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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 (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 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 (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. 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 »
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