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Now Hear This! - November 2022
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What's New 10-28-22
Inspired by old western film scores and vintage Latin American sounds, Hermanos Gutiérrez's new Dan Auerbach-produced album El Bueno Y El Malo takes listeners on a hypnotic and sensual instrumental journey through a haunted landscape where the haze of the desert meets the blue of a Kodachrome ocean. *Indie Exclusive Blue & White Opaque Marble LP*
One of the most important works of electronic music and modern classical, Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Includes additional selections from Oldfield's ouvre that have never before been performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with the London Contemporary Voices Choir.
With their 10th album, the nu-grass pioneers offer an evocative look at life’s uncertainties. Alpenglow is an affecting album, one that creates a supple sound from its blend of fiddles, banjos, mandolins and musings. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine a more emotive offering overall. *Indie Exclusive Coke Bottle Clear LP + 7”*
A party platter of stanky jams, silken R&B, jazz, and pop-funk, We Never Stop features several guest appearances, including Chic guitarist, producer, songwriter, and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Nile Rodgers. Give the people an invigorating beat, some swanky sax uplift, and watch the pain melt away.
Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple) speaks his mind as loudly as possible on his eleventh full-length offering Belly Of The Beast. Joining forces with producer Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain, Lindemann), the New Jersey-born powerhouse conjures up the kind of heavy metal that not only makes you throw your fist in the air, but also makes you think.
Onward’s resurrection by founding member and international guitar legend Toby Knapp. Of Epoch and Inferno features new vocalist Robert Van War, best known for his tenure with US Power / Heavy Metal act Attika. A supreme return in top form from one of America’s most popular and celebrated progressive Heavy Metal bands.
Dead Cross is a snarling beast from some of music’s most experimental and hardcore musicians: Dave Lombardo (drums), Michael Crain (guitar), Justin Pearson (bass) and Mike Patton on vocals, but at its core it’s a group of friends having fun, paying homage to the music they love and asking music fans to come along. *Indie Exclusive Glass Coffin LP*
The pioneers of blood-soaked “Gore” Metal return with the macabre culmination of decades upon decades of nightmarish riffs, obliterating blast beats, and hellish screams from the very depths the band crawled out from. The most fun you’ve ever had being disgusted! *Indie Exclusive Blood Red LP*
Midnights is a collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams. The floors we pace and the demons we face - the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout Taylor’s life. It’s a thread tying where Swift has been and where she’s going—referencing her old material while making leaps and bounds forward.
This is a love letter of New Orleans. Not strictly classical, jazz or ambient electronica but rather a body of “movements,” Pigments is an expressive soundscape that is an immersive passage through the city as seen through the eyes of a young Black girl with dreams to paint her future with the pigments given to her. *Indie Exclusive Opaque Baby Blue LP*
Reasons In Decline is not a last grasp at relevance from a band past their peak. It is a vital addition to an impressive catalogue from a group who deserve your attention. It’s one of those rare reunion albums that satisfies a need, even if it doesn’t land as hard as some may have hoped. *Indie Exclusive Red & Purple Swirl LP*
A Family Christmas is beautiful, intimate, and warm. The Bocelli family sings to you from the sanctuary of their own sitting room, by their fire, relaxing as they momentarily switch off from the rest of the world. It is the sound of a family taking a precious moment to be with each other and celebrate what is truly important.
The songs here are still short and bittersweet, but there's more weight to them on the whole, as Kline negotiates self-examination, affection, regret, and apprehension. Their unique sound of breezy guitar-rock paired with simply beautiful, intimate lyrics make this album truly feel as though it was shaped by a delicate hand. *Limited Edition Clear LP*
Four years after Simple Minds returned to form on Walk Between Worlds, they emerged more confident on their adrenaline-fueled 19th album. Here, with conviction and confidence, they wield pulsing synths, arena rock drums, silvery-sounding guitars, and Jim Kerr's dry, emphatic vocals for a cache of fine songs. *Indie Exclusive Transparent Orange LP*
Drawing comparisons to Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson for his signature, cavernous vocal and gritty, go-your-own-way charisma, Williams returns with is long-awaited sophomore album. Waging Peace is rooted in country tradition and a bold, against-the-grain swagger, accompanied by Williams' organic twang and retrofuzz.
Like Motörhead before them (albeit dealing in languid grooves rather than pedal-to-the-metal noise), the song appears to remain the same over the course of a long and brilliant catalogue, but like Motörhead, Clutch's genius lies in their inherent them-ness. And though change is small, slight, and un-radical, theirs is a creative spring that remains deep and plentiful.
