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grandson Death of an Optimist Fueled By Ramen |
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Death of an Optimist is the first full-length offering from grandson – aka Jordan Edward Benjamin – since the release of his debut EP trilogy, 'A Modern Tragedy Vol. 1' in 2018, followed by volumes 2 and 3 in 2019. Featuring hit single Riptide (co-produced by Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park), Benjamin describes the album as, both an origin story and an obituary navigating hope, anxiety, and the state of optimism in 2020." |
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Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia - Bonus Edition Warner |
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"I know you're dying to figure me out," sings Dua Lipa on the title-cut of Future Nostalgia – a Daft Punk inspired banger doubling as a statement of purpose: "What I wanted to do with this album was to break out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to make music that felt like it could sit alongside some of my favorite classic pop songs." Future Nostalgia not only cleverly incorporates her favorite moments of 70s, 80s, 90s pop, but on tracks like "Break My Heart" twists samples of INXS' "Need You Tonight" to meet the needs of her euphoric vision. |
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MisterWives SUPERBLOOM Fueled By Ramen |
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After experiencing a turbulent fall to rock bottom, and inspired by a trip to California's Antelope Valley to see the superbloom, frontwoman Mandy Lee muses, "Standing amongst the vast and vibrant flowers that weren't supposed to grow in the desert terrain, I was moved by its beauty and accurate representation of where I was at in life. I felt an awful lot like these resilient little poppies that came out the other side against all odds." |
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Jesse Colin Young Highway Troubador BMG |
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One of the most influential and enduring singer-songwriters, Jesse Colin Young, who first made history with the Youngbloods on their classic '60s peace anthem "Get Together," releases a solo re-imagining of his most timeless songs. "Highway Troubadour is not only a return to my roots, but the beginning of a surprise adventure of solo performing," said Young. "I have begun to take guitar playing to a whole new level while revisiting my decades of musical catalogue." |
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Puscifer Existential Reckoning BMG |
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Led by Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle), the electro-rock band of misfits confronts today's lethal inanity in blistering fashion, via songs that posit dire consequences for a country that wants to be entertained more than it wants to be informed. Special shout out to the Fairlight IIx computer synth that can be found slathered all over this release. |
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Dark Psychosis The Edge Of Nowhere Moribund Records |
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Scene Legend Xaphan (Summon & Masochist) returns with a genre-bending new album through Dark Psychosis. Joy Division sacrificed by Slayer, Pink Floyd mutilated by Watain... make whatever abstract comparisons you wish – Dark Psychosis have crafted and perfected a unique sound all their own. Incorporating elements from indie rock, psychedelia, classic heavy metal, darkwave, post-punk, thrash and, of course, black metal, The Edge Of Nowhere is a ripping album sure to reach far beyond the parameters of Heavy Metal! |
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Okey Dokey Once Upon One Time Park The Van |
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Once Upon One Time is the latest evolution in a creative partnership that dates back to 2016. The new album finds Johny Fisher and Aaron Martin expanding their swinging rock music to encapsulate cosmic orchestral pop, squishy funk, swelling folk rock, and everything in between--shattering any boundaries they'd previously set for themselves. |
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mxmtoon dawn/dusk mxmtoon/AWAL |
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mxmtoon, the Oakland-raised, Brooklyn-based artist known as Maia, is back with dusk: the second of two thematically interconnected EPs. If dawn from earlier this year drew from the gentle optimism and hope found in gorgeous sunrise, dusk is a beautiful exploration of the other side of the emotional duality that is the human experience. dawn & dusk together are at once recalling of mxmtoon's earlier work while also expanding her sonic horizons more than ever before, an exciting new direction suggesting that the sky is the truly the limit for Maia's artistry. |
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The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) is a national level organization comprised of the best independent record stores in America. CIMS was founded in 1995 with the goal of uniting like minded independent store owners, giving them a more powerful voice in the music industry. The stores that make up CIMS are all very different, but we share the same desires – to be the heart of our communities, to super-serve our customers, to support and develop artists, and to share our love of music. For more information about CIMS and the stores in our organization, please visit cimsmusic.com or find us through social media with the #cimsmusic hashtag. And please remember to always shop local by supporting your neighborhood record store.
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