New Releases - 8/25/23
Hitting The Racks
Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's
New Releases
A Giant Dog – Bite CD/LP+MP3 (Merge)
Bite is a concept album, concerning characters who find themselves moving in and out of a virtual reality called Avalonia. A Giant Dog's first album of original songs since 2017's Toy, Bite finds the band at their peak as musicians, challenging themselves with more complex arrangements and subject matter that forced them out of their heads and into those of the characters who occupy this supposed paradise. Themes of addiction, gender fluidity, living ethically in a capitalist society, physical autonomy, avarice, grief, and consent bubble beneath the promised happiness of Avalonia. The songs on Bite are full of bombast, at turns calling to mind the spacefaring operatic rock of Electric Light Orchestra and the high drama of an Ennio Morricone film score. [Indie store exclusive green ‘Peak vinyl’.]
The Armed – Perfect Saviors CD/LP+MP3 (Sargent House)
The Armed return with their new album Perfect Saviors, the first new music since 2021 breakout release Ultrapop. Providing a full accounting of album contributors for the first time, Perfect Saviors was produced by the band’s Tony Wolski along with Ben Chisholm and Troy Van Leeuwen, with contributions from Julien Baker, Sarah Tudzin, Mark Guiliana, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Eric Avery, Stephen Perkins, Josh Klinghoffer, and many more. The album was mixed by Alan Moulder. [Indie store exclusive sea blue vinyl.]
Ashnikko – Weedkiller CD/LP (Parolophone)
Debut album Weedkiller is a collection of irresistible songs that perfect the bold, genre-blending sound that has defined Ashnikko’s work to date. While the acclaimed 2021 mixtape Demidevil showcased a head-on approach, directly tackling themes of sexual revolution and revenge, Weedkiller is more allegorical. A half-concept album set in a dystopian future, the Weedkiller universe that Ashnikko has created tells the story of a Fae civilization occupied and destroyed by machines that feed on organic matter where the faerie protagonist seeks revenge by becoming part machine - a poetic commentary on environmental disaster and the rapid evolution of technology, while also confronting real-world issues from sexual empowerment to tech warfare and ecological collapse. Full of equal parts naked vulnerability and joyful rebellion, Weedkiller gives a thundering voice to the oppressed. [Indie store exclusive vinyl edition features an alternate cover and recycled vinyl.]
Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go From Here? CD (Better Noise Music)
The tenth album for British hard-rock band Asking Alexandria, releasing in their 15th year as a band. A retrospective project of sorts that saw band members re-visit their previous releases and draw inspiration from their most popular and successful songs from their discography. Fans will be ecstatic to hear that Where Do We Go From Here? features some of the hardest, loudest new music that Asking Alexandria has released in recent memory. [A limited-edition aqua blue vinyl colorway is due October 13.]
Titi Bakorta – Molende LP (Nyege Nyege Tapes)
Titi Bakorta almost didn't make it. Born in and raised in Kinshasa, the Congolese multi-instrumentalist was on his way to Uganda when he fell off the boat as it traversed the mighty Congo River. Unable to swim, Bakorta was saved by a friend who dragged him to the closest city Kisangani, where he was unexpectedly acquainted with local singer Dancer Papalas. Soon they were performing in bands together, traveling across the continents and settling in Tanzania, South Sudan, and Dubai - they even appeared in front of General Defao, the beloved Congolese vocalist who fronted legendary soukous bands Grand Zaiko Wawa, Choc Stars and Big Stars. Now based in Kampala, Bakorta offers his own unique take on Congolese pop and folk sounds, weaving traditional elements through a psychedelic lattice of guitar loops, mangled voices and eccentric beatbox rhythms on his debut full-length, Molende.
Be Your Own Pet – Mommy CD/LP (Third Man)
Nashville, Tennessee, garage rock group Be Your Own Pet was signed as teenagers to the prestigious XL in the UK and Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label in the US, with whom they released two widely acclaimed albums. They went on to tour with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sonic Youth, Le Tigre etc. and have been cited as influences for groups such as Paramore and Big Joanie. “The desire to kick against the constraints of buttoned-up, grown-up, conventional, cis-het, white, patriarchal society has served as potent fuel for generations of performers. Back in the mid-2000s, Be Your Own Pet's frenetically tuneful punk sneered at the trappings of adulthood with snottily on-the-nose wit.” – NPR [Indie store exclusive “living dead green’ vinyl with alternate art. Standard black vinyl and cover also available. Pick up your copy at Grimey's or from our webstore for your wristband to get your record signed when Be Your Own Pet rocks the shop on Friday, September 15th, at 5pm!]
