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Various Artists:
Crunk Hits 2.0: The Dirty South Goes Digital
Selector Series
Hip-hop/Rap
884385535643
WORLD EX-UK: YEAAHHHH! Ten classic crunk smashes from Lil Jon ["Get Low," "Put Yo Hood Up"], Ying Yang Twins ["Salt Shaker," "Wait (The Whisper Song)"], Pitbull ["Culo," "Toma"], Yo Gotti, and more.
» Also Out Today: OMG! Summer Party [NA], [ROW] |
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Slim Twig:
Contempt!
Paper Bag Records
Rock
884385656461
WORLD EX-CANADA: Debut album from Toronto avant-pop singer-songwriter / actor named "Toronto's Best Pop/Rock Artist Of The Year" in 2008 by NOW Magazine. "One of the most striking debut albums in recent memory." [Eye Weekly]
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Carl Perkins:
Dance Album Of...
Charly Records
Rock
884385661281
WORLD EX-US: Reissue of rockabilly pioneer's 1957 debut album on the legendary Sun Records, plus eighteen bonus tracks. Includes the classics "Blue Suede Shoes," "Boppin' the Blues," "Honey Don't," and more. "A classic...every bit as raw, energetic, and rocking decades after its release as it was at the time." [Allmusic]
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DJ Ravin:
Buddha Bar XI
George V Records
Electronic
884385654245
WORLD EX-EUROPE: Eleventh installment in the Buddha-Bar compilation series, which has sold over six million chillout / downtempo CDs since 1999. India-born, Paris-based DJ Ravin mixes lounge, electro, and acoustic flavors to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Kiev-based Buddha-Bar. Buddha Bar X [2008] reached #15 on Billboard's "Top Electronic Albums" chart.
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Lullatone:
Songs That Spin in Circles
Audio Dregs
Children's
884385649586
WORLD EX-JAPAN: Sixth album from Japan-based duo who "papier-mache the childlike sounds of bell-tone synths and toy glockenspiel into imaginative, minimalist pop." [Pitchfork] Beck and Momus are fans. Japan Times called Plays Pajama Pop For You [2006] "quite possibly the cutest thing that you will hear all year."
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Various Artists:
Music for the Moment: Zodiac Cancer
Arts Productions Ltd.
Classical
884385666842
Music designed for the Cancer zodiac sign, selected by astrologist and musicologist Daniele Garella. Includes movements from Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and others.
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Fidel:
International Love
Pop Art
Reggae
884385191368
Sixteenth solo album from prolific and internationally acclaimed Argentinean reggae singer who began his career as the leader of roots combo Todos Tus Muertos before joining Manu Chao's Mano Negra band.
» MySpace
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Tito Puente, Jr.:
Charanga Pa' Nueva York (Feat. Ricky Melendez)
Salsalsa Records/Royal Records
Latin Music
884385692889
Single from NYC bandleader and son of percussion legend Tito Puente. Features vocals from Ricky Meléndez [Menudo]. Puente Jr's 1996 cover of "Oyo Como Va" reached #7 on Billboard's "Hot Dance Music/Club Play" chart and won a Latin Music Award for "Best Salsa Video." In 2004, he participated in NBC's "The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem.".
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Various Artists:
Best Nights Ever... House Party - Mixed by Ben Sowton & Graham Sahara
Seamless Recordings
Electronic
884385572792 [Ireland, UK] 884385649487 [ROW]
Two-volume mix of house party gems, curated by Bargrooves' Ben Sowton and famed DJ Graham Sahara, who was nominated for "Best Ibiza DJ" at the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2006.
» Also Out Today: Matthias Heilbronn ft Inaya: Heaven
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Vasily Petrenko:
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Classical
884385252250
Russian conductor [Gramophone's 2007 "Young Artist of the Year"] leads one of the world's oldest orchestras through Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Part of a complete Tchaikovsky symphony cycle ["an exciting prospect," The Times, UK]. Petrenko is the youngest person and the first Russian to lead the RLP.
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Week of JUNE 16 |
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Curtis Mayfield:
Short Eyes / Do It All Night
Charly Records
R&B
884385661342
EUROPE, INDIA, JAPAN, THAILAND ONLY: Two-for-one reissue of late '70s albums from the R&B legend: the 1977 soundtrack Short Eyes, which includes the funk hit '"Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here" [sampled by Jay-Z on American Gangster], and the 1978 disco album Do It All Night, which reached #52 on Billboard's "Black Albums" chart.
