewed rawk of '90s San Diego bands Drive Like Jehu and Truman's Water, and the righteous conviction of classic DC hardcore like Dag Nasty, Gray Matter and Fugazi.

Kirk Whalum – Epic Cool CD (Artistry Music)

Saxophone icon Kirk Whalum blasts off with his highly anticipated album Epic Cool, an electrifying collection of original grooves.

Zayn – Room Under The Stairs CD/2xLP/Cassette (Republic)

Over the last six years, Zayne has been writing his fourth studio album at his home studio in rural Pennsylvania. Room Under The Stairs marks his most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in his life while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth. It also sees the genre-bending artist explore a new sound, leaning into his soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and poetic lyricism as a songwriter. [Limited edition green splatter vinyl.]

Zero Point Energy – Titled Planet LP (Danger Collective)

There's palpable urgency coursing throughout Zero Point Energy's kinetic and inviting debut album Tilted Planet. Formerly based in Atlanta, where they helmed two-fifths of the beloved but now defunct band Warehouse, the now Brooklyn-based duo of Genesis Edenfield and Ben Jackson trade careening guitar riffs and lead vocals in a thrilling back-and-forth. The duo reflects on literal and esoteric transformations across 12 resonant tracks, posing questions about the self and its resilience. It's as engaging as it is unflinching, and ultimately, a document of two close friends rediscovering the anchoring spark of their magical collaboration.

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

Air – Moon Safari [Reissue/1998] 2xCD+Blu-ray (Rhino/Parlophone)

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut, iconic French duo Air releases a reedition with rare and even unreleased material of their most legendary album Moon Safari. The package includes a Spatial Atmos audio version of the original album, along with a remarkable selection of previously unreleased track versions, as well as the 1998 documentary film Eating, Sleeping, Waiting & Playing by acclaimed director Mike Mills in HD format. This documentary follows band members Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel during their first ever tour stops in New York, London, and Paris.

Another Taste – Don’t Touch It 7” (Numero)

Numero's second bundle of cover 45s is all things soulful. The Rotterdam-based Another Taste electrifies Maxx Traxx's 1984 Chicago boogie grail "Don't Touch It," which makes its debut on the 7" format here. Colemine Records' Say She She delivers a glamorous rendition of Jim Spencer's yacht-disco hit "Wrap Myself Up In Your Love." Columbia Recording artist Leon Bridges effortlessly transforms Pastor T.L. Barrett's "Like A Ship," updating the 50-year-old gospel soul classic for the 21st century. All three are housed in a newly imagined Numero custom sleeve, reflecting the many shades of our ongoing Eccentric Soul 45 imprint. [Limited edition purple vinyl.]

Atmosphere – Strictly Leakage [Reissue/2007] CD/LP (Rhymesayers)

Strictly Leakage was a 2007 Christmas gift to fans in the form of a free download. The title was a nod to both leaking their own music as well as to the golden era hip-hop that inspired them. It sounded uniquely different from Atmosphere's recordings around this time. Ant was back digging into the funk & soul crates, producing sample driven tracks that sounded as if they were born alongside early hip-hop classics. Slug was rapping with a renewed passion, yet somehow sounded more casual and carefree, delivering endless wordplay with more technical rhyme patterns than their recent releases. Together, they created 13 exclusive songs that sounded as if they were having fun flexing different creative muscles without the pressure of any official album expectations - undoubtedly as rewarding an exercise for themselves as it was for the listeners.

Cymande – Promised Heights [Reissue/1974] LP (Partisan)

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Cymande's Promised Heights, a record that closed out a historic three album run of seminal early '70s Afro-soul that also included their 1972 self-titled debut and 1973's Second Time Round. Promised Heights solidified Cymande's place in music history and contains some of their most-beloved and often-sampled tracks such as "Brothers On The Slide." Limited-edition pink LP.

