Gang of Youths say, “The album is about the life and legacy of Dave's father, indigenous identity, death, grief and God. And also the Angel, Islington.” Despite and indeed because of frontman Dave Le’aupepe’s father’s absence, his influence permeates every talking point that the album offers. At times it’s solely focused upon the precise, personal experiences of loss: the dichotomy of intensity and peace that comes as someone passes through their final days; the overwhelming feeling in the wake of their death that life will never be the same, even if the rest of the world at large remains utterly unchanged. Although the album is eclectic - influences range from American minimalism and contemporary classical, to drawing upon the legacy of Britain’s alternative/indie scenes, from drum ‘n’ bass to the most transcendent moments of Britpop -- it’s equally rooted in Le’aupepe’s Samoan heritage, with the majority of tracks featuring samples from David Fanshawe’s recordings of indigenous music from the Polynesian islands and the wider South Pacific. ‘angel in realtime.’ also features contributions from a cast of talented Pasifika and Māori vocalists and instrumentalists.
Deluxe Edition of My Morning Jacket's GRAMMY-nomin... Moreated 6th studio record, Circuital, features the original album plus 10 unreleased demos. Rolling Stone wrote in 2011, "Circuital feels like the culmination of the sonic adventures that began with `Z' - while also capturing the power and dynamics that have made MMJ one of the greatest live bands of their generation." 3 LP set pressed in 3 limited edition colors (distributed at random) and housed in a glow-in-the-dark jacket with fold-out poster. Less
Friends That Break Your Heart is the fifth studio ... Morealbum from James Blake. Released in 2021 on Republic Records, it features the singles, "Say What You Will," "Life Is Not the Same," and "Famous Last Words." Blake calls this a concept album and worked closely with artist Miles Johnston to design cover art that is a visual encapsulation of the emotions brought forth throughout the body of work. Less
Daptone Records is proud to present The Budos Band... More III, unleashing The Budos Bands brazen sound and inspiring fervor among music lovers throughout the world. Produced by Bosco Mann and TNT at Daptone Records House of Soul Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the band's third full-length studio effort was conceived during weekly, beer-fueled Staten Island writing sessions as well as more than 150 live gigs over the last two years and recorded during a 48 hour period in January 2010. If the menacing album art, which features a cobra primed for the attack, is any indication of the music itself, we can expect an all out assault of the senses, with a tendency towards the venomous and psychedelic. "The end result," as Pitchforkmedia states, "is something so hip it could kill you in large doses "in the right doses it just plain kills. Less
Released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of thes... Moree sessions and the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records, "Miles '54" brings together 20 tracks recorded by the saxophone legend in 1954. Including cuts from albums released that year, it features Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk and more. Included are new liner notes by GRAMMY Award-winning music historian Ashley Kahn and session notes by Dan Morgenstern, with mastering by Paul Blakemore. 4 LP set on 180g black vinyl. Less
Revelator is an album that speaks to "the gra... Morend sadness in life" - perennial Phosphorescent subject matter, by Matthew Houck's estimation. In some ways, Revelator extends seamlessly from the story begun by Muchacho and continued by C'est La Vie. It finds Houck further mastering his unique blend of ragged, experiment-y classicism intertwined with ethereal, lachrymose atmospherics. Across Revelator, Houck sings from a woozy, worn headspace, but leads us to a place where dreams and reality mingle. Less
Bad Religion has become synonymous with intelligen... Moret and provocative West Coast punk rock and are considered one of the most influential and important bands in the genre. Over the past four decades the band has continually pushed social boundaries and questioned authority and beliefs armed only with propulsive guitars, charging drumbeats, thoughtful lyrics and an undying will to inspire and provoke anyone who will listen. Originally issued on Epitaph Records in 1998, No Substance was the band's tenth studio effort overall and second release following guitarist Brett Gurewitz's departure from the band (he would rejoin in 2001). Seen as a return to form for the band after the transitional The Gray Race, No Substance offers up tight and heady punk which touches on societal ills and world politics and still remains catchy as hell. Remastered from the original studio masters, bringing out a louder, more clear sound! Less
Although technically considered a compilation albu... Morem, Second-Hand Smoke originally featured previously unreleased material as well as remixed versions of previous released tracks. It is regarded as the band's final album. Released in 1997, Second-Hand Smoke is platinum certified by the RIAA. Making its vinyl debut, a newly remastered standard weight gatefold 2-LP is available. Less
Mr. Sun is the 10th studio album from Little Big T... Moreown and features their latest single, "Hell Yeah." Over the past 20 years since their debut, the GRAMMY-winning band has garnered multiple platinum-selling albums and #1 country singles including "Pontoon," "Better Man," and 2015's history-making, best-selling hit, "Girl Crush." Their last album, 2020's self-produced release Nightfall entered at #1 and featured the gold-certified single, "Wine, Beer, Whiskey." Baby Blue 2 LP. Less
