Welcome to October and the first Friday of new releases for the month. And what a month this will be. I already have something on order for every Friday of the month so it will be my favorite day of the week. Who are we kidding, it already is my favorite day. Now even more so. There are only 2 releases I really care about this week and they are highlighted in Blue. Let me know what has your interest peaked this week or if I missed anything. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!
The Darkness – Easter is Cancelled – (Canary Dwarf LTD): The Darkness returns with their sixth studio album and if you love that whole retro glam rock feel, then this will be right up your alley. No one does Glam today like these guys do. From the ear-piercing falsettos to the screeching guitars, it is all a blast and this should be no different. Check them out.
Whitesnake – Slip of the Tongue (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) – (Rhino Records): Whitesnake brings us yet another box set celebrating one of their big albums. This is the 3rd and the 30th Anniversary Edition of ‘Slip of the Tongue’. The other two were ‘Slide it In’ and ‘1987’ and the were fantastic. Full of live songs, rare songs and remixes and remasters and everything you could want and this one is no different. This is on order but it will NOT be home when I get there as for some reason Amazon isn’t giving me release day delivery. I’m a little pissed, but I guess I will get over it. Check out David’s unboxing video below…
And that is pretty much it for me. I hope there is something below that you will like.
Flying Colors – Third Degree – (Mascot Label Group): Okay, this one interests me a little…I might throw this on. It has Steve Morse, Casey McPherson, Dave LaRue and Mike Portnoy…not a bad line-up.
Now that is it for me…
Helloween – United Alive in Madrid (Live) – (Nuclear Blast)
Wilco – Ode to Joy – (dBpm Records)
The Avett Brothers – Closer Than Together – (Republic Records)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark – Souvenir: The Singles Collection 1979-2019 – (Virgin EMI)
Simple Minds – Live in the City of Angels – (BMG Music)
Old Crow Medicine Show – Live at the Ryman – (Old Crow Medicine Show)
Issues – Beautiful Oblivion – (Rise Records)
Epica – Design Your Universe (Gold Edition) – (Nuclear Blast)
Joshua Radin – Here, Right Now – (Nettwerk Music Group)
The Menszingers – Hello Exile – (Epitath)
Brantley Gilbert – Fire & Brimstone – (Big Machine)
Spite – The Root of All Evil – (Stay Sick Recordings)
Insomnium – Heart Like a Grave – (Century Media Records)
Nick Cave and Starcrawler for me (but I think I said that last week too!)
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You did mention that! I hope they live up to expectations for you.
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Whitesnake will be here by the end of today. That will keep me busy for a bit.
Releases are picking up steam now John. AlterBridge/STP/R.E.M and who knows what else.
Thanks for the updates
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Rub it in!!!
Amazon did send me the link for the digital version, but physical copy won’t be here until Tuesday (what used to be the day of releases).
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Amazon doesn’t do digital in Canada
At least your getting it one way or another
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I did not know that about Amazon Canada. I wonder why that is.
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Were behind the times in that regard, John!
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Darkness, Whitesnake, and Flying Colors. Though probably not right away. I’ll have to wait.
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I have heard the Darkness and some great songs on that. Need a few more listens to be sure about the whole thing, but digging it so far.
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The only problem I personally have with the Darkness is how often they release albums! It’s non stop with them, and I feel like I haven’t fully enjoyed everything because before you know it, there’s a new one!
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That’s funny. Most people complain bands don’t put out albums soon enough. But I get you. You like to have time to digest it.
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Wilco and Nick Cave are the two on my list, though I’ll check out the Avett Brothers and OCMS releases, too… wasn’t aware of those.
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The Darkness one sounds promising – and Wilco tends to be pretty reliable too!
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I like the Darkness one. Haven’t heard the Wilco yet.
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I’ll be listening to The Darkness all week! And Insomnium’s lined up for the next, it’s been a while since I’ve listened to these guys.
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The Darkness one is great. I don’t know Insomnium other than name. Enjoy!
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