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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 »
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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. 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. 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 (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 »
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