» Liner notes
» Also Out Today: More Mayfield reissues: '80s albums Honesty / Love Is The Place |
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Various Artists:
OMG! Best Power Ballads Ever
Selector Series
Rock
884385535667 [UK]
884385690373 [US]
884385690380 [ROW]
Heaven isn't too far away when you're listening to these ten sensitive slow-jams. Includes mega-hits from the '90s [Sevendust, Default], '80s [Bret Micheals, Motley Crue], and '70s [Nazareth, Great White covering Led Zeppelin].
» Also Out Today: Heat Wave: A Summer Groove Playlist |
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The Builders and the Butchers:
Salvation Is A Deep Dark Well
Gigantic Music
Rock
884385584375
Second album from Americana-tinged Portland, OR band named 2008's "Best New Band" [Willamette Week] and "Best Live Performers" [Seattle Sound]. They've performed at the Sasquatch Music Festival and opened for The Decemberists, Langhorne Slim. Touring the US July 15 - Aug 12 to support.
» MySpace
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Cassettes Won't Listen:
Into The Hillside
Cassettes Won't Listen
Electronic
884385631857
Instrumental album from NYC producer who has remixed tracks for Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif, El-P, RJD2. His lo-fi electronic pop has been praised by Billboard, Perez Hilton, Stereogum. SPIN called his 2008 EP Small-Time Machine "so infectious it'll be hard to see past tomorrow."
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Various Artists:
The Very Best Father's Day Album In The World... Ever... NOT!
Gut Records
Pop
884385560546 [UK, Ireland]
·884385589462 [ROW]
WORLD EX-BENELUX, FRANCE, NEW ZEALAND: First installment in Gut Recordings' NOT! series, a funny take on "Very Best Of" compilations.
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Count Basie Orchestra:
Basel 1956 part 1
TCB - The Montreux Jazz Label(TM)
Jazz
884385634797
Jazz legend Count Basie and his orchestra, recorded live in Switzerland. First in two-part series. Includes "Shiny Stockings," "Mambo Inn," "Cherry Point," "Eventide," and more.
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Alborosie:
Escape From Babylon
Greensleeves
Reggae
601811203965
Second album from Italian-born, Jamaica-based singer. He has collaborated with Morgan Heritage, Luciano, Shakira. He performed at Sweden's Uppsala Reggae Festival in 2008 alongside Sean Paul, Lee Perry, Burning Spear.
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Zed-U:
Night Time On The Middle Passage
Babel
Jazz
884385690168
Debut album from soulful London trio that uses elements of reggae, dub, electronic, and rock. "Fresh and exciting." [Jazzwise] Personnel: Bassist Neil Charles [Andrew McCormack, Soweto Kinch], saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings [The Heliocentrics, The London Improvisers' Orchestra], drummer Tom Skinner [Gary Crosby's Tomorrow's Warriors].
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Week of JUNE 23 |
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dead prez & The Evil Genius DJ Green Lantern:
Pulse Of The People
Boss Up / Invasion Music Group
Hip-hop/Rap
884385580070
2009 release from political hip-hop duo on DJ Green Lantern's label. Features guest appearances from Styles P, Bun B, K'Naan, Chuck D, Johnny Polygon. Previous album RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta [2004] reached #14 on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. 2006 mixtape Confidential reached #23 on "Top Independent Albums." They've worked with Big Pun, The Beatnuts, Erykah Badu, and performed in the 2006 film Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
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» Kyte Channel
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The Antlers:
Hospice
Frenchkiss Records
Rock
884385674991
Remastered release of Brooklyn, NY trio's out-of-print debut. NPR's "All Songs Considered" ranked it ahead of 2009 albums by Animal Collective and The Decemberists ["one of the most beautiful and moving works I've heard in a long, long time...just astonishing"]. They've earned raves from Pitchfork, Time Out NY, Wall Street Journal, and toured with Au Revoir Simone, Frightened Rabbit.
» MySpace
» Just added to the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL July 18
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The Budos Band: The Budos Band EP
Daptone Records
R&B
884385587956
Six-song EP from Staten Island, NY instrumental funk band. Features members of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Antibalas. "The best thing out of Staten Island since Christina Aguilera." [XLR8R] Pitchfork called Budos Band II [2007] "a supremely entertaining record." Their first two albums scanned 23K+ in the US alone.
