____________New Releases 10.18.2011 Big Pete _ Choice Cuts Dutch blues master makes his American debut. Recommended for fans of the genre. Bjork _ Biophilia Icelandic legend’s latest is as pretty and weird as possible. Brantley Gilbert _ Modern day Prodigal Son Ridiculous muscle country. Chris Isaak _ Beyond The Sun Isaak pays tribute to the legendary Sun Records. Class Actress _ Rapproacher Brooklyn duo play quality synth pop. See “Bienvenue,” “Keep You.” Cradle of Filth _ Evermore Darkly Extreme metal. Everlast _ Songs of the Ungrateful Living Dark, raspy, folk/rap from an original white rapper. Freestyle Fellowship _ Promise Interesting, experimental hip hop from LA collective. Gauntlet Hair _ Gauntlet Hair Chicago indie rockers mix sub-bass and electro drums with trebly guitar for an interesting whole. I Break Horses _ Hearts Swedish duo play understated synth pop. James Blake _ Enough Thunder EP UK Hipster hero features Bon Iver but might just be too boring for the big time.. Jane’s Addiction _ The Great Escape Artist Alt heroes enlist Dave Sitek on their first new set since 2003’s Strays. John Cale _ Extra Playful EP 21-minutes of art-rock from Velvet underground co-founder. June Tabor & Oyseterband _ ragged Kingdom Classical folk from English legends. **Kitty, Daisy, & Lewis _ Smoking in Heaven UK trio play fresh, eclectic 60’s tinged rock’n’roll. Lalah Hathaway _ Where It All Begins Critically adored R&B from ‘The First Daughter of Soul.’ M83 _ Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming French electropop act play huge, upbeat indie rock. Montgomery Genry _ Rebels on the Run Cringe-worthy country pop would have anyone in their right mind on the run and hiding. **My Brightest Diamond _ All Things Will Unwind Inventive pop combining elements of chamber music, opera and cabaret from NYC singer/songwriter. See “Reaching Through to the Other Side,” “Escape Routes,” “High Low Middle.” Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds _ Self Titled Oasis leader aims to outshine Liam on his solo debut. Patrick Stump _ Soul Punk Former emo-king’s attempt at R&B is a bit confusing but has decent moments. See “Spotlight,” “The I in Lie,” “Run Dry.” Real Estate _ Days NJ/BK blog kings play their brand of sleepy pop/rock. See “Out of Tune.” Shelby Lynne _ Revelation Road Grammy winning Virginia songstress plays pretty roots-pop. T-Bone Burnett _ Presents The Speaking Clock Revue _ Live From The Beacon Theatre Great American producer welcomes a list of legends for an energetic collection of great live music. The Kentucky Headhunters _ Dixie Lullabies Authentic country rock. Recommended for fans of the genre. **recommended

_______________New Releases 10.11.11

Bjork _ Biophilia

Bjork's music is as intense, beautiful, and fiercely creative as ever.

Electric 6 _ Heartbeats and Brainwaves

Prolific Detroit based garage-electro act are obviously having fun on their 8th studio effort. See "The Intergalactic Version."

Erasure _ Tomorrow's World

Brit synth-pop duo sound the same as always, but now their sound is hip again.

Five Finger Death Punch _ American Capitalist

Tongue-in-cheek LA metal act mix hardcore and nu-metal with mixed results.

**Joe Henry _ Reverie

Accomplished producer shows off on this atmospheric, largely acoustic set.

Joe Jonas _ Fastlife

Even the slickest, most expensive beats money can buy can't save this confused disaster of a solo effort.

Marketa Irglova _ Anar

The female half of The Swell Season has an incredibly mature sound for a 23-year-old on her solo debut.

Modeselektor _ Monkeytown

Berlin IDM group features Thom Yorke and others on their latest set of trippy electro.

Peter Gabriel _ New Blood

Legend is as innovative and dramatic as ever on his latest.

**Rachel Yamagata _ Chesapeake

Singer/pianist plays warm, intelligent pop on her third solo album.

