The Pitchfork lurkers among us are probably familiar with Atlas Sound, the side project of Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox, and have been eagerly awaiting the release of his new album Logos. The ambient and experimental sounds created by Cox for the album will be highlighted by appearances from Animal Collective member Panda Bear and Stereolab frontwoman Laetitia Sadier. Look for it on 4AD/Kranky Records on Tuesday. We personally guarantee that it will be released on vinyl, so no worries!
A similar crowd might appreciate the newest album from Do Make Say Think, entitled Other Truths. However, all listeners must be willing to accept an album with four tracks, three of which are more than 10 minutes long, along with plenty of the spacey, orchestral instrumentation for which the group is known.
One of the more unusual releases of the week comes from revered indie pop icon and legitimate composer Sufjan Stevens. The BQE was originally begun as an exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in New York City, and manifested itself as both a live concert that spanned three nights and as a film that Stevens wrote and directed himself (complete with a live soundtrack). On Tuesday, a multimedia package consisting of an audio CD of the soundtrack, a DVD of footage to accompany the soundtrack, a 40-page booklet of liner notes and photos and a 3D Viewmaster Reel will be released on Stevens’ own Asthmatic Kitty Records.
Australia’s most prestigious comic duo, Flight of the Conchords, will also release their sophomore album on Sub Pop Records. I Told You I Was Freaky spans 13 songs, 10 of which were already released on iTunes after their appearance on the HBO comedy show, also entitled “Flight of the Conchords.” With songs like “Too Many Dicks (On the Dance Floor)” and “You Don’t Have to Be a Prostitute,” fans w
ill likely not be disappointed.
Wait, did I say Australia? I mean New Zealand. My bad, it’s so easy to get the two countries confused.
Also, look out for new releases from Norwegian folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience (Declaration of Dependence) and alt-rap legends Themselves (CrownsDown) on Virgin Records and anticon., respectively.
Hip-hop enthusiasts of all tastes rejoice with each new album from The Roots, and although information on the release is hard to come by, expect How I Got Over to expand upon the group’s reputation for releasing quality hip-hop with a message. Expect political overtones and plenty of jazz-infused live beats from ?uestlove and the rest of The Roots crew. The album is being released by Def Jam Records.
For fans of metal and music from the heavier side of the spectrum, Rammstein’s sixth studio album entitled Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da (loosely translated as “Love Is There for Everyone”) is likely to be a solid, albeit ridiculous, addition to the band’s catalog. Sensationalized tracks such as the controversial “Pussy” or “Weiner Blut” are sure to please the band’s target audience but disgust everyone else. Post-metal instrumentalists Russian Circles will also be releasing its third full-length album Geneva on Seattle-based Suicide Squeeze Records. There are sure to be many softer passages that utilize extensive string sections, but be warned: do not fall asleep to this album as you will likely be awakened by the harshly abrupt riffs for which the band is famous.
Oh, and there is a new Tim McGraw album entitled Southern Voice that is coming out. But who cares, right?
Rock on, rock lobsters. Check back next week for more editorialized album debut news!
-- Marshall Pearson, News Editor
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