Blut Aus Nord – Disharmonium - Nahab CD/LP (Debemur Morti Prod.)
Descending into abyssal terrain akin to the twin dark chambers of 2022's first instalment Disharmonium - Undreamable Abysses and companion-piece-of-sorts compilation Lovecraftian Echoes, Disharmonium - Nahab is similarly womb-like, detail-rich, disturbed, and transformative.
Jaimie Branch – Fly Or Die Fly Or Die Fly Or Die ((world war)) CD/LP (International Anthem Recording Co.)
In July of 2022, just one month before Jaimie Branch's death sent shockwaves around the world, the trumpet player and composer was in Chicago at International Anthem (IARC) studios putting finishing touches on an album. It was a suite of music she had composed and then recorded with her flagship ensemble, Fly or Die, over the course of a residency at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, Nebraska. In her wake, the album was near complete, with only mixing tweaks, final titles, and artwork to be fully realized. In the months following, her family (led by sister Kate Branch), her band (Jason Ajemian, Lester St. Louis, and Chad Taylor), and her collaborators at IARC (engineers Dave Vettraino and David Allen, comrades Alejandro Ayala and Scott McNiece) banded together to gather memories, texts, emails, photographs, artwork and fragments belonging to Jaimie to light the path forward. The goal was always to do what Jaimie would have done. [An indie store exclusive vinyl pressing is available.]
Brothertiger – Brothertiger Plays: Tears For Fears’ Songs From The Big Chair LP (Satanic Panic)
Aqua-in-clear colorway. Following the release of multiple EPs, numerous remixes and three studio albums, in 2017 Jagos began work on an immense project: covering the entirety of Tears for Fears' Songs From The Big Chair. Having eventually made its way to the ears of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of Tears For Fears, Roland called Jagos's cover album, "... brilliant. I think we might have to play his versions before we go on stage. His 'Mothers Talk' is better than ours."
Zach Bryan – Summertime Blues 12” (WB)
2022 EP from the country music singer / songwriter – now available on vinyl.
Belinda Carlisle – Kismet 12” (BMG)
A new EP release from the pop vocalist best known for her work with The Go-Go's. All five tracks were written by Diane Warren. [Limited edition orchid color vinyl.]
Alice Cooper – Road CD/CD+DVD/CD+Blu-ray/2xLP+DVD/2xLP+CD+Blu-ray (earMUSIC)
Throughout 2022, Alice collaborated closely with the members of his touring band as well as long-time producer Bob Ezrin, putting together what would become his brand-new studio album Road. You can feel the energy and lightness that the band brings with every riff and hear the story behind what inspired them. Bringing everything full circle, it channels the spirit of old school Alice with instantly recognizable grit and plenty of gusto. [Available in a variety of configurations, including accompanying DVD and Blu-ray as well as multiple colorways on vinyl.]
Cumgirl8 – phantasea pharm CDEP/12”+MP3 (4AD)
Made up of Lida Fox (bass), Veronika Vilim (guitar), Chase Lombardo (drums), and Avishag Rodrigues (guitar), the band started as an art collective in 2019 before coming together to create a boundary-less sound, drawing from the likes of ESG, Cocteau Twins, Suicide, CSS, B-52s, The Shangri-Las, Chris & Cosey, Madonna, and many more. As reflected in their name, Cumgirl8's work pushes against the status quo by satirizing themes in popular culture surrounding femme objectification, social media sensationalism, and capitalism. The band's new EP and 4AD debut phantasea pharm takes both the conceptual and musical elements of their project to a whole new level; across the six tracks that make up phantasea pharm, the band is as raw and daring as ever.
Film School – Field LP (Felte)
Forest green colorway. After two decades and a handful of line-up changes, Film School’s extensive discography presents a dynamically textural, lush psychedelic rock that has featured guest appearances by members of Pavement, My Bloody Valentine, and Snow Patrol, among others. 2021's LP We Weren't Here was hailed for its dense instrumental blanket, where unrelenting hi-hats and heavy kicks exist alongside dreamy drone guitar. This propulsive nature permeates Field, as members Bertens, Noël Brydebell (vocals), Nyles Lannon (guitar), Jason Ruck (synths), Justin LaBo (bass), and Adam Wade (drums) produce a kaleidoscopic sonic landscape.
Hannah Georgas – I’d Be Lying If I Said I Didn’t Care CD/LP (Real Kind)
Locked down in a small flat in downtown Toronto and perpetually grounded, Georgas decided to uproot her life in the city to a carriage house in the countryside, three hours east. Despite her pride in what she had created with The National's Aaron Desner, her faith in music in this new, unforgiving reality had started to falter. She realised in this moment that the one thing she could lean into was her own talent and work-ethic, after all her greatest ambition had always been to self-produce an album, and this was the moment. [Limited-edition opaque light green vinyl.]