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» MP3: The Proposition |
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The Sun Harbor's Chorus:
4th Of July Patriotic Favorites - The Best Of Documentary Recordings
Documentary Recordings
Folk
884385696252
Perfect for Independence Day: a twenty-track label sampler of authentic US military recordings. Popular patriotic songs, military bands, bugle calls, running and marching cadences, PT workouts, and more. Includes "Hail To The Chief," "Battle Hymn Of The Republic," "Stars & Stripes Forever," "Taps."
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Grand Puba:
RetroActive
Babygrande
Hip-hop/Rap
884385677343
Fourth solo album and first in eight years from former Brand Nubian MC who has appeared on wax with Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott. Features appearances from Q-Tip, Kid Capri, and former groupmates Sadat X and Lord Jamar. Previous album Understand This [2001] reached #12 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart.
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U-God:
Dopium
Babygrande
Hip-hop/Rap
884385677367
Third solo album from founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Features appearances from Ghostface, Method Man, GZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Mike Ladd, Large Professor. His Gold-certified 1999 solo debut Golden Arms Redemption reached #58 on US album charts, #15 "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums."
» MySpace
» HipHopDX Interview
» Also Out Today: Jedi Mind Tricks: Greatest Features
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Various Artists:
Selector Series Guide To Lampin' Presents: Summer Indie Hip-Hop Sampler 2009
Selector Series
Hip-hop/Rap
884385690397 [North America]
884385521776 [ROW]
Ten
underground bangers that'll add some boom to your bap this summer. Third release in The Orchard's own "Bachelor's [and Bachelorette's] Guide to Lampin'" playlist series. Includes fresh new music from dead prez, Cage, Mr. Lif, The Mighty Underdogs, and more. |
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Various Artists:
OMFG! That's Punk
Selector Series
Punk
884385531690
Ever get so angry you could eat a fistful of wasps, then spit them at your enemies like bug bullets? Well...don't do that. Instead, pop on this collection of punk and hardcore classics from Black Flag, Iggy Pop, and Dead Kennedys and pogo away your anger. |
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The Albertans:
Legends of Sam Marco
Ernest Jenning Record Co.
Rock
884385563752
Debut album from Vancouver-via-Brooklyn, NY band. Named one of L Magazine's 8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear ["spot-on pop sensibility...you need to hear these guys now"]. Stream two MP3s via Impose Magazine feature.
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The Sweptaways:
The Sweptaways Show
Hybris
Pop
884385565893
Star-studded third album from 30-member all-female a cappella choirfrom Stockholm, Sweden. Pelle Almqvist [The Hives], Robyn, Jens Lenkman, Björn Olsson, and others drop in for covers by The Zombies, Kate Bush, Robyn, R. Kelly, Dolly Parton, and more.
» MySpace
» Video: YouTube channel
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Various Artists:
Music for the Moment: Violoncello Classics
Arts Productions Ltd.
Classical
884385666859
Popular cello masterpieces like Vivaldi's "Concerto per Violoncello," Dvorak's "Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor," Scarlatti's "Cello Sonata No. 1," and more.
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Destroyer 666:
Defiance
Season Of Mist
Metal
884385668266
Melbourne, Australia black metal band's fourth album and first in seven years. Metal Crypt called previous release Cold Steel... For An Iron Age [2002] a "masterpiece of extreme metal."
» MySpace
» Also Out Today: Drudkh: Microcosmos |
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Water Lilly:
Passage Secret
Mental Groove
Electronic
884385674779
Mix from Geneva-based techno diva whose tracks have been featured on mixes from Tiga, Larry Tee, James Holden, and the soundtrack to 2006 film Quand j'étais chanteur starring Gerard Depardieu. Features exclusive tracks from Kid Chocolat, Plastique De Reve, Love Motel, Sinner DC, and Water Lilly herself. Physical pressing limited to 500 copies.
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Week of JUNE 30 |
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Various Artists:
Hip-Hop's Controlled Substances
Selector Series
Hip-hop/Rap
884385690366 [UK]
884385690359 [ROW]
Ten tracks that explore the divergent and dichotomous relationship between hip-hop, drugs, and their various accoutrements, trappings, and consequences, both good and bad. Includes tracks from Immortal Technique, N.O.R.E, GZA, Living Legends, and more |
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Various Ropeadope Artists:
2009 Really Raw Honey Underground Mix
Ropeadope Digital
Jazz
884385631864
Tenth anniversary sampler from Pennsylvania-based label specializing in hip-hop, jazz, electronica, funk. Includes music from King Britt, Black Landlord, Fatty Acid, Kicksville, Marco Benevento, DJ Logic, and more.