Radiohead _ Tkol Rmx 1234567

Complete collection of previously unreleased remixes finds Radiohead at their weirdest.

Rich Robinson _ Through A Crooked Sun

Black Crowe plays standard blues-pop.

Ryan Adams _ Ashes & Fire

From overacheiver to underacheiver, Mr Mandy Moore adds to his musical legacy with this set of intricate folk.

The Parlor Mob _ Dogs

NJ alt-rockers sound like one part Jack White, one part The Academy Is.

Wednesday 13 _ Calling All Corpses

Snarling, theatrical hard-rock

White Williow _ Terminal Twilight

Norwegian art-rockers continue their trend towards darker, more guitar-driven tunes.

**recommended

_________________New Releases 10.4.2011 Carolyn Wonderland _ Peace Meal Authentic blues via Austin. David Crowder Band _ Oh For Joy Bizarre Christmas/electronic album. Dessa _ Castor, The Twin MN spoken-word artist follows up the critically lauded A Badly Broken Code with more electro/spoken word. DJ Shadow _ Less You Know The Better Shadow suffers from ADD on his latest, skipping frequently between hip-hop, hard-rock, and trip-hop elements. Feist _ Metals Indie-queen Leslie Feist’s latest effort is less focused and cheery than her previous two albums. George Benson _ Guitar Man American guitar legend plays smooth Jazz. Hank Williams Sr _ The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams Godfather of country music’s never realized tracks done by Dylan, Jack White, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Williams, Nora Jones, etc.. Indigo Girls _ Beauty Queen Sister Stripped down adult rock. Jack’s Mannequin _ People & Things Emo-darling’s latest is the final of a three-part series. Piano-based power-pop. La Dispute _ Wildlife Concept album from MI post-hardcore act. LIGHTS _ Siberia Canadian electropop star’s standard tracks benefit from creative production. RIYL Owl City. Mayday Parade _ Mayday Parade Smooth emopunk from Tallahassee rock with sincerity but may lack dignity. Mayer Hawthorne _ How Do You Do Bookish LA producer's white-boy R&B/soul sounds more like the real thing than ever before. Merle Haggard _ Working In Tennessee American legend charms with his upbeat blend of outlaw country and honky tonk. MGMT _ LateNightTales Motely crew of artists offer up takes of MGMT tracks. MISFITS _ Devils Rain Highly anticipated record from goth-punk royalty is their first in over a decade. MUTEMATH _ Odd Soul NOLA prog-rockers have found their sweet spot. See “Tell Your Heart Heads Up,” “All Or Nothing,” “Allies.” New Found Glory _ Radiosurgery The most nasal emo-punk rockers of all are still making new music for 13-year-olds. Nicola Roberts _ Cinerella’s Eyes Cutting edge electropop from Girls Aloud singer. Patrick O’Hearn _ Transitions Haunting new-age on the 12th effort from West Coast fixture. Radical Face _ The Family Tree: The Roots Poorly named effort of forgettable indie folk from 24-year-old FLA native Ben Cooper Style P _ Master of Ceremonies The LOX rapper does what's expected on his latest; big beats, a-list guest spots, and gritty wordplay. **Sarah Jaffe _ The Way Sound Leaves A Room Pleasant, inventive art-folk from Denton TX beauty. RIYL early Feist. The Sheepdogs _ Learn & Burn Rollingstone Cover contest winners make up for the lame picture with great rock tunes. Tony Bennett _ Duets II Showtune legend features the biggest names in music on his latest set of wry Jazz. Transit _ Listen & Forgive Boston emo-act play hooky, nasal rock’n’roll. Wayne Static _ Pighammer Static X leader branches out on his own with more industrial/metal. **We Were Promised Jetpacks _ In the Pit of the Stomach Scottish indie-rockers play with a harder edge and increased focus on their sophomore effort. Zola Jesus _ Conatus Eclectic, cool electropop from Russian-American singer/songwriter. Zucchero _ Chocabeck Italian rock legend plays pretty acoustic and ballads on his latest. **recommended