Bebel Gilberto – João LP (PIAS America)
Bebel Gilberto's João is a collection of songs made famous by her father João Gilberto, widely regarded as the "father of Bossa Nova music. João Gilberto passed away in 2019 after a 70-year career in music. Bebel began singing with him as a small child and the songs she sings on this new album have been with her all her life. Says Bebel, "João is a love letter to my father. Since my first album I've never really covered any of my dad’s music. Now it's time to present to the public the songs from João Gilberto that have influenced me since I was born - and even before".
Hiss Golden Messenger – Jump For Joy CD/LP+MP3 (Merge)
The songs that make up Jump For Joy - the sharpest and most autobiographical that MC Taylor has written under the Hiss Golden Messenger name - read as a sort of epistolary, postcards between the present-day songwriter and his alias Michael Crow, a teenaged dreamer very much like Taylor himself, who trips his way through the 14 tunes that make up the record. [Indie store exclusive black & orange swirl ‘Peak vinyl’.]
Hot Milk – A Call To The Void CD/LP (Sony)
For some, it might feel like a long time coming but Hot Milk always knew that when the time came to make their debut album, they had to be ready for it. It will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for, an opportunity to show the world what they are made of. Tracks on the debut album walk on a tightrope between the humorous and the serious, brimming with what might be called positive nihilism. They're not so much finding the light in the dark as they are laughing, because if they don't, they'll cry. With A Call To The Void, Hot Milk is set to launch themselves into the upper echelons of the British rock scene.
Incantation – Unholy Deification CD/LP (Relapse)
Edified over three-plus decades of experience, Unholy Deification is Incantation's 13th full-length album. Validated by peers seasoned and new, the band is more vital than ever - the lineup, featuring founding guitarist/vocalist John McEntee, drummer Kyle Severn, bassist Chuck Sherwood, and guitarist Luke Shively, displays death metal know-how and the power of determination. [Limited-edition royal blue splatter vinyl.]
Infinite River – Space Mirror LP (Birdman)
Infinite River is comprised of four badasses of Michigan underground sound: Gretchen Gonzales (Universal Indians, Slumber Party, Terror At The Opera), Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive, ESP Beetles), Joey Mazzola (Detroit Cobras, Sponge, Sugarcoats), and special guest Steve Nistor (Sparks, Ural Thomas, Seedsmen To The World).
Islands – And That’s Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs CD/LP (Elf)
If Islands' last record, (2021's Islomania) was a Saturday Night Fever dream, then the follow up - 2023’s And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs - is the Sunday Morning comedown. Taking a giant leap forward, replete with addictive hooks at every turn, Dolphins (the ninth record in the catalogue), stands out as the strongest and most articulate Islands record yet. Nick Thorburn and crew manage to tap into both the pain and the joy of living, (sometimes within the very same breath), while musically stripping things down to their simplest element: a bouncing bassline, a snappy kick and snare, or a persistent, hooky guitar line. Though Dolphins is arguably their biggest musical departure (which is saying something, coming from a band that has constantly reinvented their sound from album to album), the DNA of Thorburn's first band The Unicorns can clearly be heard throughout. [Limited-edition opaque red vinyl.]
Taylor Kingman – Hollow Sound CD/LP (Mama Bird)
Following two albums and an EP fronting Portland's most beloved "psychedelic doom boogie" bar band TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, Taylor Kingman returns with Hollow Sound, his first solo album since 2017’s Wannabe. The album finds Kingman soaking his darker, more ruminative solo material in a starkly expansive, minimalist sound bath. [Indie store exclusive yellow vinyl.]
Kool & The Gang – People Just Wanna Have Fun CD (BFD)
With six decades of hits, the internationally celebrated group continues to tour the world. The band is led by founding members Robert "Kool" Bell (bassist) and George "Funky" Brown (keyboardist, drummer & producer of this album), who has a new book coming out called Too Hot: Kool & the Gang & Me. Continuing to release music that makes the good times better and the bad times more bearable, People Just Wanna Have Fun is be the band's 34th studio album, and features some of the last studio work by founding horn players, Kool's brother Ronald "Khalis" Bell and Dennis "D.T." Thomas, who passed in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Lead vocals are by Sha Sha Jones, Shawn McQuiller, Lavell Evans, Dominique Karan, Rick Marcel, and Walt Anderson, plus rappers Ami Miller & Ole'. [Vinyl edition due September 8.]
