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SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 28)
By Jim Shearer on 04/28/2009
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West coast punks don't want you to put beverages on the table without using protection, two well-known Bens have new releases this week, a well-known Bob drops his 33rd solo album, get ready to start saying "Mike Jones" again, and a handful of bands (that you might not have heard of) deliver us some quality tunes: MORE »
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SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 21)
By Jim Shearer on 04/21/2009
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Today we get new ones from two highly-respected, dance-inspired acts from the UK, that guy who "loves college," the supergroup featuring members of Hanson and Smashing Pumpkins, and the debut from Pharrell and Kanye's favorite new act (who's named after the guy who sculpted the Lincoln Memorial): MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 14)
By Jim Shearer on 04/14/2009
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Silversun sells Swoons down by the seashore, Jill Sobule's fans do her a solid, Beck kicks it old school, Pastor Troy wants to be felt or killed, Medeski, Martin & Wood complete two-thirds of their trilogy, and buy just about every Metallica song ever made for a hundred bucks: MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 7)
By Jim Shearer on 04/07/2009
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Whew, what a day for new releases! Bat For Lashes drops her sophomore album, Neil Young rocks out, The Thermals get a new drummer and record label, Bob Mould shows some impressive productivity, the "big midget" leaves Def Jam in the dust, and The Veils get inspiration from the Sooner State: MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 31)
By Jim Shearer on 03/31/2009
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PJ Harvey shares the spotlight with longtime producer pal John Parish, Peter Bjorn & John churn out more goodies, Queensryche craft another album about war, and welcome to the club-ready, big-beats of Thunderheist: MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 24)
By Jim Shearer on 03/24/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYA metal band the indie kids love, Doom sans the M.F., Pete Doherty goes solo, and the Indigo Girls give us double the pleasure... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 17)
By Jim Shearer on 03/17/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Decemberists in March, Willie Nelson gets naked, Capone-N-Noreaga practice self-control, and The White Lies remind me of a band that reminds me of other bands... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 10)
By Jim Shearer on 03/10/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYI could easily drop $100 today with new releases from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cursive, MSTRKRFT, Julie Doiron, Propagandhi, New Found Glory, and my favorite pop-star at the moment, Kelly Clarkson... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 3)
By Jim Shearer on 03/03/2009
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Bono's band is back, indie rock's favorite red-head delivers a cyclone of hurt, Grandmaster Flash tinkers away at what he hopes will be another hip-hop masterpiece, and an album containing a song with eight "oh's" in its title... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Feb. 24)
By Jim Shearer on 02/24/2009
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Prodigy brings back their mouthpieces, Metallica's Kirk Hammett finds himself in the middle of a hip-hop album, Fugazi gets sampled (with Ian's permission of course), B-Real almost accidentally creates a another Cypress Hill album, and Karen O brings out her inner Sheena... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Feb. 3)
By Jim Shearer on 02/03/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYBew Kweller, Changing Horses (left) Southern fried Ben with a side of mashed potatoes and cornbread. Diplo, Decent Work For Decent Pay The first Diplo album not handed to me from one of my electronic-music-lovin' friends. No "Diplo" scripted in permanent marker on the face of the CD (sigh). P.O.S., Never Better The freshest hip-hop album you'll hear all week. Ladyfinger (ne), Dusk This album will grow a 70's-style moustache on your face. Melinda Doolittle, Coming Back To You I gotta be honest, I think she's my favorite American Idol contestant of all time (seriously). Cannibal Corpse, Evisceration Plague... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Jan. 27)
By Jim Shearer on 01/27/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Bird and The Bee, Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future Greg Kurstin's spit-shine production blends perfectly with Inara George's beautiful voice. Bruce Springsteen, Working On a Dream Is anyone having a bigger month than The Boss? Inauguration, new album, and a headlining gig at the Super Bowl. Franz Ferdinand, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand Life is a little better today with a brand new Franz Ferdinand release. Beirut, March Of The Zapotec Out digitally today, possibly the treat of the week. Horns + Indie Music = Indie Goodness! Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Old Money He's the guy in Mars Volta who... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Jan. 20)
