January has set a standard for new music that the rest of 2011 is going to have to live up to. Try out something new. Stretch your music-loving horizons.
Out Today
- Destroyer: Kaputt ($5.99) - Paste 8.6/10 | Pitchfork 8.8/10
- Iron & Wine: Kiss Each Other Clean ($6.99) - 81/100 Metacritic
Out Last Week
- The Decemberists: The King Is Dead ($7.99) - A/V Club 100/100
- Smith Westerns: Dye It Blonde ($7.99) - Pitchfork 84/100
- Dolorean: The Unfazed ($7.99) - Paste 7.8/10
- Tennis: Cape Dory ($7.99) - Consequences of Sound 4.5/5
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the new Iron & Wine, as well as today's John Vanderslice. Upon first listen, though, the new Talib Kweli is incredible, if you're into him.
Posted by: Brian Malcolm | 01/25/2011 at 11:17 AM
What new Talib Kweli?
Posted by: Steve McCoy | 01/25/2011 at 11:23 AM
"Gutter Rainbows", sorry: http://amzn.com/B004IAYP22
Posted by: Brian Malcolm | 01/25/2011 at 11:45 AM
You forgot about the great new album by Amos Lee
Posted by: Bo Bradbury | 01/26/2011 at 09:43 PM
Bo, I haven't heard new Amos Lee yet, but thanks for reminding me. His music is a staple around my house, especially when I'm feeling like turning up the romance with my wife. :)
Posted by: Steve McCoy | 01/27/2011 at 09:36 AM