While there are a million stories about The Residents, one of the more intriguing concerns the recording of their second LP, Not Available. Early in the career of the band, the "theory of obscurity" was introduced to them by the German avant-guardist, N. Senada. The plan called for the creation of complete projects that were literally not intended to be heard by anyone other than it's creators. The Residents realized the truth in this ideal: that music really was difficult to record without considering the audience. They thought the experience gained by completing such a project would prove worthwhile toward achieving an independent attitude toward music. Not Available was completed in 1974 and stored. Several years later, in 1978, The Residents were severely over schedule on their opus, Eskimo. The record company pulled Not Available from the masters room and released it. Surprisingly, The Residents were not upset by this fact since it in no way violated their original intent.
Introducing the electrifying black vinyl edition o... Moref Gym Class Heroes’ album, The Quilt – the perfect addition to any music lover’s collection. Featuring hit tracks like ‘’Cookie Jar’’, ‘’Peace Sign/Index Down’’ and ‘’Guilt as Charged’’, this album is a captivating blend of pop, rock and hip-hop that showcases the band’s unique sound and style. Less
Double vinyl LP pressing. Ludwig van Beethoven is ... Moreone of the towering heroes of music. As a composer, he became a transformational, sometimes revolutionary force. As a man of spirit and inspiration, he triumphed over deafness to produce a wealth of masterpieces. Over the course of more than two centuries, his works have delighted, surprised, amazed and moved listeners. The greatest moments of his multi-faceted genius - from the heroic to the intimate - can be experienced here in performances by instrumentalists, singers and conductors of the utmost distinction. Less
Floating On A Dream is the full-length solo debut ... Morefrom Avi Kaplan. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, American Aquarium), the album's steadfast musical foundation showcases Avi's signature baritone vocals. Includes feature guest Joy Williams on the track "All Is Well," which Avi co-wrote with Joy. 180-gram vinyl. Less
The Toronto rock band’s critically acclaimed thi... Morerd album, reissued on lemon yellow vinyl! If you’ve ever read a comic book, watched a science fiction movie, played freeze tag, or undertaken a top-secret intergalactic space mission, then you know all about the value of a good force field. Tokyo Police Club surely do, and in the four years since the band’s last album, our brave heroes from Toronto spent several long winters and many manic nights in their own fortress of solitude, learning to deflect that which would do them harm or lead them astray and to respect and to trust those they knew best: each other. Less
Bratmobile’s sophomore LP finds Allison Wolfe’... Mores singsong delivery of her trademark barbed-wire lyrics center stage - each line catching the ear and cutting with truth. Backed by Molly Neuman’s heart attack drumming and Erin Smith’s shark-in-the-surf riffs the band returns pulling no punches. This is essential feminist punk. Less
First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The National’... Mores ninth studio album. This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the band’s discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more fans. The album was produced by the band at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift ("The Alcott"), Phoebe Bridgers ("This Isn't Helping" and "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend") and Sufjan Stevens ("Once Upon a Poolside"). Formed in New York in 1999, The National consists of Matt Berninger (vocals) fronting two pairs of brothers: Aaron (guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano, orchestration), and Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). The group has scored five top 10 albums on The Billboard 200, with 2017’s Sleep Well Beast earning the Grammy for Best Alternative Album. Less
Grammy-nominated trio The Record Company blaze bac... Morek with their third studio album, the aptly titled Play Loud. Produced by Dave Sardy (Oasis, The Who, Fall Out Boy, Modest Mouse), the album is a bigger sounding collection of songs packed full of taut grooves and stick-in-your-head hooks that move the band into rousing, uncharted territory. Deluxe Lavender 2 LP. Limited Edition. Less
"Music is medicine to the people" - Comm... Moreon. A Beautiful Revolution finds Common returning to his hip-hop roots. A full-length continuous listening experience, the EP features 2 interludes and 7 new songs that he refers to as "Movement Music"; music to uplift, heal & inspire listeners dealing with racial and social injustices. It's recognition. It's elevation. Includes "Don't Forget Who You Are," written/recorded for Bookmarks, Netflix's impactful new children's show produced by the Obamas. Less