By Jim Shearer on 01/20/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYMatt and Kim, Grand (left) Finally, the rest of the world can listen to the happy-go-lucky duo's sophomore effort, recorded in Matt's childhood bedroom (old skateboard posters on the wall and all). A.C. Newman, Get Guilty The New Pornographers frontman delivers the goods on his second solo outing. Andrew Bird, Noble Beast If you're looking for something nice and soothing to listen to today, this one won't let you down. Fiction Family, Fiction Family See above description. Reel Big Fish, Fame, Fortune and Fornication They did such a good job with the ska remake of A-Ha's "Take You On"... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Jan. 13)
By Jim Shearer on 01/13/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThom Yorke, Eraser: The Remixes (left) Even though I haven't listened to the entire album yet, I can bet you any money you won't hear a producer shout out, "REMIX!!" on any of the tracks. Antony and The Johnsons, Crying Light Some of you may have been introduced to Antony via Bjork's Volta album. Bon Iver, Blood Bank EP Coldplay for indie enthusiasts (that's meant to be taken as a compliment). Bang Camaro, Bang Camaro II A band that surprisingly sounds just like their band name (fast, American rock-n-roll). Saosin, The Grey EP Close your eyes. Okay, guess the... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Jan. 6)
By Jim Shearer on 01/06/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYAnimal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion (left) Talk about instant gratification--one of the most anticipated indie-rock releases of the year comes out six days into 2009. Glasvegas, Glasvegas Take a little bit of Glasgow, a little bit of Las Vegas, and you come up with a charming indie-rock group from Scotland. The Gourds, Haymaker! Alt-country from Austin, TX--you can already taste the barbecue sauce! Backyard Babies, Backyard Babies Don't let the name fool you, this hard-rocking band from Sweden open up their album with a song called "Fuck Off And Die." Erin McCarley, Love, Save The Empty Destined to have... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Dec. 23)
By Jim Shearer on 12/23/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYAs you probably guessed, the Tuesday before Christmas isn't one of the bigger release days of the year. Why would you wait until now to release an album, when you could reap the benefits of the holiday season? With many musicians, managers, record label peeps, bloggers, and reviewers having one foot out the door, ready to enjoy their holiday break, this Tuesday isn't even worthy of the "super" title. We trudge on nonetheless: Savage, Savage Island If you could judge a book by it's cover, this album really sucks! Brutha, Brutha Is this A.) An R&B Group, B.) A... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Dec. 16)
By Jim Shearer on 12/16/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYFall Out Boy, Folie à Deux (left) They pushed back their album from Election Day to Christmas time, genius (although doing all this press during the holiday season has got to suck). All-American Rejects, When The World Comes Down Just making a point here, but certain people may consider this act and the previous one the biggest American rock bands of the 2000's. I'm just sayin'. Anthony Hamilton, The Point Of It All May not be your thing, but this guy can sing his ass off. Keyshia Cole, A Different Me Remember when Natalie Cole sang a duet with... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Dec. 9)
By Jim Shearer on 12/09/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYEPMD, We Mean Business (left) First album in nine years, and as usual, including the word "business" in the album title. Cat Power, Dark End Of The Street EP Extra songs from the Jukebox sessions. Justice, A Cross The Universe A live CD/documentary DVD (nice wordplay to include their signature cross logo in the title). The Damned, So, Who's Paranoid A splendid week of releases, first one from old-school hip-hippers EPMD, now one from old-school punk rockers, The Damned. Common, Universal Mind Control With some extra mind control from Kanye, Pharrell, and Cee-Lo. Brandy, Human If we weren't knee-deep... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Dec. 2)
By Jim Shearer on 12/02/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYLast Tuesday was probably the last "super" Tuesday of the year, as artists (like retailers) wanted to cash in on the biggest shopping day of the year. However, here's a few new releases for you today: Hot Lava, Lavalogy (left) Best MySpace pun used by a Virigina-based band? Hot Lava with: Virginia is for Lavas! Britney Spears, Circus Ah yeah, she's back baby! (Didn't we say the same thing when she released an album last year?) Scarface, Emeritus emeritus, noun (\i-ˈmer-ə-təs\) : one retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Nov.25)
