Happy Friday everyone! We have another great list of new album releases for you. The floodgates are open and albums are coming hot and heavy each week and this week there should be something for you. I have a few I want to hear, but aren’t going crazy to hear them. I have marked those in Blue as usual. What albums do you want to hear this week. Also, let me know what my list does not include because I am just one man and can’t find everything coming out. Thanks so much for stopping by this week and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Olivia Rodrigo – Sour – (Geffen Records): This is not one I want to hear which is why it isn’t in Blue. However, this is one my kids are going nuts over. With the smash hit “Drivers License” this young lady is blowing up the radio. I am sure I will hear this one, but it will be under duress.
P!nk – All I Know So Far (Live) – (RCA): P!nk has a live album and that is cool. She’s a major talent and I have to say I enjoy her pop sensibilities. Fun and lots of attitude. Since we still aren’t going to shows, this is the next best thing. The song below is the one studio track from the album.
These next batch are some I want to hear, but won’t be rushing out to listen if something more important pops up but they are worth giving a try…
Pop Evil – Versatile – (Entertainment One)
twenty one pilots – Scaled and Icy – (Fueled by Ramen)
Mat Kearney – January Flower – (Tomorrow Music)
Counting Crows – Butter Miracle Suite One E.P. – (Counting Crows / BMG Rights): Didn’t even know Adam and the gang were still playing…I want to hear this one…
And then there is all the rest…I am sure there is something here you will like as well…
Sara Bareilles – Amidst the Chaos: Live from the Hollywood Bowl – (Epic Records / Sony)
Paula Cole – American Quilt – (675 Records / Renew Records / BMG)
My Bloody Valentine – m b v – (Domino Records)
VOLA – Witness – (Mascot Label Group)
Gary Numan – Intruder – (Numan Music / BMG)
Monster Magnet – A Better Dystopia – (Napalm Records)
One Morning Left – Hyperactive – (Arising Empire)
Herman Frank – Two For a Life – (AFM Records)
The Devil Wears Prada – ZII – (Solid State Records)
Vexed – Culling Cultures – (Napalm Records)
Lindemann – Live in Moscow – (Vertigo Berlin / Universal)
Robert Finley – Sharecropper’s Son – (Easy Eye Sound / Concord)
Nutronic – Futures – (FIXT)
Mdou Moctar – Afrique Victime – (Matador)
Fiddlehead – Between the Richness – (Run For Cover Records)
Caskey – Fine Art – (Black Sheep Records)
Oliver Wood – Always Smilin’ – (Honey Jar Records / Thirty Tigers)
Allison Russell – Outside Child – (Birds of Chicago / Fantasy Records / Concord)
John Hiatt with the Jerry Douglas Band – Leftover Feelings – (New West Records)
Jordan Davis – Buy Dirt – (MCA Nashville/UMG)
Blake Shelton – Body Language – (Warner Music Nashville)
Mickey Dolenz – Dolenz Sings Nesmith – (7a Records)
August Burns Red – Leveler: 10th Anniversary Edition – (ABR Records)
Lord Huron – Long Lost – (Whispering Pine / Republic / UMG)
Ayron Jones – A Child of the State – (Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records)
Dayglow – Harmony House – (Very Nice Records / AWAL)
Waterparks – Greatest Hits – (300 Entertainment)
Sinead Harnett – Ready is Always too Late – (Thairish Limited)
Aubrey Logan – Standard – (MWO Records/The Fuel Music)
Tragically Hip – Saskadelphia – (UMe): Just announced Yesterday and released today!!
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Olivia Rodrigo and Mdou Moctar are the ones I’m interested in. My Bloody Valentine is a re-release right?
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the MBV one could be a re-issue as I really don’t know. Not a band I follow.
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That’s a long list, live Lindemann sounds great. Also love Ayron Jones’ new album, though you already know. 😂
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Ha! Yep, I know the Ayron now!
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I only know who the Counting Crows are because on Full House, Joey won two tickets to their concert and Stephanie and DJ wanted to go.
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At least you know them!!
