Tuesday, July 26, 2011

________________New Releases 7.26.2011

Black Rob _ Game Tested Street Approved

Former Bad Boy still has the flashy beats, simple gritty rhymes. See “Showin Up.”

BoDeans _ Indigo Dreams

90’s sitcom heroes are still at it playing roots-influenced pop/rock.

Dead Letter Circus _ This Is The Warning

Debut from Australian prog-rockers is already a number one hit abroad and is earning the band comparisons to The Mars Volta.

Eric Church _ Chief

Authentic, feel-good country pop via Granite Falls, NC.

Falling In Reverse _ The Drug In Me Is You

New school screamo.

Iwresteledabearonce _ Ruining It for Everybody

Avant-garde metal act blends brutal metal with elements of electro and operatic female vocals.

Jasta _ Jasta

Hatebreed frontman features a variety of high-profile guests on his solo debut.

**Jay Rock _ Follow Me Home

A decent rapper making it big in current mainstream rap? Finally.

Jimmie Vaughan _ Plays More Blues, Ballads & Favorites

Stevie Ray’s older brother doesn’t shred like his brother, but he displays impeccable style on this set of vintage American blues.

Joss Stone _ LP1

Mature blues singer takes a new direction on her latest record, cut over six days in Nashville. See “Karma,” “Landlord,” “Picnic For Two.”

Kelly Rowland _ Here I Am

This record of alt/R&B will finally see Ms Rowland established as a star behind the hit “Motivation.” Also see “Work It Man,” “Down For Whatever.”

Little Dragon _ Ritual Union

Adventurous electropop from Swedish quartet. See “Please Turn,” “Crystal Film,” “Seconds.”

**Locksley _ Locksley

American power-pop in the vein of the Fratellis. See “Oh, Wisconsin!” “Days of Youth,” “Don’t Make Me Wait.”

Pimps of Joytime _ Janxta Funk

New-school electro funk.

Ray Wylie Hubbard _ Ray Wylie Hubbard & the Cowboy Twinkies

Texas music icon.

Release The Sunbird _ Come Back To Us

Debut of Fleet Foxes styled acoustic folk/pop/rock.

Ronnie Milsap _ Country Again

American music legend keeps his brand of soothing country flowing.

Tiesto _ Kiss From the Past: Allure

Sexy house tunes from legendary Dutch DJ/producer.

Vanessa Carlton _ Rabbits on the Run

Pop-sensation takes a more artsy direction on her latest produced by Steve Osborne with assistance from MMJ drummer Patrick Hallahan.

**recommended

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