Fightstar: Alternate Endings Gut Recordings Rock 884385946500 Compilation of rarities and B-sides from British hard rock quartet. Includes covers of songs by Judas Priest, Flaming Lips. Previous album One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours reached #27 on UK charts, #3 on indie charts. Kerrang! called it "a work that places them among the best Britain has to offer." » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

The Vandals: BBC Sessions & Other Polished Turds Kung Fu Records Punk 884385756321 Rarities collection from SoCal comedy-punk veterans. Includes covers recorded for the BBC and various tribute albums [ZZ Top, Sublime, Queen, Ramones, Alice Cooper], plus the exclusive new track "Long Haired Lover" and "You're Not The Boss Of Me (Kick It)," featuring Emmy-winning comedian Bob Odenkirk. » One-Sheet » MySpace

Kalomoira: Secret Combination The Album Heaven Records World Music 884385772420 Third album from popular American-born Greek singer. The R&B-tinged title track was Greece's entry in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest and finished third overall. The single charted #1 in Greece and Cyprus, #67 on the European singles chart, and Top 100 in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Turkey, Ireland. Kalomoira won the popular Greek talent show Fame Story in 2004. » MySpace

Shireen Abdul Wahab: Batamenak Rotana Records World Music 884385785420 Six-song EP from controversial Egyptian singer. Includes production from singer / actor / composer Tamer Hosny. Her previous two albums sold nearly a million copies each. » One-Sheet

DIGITAl-ONLY Various Artists: Jazz and 80's Vol. 1 & 2 [Limited Edition] Music Brokers Jazz 884385856328 Twenty-four cool, laid-back electro-jazz treatments of '80s hits like "Tainted Love," "Purple Rain," "Like A Virgin," "Billie Jean," "Material Girl," and more. » One-Sheet

Various Artists: Symphonic Magic Otello Children's 884385520502 Ninety-one orchestral renditions of well-known Disney tunes from the '40s through the '90s. Includes themes from The Lion King, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and more. » Also Out Today : Kingston Symphony, Glen Fast: Symphonic Suites Of The Animated Classics

TAB The Band: Long Weekend North Street Records Rock 884385497125 Second album from Boston rock trio featuring two sons of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Their 2007 debut received 3½ stars from Rolling Stone: “They play bluesy, sleazy guitar raunch that evokes early Aerosmith.”  Opening four August US dates for Stone Temple Pilots, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. » MySpace » Website

Zach Hill: Astrological Straits Ipecac Recordings Rock 884385398422 Debut solo album from octopus-armed and prolific super-drummer from Hella. Features contributions from No Age, Marnie Stern, Chino Moreno [Deftones, Team Sleep], Tyler Pope [!!!, LCD Soundsystem], Les Claypool [Primus], past and current members of Hella. » MySpace » Drowned In Sound Article » Pitchfork article

Porcupine Tree: Stars Die Kscope Music Rock 884385768423 Two-volume retrospective of popular English prog rock combo's recordings for the Delerium label from 1991-97. Includes rarities and previously unreleased tracks. Originally issued in 2005. "An enthralling collection that will appeal to the converted as well as providing an ideal introduction to the band." [Classic Rock] Their last album Fear Of A Blank Planet [Atlantic] sold 250K+ and reached #59 on the Billboard 200. » MySpace

Anu Malik: Maan Gaye Mughall - E - Asam Venus Records & Tapes Pvt World Music 884385768621 Soundtrack to 2008 Indian comedy starring sex symbol Mallika. Songs written by Filmfare Award-winning music director Anu Malik, performed by Sonu Nigam, Pankaj Udhas, Alisha Chimoy, and Malik himself. » Website

REISSUE James Brown: Soul Syndrome Henry Stone Music R&B 884385711825 Digital debut of 1980 funk / disco album recorded by the late Godfather of Soul for Henry Stone's TK Records. Includes versions of "Mashed Potatoes" and "The Payback" ["Rapp Payback," #46 Billboard Black Singles, performed on Saturday Night Live, Beat Club]. » Label Website » One-Sheet

The Walkmen: You & Me Gigantic Music (WORLD MINUS EU, UK, IRE, AUS, NZ) 884385634025 Fierce Panda (UK ONLY) 884385922023 Rock Fourth album from buzzy NYC indie rock combo. Previous release A Hundred Miles Off [2006] reached #8 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums," #3 "Heatseekers." Billboard called it "a set of rousing, sharply focused, late-night pleas and barroom romps that [took] the group well beyond its garage roots." » MySpace » Pitchfork article

GZA the Genius: Pro Tools Dcide Records Hip-Hop/Rap 884385943523 Fifth solo album [first in six years] from original Wu-Tang Clan member. Production from RZA, Black Milk, Mathematics, Bronze Nazareth. Includes the much-blogged-about 50 Cent diss track "Paper Plates." He's sold 1.5+ million albums over his career. Legend Of The Liquid Sword [2002] reached #21 on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. » Website