Limited red and black colored vinyl LP pressing. 2... More019 release, Iggy Azalea's first solo album since 2014's The New Classic. Lead by the single, "Sally Walker" which has over 40MM vide views in less than a month. Less
Danny Elfman, who has scored many of Tim Burton's ... Moreimaginative films (Edward Scissorhands, his two Batman films, etc.), is a perfect musical partner for the somewhat macabre director, and never more so than here, where, in fact, Elfman gets not only to write the music but to play the part of the main character. The Nightmare Before Christmas is an animated movie musical about the abduction of Christmas by the denizens of Halloween land, and Elfman sings the part of Jack, the Pumpkin King. Less
My Chemical Romance originally released May Death ... MoreNever Stop You in 2014. It is a 2-LP, 19 track, Greatest Hits compilation and includes "Welcome To The Black Parade", "Helena", "I'm Not OK (I Promise)" and "Teenagers". It spans MCR's career from 2001 to 2013 including tracks from each of the band's four studio albums, plus "Fake Your Death" (a track only found on this compilation), and three of the legendary "Attic" demos. Less
Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blv... Mored is the ninth studio album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, comprising 16 tracks and interludes with features including Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Jon Batiste, Bleachers and more. It follows the prolific artist's 2021 albums Chemtrails Over The Country Club and Blue Banisters. Heavyweight 180G black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Less
2012 album from the beloved Americana outfit. 22 y... Moreears and 6 albums since forming as a band, Calexico presents Algiers, recognizably classic Calexico but with a style that has been revitalized and reborn by the experience of recording in New Orleans. Conscious of the clichés that can sometimes afflict acts working in a city with such a strong identity, band members Joey Burns, John Convertino and producer Craig Schumacher chose to avoid the bigger, better known studios in favor of a smaller, more intimate setting. The result of this decision is arguably the most exciting and accessible record Calexico have made. Less
Released to celebrate tenor jazz saxophonist Eddie... More "Lockjaw" Davis' centennial, Cookin' with Jaws and the Queen showcases the influential soul-jazz partnership of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and organist Shirley Scott. Bringing together the Prestige albums Smokin' and Cookbook, Vol. 1-3. The 4 LP set is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI and newly remastered from the original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman. The package also features new liner notes by journalist Willard Jenkins. Less
NOW Country Classics: 90's Dance Party is the 4th ... Moreinstallment in the popular Country Classics series featuring country superstars Shania Twain, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Brooks & Dunn & many more. This project is a joint venture from Universal Music Group & Sony Music Entertainment. This release is part of the multiplatinum NOW That's What I Call Music! compilation series with sales topping 250 million copies worldwide and 94 million in the U.S. alone. Lemon & Spring Green 2 LP. Less
Since announcing their arrival with debut album in... More 1991, Blur went on to revolutionise the sound of English popular music with six successive UK #1 albums and a string of Top 10 singles, including two No 1s, helping to propel the band to mass popularity at home and abroad. One of the biggest British bands of the last three decades, Blur have released eight studio albums and collected ten NME Awards, six Q Awards, five BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello Award, and played live to millions of devoted fans across the globe. Whilst they are an iconic band, the new music truly feels like they have re-invented their sound for 2023 and we should really amplify the commercial viability and youthful leaning sound to reach new audiences. The album is truly incredible body of work which is beautifully layered, with real stand-out singles which is understandably described by the band as one of their best creations. Less
Walt Disney Records presents the highly anticipate... Mored vinyl release of the soundtrack to Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, featuring the original score by the one and only John Williams. This 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl. Less
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ke... Moren Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Soundtrack release features licensed songs and a score by Marco Beltrami. Less
2021 release. You may know Rodrigo Amarante alread... Morey. You may have heard "Tuyo," his theme tune to the Netflix drama Narcos, or the Little Joy album, recorded with Fab Moretti and Binki Shapiro, you might have noted his name among the credits on songs by Gal Costa, Norah Jones and Gilberto Gil; or perhaps you saw him play live with Brazilian samba big band Orquestra Imperial, or with Rio rockers Los Hermanos; you really should have heard his debut album, Cavalo, released in 2014. You may think you know Rodrigo Amarante already, but Drama, his second solo album, is going to introduce a whole new level of confusion to the mix. Less
The initial success of this 18-track collection, c... Morehronicling the first seven years of the group’s Nonesuch career, illustrated just how popular the Gipsy Kings had become: It held the top spot on the World Music charts for a full year.