Harold López-Nussa – Timba a la Americana CD/LP (Blue Note)
Pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa has been steadily building a global following in jazz and beyond over the past two decades since winning the prestigious Montreux Jazz Piano Competition in 2005. López-Nussa has released nine acclaimed albums and captivated audiences across the world with his thrilling performances at esteemed venues and jazz festivals. Born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba, his music reflects the full range and richness of the Cuban musical tradition with its distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and popular elements, as well as its embrace of improvisation. With the release of his Blue Note Records debut, Timba a la Americana, López-Nussa reaches a career milestone with a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist's recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France.
Becca Mancari – Left Hand CD/LP (Captured Tracks)
Since moving to Nashville to start their music career in 2012, Becca Mancari has been lauded for their dexterous songwriting and prodigious guitar playing. Their sophomore album The Greatest Part, released in 2020, was an indie rock opus that garnered acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, and more. After its release, however, Mancari was despairing. An illness in their family, coupled with a realization that their alcohol dependency had become untenable, led Mancari to begin the hard work of taking ownership of their existence by mending broken relationships and investing in their mental health. "I didn't realize it then, but looking back, I was a passenger in my own life," Mancari says. The transformative period of self-reckoning was the catalyst that ultimately steered Mancari to write and produce their triumphant new album, Left Hand. While Left Hand came out of a dark period in Mancari's life, the album is anything but. Wide-open and welcoming, the music beckons all listeners, encouraging community among strangers. [Limited-edition milky clear vinyl. Order a signed copy in our webstore.]
Tim McGraw – Standing Room Only CD/2xLP (Big Machine)
Following the release of his new single “Standing Room Only,” three-time Grammy winner and superstar releases his 17th studio album of the same name. [Limited-edition clear vinyl.]
Buck Meek – Haunted Mountain CD/LP+MP3 (4AD)
For his latest solo album Haunted Mountain, Buck Meek, lead guitarist of Big Thief, went back to Texas with his band – Adam Brisbin (guitar), Austin Vaughn (drums), Ken Woodward (bass), Mat Davidson (pedal steel, vocals), and Dylan Meek (keys) - to record the eleven songs that make up Haunted Mountain over the course of two weeks at Sonic Ranch studio. [Indie store exclusive translucent green vinyl.]
Kendra Morris – I Am What I’m Waiting For CD/LP (Colemine/Karma Chief)
Kendra Morris, the Brooklyn-based artist is back with her fifth LP, entitled I Am What I'm Waiting For. Co-written and produced by Torbitt Schwartz (Run The Jewels, Killer Mike, Rubble Kings, Chin Chin), this collections is Kendra's most personal album to date. “On this record, you'll hear my influences and then some. You'll hear all the bits of me... The vulnerable bits, the silly bits, all of it. This record is my melting pot." Whether you're a longtime listener or just now beginning to explore the whimsical world of Kendra Morris, the relatable lyrics and modern soul sounds on I Am What I'm Waiting For are sure to turn you into a fan. [Limited-edition transparent blue w/ white swirl vinyl.]
Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee CD/LP (ATO)
As multiple Grammy-winners, Old Crow Medicine Show celebrates their 25th anniversary. Their new album, Jubilee, finds the band producing alongside Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones). The record features a return cameo from OCMS co-founder Willie Watson as well as appearances from legend Mavis Staples and rising star Sierra Ferrell. The result encompasses everything from jug-band tunes to Irish folk songs to exultant gospel jams. [Signed copies available in the shop and in the Grimey's webstore.]
Kim Petras – Feed The Beast LP (Amigo)
Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. Feed The Beast is 15 tracks of pure pop perfection; an album about sacrificing every part of yourself to your biggest passion in life that sees her embody a modern-day pop Andromeda - a spin on the classic Greek tale. Her offering to her beast, its lead single "Alone" features diamond-selling hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj.
Satyricon – Satyricon & Munch CD/LP (Napalm)
Satyricon & Munch showcases two Norwegian artists: legendary painter Edvard Munch and veteran black metallers Satyricon. Satyricon mastermind Satyr wrote all the music for “exhibition”.
Spanish Love Songs – No Joy CD/LP (Pure Noise)
“Known for creating gut-wrenching songs that revolve around death, the state of the world, and other fun, depressing subjects, Spanish Love Songs are coming in strong with their new album No Joy. Diverting from the punk sound of their previous albums, No Joy has a more ‘80s new wave feel that succeeds in juxtaposing soul-crushing lyrics with fun, synth-forward instrumentals that will make you want to dance your sorrow away. This album is great, and if you’re a fan of Spanish Love Songs, you’ll love it.” – Ryan Curtiss, New Noise Magazine [Limited-edition clear w/ silver/black twist color vinyl.]
