Thursday, October 16, 2014
Meow the Jewels Album Trailer
As we mentioned yesterday, Run the Jewels will release a cat remix album of their upcoming album Run the Jewels 2 called Meow the Jewels. Take a look at the awesome album trailer!
Parquet Courts Releasing Album As Parkay Quarts
New York's Parquet Courts are releasing a new album next month under their alias, Parkay Quarts. The record is called Constant Nausea. Quarts will only feature frontman Andrew Savage and Courts member Austin Brown.
Take a look at the cover, above, and the tracklisting, below, as well as the first single, "Uncast Shadow of a Southern Myth."
1. Everyday It Starts
2. Content Nausea
3. Urban Ease
4. Slide Machine
5. Kevlar Walls
6. Pretty Machines
7. Psycho Structures
8. The Map
9. These Boots
10. Insufferable
11. No Concept
12. Uncast Shadow Of A Southern Myth
2. Content Nausea
3. Urban Ease
4. Slide Machine
5. Kevlar Walls
6. Pretty Machines
7. Psycho Structures
8. The Map
9. These Boots
10. Insufferable
11. No Concept
12. Uncast Shadow Of A Southern Myth
Foo Fighters on Letterman: Night 3
For the third night of their week long residency, Foo Fighters performed with Tony Joe White and stuck around to perform "Miracle" for David Letterman. Take a look!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
QUICK SPINS
Flying Lotus – You’re Dead!
How do you follow-up a record as magnificent and as mind
bending as Until The Quiet Comes? A record we hailed as one of the best musical
masterpieces to ever arrive. If you are Flying Lotus, you look into the great
beyond. To follow-up his 2012 masterpiece, FlyLo took inspiration from the
after life and what it means to die, live in purgatory, what happens to your
soul, what happens to your body and explored each theme with such vigor, he has
now given dying a soundtrack. Your Dead! is his Bitches Brew, thought we said
that about his last released, this time we mean it. He has gone far off the
musical deep end and plays with sounds, themes, colors, and ideas that not
many, especially in this day and age, dare to go. This is a record for not just
the ages, but for the beyond as well.
FINAL GRADE: A+
Prince – Art Official Age / Plectrumelectrum
Because he is Prince, he can do whatever he wants, like
releasing two albums on the same day. On his first releases in 4 years Art
Official Age / Plectrumelectrum delivers the funk, the fun, and the rock.
Bringing along his backing band, 3rdEyeGirl for the ride, Prince still can
party.
FINAL GRADES: A-
Buzzcocks – The Way
The iconic British punks returned with their first album in
eight years and still bring that raw energy, crude humor, and punk style to
show that they may have gotten older, but are not slowing down.
FINAL GRADE: A-
Aphex Twin – Syro
For the first time in 13 years, Aphex Twin released a record
that showcases that while he takes his time to perfect his beats, he still
manages to create the wave of electronic future. Syro is a massive undertaking
and massive album that stuns not only hardcore fans of his, but also casual
fans and make everyone hope it doesn’t take over a decade for a new album.
FINAL GRADE: A-
Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Where
The brilliant British songwriting talent that is Ben Howard
is back with his sophomore album and his lo-fi folk sound doesn’t change, but
his heartfelt songwriting manages to get stronger.
FINAL GRADE: A-
The Kooks – Listen
Back with a new album and new sound, The Kooks showcase
their musical muscles and can do more than just write really crafty pop-rock
tunes, but can find something deeper and more mature within.
FINAL GRADE: B+
Weezer – Everything Will Be Alright In the End
Weezer are back with Cars mastermind Ric Okasek behind the
decks and for the first time in over a decade, this is a Weezer record that
doesn’t suck. The album is their most honest and most self deprecating while
still acknowledging their faults, they find the truth and formula to what has
made them carry on for so long.
FINAL GRADE: B+
Paloma Faith – A Perfect Contradiction
British songstress Paloma Faith returns with her third album
and while her style doesn’t alter, she still has that signature voice that can
break glass and wow audiences around the globe.
FINAL GRADE: B
Billy Idol – Kings & Queens of the Underground
The iconic British rocker is back with his seventh album and
while he is a novelty act, he is one of the greatest novelty acts we have. Idol
still knows how to have fun and not take himself too serious, which is why this
record is worth a listen.
FINAL GRADE: B
Chrissie Hynde – Stockholm
Surprisingly after four decades in the music business, 2014
was the year that Chrissie Hynde released her solo debut. While the record is
decent, it still doesn’t live up to her past work, but nonetheless, her
signature voice is still there and powerful enough for you to remember why you
fell in love with her in the first place. We still stand by you, Chrissie
FINAL GRADE: B
Estelle – True Romance
British R&B sensation Estelle is back with True Romance
and while she is still looking to get the success she had with her debut, this
is enough to show that she is still far more talented than most of her
contemporaries that are gaining more exposure.
