Welcome to another Friday of new music releases. There are a handful of good ones that are coming out and I will highlight the ones I want in Blue. Take a look through and check them out and see what else you want to get this week or what I missed. Whatever you do, support the bands you like. Enjoy!!
Stryper – God Damn Evil – (Frontiers Records): The first single off this release, “Take it to the Cross” was a shock to the system. It was more thrash than the normal Stryper music, but it was awesome. The second single, “Sorry” was more of what you expect. Either way, they have me excited about this release and can’t wait to check it out.
Black Stone Cherry – Family Tree – (Mascot Records): Black Stone Cherry have been releasing albums every 2-3 years and they are right on schedule with this one. I love their Southern Rock/Metal sound and they haven’t missed a beat with this one. Looking forward to hearing the rest. Looks like it is going to be a heavy week.
Dokken – Return to the East Live 2016 – (Frontiers Records): The original line-up is back (well for this release only). The band reunited for these one-off shows (money talks) and they captured it for this Live release. They did record one new song and it is on here. Whatever the reason for their return, I will take it.
James Christian – Craving – (Frontiers Records)
The Who – Live at the Fillmore East 1968 – (MCA)
Ashley Monroe – Sparrow – (Warner Bros)
Sting & Shaggy – 44/876 – (A&M/Interscope)
From Ashes to New – The Future – (Better Noise Records)
A Perfect Circle – Eat the Elephant – (BMG)
Thievery Corporation – Treasures from the Temple – (ESL Music)
Jesus Jones – Passages – (Jesus Jones)
Brothers Osborne – Port Saint Joe – (EMI Nashville)
Old Crow Medicine Show – Volunteer – (Sony)
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
Who and Pete Townshend releases have been pre-ordered already. Will get Dokken too. If I see the surprise Sleep album I’ll pick that up as well.
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I didn’t actually get anything this week. Waiting for Tomorrow’s Record Store Day for my Def Lep EP and whatever else I can find. I would love the live Bowie album too.
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You didn’t get Stryper?
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Not yet. I will. I am just in the doghouse a little with all my purchases lately. I have a big Turntables & Vinyl post coming up that is partially why. Plus New York, yadda, yadda, yadda.
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I hear ya! Got to get back in those good books. At least you’ve got plenty to keep you amused… that Stryper album will still be waiting on you when the time comes.
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I listened to A Perfect Circle earlier and quite liked what I heard. I may check out Black Stone Cherry and likely Dokken.
Like HMO, I’m gonna be keeping a look out for Sleep’s album.
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I don’t know Sleep. I will look for them on Apple Music and see what I think. Black Stone Cherry and Dokken for sure. I might check out Perfect Circle, haven’t decided yet on that one.
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Sleep is on Apple Music, just added it to my library for the evening commute.
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What…the heck…is Sting and Shaggy???
I got my Stryper on order from Japan, PLUS I have a parcel to pick up at the post office…maybe it’s Stryper!
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I know! Sting & Shaggy?? My jaw dropped on that one. What a strange combo.
I am sure it is the Stryper. I haven’t actually ordered mine yet.
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Stryper has not arrived yet. I’m getting antsy!
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Hopefully you will get it soon. I have been enjoying it so far. Still need a good quiet time to listen deeply.
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Even Jhubner wrote up Stryper! Indeed it’s an exciting time to be a fan.
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I just bought a Stryper 12″ single today.
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Any B-sides?
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A side Reach Out
B side Together As One
Interview with Robert & Michael Sweet.
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The interview is a rarity. You bastard. 😉
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I broke the bank for it too.
I had to decide between it and a extra large coffee.
😉
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Now I just want to say “F off you tease!” LOL
Where did you find it? Not Mill Pond…
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Good choice.
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Antique Market across from Waterloo Farmers Market.
He very rarely has anything metal(ish).
I got lucky.
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Holy shit. Yeah I only ever got lucky there with books.
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I saw that. I was surprised. And he liked it.
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Everybody likes it except Walmart, from what I can tell.
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I know, what is up with that. Such BS!
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Butt-hurt people who won’t bother to read the lyrics and see what “God Damn Evil” actually means.
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Sleep for me. Plus maybe Black Stone Cherry and probably the new Melvins.
Do not look for Stryper at Walmart. Like employee face tats, it’s banned.
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That is so ridiculous that they banned it. This world is too politically correct. They have so many CDs that are way worse.
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Stryper is a christian metal band.
The spelling of the album title is God Damn Evil, which I take to mean God damns evil which I would say preachers have told the flock for 2000 years.
So basically they are banning religious content.
My guess is though, this helps sales with all the publicity, so the band is happy.
When was the last time (if ever) the media mentioned Stryper?
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Might grab The Who. I have a few live albums of theirs from the same era already. Will give it a spin first to see if anything stands out.
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Might be a good one. I will stream it first as well.
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Hahaha Sting and Shaggy!
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That one made me laugh as well. A rather odd combo.
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It could either be really awesome or hilariously bad. I somehow can’t see middle ground…
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I haven’t listened to it yet because I am afraid it might be horribly bad.
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Only one way to find out!
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