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Laaz Rockit:
No Stranger To Danger
Massacre Records
Metal
884385703387
Reissue of second album from Bay Area thrash pioneers. Originally released in 1985. Former Exodus / Legacy vocalist Steve Souza calls it "thrash metal the way it should be, straight up and in your face from a band that helped define the genre." Since reuniting in 2006, they've shared stages with Anthrax, Testament.
» MySpace
» Also Out Today: City's Gonna Burn [1984]
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Ex Deo:
Romulus
Nuclear Blast
Metal
884385690151
WORLD EX-EUROPE: Debut album from pagan / viking metal band led by Maurizio Iacono [Kataklysm]. Features members of Blackguard, Martyr, Behemoth, Nile, Keep of Kalessin. Kataklysm's 2008 album Prevail reached #15 on Billboard's "Heatseekers."
» Video: Romulus
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JDT:
Inventing the Wheel
Ropeadope Digital
Jazz
884385698065
Second album from NYC jazz trio led by Jason Domnarski, "a promising young keyboardist, deeply attuned to pop production and orchestration." [New York Times] "Fun stuff for cutting edge tastes." [Midwest Record]
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Various Artists:
OMG! '60s Party
Selector Series
Pop
884385531683
Relive the fun of the '60s without those inconvenient acid flashbacks. Includes original hit recordings from The Turtles, Nancy Sinatra, The Kingsmen, and others.
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You Say Party! We Say Die!:
The Gap (Between The Rich And The Poor)
Kitty-cuts
Punk
884385630966
WORLD EX-AUSTRALIA: Reissue of rare 2006 single from Canadian dance-punkers. In May '07, their second album Lose All The Time [Paper Bag / Fierce Panda] beat Arcade Fire for the #1 spot on Canada's National Campus Top 50. "Nocturnal guitar stabs, mournful harmonies, dance-motherf**ker bass, and clanging hardcore beats." [Pitchfork]
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» Also Out Today: Litwinenko: Reisefieber EP |
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Opposite Worlds:
Feel
IMC Entertainment
Pop
884385674977
Single from London duo's debut album First. Includes acoustic B-side "On My Own." Previous single "Love Thing" reached #22 on UK's Commercial Pop chart. They're received press from BBC Worldwide News, CNN, The Guardian. They've worked with Sting, Eric Clapton, Elton John.
» RIYL: Artful Dodger
» Video: Feels
» MySpace
» Website
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Monogrenade:
La saveur des fruits
Paper Bag Records
Rock
884385704940
WORLD EX-CANADA: Debut five-song EP from Montreal-based French-language indie pop quartet.
» RIYL: Radiohead
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Week of JULY 7 |
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Broadway:
Kingdoms
Uprising Records
Rock
884385634193
Debut album from five-piece Florida post-hardcore band. On Summer 2009 US Artery Foundation tour with Emarosa, Our Last Night, In Fear and Faith, I See Stars, Burden of a Day.
» RIYL: The Devil Wears Prada, The Used
» MySpace
» MP3: Redeeming A Monster |
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Three Fact Fader
Kscope
Rock
884385706371
Second album from London shoegaze / space rock quartet. Features production from Ken Thomas [Sigur Ros, M83]. Previous album reached #84 on the UK album charts. "Their attention to sonic detail, unabashed romanticism, and instantly engaging melodies should win them legions of fans." [Allmusic]
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Pearl and the Beard:
God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson
Family Records
Rock
884385674199
Debut album from NYC trio. Limited CD pressing of 200. "Good, honest, sweet and soft." [Deli Magazine] "Shades of Gothic troubadour Will Oldham." [The Washington Post] Stream it here.
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Richard Hill:
Images from Kubla Khan (Narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley)
Academy Recordings
Classical
884385667856
UK composer's ballet version of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's classic poem, narrated by renowned actor Ben Kingsley. Originally released in 1998. "Yes, Ben Kingsley's voice is mesmerising, but it's the music that handsomely carries this romantic theme from beginning to end." [NAPRA ReView]
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Zakir Hussain & Alla Rakha:
Call Of Fire - 13 Meditations On Tabla
Saregama
World Music
884385708696
WORLD EX-INDIA: Collection of shorter works from the late tabla meastro Alla Rakha [known for his legendary '60s Woodstock and Monterey Pop performances with Ravi Shankar] and his son, Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. Hussain has recorded and performed with George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Tito Puente, Bill Laswell.