Spirits further proves Nothing More’s expertise in the rock genre and beyond, documenting the past two years’ desperation and isolation of lockdown, the spiral of substance abuse, the pain of broken relationships and survival in self-reliance while summarizing the band’s mission: reflect, provoke, inspire. *Indie Exclusive Red w/ White Swirl 2LP*
Like its sibling Unlimited Love, Dream Canteen benefits from the positive energy of these four friends just having fun in the studio, and is designed for listeners to plug in and bliss out. It’s a surprisingly introspective set filled with references to forgotten actors, classic bands, and, most tellingly, decades-old Chili Peppers songs. *Indie Exclusive Alternate Cover Gold LP*
New Release Round-Up 10-28-22
The Beatles - Revolver: Special Edition - Capitol
From “Taxman” to “Tomorrow Never Knows,” The Beatles’ Revolver has been newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and Sam Okell, and sourced directly from the original four-track master tapes with audio brought forth in stunning clarity with the help of cutting-edge technology developed by the award-winning sound team at Peter Jackson’s WingNutFilms Productions Ltd. Available as Indie Exclusive Limited Edition LP + Tote as well as Super Deluxe LP Box Set, Super Deluxe CD Box Set, Deluxe 2CD, LP & CD.
The Backseat Lovers - Waiting To Spill - Capitol
The Backseat Lovers' sophomore album Waiting To Spill is released this week. The release was preceded by the single, "Growing/Dying," their first new music release in over two years.
Tom Waits - Alice: 20th Anniversary Edition - Anti
"Alice" is the 14th studio album by Tom Waits, originally released in 2002. The album contains most songs written for the play Alice. The adaptation was directed by Robert Wilson, who Waits had previously worked with on the play The Black Rider, and originally set up at the Thalia Theatre in Hamburg in 1992. The play has since been performed in various theatres around the world.
Nino Rota - La Dolce Vita (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): Remastered - Decca
Nino Rota’s soundtrack to Federico Fellini’s masterpiece ‘La Dolce Vita’ has been fully restored and remastered from the original master tapes and will be released on CAM Sugar as part of the CAM SUGAR Heritage Series – the label’s collection dedicated to the scores synonymous with the history of Italian cinema.
Neil Diamond - A Neil Diamond Christmas - UMe
A Neil Diamond Christmas is a newly remastered set specially curated by Neil Diamond from his 4 best-selling Christmas albums. These acclaimed recordings feature Neil originals and inventive arrangements of traditional songs, spotlighting his trademark sound in a holiday setting. It also features a new mix of, "O Holy Night."
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Trampled By Turtles - Alpenglow [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Coke Bottle Clear LP + 7in]
Dragonette - Twennies
Discovery - LP: Deluxe Edition [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Orange LP]
Faye Webster - Car Therapy Sessions EP [Walnut Brown Vinyl]
Drugdealer - Hiding in Plain Sight [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Table Wine Rouge LP]
Siouxsie And The Banshees - All Souls [LP]
+++ (Crosses) - Day One / Vivien [Vinyl Single]
Chris Isaak - San Francisco Days [RSD Essential Red LP]
Etta James - Tell Mama [RSD Essential Opaque Yellow LP]
Frank Ballard - Rhythm Blues Party [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White LP]
Mickey Murray - Shout Bamalama & Others [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White LP]
Masters Of Reality - Masters Of Reality [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Blue LP]
Built To Spill - There's Nothing Wrong With Love [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Silver Marble LP]
The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle [RSD Essential Psychedelic Swirl LP]
Palaye Royale - Fever Dream [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Black/White Galaxy LP]
Lainey Wilson - Bell Bottom Country
Aoife Nessa Frances - Protector [Limited Edition White LP]
The Black Keys - Thickfreakness [Limited Edition Pink LP]
Fit For A King - The Hell We Create [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition LP]
Various Artists - Dead Formats Volume 1 [Indie Exclusive limited Edition Red/White/Blue w/ White Splatter LP]
Hermanos Gutierrez - El Bueno Y El Malo [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue & White Opaque Marble LP]
Dead Cross - II [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Glass Coffin LP]
Nas - Magic [Limited Edition Pink LP]
Bangles - Ladies And Gentlemen... The Bangles! [Limited Edition Pink LP]
Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You: 50th Anniversary [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green Smoke LP]
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What's New 10-21-22
Last year, Architects were propelled into new territory with For Those That Wish to Exist, achieving their first UK number one album. In all measures a roaring success, they sonically edged into the uncharted too. Now The Classic Symptoms… bridges their metalcore style into something even more cinematic and larger-than-life.
Furious indie-pop anthems combine across the record with psych and prog influences, demonstrating the wealth of influences the band feed off and their deep musicality. Surrealist lyrics are as ever at the forefront, but the new album gives greater opportunity to explore bugged out guitar jams, and immersive journeys touching on krautrock territory.
The landmark, debut album from Queens of the Stone Age is back in print for the first time in ten years, restored to its original sequence with the original, long out-of-print artwork by Frank Kozik. Featuring an obi-strip designed by longtime collaborator Boneface and pressed on standard black and Limited Edition Indie Exclusive Opaque Orange Vinyl.