By Jim Shearer on 11/25/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYJust in time for Black Friday and the upcoming holiday season... Rivers Cuomo, Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo (left) If the rumors about Rivers are right (having written thousands of demos over the years), expect (many, many) more of these albums. Kayne West, 808s & Heartbreak This is the part of the story where we find out what Kanye did after he dropped out of college...he bought a vocorder. The Killers, Day & Age The ampersand makes a big comeback this week. Guns N' Rose, Chinese Democracy I know, I can't believe it either. Coldplay, Prospekt's... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Nov.18)
By Jim Shearer on 11/18/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYLadyhawke, Ladyhawke (left) Some pop, some rock, a heaping dose of 80's influence, and a lot of dancing. Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell, Sunday at Devil Dirt Mark Lanegan can do it all. Beyonce, I Am...Sasha Fierce Really? I could've sworn your name was Beyonce. Nickleback, Dark Horse Put in CD, stick finger into back of throat, vomit...repeat. David Cook, David Cook The dude that won American Idol (no, the smiley-faced kid who looks like a 12-year old was the runner up). Mudvayne, The New Game Someone at a modern rock radio station is excited to be alive today!... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Nov.11)
By Jim Shearer on 11/11/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Bronx, The Bronx III (left) Considering their last album was titled The Bronx II, it looks like they're enjoying releasing their albums in sequels. Tracy Chapman, One Bright Future FYI, tomorrow Tracy will begin her first solo tour in 10 years. David Archuleta, David Archuleta C'mon, you're not a little curious? T-Pain, Thr33 Ringz Anyone heard any good vocorder jokes lately? Jean On Jean, Jean On Jean Former member of dance-rock outfit takes the tender and soft path. The Postmarks, By-The-Numbers A collection of cover songs (written monthly) with numbers in the titles that correspond to the month.... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Nov. 4)
By Jim Shearer on 11/04/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYDanielson, Trying Hartz (left) Wow, if you've never heard of Danielson, I don't even know the first place to start. Think of it as family-oriented-indie-anything-goes kind of music. The Knux, Remind Me in 3 Days How 'bout I do it in four and we call it even? Montell Jordan, Let It Rain This is how he does it. Devin the Dude, Hi Life I just like his name. As you can see, not a spectacular release week. I guess some people don't want to share the spotlight with the Presidential hopefuls. If I missed anything good, please let me... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Oct. 28)
By Jim Shearer on 10/28/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Cure, 4:13 Dream (left) Is some of this album predictable? Sure, but the high points are lots of fun! Snow Patrol, A Hundred Million Suns Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yeah, that's hot! Lady GaGa, The Fame My guilty pleasure of the year. Jesse Malin, On Your Sleeve Covers album. Tom Gabel, Heart Burns This is why people call Against Me! a folk-punk band. Their frontman goes back to his roots. honeyhoney, First Rodeo My sleeper-pick album of the week. A foot-stompin' fun time is to be had by all! P!nk, Funhouse Finally, more P!nk songs. That... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Oct. 21)
By Jim Shearer on 10/21/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYOf Montreal, Skeletal Lamping (left) Of Montreal is pretty freakin' awesome on their own indie budget, but imagine if they had money to throw around--we'd see set-pieces and on-stage costumes that would blow peoples' minds. Album-wise, Of Montreal make another fun one! Sebastian Grainger, Sebastian Grainger & The Mountains I really wanted to hate this, just to justify why Death From Above 1979 shouldn't have broken up, but I can't. Well done Sebastian. The Dears, Missiles Just in time for CMJ. Electric Six, Flashy Dick Valentine once played badminton in my backyard--he was pretty good too! Tommie Sunshine, Relax... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Oct. 14)
By Jim Shearer on 10/14/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Mighty Underdogs, Droppin' Science Fiction (left) Call them underdogs if you will, but with Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) running the point and appearances from Mr. Lif, Chali 2na, DJ Shadow, and MF Doom, I'd say you've got yourself quite a squad. Keane, Perfect Symmetry Madonna's main man, Stuart Price, is helping the Killers with their new album, and helped out Keane with a few on this one. Nikka Costa, Pebble To A Peach Gimme some funk, gimme some soul--Nikka! I'm From Barcelona, Who Killed Harry Houdini? Isn't it that dude who punched him in the stomach? Lucinda Williams,... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Oct. 7)