Death Cult – Paradise Now LP (Beggars Banquet)

Limited clear w/ splatter color vinyl pressing. In 2023, Death Cult returned and reunited for a handful of epic performances. In 2024, to celebrate 40th Anniversary of The Cult, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have curated the previously released Death Cult collection Ghost Dance and recompiled the tracks for a 2024 release titled Paradise Now.

Dicks – Kill From The Heart [Reissue/1983] LP (Superior Viaduct)

Dicks' debut LP has been acknowledged as a foundational statement in punk ever since its initial 1983 release. Following their first single, 1980's "Dicks Hate The Police," and a live split with fellow Austinites the Big Boys, Kill From The Heart does not disappoint. Originally released on SST, the album stands apart from the mass of generic thrash-hardcore contemporaries-fueled by the manic, but controlled power of singer Gary Floyd along with the original lineup of guitarist Glen Taylor, bassist Buxf Parrot and drummer Pat Deason.

Fantômas – Fantômas [Reissue/1999] LP (Ipecac)
Fantômas – Director’s Cut [Reissue/2001] LP (Ipecac)
Fantômas – Suspended Animation [Reissue/2005] LP (Ipecac)

Vinyl reissues of the first, second and fourth albums by the supergroup comprised of Mike Patton Buzz Osborne, Trevor Dunn and Dave Lombardo.

Ben Folds – WhateverandEverAmen [Reissue/1997] LP (Sony Legacy)

WhateverandEverAmen is the sophomore album from alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five. Originally released in 1997, the album features fan favorite songs like "Brick", "Kate", and "Song for the Dumped."

Dizzy Gillespie – Soul & Salvation LP (Libération Hall)

Dizzy Gillespie was one jazz giant who loved to explore new areas of self-expression. He was not only an exciting performer; his melodic and harmonic inventions are legendary. He had a remarkable insight into the rhythmic aspects of jazz. He swung in a highly personal way. One of his most famous compositions is called Con Alma, and whether he played with or without a Latin accent his music was always played with soul. It was Dizzy who spearheaded the use of afro-Cuban rhythms in the jazz of the 1940s and ‘50s, and added another dimension to the rhythm of jazz in the ‘60s. As a sensitive jazz artist, he explored much of the contemporary scene and his interest and enthusiasm pointed the direction that many other musicians followed in their use of Brazilian rhythms. In his permanent group he featured the electric bass and utilizes many contemporary rhythms that are easy to dance to. In pursuing this direction of music further, Dizzy decided in these recordings to incorporate vocal and instrumental sounds which are usually associated with pop and soul music.

Have A Nice Life – Voids [Reissue/2011] CD/Cassette (The Flenser)

Dubbed Voids, this rare fan-made compilation contains several alternate takes of tracks from Deathconsciousness, as well as a handful of early versions of songs that would appear on Have a Nice Life's two following albums, The Unnatural World and Sea Of Worry. [Vinyl version due May 31.]

Hampton Hawes – For Real! [Reissue/1961] LP (Craft Recordings)

Hampton Hawes, For Real! was recorded in 1958 but not released on the Contemporary Records label until 1961. Featuring Hawes (piano) alongside Harold Land (tenor sax), Scott LaFaro (bass) and Frank Butler (drums), the album includes a mixture of both jazz standards and originals.

Iced Earth – The Melancholy EP [Reissue/1999] 12” (Limited Run Vinyl)

A melodic power metal/heavy metal album from Iced Earth, The Melancholy EP, has never been released on vinyl - until now.

Hank Mobley – Workout [Reissue/1962] LP (Blue Note)

Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley was at the peak of his powers throughout the early 1960s as he produced a staggering run of hard bop classics including Soul Station, Roll Call, Workout, No Room For Squares, and The Turnaround. Recorded in 1961, Workout was an energetic quintet outing featuring Mobley with guitarist Grant Green, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones.

