Top Five New Releases:
John Doe: A Year in the Wilderness (Yep Roc) - The former X guy releases another solo record. Kathleen Edwards, Jill Sobule and Aimee Mann make guest appearances. See him at the Hootenanny on 7/7.
The Loose Salute: Tuned to Love (Graveface) – I missed this last week, so I'm including it here. I'm not sure if the band name is a tribute to Mike Nesmith or not, but it's quite possible. Mojave 3 drummer. Download “The Mutineer” and “Turn the Radio Up”
My Morning Jacket: Tennessee Fire & At Dawn demos (Darla) - I'm a pretty big MMJ fan, but haven't heard all this stuff. The first 2500 copies of At Dawn came with these demos, but it's been out of print.
The Queens of the Stone Age: Era Vulgaris (Interscope) - I've never really been a fan, but I recognize that they're good at what they do. Mostly good reviews (with the exception of the usual suspects - Pitchfork and Village Voice).
Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation Deluxe, remastered edition (Geffen) - Sonic Youth's breakthrough album frequently pops up on the top 100 indie/90s album lists. It's really good, but maybe a little overrated. I'm just saying...See them perform the album in its entirey at the Greek Theatre on 7/20. Letter Grade: B+
Other Releases:
Datarock: Datarock (Nettwerk) - Ironic synthy dance rock from Norway. Anybody see their show earlier this week? I hear they're better live than on disc.
Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd: After the Night Falls (Darla) - The former Cocteau Twins guitarist teams up with pianist Harold Budd.
Joan as Police Woman: Real Life (Cheap Lullaby) – Well connected singer who has toured with Antony & the Johnsons and Rufus Wainwright. Anybody see her at Hotel Cafe this week? Download “Eternal Flame” and “The Ride” See her at Spaceland on 9/7.
Mark Olson: The Salvation Blues (Hacktone) - The former Jayhawks member chronicles his breakup with wife Victoria Williams. See him at Largo on 8/10.
Mark Ronson: Version (Red Ink) - Lots of covers from the guy who helped produced Amy Winehouse's record. She makes an appearance as does Lily Allen. The Smiths cover is all over Indie 103. It's a bit upsetting.
Scissors for Lefty: Underhanded Romance (Eenie Meenie) – San Francisco Download “Next to Argyle”
Two Lone Swordsmen: Wrong Meeting, Vol 2 (Rotter's Golf Club)
Wooden Wand: James and the Quiet (Ecstatic Peace) - Less weird than his other material. Ecstatic Peace is Thurston Moore's label.
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