By Jim Shearer on 10/07/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYDeerhoof, Offend Maggie (left) Quirky, fun (and a confusingly fun album cover)! Rise Against, Appeal To Reason If Bad Religion and Sick Of It All had a politically minded baby boy. Oasis, Dig Our Soul Out A nice rock effort put forth by the brothers Gallagher. The Streets, Everything Is Borrowed Still tellin' stories in that one-of-a-kind Mike Skinner way. The Pretenders, Break Up The Concrete Two words: Chrissie Hynde Brian Eno & David Byrne, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today Matt, a cool dude from Pittsburgh (who you may or may not know), is lovin' this album!... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Sept. 30)
By Jim Shearer on 09/30/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYAni DiFranco, Red Letter Year (left) Just thinking aloud, but I wonder what Ani DiFranco thinks of Sarah Palin? Murs, Murs For President Doesn't seem like such a silly notion any more. The Nightwatchman (Tom Morrello), The Fabeled City This is me just being a brat, but when are we going to get a new Rage album? T.I., Paper Trail You know what they say about paper trails? Never leave 'em. Sen Dog, Diary of a Mad Dog Don't know about the rest of the album, but I bet the hooks are going to be great! Kinky, Barracuda Maybe... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Sept. 23)
By Jim Shearer on 09/23/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYKings Of Leon, Only By The Night (left) The Kings go for the brass ring and the big chicken leg. TV On The Radio, Dear Science Bobbin' and weavin' through various musical genres. Would you expect anything less? Cold War Kids, Loyalty to Loyalty Damn, what a release week, huh?! Thievery Corporation, Radio Retaliation I love rhymes! Mogwai, The Hawk Is Howling Most literal-opening-track-title-for-a-new-release-award goes to Mogwai for "I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead." Everlast, Love, War, and The Ghost of Whitey Ford He covers "Folsom Prison Blues' on this album. Wouldn't it have been awesome if Johnny Cash covered... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Sept. 16)
By Jim Shearer on 09/16/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYJem, Down To Earth (left) Do I love sweet, female vocals with big beat/polished production? Guilty. Raphael Saadiq, The Way I See It Give this one a whirl, you may find yourself liking it. Leona Naess, Thirteens Guess how many tracks are on this album? Got'cha, there's 11 on the hard copy, 12 on the digital release. Buckcherry, Black Butterfly Better than the monarch. George Clinton, George Clinton and His Gangsters Of Love Who wins in a steel cage-match, Gangsters of Love? Or the P. Funk All-Stars? Nelly, Brass Knuckles This is Nelly's Mama Said Knock You Out. C'mon,... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Sept. 9)
By Jim Shearer on 09/09/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYMetallica, Death Magnetic (left) Metallica and Rick Rubin takin' it back to old school Metallica. Can it be done? Kimya Dawson, Alphabutt I predict as a political stunt, Sarah Palin's daughter's boyfriend will serenade his finance with a ballad off this album. Gym Class Heroes, Quilt Don't let the tight jeans fool you, Travis McCoy has some serious skills an emcee. Okkervil River, The Stand Ins Love the song with A.C. Newman (which is the only song from the album I've heard so far)!... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Sept. 2)
By Jim Shearer on 09/02/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYBrian Wilson, That Lucky Old Sun (left) Lucky old sun? Where would this Beach Boy be without hit song after hit song about that lucky old song? Chemical Brothers, Brotherhood Singles collection with a couple new tracks for good measure. Young Jeezy, The Recession Damn, first we have rappers rhyming about how rich they are, now we have them reminding us about the recession (sigh). New Kids On The Block, The Block F yeah! MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Aug. 26)
By Jim Shearer on 08/26/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Verve, Forth (left) Forth is indeed The Verve's fourth album, but also their first in 11 years. Matthew Sweet, Sunshine Lies The original one-man indie rock and roll machine. Motorhead, Motorizer Any time you have Matthew Sweet and Motorhead releasing albums on the same day you know it's going to be a good week. Solange, Sol-Angel & The Hadley St. Dreams Think 00's soul/R&B revival, but more polish and less grime. Big sister, Beyonce, should be proud. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Aug. 19)
By Jim Shearer on 08/19/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYRa Ra Riot, The Rhumb Line (left) Ladies and gentlemen, hailing from Syracuse, NY... The Gaslight Anthem, The '59 Sound Think punked-up Bruce Springsteen. Dandy Warhols, Earth To The Dandy Warhols No one can use their own band name in an album title like the Dandy Warhols can. Ice Cube, Raw Footage Lovable children's movie star by day, gangsta rapper by night. Shwayze, Shwayze In five years we will hate ourselves for liking Shwayze? Staind, The Illusion of Progress I hear ya. GZA The Genius, Pro Tools I heard this is the easiest version yet. The Stills, Oceans Will... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Aug. 12)