This newly released vinyl edition comes on two 140gm LPs pressed at Record Industry. 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
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
Kiss: Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley (vocals, guitar); ... MoreGene Simmons (vocals, bass); Peter Criss (vocals, drums). Recorded at Electric Lady Studios and Record Plant, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte. For many of the faithful, DYNASTY marks a turning point in the Kiss story. Their first release after the members' solo albums, it was their last outing with drummer Peter Criss (he was on the cover of UNMASKED, but not the tracks within), and Ace Frehley's departure wasn't far off. DYNASTY is an album of some bombast, with slick production, the inevitable nod to disco ("I Was Made For Loving You"), a Stones cover ("2000 Man") and plenty of their trademark hard rock/pop hybrid. Definitely a softer take on the Kiss sound, this was a harbinger of what the '80s would hold for the band--a more radio-friendly style. With the catchy echoing chorus of "Charisma" and the wistful strut of "Magic Touch," Kiss evolved past the Neanderthal stomp of yesteryear and into a new age of slick, sophisticated, and ultimately more lucrative pop mastery. 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
1LP (baby blue vinyl). 2021 is the 65th anniversar... Morey since The Everly Brothers released their first single in 1956 ("Keep A Lovin' Me"). This new compilation is curated by Tom Petty's daughter Adria Petty in conjunction with Don Everly and Phil Everly's widow, with the objective to remind the world of the greatness of the Everlys, plus introduce the duo to a new, younger, hipster audience. This is not a "Greatest Hits" package. Whilst it does include some hits (eg: "Cathy's Clown" - their biggest selling single), the objective of this compilation is to highlight many of the lesser-known songs that are equally as good as the well-known hits. This will attract a new assessment of the band by musicians, critics and media, and appeal to a broader audience - selling to many younger fans who may not even have heard of the group. The album will be released on vinyl for RSD with a fresh, contemporary, and hip approach to the cover art. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. 17 tracks. Less
My Dying Bride has been the leading light of doom ... Moremetal since their debut album "As The Flower Withers" was released on Peaceville Records back in 1992. Influenced by acts such as Celtic Frost & Candlemass, the band's heavy atmospherics have carved a huge worldwide following over the years & they remain at the pinnacle of the genre & one of the most instantly distinguishable metal bands. Originally released on Peaceville in October 1993 & recorded at Academy Studios in Yorkshire, 'Turn Loose The Swans' saw the arrival of long-time session musician & classically trained violin & piano player Martin Powell. The album also saw the band stretching & pushing the grandiose textures & epic doom dynamics to create an opus of previously unrivalled atmosphere & stark emotion. Fans & critics have since hailed 'Turn Loose The Swans' as the blueprint for the new Gothic Metal genre, with many often still citing the release as among the defining albums of the band's distinguished career. Less
This collection celebrates the 60th anniversary of... More jazz pioneer John Coltrane's 1958 recordings for New York based indie jazz label Prestige Records, presented in a complete chronological sequence. The duration of time covered on this box set may be one calendar year, but the rate at which Coltrane's musical abilities grew-as well as his fanbase-is remarkable. These 37 tracks serve an inspiring listening session revealing all aspects of Coltrane's approach that year. Less
Sometimes, Forever - the immersive and compulsivel... Morey replayable Soccer Mommy album - cements Sophie Allison's status as one of the most gifted songwriters in rock today. It finds her broadening her aesthetic without abandoning the unsparing lyricism and addictive melodies that made earlier songs so easy to obsess over. To support her vision, Sophie enlisted producer Daniel Lopatin whose credits include the Uncut Gems film score and The Weeknd's Dawn FM. Less
Hackney Diamonds is the hugely anticipated new alb... Moreum by The Rolling Stones. Following the release of 2016's Grammy Award-winning Blue & Lonesome, which featured brilliant versions of blues tracks that helped shape their sound, Hackney Diamonds marks the band's first studio album of original material since 2005's A Bigger Bang. Limited Edition MLB version on 180g vinyl LP. Less