FINAL GRADE: B
Tweedy – Sukierae
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy makes it a family affair as he brings
along his son, Spencer to play drums on his side project. While the sound doesn’t
stray too far for recent Wilco records, it is a cool thing to hear that musical
talent clearly runs in the Tweedy home.
FINAL GRADE: B
The Coral – The Curse of Love
While this is not a new Coral record, just a record that has
never seen the light of day, it is a nice gift to fans from a Britrock group
that quit way too soon.
FINAL GRADE: B
We Were Promised Jetpacks – Unraveling
The Scottish indie rockers return with their third album and
still bring the thundering hooks and poppy choruses that will have you stomping
your feet and singing along for hours.
FINAL GRADE: B
Lenny Kravitz – Strut
After all these years, Lenny Kravitz is still a cool
motherfucker and Strut shows that he can still have fun and still be funky.
While it fails to have that musical creativity that Prince’s recent records do,
but it is still enough to make you want to get up and dance.
FINAL GRADE: B-
Perfume Genius – Too Bright
The indie pop sound of Perfume Genius is back and his own
unique brand and style that has gained him attention over the years is still
there, yet, Too Bright sounds as if he is trying too hard to be that different.
FINAL GRADE: B-
Thurston Moore – The Best Day
Thurston Moore returns with his fourth studio album and
while he doesn’t alter his style nor sound too much, he still manages to
release solid records that will please fans the world over.
FINAL GRADE: B-
She & Him – Classics
Five albums in, She & Him are still as charming as ever
and Classic doesn’t deviate from their path at all, it just adds to the
collection.
FINAL GRADE:
'808' Documentary Trailer
The trailer for an upcoming documentary on the 808 drum machine called 808 has been released. The film features talking heads from Damon Albarn, Pharrell, Goldie, 2ManyDJs, 808 State, Afrika Bambaataa, Diplo, New Order, Rick Rubin, Fatboy Slim, and many more. 808 arrives next year, take a look at the trailer!
Bobby Shmurda EP Details Announced
Next month, rising rapper Bobby Shmurda will release his anticipated debut EP, Shmurda She Wrote. Take a look at the cover, above, and the tracklisting, below.
1. “Worldwide N*gga” (Feat. Ty Real)
2. “Hot N*gga”
3. “Bobby Bitch”
4. “Living Life” (Feat. Rowdy Rebel)
5. “Wipe the Case” Away (Feat. Ty Real)
2. “Hot N*gga”
3. “Bobby Bitch”
4. “Living Life” (Feat. Rowdy Rebel)
5. “Wipe the Case” Away (Feat. Ty Real)
Quick News
Sad news to report, keyboardist Isaiah "Ikey" Owens has passed away from a heart attack. Owens, who died while on tour with Jack White in Mexico, has also played keys for Mastodon, Mars Volta, Long Beach Dub All-Stars, and others. Our thoughts go to his friends, family, and colleagues.
Another musical death rocking the scene is Bjork / Depeche Mode producer and LFO found Mark Bell passed away last week, the announcement was made earlier this week. The cause of death has not been determined. Our thoughts go to his family, friends, and colleagues as well.
Some positive news, late in the summer, Run the Jewels announced that if they raised over $45,000 they would create a cat-sounding remix album to their upcoming LP, Run The Jewels 2 and call it Meow the Jewels. Well, the goal has been reached with 12 days to spare. Joining RTJ on Meow the Jewels will be Zola Jesus, Just Blaze, Baauer, Geoff Barrow, the Alchemist, Boots, Dan the Automator.
...and You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have released the cover to their upcoming album, IX, take a look:
Another musical death rocking the scene is Bjork / Depeche Mode producer and LFO found Mark Bell passed away last week, the announcement was made earlier this week. The cause of death has not been determined. Our thoughts go to his family, friends, and colleagues as well.
Some positive news, late in the summer, Run the Jewels announced that if they raised over $45,000 they would create a cat-sounding remix album to their upcoming LP, Run The Jewels 2 and call it Meow the Jewels. Well, the goal has been reached with 12 days to spare. Joining RTJ on Meow the Jewels will be Zola Jesus, Just Blaze, Baauer, Geoff Barrow, the Alchemist, Boots, Dan the Automator.
...and You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have released the cover to their upcoming album, IX, take a look:
Live Pix: King Diamond @ Best Buy Theater
On Tuesday, Denmark's King Diamond made a rare New York City appearance and got the Big Apple in the Halloween spirit at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square.
Take a look at our very own RICH D SMOOV's live pix of the event!
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