New Release Round-Up 10-21-22
Architects - The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit - Epitaph
Architects have delivered their 10th studio album; an arena-ready opus entitled, 'The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit', the follow up to their 2021 breakout album For Those That Wish To Exist, which hit #1 on the UK sales chart. Finding yourself with a UK Number One album and selling out arenas is enough for some to repeat a winning formula. Architects however, are forever moving forward. "It was definitely validating and felt really cool for like a day," recalls drummer, producer and songwriter Dan Searle of hitting the top spot with 'For Those That Wish To Exist'"For a lot of the bucket list things you reach in any career, there's a momentary gratification then you're like, 'What next?' You just move on. By the time the album came out, my head was already in the mindset of 'Broken Spirit'. That was where I was at." Searle notes how it was their albums 'Lost Forever/Lost Together', 'All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us', and 'Holy Hell' that really "cemented what the band was about" and "took them to a new level" as a rock powerhouse and leaders of the UK's metalcore scene - making it all the more "daunting" to reinvent themselves on the records that would follow. "I wanted to make this album with a different aesthetic. We were enjoying working with the synths and doing stuff that we hadn't done before." As a band who never stop writing, the kernels of the songs that make up 'the classic symptoms of a broken spirit' were already in progress before the ink had time to dry on the artwork of their last record. Architects were on a creative roll, and the record was born of that creative freedom. Produced by Dan Searle and guitarist Josh Middleton, with additional production from frontman Sam Carter at Decon's Middle Farm Studios and their own Brighton Electric Studios before being mixed by Zakk Cervini, the band were buoyed by finally being back in a room together after their last album was made mostly remotely due to COVID restrictions. The result was something altogether more "free, playful and spontaneous," Searle explains. Carter agrees: "This one feels more live, more exciting and more fun - it has that energy. We wanted it to be a lot more industrial and electronic. That was the main mission. They can sit side-by-side: Mr Electronic and Mr Organic."
Ugly Kid Joe - Rad Wings Of Destiny - Metalville
Rad Wings Of Destiny is the first new album from California band Ugly Kid Joe since 2015's Uglier Than They Used Ta Be. For this album, Ugly Kid Joe teamed up with producer Mark Dodson, who was already responsible for the 1992 multiplatinum debut album America's Least Wanted.
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city: 10th Anniversary Edition - Aftermath
To celebrate the good kid, m.A.A.d city 10-year anniversary, Kendrick Lamar brings us exclusive new offerings. Available on Indie Exclusive Milky Clear 2LP, 2LP, CD & Cassette
Babyface - Girls Night Out - Capitol
Girls Night Out is the new compilation album from Babyface featuring some of today’s brightest & rising female R&B stars. The 12-track, Babyface-produced album is a sonic journey through love, heartbreak and all the emotions in between, featuring vocals from Babyface alongside special guests Ella Mai, Queen Naija, Ari Lennox, Kehlani, Doechii & more. Girls Night Outbridges the classic and the current with Babyface’s timeless approach to music production, exemplifying artistry at its finest.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Arctic Monkeys - The Car [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Custard LP]
Taylor Swift - Midnights
Archers Of Loaf - Reason in Decline [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Peak LP]
Carly Rae Jepsen - The Loneliest Time
Meghan Trainor - Takin’ It Back
Tegan and Sara - Crybaby
Pink Floyd - Hey Hey Rise Up [Limited Edition Vinyl Single]
Simple Minds - Direction Of The Heart [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Transparent Orange LP]
Turnpike Troubadours - The Turnpike Troubadours
The Devil Wears Prada - Color Decay [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Bone LP]
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Modern Lovers 'Live' [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow LP]
My Morning Jacket - MMJ Live Vol. 2: Chicago 2021 [Translucent Orange 3 LP]
Sloan - Steady
Colter Wall - Western Swing & Waltzes And Other Punchy Songs [Limited Edition Pink LP]
Brutus - Unison Life [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Transparent Orange LP]
Inclination - Unaltered Perspective [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Silver/Clear/Gold Tr-stripe w/ White & Black Splatter LP]
Rubblebucket - Earth Worship [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition LP]
Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn - Pigments [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Peak LP]
Stryper - The Final Battle [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow Marble 2LP]
Norah Jones - I Dream Of Christmas: Deluxe [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red 2 LP]
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The Heavy Heavy - Life And Life Only EP - ATO Records
The Heavy Heavy are led by lifelong musicians Will Turner and Georgie Fuller. The Brighton, UK-based band create the kind of unfettered rock-and-roll that warps time and space, sitting at the reverb-drenched collision of psychedelia and blues, acid rock and sunshine pop. As revealed on their gloriously hazy - and soon to be legendary - debut EP Life And Life Only, they breathe a wild new energy into sounds from decades ago, transcending eras with a hypnotic ease.

