Listener Supported 25th anniversary edition availa... Moreble for the first time on vinyl as a 4LP set. Recorded live in September ’99 at the Continental Airlines Arena, the show was filmed by PBS for an ‘In The Spotlight’ special and the album title takes its name from the “Supported by viewers like you” underwriting spot. The recording captures the late 90’s energy of the band with both smash hits such as “Crash Into Me” and “Don’t Drink The Water” as well as fan favorites including “#41” and “Two Step." This 4LP black vinyl set comes housed in a rigid slipcase. 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
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Talk Tal... Morek’s iconic IT’S MY LIFE album, it has been cut at Half-Speed by Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios, overseen by Talk Talk drummer Lee Harris and Charlie Hollis, son of Mark Hollis, giving the album a greater depth.Originally released in February 1984, IT’S MY LIFE is the band's second album and followed the 1982 release of their debut ‘The Party’s Over’ which initially received moderate success in the UK reaching number 21 in the UK chart and finding some global success.By the time they came to writing and recording IT’S MY LIFE the band had gone from the four piece to a three with Simon Brenner leaving the band. The album initially found considerable international success. "Such A Shame," the album's first single was a top 10 hit across Europe and the album’s title track entered global Top 40’s including in the US. Less
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ is both the name giv... Moreen to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just seven days in 1996 in Havana’s 1950s vintage EGREM studios. It was clear from the atmosphere of the recording sessions that something very special was taking place. However, no one could have predicted that Buena Vista Social Club would become a worldwide phenomenon – awarded a Grammy in 1997 and, at 8 million copies, outselling any other record in the same genre. The acclaim of the original album has elevated the artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González & Omara Portuondo) to superstar status, inspired an award-winning film by Wim Wenders, and has contributed to popularising Cuba’s rich musical heritage. Produced by Ry Cooder for World Circuit, the timeless quality of the music and the sheer verve of the veteran performers have ensured that this will go down as one of the landmark recordings of the 20th century. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the album’s recording, producer Ry Cooder and World Circuit’s Nick Gold have gone back to the original tapes and into the archive to produce this Deluxe Remaster package, featuring previously unheard tracks from the original 1996 recording sessions, previously unseen photos, and new liner notes. Less
Lonnie Smith's 1970 album, Drives, was a showcase ... Moreof the organist's sense of adventure and indomitable groove. With Dave Hubbard on tenor sax, Ronnie Cuber on bari sax, Larry McGee on guitar and Joe Dukes on drums, Smith delivers funky takes on hits "Twenty-Five Miles" and "Spinning Wheel," plus a fleet version of Miles Davis' "Seven Steps to Heaven." This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Less
The brilliant arranger Gil Evans had already colla... Moreborated with Miles Davis on Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead when he made his two excellent albums for World Pacific - New Bottle Old Wine (1958) and Great Jazz Standards (1959) - the latter featuring Johnny Coles, Steve Lacy, Budd Johnson, Elvin Jones and more. Blue Note Tone Poet Series features all-analog, remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Less
Grace Cummings's 2nd album, Storm Queen, has its o... Morewn unruly climate governed only by the singular force of her devastating vocals. Over the course of 11 feverishly composed folk songs, the Melbourne-based singer/songwriter explores a vast and volatile emotional landscape, approaching each track with both exquisite control and unfettered abandon. Cummings captured the bulk of these songs in just a few takes, amplifying the visceral quality of her spellbinding vocal presence. White LP. Less
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wa... Morettstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents Wattstax: The Complete Concert. Featuring the full L.A. Memorial Coliseum show with speeches and other talk from the stage. The 10 LP set also features a 68-page, full-color book with introduction by Wattstax creator Al Bell, plus new essays by Rob Bowman and A. Scott Galloway. Featured artists include Isaac Haves, Eddie Floyd, The Staple Singers and more. Less