Sun’s Signature – Sun’s Signature CD/LP (Partisan)
Sun's Signature is the current project of vocalist Elizabeth Fraser and percussionist Damon Reece. Their stunning, self-titled debut EP was originally released as a Record Store Day exclusive in 2022. Fraser and Reece's early careers in some of the world's most heralded musical groups are well documented. Elizabeth, the unforgettable voice of Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil's "Song To The Siren," is also internationally recognized for her vocal contributions to Massive Attack's trail-blazing Mezzanine LP - most notably their biggest hit, "Teardrop". Damon, the long-time drummer with political art-rock giants Massive Attack, also spent the '90s as a member of Spiritualized and Echo and the Bunnymen. He has also recorded and performed with Baxter Dury, Goldfrapp, The Flies, and Butch Vig's 5 Billion In Diamonds and many more. The songs on Sun's Signature have been ruminating in the background of Fraser and Reece's lives in some form for 20+ years, ever since Cocteau Twins broke up in 1997. It marks the first artistic collaboration between these life and musical partners that isn't a film score or soundtrack.
Telemarket – Ad Nauseum LP (Cloud Recordings/Science Project)
Athens, Georgia's Telemarket emerges with force and finesse on its debut full length, Ad Nauseam, on Elephant 6 label affiliate Cloud Recordings and Science Project Records. The record by turns navigates loops of existential quandary, heartache, and hilarity in a world gone awry. Running at 34 minutes and 34 seconds, this thirteen-track odyssey discovers itself through bouts of exuberant feedback and snappy hooks, and ultimately finds resolution surrounded by good friends in its musical home of Athens.
Turnpike Troubadours – A Cat In The Rain CD/LP (Bossier City)
The Turnpike Troubadours are as storied as they come. The band was formed in 2005 and throughout the years they have released five studio albums, travelled the globe, and amassed a fan base that has supported them through the good times and the bad. In 2019, the band went on an indefinite hiatus and stepped away from the stage until 2021. Time away from the spotlight allowed the band to refocus, and rumors began to spread that maybe new music was along the way. With these ten new songs, Turnpike Troubadours is back with a refreshed perspective on their authentic songwriting and signature foot-stomping sound. [Indie store exclusive opaque tan vinyl available in the shop and in the Grimey's webstore.]
Morgan Wade – Psychopath CD/LP (SME Nashville)
An astounding 13-track LP crafted with the help of some of Nashville's most extraordinary musical talents, from A-list songwriters to studio musicians and, of course, her longtime producer-guru/song whisperer Sadler Vaden, Psychopath most excitingly finds Wade peeling back layers of her psyche like never before.
Weezer – SZNZ: Autumn LP (Atlantic)
Indie store exclusive olive colorway. SZNZ: Autumn, the third part in Weezer’s four-EP song cycle, continues the narrative started on SZNZ: Spring and SZNZ: Summer bringing Pagan myths, Shakespeare, Catholic rituals, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and more to life. Each SZNZ EP offers its own palette of colors, creatures, and emotions to explore.
Who Is She? – Goddess Energy CD/LP (Father/Daughter)
Who Is She? is more than a supergroup; they are a power trio wielding talent honed in their respective bands that has formed here into an undeniable hit machine swirling with hints of pop, indie, and punk rock. Produced by the legendary Jenn Champion (Carissa's Wierd, S), Goddess Energy is a group chat struck by lightning and given life, a sonic bombardment of riffs and turns-of-phrase. [Limited-edition violet vinyl.]
Cindy Wilson – Realms CD/LP (Kill Rock Stars)
Cindy Wilson has always been on the forefront of music’s cutting-edge: As a founding member of The B-52's, she was a pioneer of the new wave sound that redefined music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Cindy is known for her distinctly melodic voice and her remarkable ability to deliver powerful emotions in her music. She has made a fresh name for herself that extends beyond her band’s legacy, establishing herself as a singular force in her own right. Nowhere is this more readily apparent than on Realms, Wilson’s spirited sophomore studio album and her most ambitious effort to date. Pop in style and indie at heart, Realms is the next new wave of Wilson’s already storied legacy. [Limited-edition turquoise vinyl.]
Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...
112 – Room 112 [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (Bad Boy)
25th anniversary black/white split color vinyl of the double platinum sophomore album from R&B heavyweights 112. This limited-edition vinyl includes hit singles like "Anywhere" and "Love Me", featuring labelmates Mase & Faith Evans, plus Lil' Kim.