Robin McKelle: Modern Antique Cheap Lullaby Pop 884385653125 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Second album from Boston vocalist. Topped France's jazz charts for four straight weeks. "A stylistically ambitious follow-up to her debut [#6 Billboard "Top Jazz Albums"]...still manag[es] to evoke and honor the forties big-band sound" [All About Jazz]. Includes a big-band version of the Steve Miller Band's "Abracadabra" [video]. » MySpace

Otis Grove: Crank It Up Ropeadope Digital Rock 884385692124 Second album from Boston-area instrumental trio who blend soulful organ funk and garage rock crunch. » RIYL: Medeski Martin & Wood, Soulive » MySpace

Anathema: Hindsight K-Scope Metal 884385403522 Collection of new songs and updated arrangements of old favorites from influential and genre-bending UK doom metal band. » RIYL: My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost » MySpace » One-Sheet

Phil Perry: Ready For Love Shanachie Entertainment R&B 884385899929 New album from renowned R&B crooner, famous for his 1991 #1 smash "Call Me." James Ingram calls Perry "the most powerful singer I have ever heard in my life." A Mighty Love [2007] reached #3 on Billboard's "Top Contemporary Jazz" chart, #34 "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums." » MySpace

David Lanz: Painting The Sun Shanachie Entertainment New Age New album from Grammy-nominated new age pianist. Includes a cover of the Pete Seeger / Byrds classic "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Eighteen of Lanz's albums have reached the Top 20 on Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart. » Website

Ra Ra Riot: The Rhumb Line Barsuk Rock 884385834227 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: US release of debut album from Syracuse, NY sextet who have opened for Art Brut, Editors, Tokyo Police Club. Produced by Ryan Hadlock [The Gossip, Blonde Redhead]. NME named them among the top bands at CMJ '06, SXSW '07. Their 2007 self-titled EP won raves from Rolling Stone, Nylon, Spin.com, NPR's "All Songs Considered." » MySpace » Label Website

The Clientele: That Night, a Forest Grew Acuarela Pop 884385924126 The last in a trilogy of EPs recorded by the London-based dream-pop quartet for Spanish label Acuarela. Includes "Share The Night," which Pitchfork describes as "warm, balanced, and absolutely gorgeous." God Save The Clientele [2007, Merge] reached #19 on Billboard's "Top Heatseekers" chart. » RIYL: Camera Obscura, Felt » MySpace

Vordul Mega: Megagraphitti Backwoodz Studioz Hip-Hop/Rap 884385926229 Second solo album from NYC MC and one half of acclaimed rap duo Cannibal Ox. Features guest appearances from Vast Aire, Megalon [Monsta Island Czars], and production from El-P and Bronze Nazareth, among others. » Also Out Today : Invizzibl Men: The Unveiling » MySpace » One-Sheet

Various Artists: COMO NOW: The Voices of Panola County, MS Daptone R&B 884385635527 Acclaimed Brooklyn funk / soul revival label Daptone Records presents a collection of traditional and original a cappella gospel from Como, MS, a veritable gospel hotbed. » More Info

Hucknall: Tribute to Bobby Montreux Jazz Festival Live 2008 simplyred.com ltd. Pop 884385923129 Simply Red vocalist Mick Hucknall performs songs from his debut solo album, a tribute to Bobby "Blue" Bland. Recorded at the 2008 Montreux Jazz Festival. » MySpace

Louis Armstrong: Rudy Vallee's Fleischmann's Yeast Recordings and Louis' Home-Recorded Tapes Music Masters Jazz 884385716820 Two-volume set of rare and previously unreleased recordings from the hugely influential jazz trumpeter / singer. Contains recordings from his groundbreaking stint as guest host for Rudy Vallee's popular radio program, plus excerpts from recently discovered personal tapes: practice sessions, a capella versions, trumpeting tips, interview sessions, and more.

Ying Yang Twins: The Official Work BCD Music Group Hip-Hop/Rap 884385989224 2008 mixtape from three-time platinum-certified Atlanta crunk duo. Their 2006 album Chemically Imbalanced reached #40 on The Billboard 200, #1 "Top Independent Albums," #8 "Top Hip-Hop Albums." » MySpace

Various Artists: Mutant Disco Volume 4 Ze Records Pop 884385765521 Fourth installment in Ze Records' series of underground '70s / early '80s NYC dance music. Includes remixes of Was Not Was’ “Shake Your Head" [UK Top 5 single, feat. Ozzy Osbourne, Kim Basinger!], Breakfast Club's "Rico Mambo" [feat. Madonna on drums!], Funkadelic member Junie Morisson remixed by the legendary Arthur Baker, and more. » Label Website

Lowry: Love Is Dead Engine Room Records Rock 884385903428 Fifth release from Brooklyn psychedelic neo-folk-pop outfit. NYC's Deli Magazine named them a "Top Emerging Artist of 2006." "Challenging, innovative music that pushes established boundaries with alarming ease." [Creative Loafing] Performed at NJ's All Points West Festival on Aug. 8th, headlined by Radiohead, Jack Johnson. » MySpace

Sasha Angel Feat. Lara Zola: Keep Shining (Shining Star) Gusto Records Electronic 884385986100 UK ONLY: Radio edit of hit single from Pure Pacha 2008, a two-volume collection of essential summer underground house anthems from the world-famous Pacha club franchise. Playlisted by BBC1's Scott Mills. Reached #6 on Music Week's "Upfront Club Charts."

