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  • New Release Round-Up 01-26-24

    The Menzingers - Some Of It Was True

    The Menzingers - Some Of It Was True - Epitaph
    Strawberry Shortcake Splash LP (Indie Exclusive). The Menzingers are an absolute institution. The Philadelphia punk legends' multi-decade reputation as road warriors with an unbeatable catalog is cemented as hard truth-and their seventh album, Some Of It Was True, stands as their most immediate-sounding and energetic record to date. The follow-up to 2019's sensational Hello Exile accomplishes the daunting task of capturing the Menzingers' distinctive live energy in the confines of the studio, resulting in a sound that's both rich, raw, and complementary to the group's increasingly prismatic songwriting approach. More than 15 years in, the Menzingers are still holding their listeners square in the immediate present, and Some Of It Was True documents that power in thrilling fashion.

    "We wanted to make a fun record and write songs that we wanted to play live, and that's exactly what we did," co-vocalist/guitarist Greg Barnett says "We've always said that we want every album to sound live, but we never recorded an album live before. This was the first time we committed to that idea. We wanted to sound like how our band sounds onstage." Making the process easier: Grammy-nominated producer Brad Cook (Bon Iver, the War on Drugs, Waxahatchee), who joined the Menzingers in El Paso's legendary Sonic Ranch studios and lent his incredible ear for raw, immediate sound to help the band achieve Some Of It Was True's in-the-room live feel. "The Menzingers are as real as it gets," Cook says on his time in the studio with the band. "I had an absolute blast working with these guys and was moved to tears many times. They are truly dedicated to artistic growth, and to each other, in ways I found both refreshing and beautiful. I am now a lifer."

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    Alkaline Trio - Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs

    Alkaline Trio - Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs - BMG
    Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs - Alkaline Trio / New album produced by Bill Stevenson of All, Descendents, Black Flag, whose credits include As I Lay Dying, Rise Against, NOFX, Against Me! And many more-Guest appearance from Tim of Rise Against! - Alkaline Trio

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    Katy Kirby - Blue Raspberry

    Katy Kirby - Blue Raspberry - Anti
    Blue Raspberry is Katy Kirby’s follow up to her renowned debut album Cool Dry Place, which came out in February 2021. Singer/songwriter Katy Kirby introduced her warm, articulate vocals, perceptive lyrics, and playful adult-alternative style on her debut album as she toured tirelessly supporting bands like Waxahatchee, Andy Shauf, Julia Jacklin and Alex G.

    That record was a tried-and-true folk collection, perfectly displaying the chops of a young songwriter and emanating the warm feel of a band in a room; Blue Raspberry, made with the same band and producers (Logan Chung and Alberto Sewald) , hits the gas and enters completely new territory as we see Katy truly step into her own as a songwriting force. She fearlessly leans far into baroque piano pop on tracks like ‘Redemption Arc’ and the title track ‘Blue Raspberry’, and lyrically she explores themes of loss and queer love. Very few are able to capture the same emo- tional, theatrical magic of artists like Fiona Apple, Tom Waits and Joanna Newsom but Katy pulls it off on this record; standout ‘Drop Dead’.

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    NCT 127 - Winter Special Single ‘Be There For Me’

    NCT 127 - Winter Special Single ‘Be There For Me’ - SM Entertainment Co., Ltd.
    NCT 127 Winter special single ‘Be There For Me’ comprises a total of 3 songs, including the title track of the same name, ‘Home Alone’, and ‘White Lie’. 127 STEREO Ver. is available in 2 versions: A Side and B Side. 127 STEREO Ver. includes a *Photobook(72p), *CD, *Polaroid, *Post Stamp, *Postcard *Sticker and *Photocard. (*Assets unique to each version).

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    Mac Saturn - Hard To Sell

    Mac Saturn - Hard To Sell - Saturn Records
    Bursting out of Detroit Rock City and hailed by The Michigan Daily as "the past, present, and future of rock n' roll," Mac Saturn has grooves at its heart, playing with a buoyant energy that makes dancing a command rather than an option. As drummer-turned-frontman Macc -- who sings everything with the assurance and swagger that’s as much Harry Styles as Mick Jagger -- puts it: “The songs are rock, but they’ve got that other thing going on — that funky, dancey, Motown, whatever you want to call it — that makes them our own thing.”