Aerosmith – Live! Bootleg [Reissue/1978] LP (Capitol)
Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. Live! Bootleg is a double live album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released in October 1978. In addition to previously unrecorded covers "I Ain't Got You" and "Mother Popcorn", the album also features a version of "Train Kept A Rollin'" which inserts an uncredited "Strangers In The Night". This reissue has been remastered from the original tapes.
Aerosmith – Rock In A Hard Place [Reissue/1982] LP (Capitol)
Aerosmith – Nine Lives [Reissue/1997] LP (Capitol)
Vinyl reissues of the hard rock band’s seventh and twelfth studio albums.
Arrows In Action – Built To Last LP (Arrows In Action)
Since forming at the University of Florida in 2017, Arrows In Action (singer/guitarist Victor Viramontes-Pattison, guitarist Matthew Fowler, and drummer/founding member Jesse Frimmel) has ascended from undergrads to underground buzz band on the back of a swirling blend of angular indie-rock, '80s electric sheen, and saccharine alt-pop with effortless melodies, vulnerable lyricism, and rich sonic ear candy.
Desmond Dekker – King Of Ska: The Beverley's Records Singles Collection, 1963 – 1967 2xCD (Trojan)
This 2xCD set showcases Dekker's first twenty singles for producer Leslie Kong's Beverley's labels which established him as a true Jamaican superstar.
Elephant Gym – Balance [Reissue/2018] 12” (Topshelf)
Blue cream colorway of the debut EP from the Taiwanese instrumental math rock band.
Emeralds – Does It Look Like I’m Here? [Reissue/2010] CD/2xLP+MP3 (Ghostly Int’l)
In the late 2000s a sprawling catalog of what is now genre-defining music was emanating from an unlikely place. Cleveland, Ohio has a broad reputation for many things, but in the aughts, psyche expanding Kosmische wasn't necessarily Cleveland's calling card... until Emeralds. The trio of John Elliott, Steve Hauschildt, and Mark McGuire had released a profusion of limited-run cassettes, CD-Rs, and vinyl titles that had been passed around basement shows and then migrated to niche music communities online, creating a unique kind of murmur at the height of the DIY blog era. [Limited-edition ‘ectoplasm’ color vinyl.]
Faith Evans – Keep The Faith [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (Bad Boy)
25th anniversary black/white split color vinyl. Keep The Faith is the second album by American singer Faith Evans. It was released by Bad Boy Records on October 27, 1998, in the United States. Almost entirely written and produced by Evans, the album garnered generally mixed to positive reviews by music critics, with AllMusic noting it "without a doubt a highlight of 1990s soul-pop music." Also enjoying commercial success, it went platinum and produced the top ten singles "Love Like This" and "All Night Long", prompting Evans to start an 18-city theater tour with Dru Hill and Total the following year.
Andrew Gold – Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music [Reissue/1996] LP (Craft Recordings)
Shake those chains, rattle those bones, and let the ghoul times roll. Andrew Gold's Halloween classic is reissued with new cover art on CD and vinyl, including a limited-edition white colorway. The album includes "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" - a cult favorite and modern-day viral sensation, with the catchy "Undead Tombstone Remix" also included as a bonus track. Pack fun into fright with this collection of 13 sweetly scary songs with appearances by Linda Ronstadt and David Cassidy.
Gruesome – Dimensions Of Horror [Reissue/2016] LP (Relapse)
Gruesome – Twisted Prayers [Reissue/2018] LP (Relapse)
Limited translucent green and blue (respectively color vinyl pressings of the old school styled death metal band’s 2016 mini-album and 2018 (sophomore) LP.
Bruce Haack – Captain Entropy LP (Shimmy Disc)
An electro-surrealist musical journey from the mind of Bruce Haack "The Captain" - capturing his inventive genius musically in tandem with tapping into the voice of his inner child, innovative story songs inspired by Bruce Haack's diverse musical interests and a love of science and explorations of the natural world, songs to excite the imaginations of listeners, both young and old.
Huerco S. – Colonial Patterns [Reissue/2013] 2xLP (Software)
Tenth anniversary color vinyl pressing. Colonial Patterns, the debut full-length album from electronic music stalwart Huerco S., captures a wide-eyed artist learning the tools of their trade before mercurial ascendence.
Incantation – Onward To Golgotha [Reissue/1992] LP (Relapse)
Incantation – Upon The Thone Of The Apocalypse [Reissue/1995] LP (Relapse)
Incantation – The Infernal Storm [Reissue/2000] LP (Relapse)
Incantation – Profane Nexus [Reissue/2017] LP (Relapse)
Multi-color vinyl reissues of the death metal band’s first, third, fourth and tenth albums.
