I still need to spin the Raconteurs a few more times before fully recommending it. There's probably enough there to pick it up.Boris Pink (Southern Lord) – Domestic release of the Japanese drone-metal band. They’re named after a Melvins’ song but this record has more shoegaze elements.
Cam’Ron Killa Season (Diplomatic Man) – He’s gangsta. In the last two years he’s hunted internet pedophiles, gotten shot and beefed with Jay-Z. Some critics complain that the beats on this album sound too much like the last one, but most agree that his lyrics make it an enjoyable listen. He’s even got a song about his battle with irritable bowel syndrome.
Controlling the Famous Automatic City (Militia) – The press materials compare it to Fugazi, Cursive and Minus the Bear. Appearing live at Sea Level Records on 5/20 @ 4:00 PM and the Knitting Factory on 5/27. Listen at Myspace
Dinosaur Jr. Green Mind and Where You Been (Rhino) – These are both essential, great indie rock albums. Most fans probably already own them and there aren’t enough extras to make them worth re-purchasing. If you don’t own them, by all means…..you can preview them at AOL.
Espers Espers II (Drag City) – According to critics, this albums sounds like they’ve been listening to some less catchy, more obscure folk this time around. Now it’s more for the Bert Jansch, Devendra Banhart and Vashti Bunyan fans.
The Raconteurs Broken Boy Soldiers (Third Man/V2) – The Raconteurs features Jack White (of the White Stripes) with Brendan Benson (power pop singer and guitarist with several solo albums) and the rhythm section of the Greenhornes. They’re all extremely talented, but is that really a supergroup? By now you’ve already got an opinion about the lead single, “Steady, As She Goes.” Critics generally like this record, but few seem to unconditionally love it. If you really just wanna hear Jack White rock, maybe you should buy the Wolfmother record instead? They will appear live at the Henry Fonda Theatre on 6/7 (sold out) and the Wiltern Theatre on 7/21. You can stream the album for free at AOL.
Radio 4 Enemies Like This (Astralwerks) – Are you really sick of post-punk, Gang of 4-inspired bands? Then maybe you should skip this Brooklyn band. The Allmusic Guide accuses them of sounding like the Clash too. Appearing live at the Troubadour on 6/16. Preview the album at AOL.
Sam Roberts Chemical City (Secret Brain Records) – He’s a Canadian guy who recorded this record in Australia. The cover looks like a weird sci-fi novel, but the music sounds like more classic rock. Appearing live at the Troubadour on 5/31. Listen to some tracks on Myspace.
Russian Circles Enter (Flameshovel) – An instrumental post-rock band from Chicago? There must be a serious shortage of lyricists there. This song rocks pretty hard (think The Fucking Champs, not Tortoise). Download “Death Rides a Horse”
The Telescopes Taste (Rev-Ola) – The Telescopes were an early 1990s British shoegazer band. This album supposedly isn’t their best, but if you’re a fan of the genre you might want to seek it out.
The Twilight Singers Powder Burns (One Little Indian) – You might remember Greg Dulli from the Afghan Whigs. You might also recognize him from some of the bars around town in which he has an ownership stake. He’s known for being an outstanding live performer. This is the Twilight Singers fourth album and allegedly the most rocking. You can catch him at the Avalon on 6/21. Listen to some tracks at Myspace.
Whirlwind Heat Types of Wood (Brille) – They’ve opened for The White Stripes, Beck and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They frequently get compared to Beck and Stephen Malkmus of Pavement. Appearing live at the Troubadour on 6/27. Listen to “Reagan”
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