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Ravi Shankar:
Call Of The Earth - 12 Meditations On The Sitar
Saregama
World Music
884385708689
WORLD EX-INDIA: Collection of excerpts from key recordings from the most famous sitarist of the modern era. Shankar has won thee Grammies, an Academy Award, and the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. He performed at Woodstock in 1969 and the star-studded Concert For Bangladesh in 1971.
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Wilson Pickett:
Down To My Last Heartbreak
Fantastic Voyage
R&B
884385717964
Pre-Atlantic solo recordings from the legendary soul singer. Includes "I'm Gonna Cry," his first collaboration with Don Covay, the demo of "If You Need Me" [#30 on R&B charts, later a hit for Solomon Burke], and "It's Too Late" [#7 R&B].
» Also Out Today: Eddie Floyd: Soul On Fire |
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Royce Da 5'9":
The Revival EP
MIC Records/One Records
Hip-hop/Rap
Four-song EP from Detroit rapper who has collaborated with Emimem and D12, and written rhymes for Dr. Dre, P. Diddy. Features production by Nottz and an appearance from hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse [Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9”, Crooked I]. A preview of forthcoming full-length Street Hop. His 2004 release Death Is Certain reached #4 on Billboard's "Heatseekers," #5 "Top Independent Albums." ."
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Steve Marriott & DT's:
Steve Marriott Sings The Blues: Live 1988
Marriott
Blues
884385674793
Former Humble Pie / Small Faces singer performs some of his favorite songs. Includes "Watch Your Step," "Before You Accuse Me," "Walking The Dog," and more. Marriott received a posthumous Ivor Novello Award in 1996 and was ranked one of "The Top 100 Singers Of All Time" by Mojo.
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Various Artists:
Tour De France En Musique
Rendez-Vous Digital
Pop
884385709693
A Tour De France -themed collection of music from regions along the race course, from the French countryside to Spain and Germany, finishing in Paris. Bonus Track: French national anthem "La Marseillaise." |
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The Cinematics: Love And Terror
The Orchard · Rock · 884385620592 · Jul 14 · MySpace · Website · One-Sheet
First single from post-punk Glasgow band's second album Love And Terror. They've toured with The Bravery, Bloc Party, Snow Patrol. PopMatters called their debut album A Strange Education [2007] "friendly, inviting, charming, and infectious...has plenty of zip and a darker, New Order or Joy Division tone to much of it." |
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Laidback Luke & Diplo: Hey
Dim Mak · Electronic · 884385665982 · Jul 14 · More Info
NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Stateside issue of 2009 collaboration between Dutch producer Laidback Luke [Daft Punk, David Guetta, Junior Sanchez] and American DJ / producer Diplo [M.I.A., Beck]. Contains remixes from Nadastrom, LVIS 1990, and others. |
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Suffocation: Blood Oath
Nuclear Blast · Metal · 884385661069 · Jul 14 · MySpace
WORLD EX-EUROPE: New York-based death metal combo's sixth studio album. Previous release Suffocation [2006] recahed #29 on Billboard's "Heatseekers" and "Top Independent Albums" charts. "Trends may come and go, but you can always count on the Suffocation chaps for a healthy dose of punishing drumbeats, frantic doomsday riffing, and vocals so devilish that Beelzebub himself is probably green with envy." [Allmusic] |
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Various Artists: OMG! Girl's Night Out
Selector Series · Pop · Jul 14
Where my girls at? Ladies, gather your gals and conquer the town with Samantha Jones-approved picks from Ashanti ["Let's Do Something Crazy (feat. Flo Rida)"], Nancy Sinatra ["These Boots Are Made For Walkin'"], The Waitresses ["I Know What Boys Like"], The Donnas, ["40 Boys In 40 Nights"], and more. Free shots from the cute bartender not included. |
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Various Artists: Music for the Moment: Opera Highlights
Arts Productions Ltd. · Classical · 884385697877 · Jul 14 · One-Sheet
Popular opera masterpieces like Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," Verdi's "Nabucco," Puccini's "Madame Butterfly," and more.