Gareth Liddiard – Strange Tourist [Reissue/2010] 2xLP (Joyful Noise)
Gareth Liddiard's 2010 solo album Strange Tourist is finally reissued on double LP. Celebrated for his work as the frontman of cult acts Tropical Fuck Storm, The Drones, and Springtime, Strange Tourist is a stripped-down acoustic set from one of our greatest living songwriters.
Gordon Lightfoot – Now Playing LP (Rhino)
A troubadour is defined as a "wandering storyteller." It's the perfect word for Gordon Lightfoot. For over 60 years, the Canadian singer-songwriter has told us memorable tales of rivers and highways, trains, and shipwrecks, and all the love, loss, and loneliness he's experienced along the way. These original recordings of his classic hits and album tracks radiate all the humanity and hard-won wisdom that have helped make Lightfoot a legend.
Christine McVie – The Legendary Christine Perfect Album [Reissue/1970] LP (Blue Horizon)
Vinyl LP pressing of this 1970 album from the British singer/songwriter (Fleetwood Mac) originally released under her maiden name, Christine Perfect.
The Meters - The Meters LP (Jackpot)
Debut 1969 Album by New Orleans funk legends, The Meters. This reissue is sourced from the original 1969 analog master tapes and was cut by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio. The album features their hit song "Cissy Strut." [Limited edition red apple vinyl.]
The Meters - Look-Ka Py Py LP (Jackpot)
This 1970 seminal second album by The Meters features the hit track "Look-Ka Py Py." A recent Pitchfork review rated the record "10/10." This reissue is sourced from the original 1970 analog master tapes and was cut by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio. [Limited edition spring green vinyl.]
The Meters - Struttin' LP (Jackpot)
Their third album released in 1970 and featuring the hits "Chicken Strut," "Hand Clapping Song," and more. This is a classic and heavily sampled record. This reissue is sourced from the original 1970 analog master tapes and was cut by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio. [Limited edition blue jay vinyl.]
Mind & Matter – 1514 Oliver Avenue (Basement) LP (Numero)
Repress (including a purple & gold colorway) of this 2013 archive collection. Boasting a perfectly calibrated vocal quartet, an aggressive rhythm section, and stacks of Rhodes, Rolands, and Hammond keyboards, Mind & Matter were instrumental in creating the Minneapolis Sound. Tracked in 1977, this bundle of never-before-released basement demos throw Jimmy Jan Harris' beloved Philadelphia Sound into an unfinished root cellar, pelting it with Clavinet attacks, disco skats, and infectious hooks. Named for the street address of its underground uptown genesis, 1514 Oliver Avenue (Basement) is an organic alternative to a late- '70s Prince songbook gone increasingly synthetic.
Alanis Morissette – The Collection [Reissue/2005] 2xLP (Rhino)
Nearly two decades ago, Alanis Morissette released her jampacked greatest hits CD, The Collection. Now available for the first time on vinyl, including an indie store exclusive pressing.
Notorious B.I.G. – Now Playing LP (Atlantic)
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. He was noted for his "loose, easy flow," dark semi-autobiographical lyrics, and storytelling abilities. He has certified sales of 17 million units in the United States.
Laura Nyro – Trees Of The Ages: Laura Nyro Live In Japan 2xLP (Omnivore)
Double yellow color vinyl pressing. From Nyro-penned hits including "And When I Die", "Wedding Bell Blues", and "Save The Country", to covers of Bacharach/David, Smokey Robinson, and Phil Spector classics, Trees Of The Ages is an essential document of Laura's February 1994 historic visit to Japan.
R.E.M. – Accelerate [Reissue/2008] LP (Craft Recordings)
Originally released in 2008, Accelerate was intended as a departure from R.E.M.'s previous album, Around The Sun, and was lauded for the aggressive, purposeful sound of the songs. The album was described by Rolling Stone as "one of the best records R.E.M. has ever made."
Right Said Fred – Up [Reissue/1992] LP+MP3 (Sexy)
Vinyl reissue of the debut album from the seminal pop group. Includes the hit singles “Deeply Dippy”, “Don't Talk Just Kiss” and the worldwide smash “I'm Too Sexy”. [Limited-edition red vinyl.]
Todd Rundgren – Now Playing LP (Rhino)
Songwriter, producer, guitar hero, one-man band, fearless musical traveler. Over a 50-year career, Todd Rundgren has contained multitudes, defying easy definition. These ten original recordings from the 1970s and '80s spotlight his softer side through some of his most affecting ballads and power-pop gems. For fans, it's a gratifying playlist of Todd the hitmaker. And for new listeners, an initiation and invitation to explore Rundgren's rich and varied catalog even further.