Modest Mouse – Good News For People Who Love Bad News [Reissue/2004] 2xLP (Sony Legacy)

Modest Mouse Good News For People Who Love Bad News offers a unique blend of existential lyricism and innovative soundscapes. The album, viewed as an alternative classic in the early 2000s, continues to resonate with listeners years later. In addition to the hit songs "Float On" and "Ocean Breathes Salty," the 20th Anniversary deluxe edition opaque baby pink & opaque spring green 2xLP includes an alternative album cover, 8-page booklet and five brand new remixes from the likes of Poolside, Jackknife Lee, Dan the Automator and more.

Mortician – Domain Of Death [Reissue/2001] LP (Relapse)

New orange colorway. Unrelentingly grim and gruesome death metal that fractures the speed of sound.

Pink Floyd – Animals [Reissue/1977] 2xBlu-ray Audio (Pink Floyd)

The Animals 2018 Remix - Dolby Atmos Blu-ray includes High Resolution Stereo and 5.1 Mixes alongside the 1977 Original Stereo Mix. The album artwork has been reimagined by Aubrey 'Po' Powell from Hipgnosis especially for this release and presented in a digipak with a 16-page booklet, a sticker and a postcard and features the historic Battersea Power Station as it looks now, complete with the 2022 light projections used for the launch of the Animals 2018 Remix, mapped, and designed by Peter Curzon from StormStudios.

Posture & The Grizzly – Busch Hymns [Reissue/2014] LP (Joyful Noise)

Busch Hymns stands now as a document of the cult punks' early days, a transitional period from their throat-shredding demo days to their all-too-brief time as a pop-punk juggernaut. It's clearer than ever with the Busch Hymns remaster that Posture & The Grizzly was meant to sound like this, was meant for more than basement shows and beer-soaked floors. In this light, Busch Hymns is more than a transitional period; it's a glimpse into the greatness to come.

Jean-Luc Ponty – Life Enigma [Reissue/2001] LP (MPS)

Vinyl reissue of the 2001 album by French jazz fusion artist.

Quasi – When The Going Gets Dark [Reissue/2006] LP (Touch And Go)

Gold metallic vinyl. “When The Going Gets Dark was tracked in a local Portland studio called Audible Alchemy. Our hope was that without the stresses and logistical difficulties of being musicians and engineers simultaneously, we would be liberated enough to propel our playing to a new level. This did in fact happen. Our takes were some of the most daring and expansive of our career. We captured sounds that were powerful, unrepeatable, and unmistakably psychedelic. Images began to emerge, centered on dreams, memories, and defiance, and it seemed our record was coming together. But problems and frustrations with the studio slowed us down, and by mixdown, the sessions came to a halt. We let sleeping dogs lie for a while, and then I had the bright idea to call Dave Fridmann, the genius who produced The Woods for my other band Sleater-Kinney. He agreed to take the tapes to his studio in Fredonia, NY (Tarbox Road Studios). It was like winning the lottery. He understood the intensity and beautiful chaos we had captured. He made the mixes powerful and unpredictable. He enhanced the swirling, layered, psyche feel, and I swear, sprinkled fairy dust on our record.” - Janet Weiss, drummer

Queen – Queen Rock Montreal 2xCD/3xLP (Hollywood)

Queen Rock Montreal was recorded live at the Montreal Forum in November 1981. The 28-track setlist shows the breadth and brilliance of Queen’s songwriting. It mixes ‘70s classics with fan-favorite deep cuts and album tracks (“Keep Yourself Alive”, “Dragon Attack”, “I’m In Love With My Car”, “Sheer Heart Attack”), as well as two songs (“Flash”, and “The Hero”) which are exclusive to the audio-only formats.

Radio Moscow – New Beginnings LP (Svart)

New Beginnings is the fifth studio album by psychedelic rock band Radio Moscow.

The Rolling Stones – Got Live If You Want It! [Reissue/1966] LP (Abkco)

Got Live If You Want It! is an album of live recordings by the English rock band The Rolling Stones. It was originally released in November 1966 by London.