By Jim Shearer on 08/12/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Fiery Furnaces, Remember You can buy it online this week and buy the hard copy next week. The real news is, this album has 51 freakin' tracks. Wouch! The Subways, All Or Nothing Okay, I believe All Or Nothing is finally out in the states. I misreported on this a few weeks ago and no one called me on my bad. C'mon people. Jonas Brothers, A Little Bit Longer I heard Pitchfork gave this a 9.25. Yung Berg, Look What You Made Me Me? I didn't make you anything. You sure you're thinking of the right person?... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (July 22)
By Jim Shearer on 07/22/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYCSS, Donkey (left) The #11 Greatest Vowel-less Band on the planet is about to make a move up the list. Dr. Dog, Fate Philly's finest. Black Kids, Partie Traumatic When I get a chance (sort of inspired by a conversation with the Pesin sisters) I'm going to organize an all-out Battle Royal with "black" bands (Keys, Lips, Dice, Rebel Motorcycle Club, etc.). Skillz, The Million Dollar Backpack It's what's in the backpack that makes it so valuable. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (July 15)
By Jim Shearer on 07/15/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYNas, Untitled (left) No "matic" in this album title, in fact, this is what we call an untitled album. O.A.R., All Sides You know--I heard the college kids love these guys. John Mellencamp, Life, Death, Love, and Freedom Yep, that covers them all. The Hold Steady, Stay Positive Representin' BK! David Banner, The Greatest Story Ever Told Even better than the one about the carpenter's son? MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (July 8)
By Jim Shearer on 07/08/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYRatatat, LP3 The best album-full-of instrumentals you'll get all year. Chromeo, Fancier Footwork Two-man-feel-good-party-starting machine! Fancy Footwork album with extra remixes and videos. Beck, Modern Guilt Danger Mouse has been a busy mouse lately. Albert Hammond, Jr., Como Te Llama? Me llamo Jim. Bad Religion, New Maps of Hell C'mon, it's a new Bad Religion album! MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (July 1)
By Jim Shearer on 07/01/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Subways, All Or Nothing (left) I do like me some Subways. You think the album cover was inspired by those lovable brothers from Hazard county? Earlimart, Hymn and Her A band described as wistful, but if they wanted to, they could also rock you out of your Chucks. I know, cause I've seen them do it. I'm likin' "Song For." Alkaline Trio, Agony and Irony Agony and Irony live together in perfect harmony! G-Unit, T.O.S. G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-unit. You got a problem with my stuttering? I didn't think so. Night Ranger, Hole In The Sun Yes indeedy, Night Ranger is... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (June 24)
By Jim Shearer on 06/24/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYSigur Ros, Med sud I eyrum vid spillum endalaust (left) I'd love to see this album resting on an end-cap at the local Wal-Mart. The long title and album cover (especially all the naked male butts) would probably frighten a lot of people. Three 6 Mafia, Last 2 Walk Interchangeable numbers for words--nice! RZA as Bobby Digital, Digi Snacks I remember the last time RZA made a Bobby Digital album. I was going to record all the "Bobby" snippets and make my friend Bob Divirgilio a mixtape. I haven't gotten around to doing that yet (sorry Bob).... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (June 17)
By Jim Shearer on 06/17/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYMy Brightest Diamond, A Thousand Shark's Teeth (left) The first interviewee of the Indie Ear Blog releases her sophomore album. Coldplay, Viva La Vida I like where Coldplay's going with this album, more so than their previous release. The Offspring, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace When The Offspring stick to their punk-rock guns, they're pretty damn good! Judas Priest, Nostradamus Nostradamus predicted that in 2008 Judas Priest would release an album named after him. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (June 10)
By Jim Shearer on 06/10/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYMy Morning Jacket, Evil Urges (left) You know that one saying, "Go big or go home"? Well, My Morning Jacket went big. The Fratellis, Here We Stand A nice, solid rock and roll effort. Supergrass, Diamond Hoo Ha Showing the youngsters (The Fratellis) how it all started. Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III I should hate Lil Wayne (considering most of the songs on this album have cameo appeareances), but for some reason I don't. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (May 6)
