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Uncle Walt's Band Anthology: Those Boys From Carolina, They Sure Could Sing... Omnivore Recordings |
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Back in the late ’70s at Austin’s famed Waterloo Ice House you could find Uncle Walt’s Band fans listening raptly in the packed venue sitting beside the likes of Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Nanci Griffith, Jerry Jeff Walker, or Marcia Ball. This long overdue collection attempts to right missed opportunities of the past and finally gain Uncle Walt’s Band the recognition they deserve. |
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Field Report Summertime Songs Verve |
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Centering around the narrative songs of Chris Porterfield (formerly of DeYarmond Edison with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon), Summer Songs is Field Report's third and most expansive album, following in the vein of Wilco, The National, and The War On Drugs. Named in honor of the season of its creation, Summertime Songs is a chronicle of disintegrating relationships – including the one that’s governing what’s left of our democracy. |
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Whiskey Wolves of the West Country Roots Rock Ridge Music |
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With a sound inspired by a thousand nights in smoky bars and a million miles on bald tires, the Whiskey Wolves of the West are disciples at what could be the last supper of country music. A concise collection of all things high, lonesome, twangy and dark, Country Roots is steeped in reverence of the Outlaw Country greats while yielding a distinctly modern bite. |
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Love Simon - Soundtrack Various Artists RCA Records |
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Love, Simon is a funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about the mysterious and thrilling ride of finding yourself and falling in love. The film's original soundtrack was executive produced by Jack Antonoff and features new material from his band Bleachers, Mo, Troye Sivan, Amy Shark, Khalid and Normani plus songs from The 1975, Whitney Houston and the Jackson 5. |
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Don McLean Botanical Gardens BMG |
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And now Don McLean – the singer / songwriter behind "American Pie" and "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)," is back with his nineteenth album, Botanical Gardens. Arguably his most reflective to date, intimacy can be found at the heart of the record, with Don penning personal numbers looking back on a life well lived, as well as his observations on youth and love. |
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Bettye Lavette Things Have Changed Verve |
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For her tenth album, legendary soul singer Bettye LaVette takes on the songs of Bob Dylan with the grit and experience that makes her one of the greatest living soul singers. Things Have Changed is a masterpiece of interpretation of one of the greatest songwriters alive, by one of the greatest soul singers alive. Keith Richards and Trombone Shorty guest on the Steve Jordan-produced album. |
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Hot Mulligan Pilot No Sleep Records |
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The youthful and relentless Hot Mulligan are a four-piece rock band from northern Michigan. Pilot, the band's first full length record, is steaming pile of emo-y punk in the mode of Beach Slang. Hot Mulligan mends the bridge of musicianship, lyricism, and unforgettable hooks. Despite the questionable band name – which might be the Secret Service codename for President Trump – the band excels at song titles (e.g. “The Soundtrack To Missing A Slam Dunk,” “All You Wanted By Michelle Branch,” and “*whispers* Thank You). |
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George Ezra STAYING AT TAMARA'S Columbia Records |
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English singer/songwriter George Ezra returns with Staying at Tamara’s – a collection of songs written, created and inspired by his travels: from a pig farm in Norfolk, to a converted cow shed in Wales, and an Airbnb in Barcelona. The result is a finger snapping, brass-blaring, wind in the hair album that shines with positivity and encouragement, alongside moments of more subdued reflection. |
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The Neighbourhood The Neighbourhood Columbia Records |
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Prolific popsters The Neighbourhood, who have been dropping new EPs left and right, keep up their stride with this brand new, self-titled album. A steamy brew of MGMT and Justin Bieber, The Neighbourhood is awash in shimmering guitars, laid back beats, and slightly auto-tuned angst perfect for young lovers in love. Perfect for a pre-midnight makeout session with your significant other in your parent’s car. |
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The Voidz Virtue RCA Records |
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The Voidz (formerly Julian Casablancas + The Voidz) return with Virtue, their first new album in nearly four years. The fifteen tracks on Virtue herald the return of a reinvigorated Voidz. "Our goal was to make a record that a wider audience would enjoy,” says Casablancas. "I think this might be the most eclectic record I've ever been a part of. There's a song on there for everyone." |
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Sons of Kemet Your Queen Is A Reptile Verve |
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Sons Of Kemet are born of many vital elements – including a name that nods to ancient Egyptian culture, and a line-up that comprises some of the most progressive 21st-century talents in British jazz and beyond. On their third studio album, Your Queen Is a Reptile, they bring a genre defying approach which celebrates the restless exploration of identity within the Caribbean diaspora within the U.K. |
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Johnny Cash: Forever Words Various Legacy Records |
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Johnny Cash: Forever Words is a new collaborative album consisting of songs created from The Man In Black's unknown poetry, lyrics, and letters set to music by an astounding array of contemporary artists, including Chris Cornell, Ruston Kelly & Kacey Musgraves, Rosanne Cash, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter, Elvis Costello & The Jayhawks. |
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Kacey Musgraves Golden Hour MCA Nashville |
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Grammy-winner Kacey Musgrave’s new album, Golden Hour, is a trippy twist of the Bee Gees, Sade, and Neil Young. "I was thinking about how there are different masks that we wear that represent different sides of us," she says of the album's theme. “None of them alone are me, but the Golden Hour is when they all come together.” If that seems heady, well, it kind of is – but never at the behest of the smart, catchy songs. This ain’t a double-LP jazz odyssey into the nature of identity or anything – but Cosmic Country suits her well, and the psychedelic touches are subtle and satisfying, especially on the synth-kissed “Butterflies” and the slow-burning “Space Cowboy.” |
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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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