Staff Picks
Lindsay – Revelators Sound System, Liars reissue, Blockhead reissues
Zach – Revelators Sound System, Bluewerks comp
Caleb – Steve Reich and Revelators Sound System
Dario – Steve Reich 
Kimber – Steve Reich 

T-BONE BURNETT The Invisible Light: Spells CD/LP (Verve Forecast)
Spells is the 2nd release in the Invisible Light trilogy from GRAMMY and Oscar winner Joseph Henry “T Bone” Burnett. The Invisible Light is a fusion of trance, electronic, folk, tribal, and global music. At the heart of this trilogy is how technology and its advances throughout the last century in radio, film, television, and the internet serve as central parts of our lives. In acoustic space, people hear from every direction at once, the center is everywhere and there is no border.

 

TOOL – Fear Inoculum 3LP (RCA)
Fear Inoculum is the Grammy award winning masterpiece from Tool. Following the release of the limited edition single pressing ultra deluxe 5 disc vinyl box set, this critically acclaimed album is available now as a 3 disc 180 gram set that features new artwork in a triple gatefold jacket and an exclusive poster.

 

STEVE REICH – Reich/Richter LP (Nonesuch)
Nonesuch Records releases the first recording of Steve Reich’s Reich/Richter, performed by Ensemble Intercontemporain and conducted by George Jackson. The composition was originally written to be performed with German visual artist Gerhard Richter and Corinna Belz’s film Moving Picture.

 

MURDER BY DEATH – Spell/Bound LP (Many Hats)
Some bands build catalogs over the years; Murder by Death has built a universe. Over more than two decades together, they have released eight deeply immersive albums, each one subtly broadening their sonic and thematic limits, and exploring what the band is truly capable of. On their ninth album, Spell/Bound, the band has taken their largest leap forward into lavish, spaced-out territory only hinted at on previous records. “Sonically, the direction we explored was more in the vein of almost trip-hop, like Massive Attack and Portishead, where we were trying to lean into a vibe that was chill but dark. We wanted it to be a record that was lush but not necessarily a wall of sound,” says frontman Adam Turla.

 

PAUL MCCARTNEY – I II III CD/LP (Capitol)
Three CD set containing the eponymous solo albums written, performed, and produced by Paul McCartney from 1970, 1980, and 2020. Includes 3 CDs with 3 limited edition photo prints and an introduction from Paul housed in a beautiful slipcase box. Also available on 3 LPs on 180-gram audiophile vinyl with 3 limited edition photo prints and an introduction from Paul housed in a beautiful slipcase box.

 

REVELATORS SOUND SYSTEM – Revelators CD/LP (Secretly)
Revelators Sound System is the collaborative musical project of MC Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger) and Cameron Ralston (Spacebomb House Band). A meditation on community that caroms from root-down avant-funk to solitary cosmic minimalism and twinkling dubby ambience. Most importantly it is a deeply emotional record, the running soundtrack to a world in confusion. [An indie store exclusive opaque yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]

 

LIARS – They Threw Us All In A Trench And Stuck A Monument On Top LP (Mute)
Limited edition colored vinyl LP pressing. They Threw Us All In A Trench And Stuck A Monument On Top is the first installment of the new Liars reissue series, where every two months an album from the back catalog will be released on limited edition recycled color vinyl. The campaign kicks off with Liars’ debut album, originally released in 2001 and recorded over two days in Brooklyn, New York with producer Steve Revitte (The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion & Beastie Boys). At the time of release Liars were Melbourne born Angus Andrew (vocals & pedals), Aaron Hemphill from LA (guitar and drum machine) and Nebraskians Pat Nature (bass & synthbox) and drummer Ron Albertson.
 
MAVIS STAPLES / LEVON HELM – Carry Me Home 2LP (Epitaph)
Staples came to Woodstock, NY to perform as part of Helm’s renowned Midnight Ramble series, and the ensuing concert-available now for the first time on the rousing new ANTI- Records release Carry Me Home would mark a personal high watermark for both artists. Captured live in the summer of 2011, Carry Me Home showcases two of the past century’s most iconic voices coming together in love and joy, tracing their shared roots and celebrating the enduring power of faith and music.

 

MAC DEMARCO – Rock and Roll Night Club LP (Captured Tracks)
The 10 year anniversary edition of the 2011 debut on “Night Club” vinyl with new liners notes written by Mac.

 

CHRIS ISAAK – Heart Shaped World LP (Sun)
When Heart Shaped World was released in the summer of 1989, it peaked at number 149 on the Billboard 200. In October 1990, Lee Chesnut, music director of WAPW in Atlanta, played the song “Wicked Game” repeatedly over two weeks after hearing a version on the soundtrack from the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart. “Wicked Game” was released as a single, and the album reached the U.S. Top 10 peaking at number 7 on Billboard by April 1991, garnering sales of more than 500,000 copies. Now reissued on limited edition colored vinyl.

 

GLASS ANIMALS – Dreamland LP glow in the dark reissue (Republic)
Limited glow in the dark vinyl LP pressing. Record-breaking Brit and Grammy Award-nominated, Billboard Award-winning global sensations, Glass Animals, announce the special anniversary collection of their critically acclaimed third album. Dreamland is the album that brought us the global hit, “Heat Waves,” leading to a 5 billion+ global streaming band.