Clumsy [180 GRAM Opaque White LP] - Our Lady Peace... More - Clumsy is the second album from Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, originally released in 1997 and featuring the singles "Superman's Dead," "Clumsy," "4am," "Automatic Flowers," and "Carnival." The 2021 reissue is available on 180-gram opaque white vinyl. Less
Hold Time is an eloquent and startlingly beautiful... More album, which includes guest performances by Jason Lytle, Lucinda Williams, Tom Hagerman (DeVotchka) and Zooey Deschanel. While past critics have compared him to everyone from John Fahey to Tom Waits to his old friend Howe Gelb, it's clear that M. Ward, with his brilliant guitar playing and innate sense of melody, is cutting his own groove. By the day, more music fans continue to fall under his whispered spell, M. Ward is a true American treasure. Less
Gold LP. Atlanta-based rock trio of Mlny Parsonz (... Morevocals, guitar), Josh Weaver (bass), and Evan Diprima (drums) deliver a powerful build of darting, bluesy riffs and booming, soulful vocals that encapsulate the visceral and spirited sound of Royal Thunder. Their first release since the critically acclaimed WICK, Rebuilding The Mountain is a welcome return for the band. Less
Limited five vinyl LP box set. NOW Music is proud ... Moreto announce NOW Presents... Disco, a stunning collection featuring 80 of the greatest Disco classics ever. Includes tracks by Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, Village People, Grace Jones, Amii Stewart, Candi Staton, A Taste of Honey, Alicia Bridges, Cheryl Lynn, Chaka Khan, Alicia Bridges, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Odyssey, Elton John, Barry White, the Spinners, Tina Charles, Boney M, Viola Willis, Gloria Gaynor, Lipps Inc., Kool & The Gang, Frantique, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, and many others. Less
YES!, the fifth studio album from Jason Mraz, mark... Moreed the artist's first full-length recording and songwriting collaboration with indie-rock-folk band, Raining Jane (Mai Bloomfield, Becky Gebhardt, Chaska Potter, and Mona Tavakoli).Celebrating the album's 10th anniversary,YES! (Deluxe Edition)is an expanded 2-LP set on gold vinyl featuring brand new cover art, a 12" x 24" poster, and five previously unreleased live tracks recorded at The Mranch, including the hit single "Love Someone." Less
Vinyl LP pressing. 2022 release. With one foot in ... Morethe real world and the other in a charmed dimension of his own making, Amos Lee creates the rare kind of music that's emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical quality. On his eighth album Dreamland, the Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter intimately documents his real-world struggles (alienation, anxiety, loneliness, despair), an outpouring born from deliberate and often painful self-examination. But, thanks to a palpable sense of playfulness, Dreamland embodies an unpredictable and endlessly imaginative sound-a prime showcase for Lee's warmly commanding voice and soul-baring songwriting. With the release of Dreamland, Lee hopes that his songs might inspire others to live more fully and free of fear. "Over the course of my life I've come to understand that music is my bridge to other people," he says. "I have no idea what the waters are like below that bridge-it might be lava for all I know-but music allows me to float over the whole thing and connect. To me that's the whole point of why we do this: to give people something to listen to and be enveloped by the love of another human being, and just be reminded that humanity is beautiful." Less
AJR's platinum-selling sophomore album, The Click,... More was originally released in 2017. Deluxe Edition features 17 songs, including "Weak," "The Good Part," "Sober Up" and the bonus track, "Burn the House Down." 2 LP set available on ghostly red color vinyl. Less
Critically acclaimed, Orville Peck has long dreame... Mored of making Stampede, a duets album with singers, songwriters, and fellow musicians he’s long admired. And now, music icons, rebels and newcomers join hand-in-hand with Orville on his third full-length body of work to help create a two-part record that tips its hat to music’s past, present, and future. Orville just released the first part to this project Stampede: Vol.1 on 5/10 with duets such as Willie Nelson, Midland, Elton John, Allison Russell, Noah Cyrus, Bu Cuaron and Nathaniel Rateliff. Slant Magazine describes Volume 1 as "a reflection of both the singer’s dedication to the genre and his desire not to be confined by it." Less