Nina Simone – Wild Is The Wind [Reissue/1966] LP (Verve)
180gm audiophile pressing in a deluxe gatefold jacket. Wild Is The Wind, Nina Simone's sixth album for Philips, has all the variety her work for the label was known for-from the minimal title track to the traditional folk song "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair" to the banned-on-radio "Four Women". In 2020, the album was ranked 212 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The Stone Roses – Sally Cinnamon [Reissue/1987] LP (Revolver UK)
Sally Cinnamon is acknowledged as the first release in the style which would come to be recognized as the Stone Roses' trademark sound. This EP includes 12" single mix, all the B-sides and additional live tracks. This is the first time this new configuration has ever been released [Multiple colorways are available, including an indie store exclusive 180gm white pressing.]
Supergrass – Life On Other Planets [Reissue/2002] 3xCD/LP/2xLP+10” (BMG)
Life On Other Planets is the fourth album by English alternative rock band Supergrass, originally released in 2002. It is the first album that includes Rob Coombes as an official member of the band. [Limited-edition color vinyl pressing features reversed cover art and a bonus eight-track 10”.]
Total – Kima, Keisha & Pam [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (Bad Boy)
25th Anniversary black & white split color vinyl of the R&B/swing trio's sophomore album, featuring labelmates Mase, Carl Thomas & Black Rob plus Missy Elliott. Includes the hit singles "Sitting Home" and "Trippin'".
Shania Twain – Come On Over (Diamond Edition) 2xCD/3xCD/2xLP (Mercury Nashville)
Twain's third Mercury collection, Come On Over, was released in 1997 and continued her hot streak, producing the No. 1 hits "Honey, I'm Home" and "Love Gets Me Every Time". The sultry ballad "You're Still The One" went to No. 1 on the country singles chart and made it to No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart, solidifying Twain as a crossover artist. [The double-CD version adds a disc of duets with Chris Martin & Elton John, live tracks, remixes, and more. The triple-CD version adds another 16 tracks for 41 total.]
Tyler, The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost 3xLP (Columbia)
Deluxe triple-LP blue colorway. Call Me If You Get Lost is Tyler's sixth studio album and includes additional guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Lil Wayne, Domo Genesis, Brent Faiyaz, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, Teezo Touchdown, Fana Hues, and Daisy World.
Various Artists – The Rough Guide To Delta Blues (Vol. 2) LP (World Music Network)
The origins of the Mississippi Delta blues are as deep and wide as the river itself. From the towering influence of Charley Patton and Son House to lesser-known artists shrouded in mystery, these seminal recordings helped lay the foundations for the electric blues and rock explosion to come.
Kurt Vile – Wakin On A Pretty Daze [Reissue/2013] 2xLP (Matador)
Opaque yellow color vinyl pressing. Wakin On A Pretty Daze is a timeless record that would have sounded great 30 years ago, sounds great today, and will still sound great in another 30 years' from now. Beautifully produced by John Agnello, the record is filled with hazy, swooning guitar lines and dreamy, beatific, and occasionally sardonic vocals.
Suki Waterhouse – I Can’t Let Go LP+MP3 (Sub Pop)
Standard black vinyl pressing of this 2022 album. Nowadays, voice memos, videos, and pictures chronicle our lives in real-time. We trace where we've been and reveal where we're going. However, Suki Waterhouse catalogs the most intimate, formative, and significant moments of her life through songs. You might recognize her name or her work as singer, songwriter, actress but you'll really get to know the multi-faceted artist through her music. Memories of unrequited love, fits of longing, instances of anxiety, and unfiltered snapshots interlock like puzzle pieces into a mosaic of well-worn country, ‘90s-style alternative, and unassuming pop. She writes the kind of tunes meant to be grafted onto dusty old vinyl from your favorite vintage record store, yet perfect for a sun-soaked festival stage. These compositions comprise her debut album, I Can't Let Go.
Phil Woods – Rights Of Swing [Reissue/1961] LP (Candid)
When he first came on the scene, Phil Woods was often referred to as "The New Bird," in a nod to the legendary Charlie Parker. A testament to his genius on the saxophone to be sure. But while obviously indebted to Parker - as all modern jazz saxophonists of a certain era were - there is no question that Phil Woods was an original. After earning a degree in music from Juilliard in the early 1950's, Woods found himself in the orbit of the great Quincy Jones. Rights Of Swing, his ninth album as a band leader, consists entirely of Woods' five-part “Rights Of Swing Suite”. An ambitious large-scale composition based solidly on jazz traditions.