By Jim Shearer on 05/06/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Last Shadow Puppets, The Age of the Understatement Alas, Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner unveils his much talked about side-project. Tim Fite, Fair Ain't Fair Less hip-hop on this one, and more twangy Tm Fite ballads. No Age, Nouns Noisy, art-punk duo that may have the most deluxe-packaged release of the week. If you download this one, you're missing out. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 29)
By Jim Shearer on 04/29/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYNerf Herder, IV (left) That's right, I put their album cover as the image on this week's Super Tuesday posting--I figured they could use the press more than Madonna. Possibly the funniest band in rock--so glad to see they're back. Madonna, Hard Candy With the full-length out now, Madonna has almost an hour to save the world. The Roots, Rising Down There's some irresistible wet-and-grimy bass lines on this album. I'm lovin' the track "Get Busy." Portishead, Third I still can't believe we had to wait 11 years for this album.... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 22)
By Jim Shearer on 04/22/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYAtmosphere, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold (left) Best album title of the year so far! Don't forget to catch Atmosphere on Lunch Box (Noon EST) today. Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell Tokyo Police Club's first album off Saddle Creek. Flight of the Conchords, Flight of the Conchords New Zealand folk-comedy-duo, doing what they do. Billy Bragg, Mr. Love and Justice England's National Treasure is still going strong! Elbow, The Seldom Seen Kid Fans of the dreamy pop-rock group should be very pleased.... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 15)
By Jim Shearer on 04/15/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Kooks, Konk I like that they're still using the same font! M83, Saturdays=Youth Amen to that! Thrice, The Alchemy, Volume 3 + 4, Air and Earth Got it? Adventures into prog-rock usually require album titles like this. Phantom Planet, Raise the Dead Phantom Planet's first record for their new label, Fueled By Ramen. The Submarines, Honeysuckle Weeks Some feel good music for Spring! MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 1)
By Jim Shearer on 04/01/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYR.E.M., Accelerate (left) The critics are sayin' R.E.M. has returned to R.E.M. form. It's time to give it a listen and see what you think. Moby, Last Night Follow Moby's musical journey of the Lower East Side in NYC. The Black Keys, Attack and Release I heard that a dangerous mouse snuck in the studio for this one. Anti-Flag, The Bright Lights of America Another consistent offering from the Pittsburgh political punk rockers. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Mar. 18)
By Jim Shearer on 03/18/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYOnce again blog-nation, here are the new music releases for Tuesday, March 18. Obviously, I have not listed EVERY new release today, just the ones that caused a blip on my personal radar. If you feel like your favorite act has been cheated, please post about their new releases as well. This is not a one-way street my friends: Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple Sophomore albums are always a beyatch--especially with all the added expectations, the pressure of a successful follow-up, branching out your sound, etc. Can Danger Mouse and Cee Lo avoid the slump? The Kills, Midnight Boom... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Mar. 11)
By Jim Shearer on 03/11/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThe Presidents of the U.S.A., These Are the Good Times People It's an election year, of course there'd be a new Presidents' album. Like how I didn't reference "Lump" or "Peaches"? Doh. Snoop Dogg, Ego Trippin' When you've been in the game this long, you're allowed to do some ego trippin' every now and then. Del Tha Funky Homosapien, 11th Hour Del with the Def Jux medallion around his neck. Junkie XL, Booming Back at You I appreciate that they didn't name the album Boomin' Back at'cha (which they could have very easily done). Good dance beats! Meshuggah, Obzen... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Mar. 4)
By Jim Shearer on 03/04/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYStephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Real Emotional Trash A little jolt of feel-good on your Tuesday morning. The Gutter Twins, Saturnalia Mark Lanegan and Greg Dulli join forces for a hauntingly good time. Bo Deans, Still All these '90's artists releasing albums this Tuesday, I'm getting all weepy here. Sorry, "Closer to Free" was on heavy rotation at my college radio station. Bauhaus, Go Away White This has been billed as the "New and Final Bauhas Album." If so, the forefathers of Goth go out with respect. I know shout-outs are mostly a hip-hop thing, but much love to... MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Feb. 26)
By Jim Shearer on 02/26/2008
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYIt's Tuesday, February 26. Here's what the music gods from above have delivered us today (these aren't in alphabetical order, they're arranged according to my excite-o-meter)... MORE »
