It is the last Friday of the month and it has been a slow month. And it is another Friday where there isn’t a ton of releases, but there are at least a few I am interested in and those are highlighted in Blue. If you like Rock, Pop, Metal, Country, Christian, Electronic and even old time rock & roll, there is a little for everyone.
Alice Cooper – Paranormal – (EarMusic): The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Alice Cooper is back with his 27th or so album. How many artists can say that?? I have seen and heard a lot of buzz about this one and I am actually excited to get this one. I can’t wait to hear what is in store with this one.
Seventh Day Slumber – Found – (VSR): The Christian rock band from Texas is here to bring us more of their post-grunge, hard rock. I haven’t heard anything of this one yet (haven’t watched the video either) so waiting to be surprised when the full album is out. I am generally not disappointed by anything they have released over the last 12 years.
Rooney – El Cortez E.P. – (Rooney): Rooney is giving us a little E.P. to hold us over until their next full release. I have enjoyed this alternative/indie pop band so glad get some new music. They are a nice change of pace from my hard rock whenever I might be in the mood. (no video available on Youtube).-
Masterplan – PumpKings – (AFM Records)
Arcade Fire – Everything Now – (Arcade Fire Music/Sony)
Shaman’s Harvest – Red Hands Black Deeds – (Mascot Records)
Cage the Elephant – Unpeeled – (RCA Records)
Pet Shop Boys – Nightlife: Further Listening 1996-2000 – (Rhino Records)
Pet Shop Boys – Release: Further Listening 2001-2004 – (Rhino Records)
Pet Shop Boys – Fundamental: Further Listening 2005-2007 – (Rhino Records)
The Isley Brothers & Santana – Power of Peace – (Legacy Recordings)
Prong – Zero Days – (Steamhammer)
Joe Nichols – Never Gets Old – (Red Bow Records)
Elvis Presley – A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete Recordings 1953-1955 – (RCA/Legacy)
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
I haven’t done a pre-order but I do want to make sure I get whatever version of Alice has all the songs.
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The Apple Music version I was listening to this morning had 18 tracks which included 6 live songs of old classics. And the album is pretty damn good so far.
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I agree – it has been a really rubbish month for new music. Hopefully it’ll pick up again soon
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I think it will pick up soon.
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The Cooper release is the one I’m most interested in… I’ve liked what I’ve heard so far.
Arcade Fire hasn’t really appealed to me, though I dare say I’ll check it out at some point. However, Isley Brothers and Santana? If that was a ‘from the vaults’ recording I’d be intrigued, but as far as I can gather it’s not… therefore I’m gonna step back and wince a little.
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Never got into Arcade Fire myself either. And no interest in that Isley bro/Santana. Cooper one is good.
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Coop is Back and Deke told ya so!
It is a good album….pretty impressed with the output of the ol dudes of RAWK lately that being Coop/Styx/Cheap Trick/Deep Purple/Pearcy!
All strong albums….
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Yes he did! When I do my end of year list it is going to look like we are in the 70s/80s with all the great albums from the older artists. The young kids need to step it up.
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WELL SAID!
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Nothing this week I’d run out and buy, though I’m always curious about Alice he ain’t a First Day purchase for me…
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Understandable. Not generally for me either. Although he was a first day stream and it was pretty darn good.
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