    The six-piece covered a lot of ground on its last year's debut EP Until the Money Runs Out, from the hip-swiveling “Diamonds” and “Mr. Cadillac” to the urgent punch of “Persian Rugs." Since then, they've become known for their electrifying live shows that harken back to the glitz and glam of 70s rock stars. Their own sold-out headlining shows are packed with fans singing along with every word - even to songs that haven't been released yet - and their tours with The Struts and Dirty Honey have only inspired more people to enter Mac Saturn's orbit.

    A vibrant and irresistible earworm, "Mint Julep" is the first single off their upcoming debut album, Hard To Sell (releasing January 2024). The album was produced by The Rust Brothers - aka Al Sutton, Marlon Young, Herschel Boone - at Rust Belt Studios (Greta Van Fleet, Electric Six, Mark Foster) and mastered by Bill Skibbe (Jack White, Franz Ferdinand, Wallows).
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    Celtic Woman - 20

    Celtic Woman - 20: 20th Anniversary
    Celtic Woman returns with a brand-new album to celebrate this incredible 20-year milestone. 20 (20th Anniversary) – the CD – features 18 new recordings and is the group’s first new studio album since 2021’s Postcards From Ireland. It features new arrangements of beautiful and iconic songs, some new compositions and, of course, some fan favorites.

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    ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

    The Smile - Wall Of Eyes
    Future Islands - People Who Aren't There Anymore [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear LP]

    Benny The Butcher - Everybody Can't Go
    Sarah Jarosz - Polaroid Lovers [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue & Green Splatter LP]

    Office Dog - Spiel [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear Violet LP]

    Kevin Gates - The Ceremony [Indie Exclusive CD]

    Conner Smith - Smoky Mountains

    Karate - Some Boots [Transparent Light Blue & Grey LP]

    Lil Durk - Almost Healed

    Rod Wave - Nostalgia

    & More .....

    For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.

    UPCOMING RELEASES

    Paul McCartney And Wings - Band on the Run: 50th Anniversary [Half Speed Master LP]

    Paul McCartney And Wings - Band on the Run: 50th Anniversary - Capitol

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    The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971

    The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971- ABKCO

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  • New Release Round-Up 02-02-24

    Paul McCartney And Wings - Band on the Run: 50th Anniversary [Half Speed Master LP]

    Paul McCartney And Wings - Band on the Run: 50th Anniversary - Capitol
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1973 album, Band On The Run, this special edition was cut at half-speed on 180g vinyl using a high-resolution transfer of the original master tapes by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. This tracklist mirrors the U.S. release which includes the song, “Helen Wheels.” Also included is a reproduction of the Linda McCartney Polaroid poster.

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    The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971

    The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971- ABKCO
    The second of two limited edition box sets that are a comprehensive, chronological overview of The Rolling Stones’ early career as chart toppers. Contains 18 authentic reproductions of the original 7” 45 RPM singles in full color picture sleeves, a 32-page book with extensive liner notes by Rolling Stones authority Nigel Williamson, plus set of 5 photo cards and a poster, all housed in a hard-shell box. Features the rare 1971 Decca “Street Fighting Man” maxi-single, non-LP B-sides “Long Long While,” “Who’s Driving Your Plane?” and “Child Of The Moon,” and rare mono mixes of “We Love You” and “Dandelion,” which are exclusive to the single release. Mick Jagger’s “Memo From Turner” and the Ry Cooder instrumental “Natural Magic” from the film Performance, as well as the Neptunes and Fat Boy Slim remixes of “Sympathy For The Devil” are also included. 

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    ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

    J Mascis - What Do We Do Now
    Mariah Carey - Music Box: 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition

    The Paranoid Style - The Interrogator [LP]
    Britti - Hello, I'm Britti.
    Taylor McCall - Mellow War
    Maddie Zahm - You Might Not Like Her EP
    Giant Rooks - How Have You Been?
    Hannah Wicklund - The Prize [LP]
    The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy [LP]
    Lucy Thomas - Beyond
    Ghoul - Noxious Concoctions [LP]
    & More .....

    For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.

    UPCOMING RELEASES

    Madi Diaz - Weird Faith

    Madi Diaz - Weird Faith - ANTI

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    Sam Cooke - Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story [4LP]

    Sam Cooke - Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story [4LP] - ABKCO

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    The Dead South - Chains & Stakes

    The Dead South - Chains & Stakes - SIX SHOOTER RECORDS INC

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