Five vinyl LP set. Packed full of bonus content, t... Morehe album has had a fresh 2023 stereo remix by Mike Hunter, alongside a new documentary, liner notes by Rich Wilson, and brand-new artwork. Originally released in 1989, 'Season's End' was Marillion's fifth studio album and first with Steve Hogarth fronting the band, following the departure of former frontman Fish, spanning three singles; 'Hooks In You', 'The Uninvited Guest' and 'Easter'. The 2023 deluxe edition has taken on another new approach, which took some of the original artwork elements without the need for older logos and imagery - presented in a slightly different form. Based around the four main elements of Earth, air, fire & water, from the original cover concept, the rectangular panels became triangular as these elements are often depicted in symbology. Less
Originally released in 1978, City To City was Gerr... Morey Rafferty’s second solo album and first release since his departure from Stealers Wheel. The album was a worldwide top 10 hit across theglobe, including #1 in the US, going platinum in the process. For this double vinyl release, City to City has been newly remastered at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, a method used to improve audio quality. The album is masterclass in songwriting, production and musicianship, featuring arguably the most famous saxophone riff of all time with Baker Street, as well as the understated love song, the recent viral hit Right Down The Line. Less
The Rolling Stones 1966 album Aftermath represente... Mored a milestone for the band as it was the first to consist solely of Jagger/Richards original songs. It also strongly featured the remarkably wry, observant songwriting of "Mother's Little Helper" and the baroque charm of "Lady Jane." The album showcases Brian Jones' versatility as an instrumentalist. He's heard playing bells, dulcimer, harpsichord, marimba, and sitar, as well as guitar and harmonica. 180-gram LP. Less
Marsha Ambrosius is a GRAMMY-nominated, critically... More acclaimed singer-songwriter who is gearing up for her highly anticipated album, CASABLANCO. Executive produced by Dr. Dre, CASABLANCO is a combined mix of R&B, jazz and hip-hop which blends in a fulfilling and nostalgic soundscape that has the listeners wanting more. Available on gold vinyl with signed insert. Limited Edition. Less
FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE is the 22nd solo studio album... More from Brian Eno and the first since 2017's Reflection. The album was recorded and produced by him at his studio in West London and sees Eno singing on the majority of tracks. It's a sonically beguiling, ultimately optimistic exploration of the narrowing, precarious future of humanity and our planet. As Eno himself concludes, "Briefly, we need to fall in love again, but this time with Nature, with Civilization and with our hopes for the future." Less
Formed in 1984, Dinosaur Jr carved a singular path... More through the latter half of the 1980s, issuing three highly influential albums in the process before finding a home with Sire Records, who issued 'Green Mind' in 1991 as the alternative American rock scene the band had long been part of exploded globally. Produced by a stripped down line-up of the group (in fact, J Mascis himself plays almost everything), the album and Sire's international reach took Dinosaur Jr's reputation to a new level, aided by the singles 'The Wagon' and 'Whatever's Cool With Me', a non-album EP of new material and live recordings, all of which are included here. Critically lauded on release, 'Green Mind' remains one of the band's strongest collections, and a firm fan favourite. Collected together here for the first time with related singles, B-sides and live recordings, and accompanied by in-depth sleevenotes from Mojo's Keith Cameron (based on recent and exclusive interviews with J Mascis), this edition provides a thorough snapshot of the band at a period when all eyes were on American guitar groups, many of whom owed their existence to Dinosaur Jr. Less
Alive 1997- Live recording from Birmingham, Novemb... Moreer 1997 45mn of non-stop live mixing, featuring Daft Punk’s standard tracks (Da Funk,Rollin’ & Scratching) along with thise techno-electronic electronic explosions unique to Daft Punk Less
5x Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste returns wit... Moreh a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1). Reimagining the transcendent works of Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry and bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey. Less
