Last week did not have a bunch of releases and this week isn’t that much better, but there are at least more than last week. And there are a few I am actually interested in giving a spin. Those will be highlighted in Blue. There are a lot of Metal releases for those that like it a little bit harder than the rest. Hopefully there is something that will interest everyone. Let me know what you like or what I might have missed. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Switchfoot – Native Tongue – (Fantasy Records): The Christian/Alternative band is back with their 11th Studio album. I came across the band back in 2003 with their 4th album ‘The Beautiful Letdown” and have been a fan since. They can be pop, rock and sometimes even a beachy California Surf feel, but they are always consistent and the songs have a great message or story. I love Jon Foreman’s voice and I usually find very little wrong with their music. Give them a try.
Papa Roach – Who Do You Trust? – (Eleven Seven Records): After less than 2 years since their last release, ‘Crooked Teeth’, Papa Roach are storming back on the scene. I like it when bands don’t wait the obligatory 2-3 years for new music. The last one was great so hoping for more of the same.
Guster – Look Alive – (Ocho Mule Records): Guster is an alternative band that at times can be quite quirky which is actually what I love about them. Can you hear one song from a band and immediately become a fan? Yes, it happened to me with “Do You Love Me?” from a few years back and now they get a listen with every release in hopes of capturing that magic again.
And there are a couple more I will try and get to when I can…
Joe Jackson – Fool – (EarMusic)
Thunder – Please Remain Seated (Re-recorded) – (BMG Music)
And the rest…
John Lennon – Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert (Live) -(Blackbird Production)
Dust Bolt – Trapped in Chaos – (Napalm Records)
Flotsam and Jetsam – The End of Chaos – (AFM Records)
Arch Enemy – Covered in Blood – (Savage Messiah Music/Century Media Recordings)
Deerhunter – Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? – (4AD)
James Blake – Assume Form – (Polydor Records)
Future – Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd – (Epic Records)
Ronnie Milsap – The Duets – (G-Force Music)
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
Nothing for me this week, but I’m impressed that John Lennon managed to put on a concert for his 75th birthday.
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Yeah I’m with J on this one!
Next week …Rival Sons! I preordered the new albums a few weeks back and 4 tracks have already been released! Rival Sons is sounding quite phenomenal I might add!
Back To The Woods is a Zep Mash up!
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Yes, Rival Sons next week will be great. I did listen to Switchfoot and the way to work and they didn’t disappoint. Not a heavy rock band and a little odd at times, but I like them.
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Nothing wrong with that John
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Ah! Rival Sons is out next week? Excellent! I’ll need to check that out!
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+1 for Rival Sons! The tracks released so far have been amazing.
And Arch Enemy’s covers collection is a nice surprise.
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I think a lot of people will be getting the Rival Sons
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Great, I am glad I am not the only one that thought that same thing!
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This is a big realease day! The ones I’ve been excited for are Pedro the Lion and Sharon Van Etten.
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i keep seeing Pedro, but don’t know anything about them. Worth checking out?
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You might be familiar with David Bazan. It’s essentially David Bazan & company. More of a collaborative project, but he’s the only consistent part of it. It’s the first time he’s released anything under the name Pedro the Lion in 15 years.
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No bites from me.
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I’m sure you know this by now but how about Skid Row of all bands dropping a deluxe edition on iTunes today…I bought it for the live stuff naturally…sounds good
No one know until today Crazy
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I saw that. I knew about it, but Sebastian asked me not to say anything.
I do want it on vinyl!! I don’t see that being offered…yet.
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sounds like a digital only release
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Nothing urgent for me either – though I always appreciate being kept up to date on what’s coming out!
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Nothing there for me this week, though I appreciate the round-up!
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Maybe next week will be better.
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Maybe! But heck, this week will have been great for somebody out there!
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Wow. Joe Jackson is still around.
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Shocked me as well.
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