Sylvan Esso – Sylvan Esso [Reissue/2014] CD/2xLP (Psychic Hotline)

Recorded in a little bedroom studio out in Durham, North Carolina, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn's debut LP as Sylvan Esso arrived in 2014 at the juncture of pop and experimental. Even now, years later, the LP remains an urgent and fitting introduction to a push-and-pull that would go on to inform the duo's sound - a thoughtful headiness that also wants you to get out on the dance floor. A blend of analog and digital, Meath and Sanborn were two unexpected puzzle pieces fitting together with singular ease, producing a ten-track LP that was both minimalist and shimmering, with dark undulations rippling beneath the synthy-surface and crystalline quality of Meath's voice. Black w/ white colorway.

Cal Tjader – Huracán [Reissue/1978] LP (Liberation Hall)

In 1978, Cal Tjader recorded these six tracks at the infamous Filmways Wally Heider recording studios in Hollywood, California. At the session was an all-star band including Gary Foster and Kurt McGettrick on saxophones, Robb Fisher on bass and Latin music legends Ponco Sanchez on congas and Willie Bobo on timbales. The recording has been unavailable for many years and is available again on vinyl.

Stanley Turrentine & 3 Sounds – Blue Hour [Reissue/1960] LP (Blue Note)

Alfred Lion's inspired idea to pair tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine with The Three Sounds-the trio featuring pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andrew Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy-on 1960's Blue Hour produced one of most deeply soulful hard bop outings in the Blue Note catalog. Both Turrentine and The Three Sounds were in the early days of their lengthy associations with the label at the time, the saxophonist having just recorded his leader debut Look Out a few months prior and the trio having debuted in 1958 with Introducing The 3 Sounds.

Various Artists – Soft Summer Breezes LP (Numero)

Following in the wake of baroque chart toppers by the Zombies, Beatles, and the Left Banke, a dandier approach to garage rock flowered in the back half of the '60s. Awash in majestic harpsichords, lilting guitars, melancholic organs, and middle school orchestras, Soft Summer Breezes captures the decade's last gasps of optimism via 16 gentle moments of soft psychedelia. [A yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]

Charlie Watts – Anthology CD (BMG)

Charlie Watts Anthology is an affectionate retrospective and a reflection of just how frequently Watts was able to exercise his jazz muscles between Rolling Stones commitments to create a bespoke discography of his own. Including three unreleased tracks. The names of Charlie's jazz heroes fell from his lips like a superfan turning the pages of a personal scrapbook. Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Chico Hamilton, Dave Green, Stan Tracey, Peter King, Courtney Pine, Gail Thompson, Brian Lemon, Gerard Presencer, the Red Rodney group, and collaborator Jim Keltner. He knew every player, every session, every album, every outfit they wore on the cover, and he spoke about them with a deep and genuine reverence. He may have been a globally loved hero in the biggest band in the word, but he swatted away any compliment or comparison with his musical favorites. He counted himself their admirer, never their equal. The Anthology includes an extended essay by Paul Sexton which documents Charlie Watt's jazz career and the essential albums covered in the collection.

Witch - Witch (Including Jane) LP (Now-Again)

Archival reissue of the Afro-prog-psych Zamrock masterpiece, presented for the first time ever in a yellow vinyl pressing. Witch's musical arc is contained to a five-year span and, in retrospect, is a logical one. The band's fifth and final rock album -- released before the band splintered and an offshoot band traveled to Zimbabwe to record and release disco albums -- makes use of traditional Zambian rhythms and folk melodies alongside progressive rock movements. Like Lukombo Vibes before it, it is in the Osibas “afro-rock” style.

LaMonte Young/Mariah Zazeela – Dream House 78’17” [Reissue/1974] CD/LP (Superior Viaduct)

Originally released in 1974 on Shandar, Dream House 78'17" is the second full-length album by La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela. This first-time US edition reproduces the original gatefold sleeve with beautiful calligraphy by Zazeela and liner notes by Young and French musicologist Daniel Caux.