40th anniversary edition of this classic album. 18... More0-gram audiophile vinyl, remastered from the original stereo master tapes. Certified 6x Platinum. Includes the hits “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”, “Faithfully” and “Send Her My Love” plus a bonus 7” featuring new remixes of “Only The Young” and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Steve Perry and Bryce Miller along with the original single versions of “Only The Young” and “Ask The Lonely” that were left of the original vinyl release due to time constraints. The 7” plays at 33 1/3 RPM. Less
The centerpiece of the LP is the 24-minute epic �... More�Psychedelic Hypnotist Daydream (demo)”. Three other tracks from the CD box set are included, also receiving their first release on LP – notably the instrumental version of “Do You Realize??”. Over 32 minutes of music, pressed on Limited Edition Pink Vinyl. Less
The Vengaboys scored 7 consecutive European Top 10... More hits between 1998 and 2000, including two #1 singles in the U.K. with "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" and "We're Going to Ibiza!" We Like To Party: The Greatest Hits Collection features other smashes, including "Up & Down," "We Like to Party! (The Vengabus)," "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)," and "Shalala Lala." Available on transparent lime green vinyl. Less
Grant Green embraced R&B and jazz-funk on his ... More1971 album, Visions, featuring Billy Wooten, Emmanuel Riggins, Chuck Rainey, Idris Muhammad, Ray Armando and Harold Caldwell. The guitarist's distinctive tone and melodicism elevate songs by The Jackson 5, Chicago, The Carpenters, Mozart and Quincy Jones' "Maybe Tomorrow," which was later sampled by Kendrick Lamar. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series stereo edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Less
IDLES return with their new album "CRAWLER&qu... Moreot; – an album of reflection and healing amid a worldwide pandemic that stretched the planet’s collective mental and physical health to the breaking point. Frontman Joe Talbot says, "We want people who’ve gone through trauma, heartbreak, and loss to feel like they’re not alone, and also how it is possible to reclaim joy from those experiences." IDLES albums have always been anchored by these overarching themes, but the ability of the band to juxtapose beauty and rage with humor and drama has never felt more satisfying than on "CRAWLER." These stories are vividly brought to life through IDLES’ most soul-stirring music to date, recorded with co-producer Kenny Beats (Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs). There are, of course, numerous moments that will inspire absolute mayhem in a packed concert venue, but there are also fresh textures and experiments that push IDLES into thrilling new territory. "I don't really see us as a ‘rock band’ and working with Kenny [Beats] freed us of the idea of genre," Talbot enthuses. "On this album, our dissolution of ego was helped by Kenny’s humble nature and willingness to learn. He has boundless passion for making the best song possible. Not the best ‘rock’ song — the best song possible." He continues, "It was writing selfishly that helped make it possible. Reflecting. Telling my own story. Not trying to tell everyone else's story. Not trying to fix the world — just talking about how I am fixing mine." Less
The Tyr-era Black Sabbath lineup reunited in 1995 ... Morewhen Powell and Murray returned to record Forbidden. It was the band’s 18th studio album, and its last for nearly 20 years. (In 2013, Iommi, Osbourne and Butler released Black Sabbath’s final studio album,13.)Forbidden,produced by Ernie C of Body Count, the hard rock band fronted by rapper/actor/Sabbath fan Ice-T, who appears on the song “Illusion Of Power.” Since its release, sonically improving the album has been one of Iommi’s pet projects.He explains, “I was never happy with the guitar sound, and Cozy was definitely never happy with the drum sound… So, I thought it would be nice to do it for him in a way.” He adds, “I just felt that, without changing any of the songs, there was an opportunity to go back and bring out some of the sounds and make it more what people would expect Sabbath to sound like.” Less
The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle has been one of... More the best songwriters of the '00s: he turns out mostly acoustic, remarkably consistent albums full of engaging, heart-rendering songs about things like failed marriages and speed freaks and liquor store employees shooting burglars in the face - Rolling Stone Less