» Also Out Today: Music for the Moment: Elemental Earth |
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Generationals: Con Law
Park The Van · Rock · 884385690465 · Jul 21 · MySpace · Website · Twitter · MP3: When They Fight They Fight
Debut album from New Orleans, LA indie pop group. "Solid from front to back...songs that are meant for strolling, crawfish boils, lengthy and enjoyable conversations with dear friends, never-ending hugs, watermelons being sliced into pieces as thick as four plates, and no hint of a sunset." [Daytrotter.com] RIYL: Weezer |
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Joan Sebastian: TBA
Discos Musart · Latin Music · Jul 21 · Website
New album from three-time Grammy-winning Mexican singer / songwriter and five-time Latin Grammy winner. Sebastian won a 2007 “Best Banda Album” Grammy for Más Allá Del Sol and has sold 30 million albums since 1977. |
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Assembly Of Dust: Some Assembly Required
Missing Piece/Rock Ridge Music · Rock · Jul 21 · MySpace · Website
Third studio effort from NYC rock quintet and jam band favorite led by former Strangefolk frontman Reid Genauer. Features appearances from Mike Gordon [Phish], Bela Fleck, Martin Sexton, Richie Havens, David Grisman, John Scofield, and others. They've performed at Bonnaroo, Gathering of the Vibes, Newport Folk Festival. "An articulate songwriter with a sturdy, well-crafted song cycle of an album as proof." [Village Voice] |
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Sean Bones: Rings
Frenchkiss Records · Rock · 884385661052 · Jul 21 · MySpace · MP3: Dancehall
Reggae-infused debut album from Sam Champion guitarist. Singer Norah Jones guests on album closer "Turn Them." "You probably wouldn't think the guitar player from Sam Champion would be able to convincingly pull off reggae, but you'd actually be completely wrong, you idiot." [New York Magazine ] |
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Various Artists: Yacht Rock: '70s Soft Rock Hits
Selector Series · Rock · Jul 21
Stripes, ahoy! Nothing goes down smoother than '70s soft rock hits like "Chevy Van," "What You Won't Do For Love," and "Show and Tell," served with a freshly-popped Veuve Clicquot and a finely-trimmed beard. Get mellow. Now. |
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David Mead: Almost And Always
Cheap Lullaby · Pop · 884385631796 · Jul 21 · MySpace · Website · YouTube Channel
Fifth album from New York-born, Nashville-based pop / rock singer-songwriter who honed his craft as a member of the bands Verdant Green, Blue Million, and Joe, Marc's Brother. "Some of the most consistently attractive, melodically pleasing, and intellectually rewarding pop music around." [Allmusic] |
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The Crest: Cheerful Robots
Uprising Records · Hip-hop/Rap · 884385659059 · Jul 21 · MySpace
Fourteenth album from Wisconsin alt hip-hop trio. Features appearance from Pigeon John. They won "Best Legalization Song" at the 2007 Marijuana Music Awards. RIYL: Eyedea, Brother Ali |
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Various Artists: Woodstock 40th Anniversary
Selector Series · Rock · Jul 28
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the daddy of all rock festivals with tracks from Ravi Shankar, Santana, Canned Heat, The Who, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Johnny Winter, and more. |
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Dude N Nem: Sounds Sexy (Maxi-Single)
The Orchard/Beat Bangers · Hip-hop/Rap · Jul TBD · MySpace
2009 single from Chicago rap duo. Includes versions in multiple languages. From their forthcoming debut album Tinted Incubators. More info TBA. Their 2006 single Watch My Feet peaked at #20 on Billboard's "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart. |
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Various Artists: OMG! '80s Hidden Gems
Selector Series · Rock · Aug 4
Original and revisited versions of ‘80s hits like Modern English's "I Melt With You," Robin Scott [M] doing "Pop Muzik (’89 Remix)," Katrina's "Walkin’ On Sunshine" and more. |
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Various Artists: 90s Underground Rock
Selector Series · Rock · Aug 11
Ten unforgettable college rock favorites from ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Gigolo Aunts, Guided By Voices, Brian Jonestown Massacre, and others. |
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Ramona Falls: Inuit
Barsuk Records · Rock · 884385673390 · Aug 18 · MySpace · Pitchfork article
Debut album from the side project of Menomena multi-instrumentalist Brent Knopf. Features contributions from members of the Helio Sequence, Mirah's band, Loch Lomond, and 31 Knots. |
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David Bazan: Curse Your Branches
Barsuk Records · Rock · 884385650179 · Aug 25 · MySpace · Website · MP3: How I Remember
Debut solo album from Seattle singer-songwriter and former Pedro The Lion frontman. Stereogum called his 2006 EP Fewer Moving Parts "excellent." Paste Magazine named him one of the "Top 100 Living Songwriters." |
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Various Artists: Indie Baby: Soothing Electronica
Selector Series · Children's · Aug 25
A mellow instrumental alternative to mass-market “baby classical” collections. Peaceful lullabies and soothing ambient soundscapes from Lullatone [Audio Dregs], Small Sails [Other Electricities], Montag [Paper Bag], Tipsy [Ipecac], and others. |
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