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True! ‘Full House’ was more than just for entertainment! 🙂
Thanks for the update on what’s new in the music world, John!
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The Tragically Hip today dropped a new/old 6 song EP of tracks that recorded back in 90 that supposedly went missing until now called Saskadelphia. Check out the tune ‘Crack My Spine Like A Whip’.
I see KISS has released ‘Heavens On Fire’ as another track from the upcoming soundboard album. Sean Kelly tonights guest at Mikes has released with Lee Aaron a new tune from her upcoming album Radio On called CMON…
Some good stuff coming now….
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Busy, Busy Day!! Looking forward to Sean Kelly. And I added the Tragically Hip…I hate when bands announce the day before as I usually don’t have time to update.
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All good John! A total surprise for everyone …
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I’m interested in the John Hiatt and Robert Finley releases. I’m quite liking the stuff from Easy Eye – seems Auerbach has created something similar to Alive and Fat Possum. I’ll also check out the new Hip EP.
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Nice! You will have a busy day with all that!! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
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You too!
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Easy week of sweet nothin’ for me. I guess I should pre-order a box set since I saved some money. LOL
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Ha! I wished it worked that way. I want those two Queensryche box sets, but have held off so far. Not sure I have enough self-control though.
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Definitely checking out the Crows’ E.P. Glad to know Adam and the boys are still working. I’ve always liked their stuff. I do like the Twenty-One Pilots song you posted and I’ll probably check out some of Mat Kearney’s album and maybe even Olivia Rodrigo’s album just out of curiosity. Did you see that the self-described “best band no one has ever heard of” released a single yesterday with Carrie Underwood? Can’t wait for that album. I already have tickets for their upcoming “Into The Mystery Tour” when they come through here (NW Arkansas) in October.
Keep up the good work!
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Thanks. I have my NTB tickets for October as well and have pre-ordered the vinyl/cd from their site. Can’t wait. July 30th on the album. My vinyl of Live from the Woods, Vol. 2 album that was just released will be here in July as well.
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Nice surprise that Counting Crows is coming up with new release. Sounds good.
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It wasn’t bad. Glad to have them still ’round here!
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Accidently run into this…BJ time!!
https://loudwire.com/jon-bon-jovi-sings-to-kindergarten-class-video/
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LIked Pink’s video. That girl has attitude!
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Hip! Hip! HIP!!!!
Also, Counting Crows, and can’t ever go wrong with John Hiatt.
But Hip! Hip! HIIIP!!!
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Wow, there are a lot of new album releases! I listened to twenty one pilots’ new album this morning. Don’t like it as much as “Blurryface” or “Trench”, but it’s pretty good. I also like all the songs I’ve heard by Lord Huron, so will check out their new one too.
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I figured you’d have to hear twenty one pilots! I hadn’t listened to it yet. I didn’t expect it to be as good as the two you mentioned as there hasn’t been much buzz about this one.
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I love Hiatt…he plays great Americana music and I was a fan of the Counting Crows so I’ll check them out.
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I hope you enjoy them.
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Yeah Pop Evil will get a listen.
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I listened to it, but honestly I think I’m done with them. There is no heart in their music and it all feels and sounds the same.
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Well from the last few releases there has only been two to three songs that I’ve liked. So I’m thinking this might deliver the same. Lol
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Yes, probably true.
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Of course, I have The Hip here already. I’m waiting until we get to it in the series before listening to it. I had to look back, but yeah, I did a Zoom call at work with Olivia Rodrigo. I had no idea she was somebody. I would have snapped a photo otherwise. I’ll have to see if Sarah knows that My Bloody Valentine has new music out.
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My kids are going to go nuts knowing I know someone that talked to Olivia Rodrigo!! They love her. I have had to listen to her album a ton since it came out and it really ain’t half bad for what it is. She does have some killer tracks on there.
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lol, my only communication with her was to ask that she put her phone in landscape mode for the interview. I still haven’t listed to any of her songs but it is good to hear that the kids are listening to music that ain’t half bad!
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“He spoke to her!!! OHHHHH.” That is what my kids will say when I tell them!
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lol
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