 

PRIMUS – Conspiranoid CD/LP (ATO)
The first, completely original Primus music in over a decade comes in the form of a 3-song EP. It kicks off with the 12-minute epic, “Conspiranoia,” exploring the absurdity and darkness bubbling up in the contemporary world, perpetuated, as frontman Les Claypool says, “by anyone with a slight hint of web design aptitude.” He goes on, “Because all 3 songs were bred in an odd time of divide, confusion, angst, frustration, and social senility, the title Conspiranoid seemed appropriate.” Also available on limited edition white vinyl.

 

FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY – Corrosion LP (Cleopatra)
Another redefining deluxe reissue of an early masterpiece from electronic pioneers Front Line Assembly – this time it’s the 1988 album Corrosion. Completely revamped artwork and newly remastered audio makes this the most significant and desirable version of this album in years! It has not been pressed on vinyl since its original release over 30 years ago.

 

CRAIG FINN – A Legacy Of Rentals LP (Positive Jams)
Best known as the singer of the Hold Steady, Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer, songwriter, and guitarist based out of New York City. Combining literary influences like Jack Kerouac and John Berryman with the musical influences of Bruce Springsteen and fellow Minnesotan Paul Westerberg, Finn’s highly descriptive lyrical style has a strong focus on narrative, crafting whole worlds for the people in his songs to exist within. ‘A Legacy of Rentals’, the 6th solo record from Finn, was produced by Josh Kaufman and recorded by D. James Goodwin at The Clubhouse recording studio.

 

BLUEWERKS VOL. 1 & 2 UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT / IN FULL BLOOM LP (Bluewerks)
Introducing BLUEWERKS: The first-ever collaboration series between the two iconic record labels Blue Note & Astralwerks. Bringing together a collection of lo-fi tracks pairing the best of downtempo electronica together with jazz-infused sounds while bringing influences from all corners of the world.

 

ANDY BEY – Experience and Judgement LP (Real Gone)
Limited sea blue colored vinyl LP pressing. Crate diggers have long dug this 1973 soul jazz classic on the Atlantic label… it’s far more than your usual jazz vocal record. Vocalist/pianist Andy Bey imbues every number here with a spiritual depth and soulful intensity, yet Experience and Judgment is a relaxing, uplifting listen reminiscent of Bill Withers or Roy Ayers. Some credit for this album’s unique vibe must also be given to producer William S. “Bill” Fischer (Eugene McDaniels, Herbie Mann), who composes a couple tunes here and lends his distinctive touch on keyboards. Whether your taste in jazz runs to free, funk, or even quiet storm, Experience and Judgment delivers.

 

LILLY HIATT – Lately LP (New West)
Limited pink and black colored vinyl LP pressing. 2022 release. “Lately is a record I wrote to share some of where I’ve been with you. Whenever songs happen for me, they are like photographs of time. Last year was tough. That’s an understatement for certain. I have always felt lonely, but the irony of that is, I was not alone at all in that space. Everyone had lost something. As a means of keeping sane, I started to write songs. The inspiration was occurring from simple moments. I missed my friends. I missed my family. I felt unified in knowing that I was not on my own in that mentalityI realized that my heart was full of everything I loved and that would carry me forward for the time being. Eventually we would all get back to one another. Now that we are beginning to, I will be thrilled to share and play these songs for you.”

 

BLOCKHEAD – Music Scene LP (Nina Tune)
Limited translucent teal colored vinyl LP pressing. Includes digital download. The Music Scene is the fourth solo studio album by hip hop producer Blockhead, originally released in 2009.

 

BLOCKHEAD – Interludes After Midnight LP (Nina Tune)
Limited 180gm translucent purple vinyl LP pressing. Includes digital download. Interludes After Midnight is the fifth solo studio album by hip hop producer Blockhead, originally released in 2012.

 

BLOCKHEAD – Downtown Science LP (Ninja Tune)
Double gray colored vinyl LP pressing. Downtown Science is the second solo studio album by American hip hop producer Blockhead, originally released in 2005.

 

COMING NEXT WEEK!
BORISHeavy Rocks (2022) CD/LP
PALE WAVESUnwanted LP
BEASTIE BOYSCheck Your Head 4LP boxset
ERASUREDay-Glo CD/LP
BAD BRAINS Rock For Light – Punk Note Edition LP
DANZIG6:66 Satan’s Child LP
DANNY ELFMAN Bigger Messier CD
GHOST FUNK ORCHESTRANightwalker / Death Waltz CD/LP
GIRLPOOLForgiveness CD/LP
OS MUTANTESZZYZX LP
SCONE CASH PLAYERS Blast Furnace CD/LP
MAVIS STAPLESWe’ll Never Turn Back LP reissue
MOBYEverything Is Wrong LP reissue
MOBY I Like To Score LP reissue
M WARD –  End Of Amnesia LP reissue
BROCKHAMPTONRoadrunner: New Light New Machine LP
HUDSON MOHAWKECry Sugar LP
JAZZ IS DEAD 12Jean Carne LP
ORCHESTRE MASSAKOSelf-Titled LP
PHISH LP on LP 03 LP