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No Fear Of Time (CD)
Black Star
This one was worth the wait. As the duo Black Star, No Fear of Time was Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli's first release in two and a half decades. Originally released in 2022 as a digital only record, this excellent, Madlib-produced album is now available to hold in your hip-hop-loving hands. As you'd expect, the album is smart and timely, with standout beats that sometimes veer into the experimental. No Fear of Time is a consuming listen that'll keep you hitting rewind; there's something new to discover (or rediscover) on every track of this fantastic album.
Aghori Mhori Mei [w/Exclusive Print] (LP)
The Smashing Pumpkins
If you've been jonesing for a physical version of the newest album from The Smashing Pumpkins, wait no longer. Aghori Mhori Mei was originally released digitally in August and frankly, the emotional and sonic intensity of this album begs for the experience of opening the record, sliding it onto your player, and immersing yourself in the immensity of the sound. The Pumpkins' move towards prog-influenced metal, with swelling strings and moments of vulnerability from Billy Corgan, hits the sweet spot. This is a powerful, punishing, and devastatingly beautiful record.
Good Together (CD)
Lake Street Dive
The genre-crossing band Lake Street Dive has returned with their eighth studio album, Good Together . The album is rich with '70s rock/pop sounds, such as on the title track, which could be the theme song for an old TV show. "Get Around" is fun and funky, and "Seats At The Bar" throws in a little samba-inflected disco. "Party On The Roof" is a highlight with its satisfying groove and catchy chorus. This is a light and breezy set, helmed by Rachael Price's strong, melodious vocals.
Burnout (CD)
BoyWithUke
BoyWithUke's latest album is also planned as his last under the moniker. Burnout finds strength in vulnerability, as Charley Yang gets introspective and open on these genre-hopping, enjoyable songs. "Can You Feel It?" opens with plaintive keys, building a poignant, delicate mood before the percussion kicks in and the anxiety ramps up. "Ghost" is wistful and bittersweet, a love letter to a relationship gone by. Burnout is a beautiful, dynamic album with arrangements that surprise and delight and lyrics that feel oh-so-relatable.
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Mahashmashana (CD)
Father John Misty
On his tongue-twister of a new album (Mahashmashana means "great cremation ground" in ancient Sanskrit), Josh Tillman - more popularly known as Father John Misty – deftly threads his acerbic wit into his trademark radiant vocals. The mood shifts frequently on songs like “Screamland,” which fluctuates from intensely personal and intimate to a soaring, epic chorus, and on “She Cleans Up,” Father John has recruited the raucous, red-hot Swedish punks Viagra Boys. You don’t need to be a Bronze Age scholar to appreciate the beauty of Mahashmashana .
Grim Iconic... (Sadistic Mantra) [Clear Vinyl] (LP)
J.R.C.G.
The second studio album by J.R.C.G. (Justin R. Cruz Gallego) is a heady brew of experimental noise-rock, punctuated by his Latin music and punk influences. "Dogear" is an excellent example of this with its Latin percussion set against distorted, shouted verses and droning guitars. "Liv" is an intriguing track with a mesmerizing synth line that segues into a barrage of various electronic sounds and vibrant global rhythms. "Cholla Beat" leans unexpectantly more toward grunge, giving the album a solidly eclectic feel.
Obsession [Deluxe Edition] (CD)
UFO
UFO’s 1978 classic album Obsession has received a deluxe edition 2CD reissue. The set includes a new remaster of the album from the original tapes, plus a new mix by Brian Kehew of “Live at The Agora Ballroom, Cleveland” from the Strangers In The Night live album, as well as new liner notes with interviews with Phil Mogg, Andy Parker and Michael Schenker.
Memoir Of A Sparklemuffin [Pearl Vinyl] (LP)
Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse's Memoir of a Sparklemuffin is a dream of an album. The multi-talented Waterhouse (as referenced in the song title "Model, Actress, Whatever") proves once again that she is a musical force to be reckoned with on this pastel-hued garage rock collection informed by elements of post-punk, '60s rock 'n' roll, and moody indie pop. Recorded in the last two months of her pregnancy, Waterhouse named the album after a particularly colorful spider (with a particularly ridiculous moniker) that she saw as a gritty, fabulous, and amusing metaphor for metamorphosis. It'll all make sense once you take a listen — these songs are sparkling and vivacious, with a relatable, droll world view.
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Everything Sucks (CD)
Descendents
Punk rock icons The Descendents may have released Milo Goes to College in 1982, but after 1987's All , singer Milo Auckerman actually went to college for biochemistry. Everything Sucks marked his return to the band, who would then go dormant again until 2004. Returning with a more streamlined sound and glossier coat of paint, Everything Sucks was met with mixed reactions at the time, but has been well-embraced over the years, marking this as a '90s pop-punk classic.
Heavy Lifting (CD)
MC5
Detroit proto-punk trailblazers return with their first album since 1971, Heavy Lifting . While it is the return of a version of the band, it will also prove to be their last, as founder and core member Wayne Kramer passed in 2024, after recording had concluded. While the band is represented primarily by Kramer, original drummer Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson played on two tracks before his passing, also in 2024. Joined by rock royalty like Slash, Vernon Reid, Tom Morello and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, the Motor City 5 hammer down a hard-rockin' bookend to their storied career.
Songs For A Nervous Planet (LP)
Tears For Fears
Tears for Fears are back with both new and live music on Songs for a Nervous Planet . The English duo kick off the album with 4 brand new studio tracks. The rest of the double album is a live recording of a career-spanning set recorded in Franklin, TN on their 2023 Tipping Point Tour. Featuring both newer numbers and smash hits like "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and "Shout," this is a must-have for any Tears For Fears fan.
Nobody Loves You More (CD)
Kim Deal
It may seem hard to believe, but Nobody Loves You More is technically Kim Deal's debut solo album. And what a statement this lovely album is! The tracks are lushly orchestrated, filled with stylistic surprises, and anchored in pure rock 'n' roll energy. Deal's gorgeous compositions feature a top-notch cast of collaborators, including members of the Breeders (Mando Lopez, Kelley Deal, Jim Macpherson, Britt Walford) pals like Jack Lawrence (The Greenhorns) and Fay Milton and Ayse Hassan (Savages), and Steve Albini on the final track. This beautiful, affecting, easy-to-love album will stay in heavy rotation.
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