Limited vinyl LP pressing. 2018 release. This is t... Morehe first time The Lips have presented singles from Transmissions From The Satellite Heart (1993), Clouds Taste Metallic (1995), The Soft Bulletin (1999), Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (2002), At War With The Mystics (2006), Embryonic (2009) and their current album Oczy Mlody (2017). The Flaming Lips (Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd and Michael Ivins), formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983 have since become one of the most iconic, influential, unpredictable and vital forces in American rock music. During their tenure, their ever-evolving, Grammy Award-winning sound has become a genre unto itself and contains lush, multi-layered arrangements. Lyrically, their compositions reflect the light and dark in all of us and combined with bold experimental production that breathes life into their space-age-prog, punk pop that appeal to broad spectrum of music lovers around the globe. Less
A surprise cassette released April 2020, Songs for... More Pierre Chuvin is The Mountain Goats' first all-boombox album since 2002's All Hail West Texas. After selling over 4000 cassettes in a matter of minutes, the avid Mountain Goats fanbase has demanded more and we are happy to acquiesce! Songs for Pierre Chuvin will be available on CD and LP on March 26, 2021. Less
Eels, the ever-changing critically acclaimed proje... Morect of principal singer/songwriter E (Mark Oliver Everett), have released 14 studio albums since their 1996 debut, Beautiful Freak. The new album, Eels Time! Was recorded between Los Feliz, California and Dublin, Ireland. It consists of twelve brand new tracks with some of E's most introspective and personal material in recent years, and features collaborations with American musician and actor Tyson Ritter. Less
This excellent 1965 album from the always versatil... Moree Lateef runs the gamut musically, from the Coltrane influenced "Semi-Octo" to soulful reads of standards from Hammerstein/Kern, Fats Waller and Erik Satie, and a beautifully rendered original "Bamboo Flute Blues." Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180-gram vinyl. Less
The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance's follow-up ... Moreto its 2004 platinum major-label debut Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, "is way more dramatic, way more theatrical, completely over the top, borderline psychotic," says Gerard Way. "It's the most pure, intense thing we've ever been involved in." Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day), the album is a celebration of love and death and darkness. Join The Black Parade. Less
Bradley and writer/producer/multi-instrumentalist ... MoreThomas "TNT" Brenneck returned to Dunham studios and recorded the most exciting Daptone release to date, Victim of Love. On this album, Bradley moves past his "Heartaches and Pain" to the great promise of hope and love. Though quite at home among the music that has affirmed Daptone as the world's #1 authority on Soul Music, Victim of Love proves to be a genre-bending masterpiece, picking up where the early 70's Temptations left off and edging boldly forward into psychedelic soul exploration. Less
180 gram vinyl LP pressing housed in a gatefold sl... Moreeeve, includes digital download. Stepping Out launched the career of one of our generation's greatest Jazz artists. "Diana Krall's 1993 debut shows that she had the goods right from the get-go. Krall sings with honesty, subtlety, and persuasion while playing the piano with head-shaking authority, both as accompanist - she offers amazing asides in between vocal phrases - and as an absolutely A-one improviser." (Zan Stewart). The Justin Time Essentials Collection introduces the album to a new generation of fans, but this time with an added bonus track from the original sessions - Diana's incredible arrangement of "Summertime". Less
30th anniversary release of an R&B classic. Or... Moreiginally signed by and released on Michael Jackson’s MJJ Records, Brownstone’s 1995 album From The Bottom Up was the group’s debut album. Alternating between funky R&B workouts and smoldering slow jams, the platinum album features the Top 10 R&B hits “Grapevyne” and the “If You Love Me,” the latter of which was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards. Less
Newly remastered from the original tapes, Sleepwal... Moreker is the 16th studio album by The Kinks and the first under a new deal with Arista Records, following their departure from RCA Records. Recording for the album began during the long hot summer of 1976 at the band's KONK Studio in London. Released in February 1977, the album marked a significant shift for the band, as it moved away from the conceptual work that had characterized their early `70s output toward a return to a more conventional, mainstream rock n' roll sound with contemporary, polished production and a focus on accessible melodic rock. The new approach marked a commercial resurgence for the band, especially in the US, where the album reached #21 on the Billboard 200. Critics praised the straightforward rock sound and Ray Davies's signature songwriting, wit and observational style. Available on 180g black vinyl. Less