Thanos Petrelis: Xipna Thanasi Heaven Records World Music 884385772529 2008 single from top-selling Greek artist. Written by Phoebus, who has penned chart hits for Despina Vandi, Maro Lytra. Reached Greek Top 10 airplay charts, went platinum the first week of release. » MySpace » One-Sheet

The Fantomas-Melvins Big Band: Live From London 2006 Ipecac Recordings Rock Second live album from freak-metal supergroup containing members of Mike Patton's Fantomas and legendary Seattle sludge-rock godfathers The Melvins. Accompanies a DVD of the same name, featuring commentary from actor Danny DeVito [!], Buzz Osbourne [The Melvins] and Greg Werckman [Ipecac].

Tomer Yosef: Laughing Underground JDub Records World Music 884385772628 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: US release of second album from Israeli comedian / actor / musician and touring member of Balkan Beat Box, whose last album reached #9 on Billboard's "Top World Music Albums." A fusion of reggae, world grooves, and hip-hop beats. Originally issued in 2006. Produced by Tamir Muskat [Firewater]. » Video: I B Lovin' U » MySpace

H•O•F (Halo Of Flies): F.T.W. Amphetamine Reptile Records Rock 884385924621 2008 EP from long-defunct '80s Minneapolis, MN noise band. Includes original members Tom Hazelmyer and John Anglim, plus newcomer Paddy Costello [Dillinger Four]. Features backing vocals from Har Mar Superstar and bonus track "Stalin's Child," originally issued on a limited-edition Melvins split 7" in 2007. "A fully face-smashing reinvigoration of the Halo's massive grunge ethos." [Byron Coley, Bull Tongue] Also Out Today: H•O•F: A New Kind Of Hate

Backyard Tire Fire: The Places We Lived Hyena Records Rock 884385772123 Sixth release from rootsy North Carolina alt-country trio that has shared stages with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Son Volt, Alejandro Escovedo . "[Frontman] Ed Anderson can turn a lyrical phrase and a musical passage with the originality and authority of Neil Young, Jeff Tweedy, Jay Farrar." [Amplifier Magazine] » MySpace

Various Artists: The Underground - Bombay (The Best Of What's Next) Saregama World Music 884385655525 Diverse collection of the hippest underground music in Bombay / Mumbai, India. Includes everything from death metal to punk rock to minimal techno to dubstep. » MySpace » One-Sheet

Sam Champion: Heavenly Bender North Street Records Rock Second album from “one of the four hottest bands to watch from New York.” [NME] Rolling Stone writes, "Sam Champion genre jumps from song to song, joyfully morphing elements of raw punk and twangy roots rock with Beck-like precision." » Video: Album trailer » MySpace

Liliana Barrios: Epica: El Viaje De Homero Y Virgilio Exposito Liliana Barrios Latin Music 884385723729 Argentinean singer pays tribute to prolific tango composers Homero and Virgilio Expósito. Includes the first-ever recording of lyrics Homero wrote for the 1897 instrumental "El Entrerriano." Barrios was nominated for a 2007 Premios Gardel [Argentinean Grammy] for her album Troileana. » Website » One-Sheet

Terry Callier: Welcome Home (Extras) Mr. Bongo Folk Live album from American folk-jazz mystic, recorded at London's Jazz Cafe in 2008. "Callier's writing is getting better; his performances are ever more intense. His best may be yet to come." [The Guardian] Features exclusive bonus tracks. » MySpace

Malevolent Creation: Live At The Whiskey A Go Go Massacre Records Metal 884385987008 Sixty minutes of live mayhem from pioneering Florida death metal outfit. Recorded in 1999 while touring in support of their seventh album The Fine Art Of Murder. "Captures the power and intensity of Malevolent Creation very well." [About.com] » MySpace » One-Sheet

Brendan Campbell: Pirate Song Everybody's Records Folk 884385986605 Second single from Glaswegian singer-songwriter signed to Keane's UK management. His four-song debut Twilight Bird EP was named "Hottest Download" by the Sunday Times and received airplay on Radio 1, XFM. » RIYL: Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens » MySpace » Website

Her Space Holiday: XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival Mush Records Rock NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Eighth studio album from California-based indietronic artist Marc Bianchi. He's toured with Bright Eyes, The Faint, Pinback, and remixed songs by REM, The Faint, Xiu Xiu. » RIYL: Galaxie 500, Magnetic Fields » MySpace » More Info

REISSUE Meshuggah: Destroy, Erase, Improve (Reloaded) Nuclear Blast Metal 884385674021 WORLD MINUS EUROPE: Reissue of 1995 album from "one of the ten most important hard and heavy bands.” [Rolling Stone] Contains five bonus tracks. "A bona fide '90s classic." [Allmusic] ObZen[2008] reached #59 on "The Billboard 200." » MySpace » Allmusic review » Also Out Today: Die Apokalyptischen Reiter: Licht