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The Vegabonds
V
Blue Elan
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| Combining country and rock influences with a strong lyrical approach, The Vegabonds' sound is one that cannot be easily duplicated, manipulated, or pigeonholed. Produced by Tom Tapley (Sugarland, Mastodon, Blackberry Smoke) in Atlanta, GA, V strikes the right balance of shine, grime, and twang. |
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Green River
Dry As A Bone
Sub Pop
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| Seattle's rise to global rock supremacy begins with Grunge progenitors, Green River, whose influence spread far and wide thanks to its members' future bands – particularly Pearl Jam and Mudhoney. Now their classic debut is back on vinyl, along with a slew of rare bonus tracks. |
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LCD Soundsystem
Electric Lady Sessions
Columbia
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| Recorded live at its famed New York City namesake, Electric Lady Sessions captures LCD Soundsystem at the height of its powers. Features energetic renditions of LCD favorites alongside covers of the Human League's "Seconds," Chic's "I Want Your Love," and Heaven 17's "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang." |
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Júníus Meyvant
Across The Borders
Glassnote
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| Across The Borders finds natural warmth of Júníus Meyvant's powerful vocals heightened by a full string and brass ensemble. The result is hearty wall of soulful, musical bliss that takes Meyvant's freaky Icelandic pop to new heights – though it’s less Sigur Rós and more Isaac Hayes (a fine thing). |
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Rival Sons
Feral Roots (explicit)
ATL
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| Produced by longtime collaborator Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell) at Nashville's famed RCA Studio A and Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Feral Roots is aptly-named, as Rival Sons have given their bloozy hard rock, new claws and rougher edges. Think: Zep, The Black Keys, and Robert Palmer. |
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Ex:Re (Elena Tonra of Daughter)
Ex:Re
Glassnote
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| Running parallel to her main band, Daughter, Elena Tonra assumed the pseudonym Ex:Re for her eponymously-titled solo debut. Tonra’s candid songs document the time after a relationship ended and are written like unsent letters. Spare, atmospheric, and beautifully haunted. For fans of Cat Power and PJ Harvey. |
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NEYLA PEKAREK
Rattlesnake
S-Curve
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| Rattlesnake – the solo debut from The Lumineers’ Neyla Pekarek – is about one of the unsung heroes of the old west. Produced by M. Ward, Rattlesnake shines a light on some of the incredible tales from “Rattlesnake Kate” Slaughterback’s life, including her triumph over a pack of rattlesnakes… And turning them into a flapper-style dress. |
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Christina Perri
songs for carmella:
lullabies & sing-a-longs
ATL
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| Christina Perri’s new album, songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs, dropped on January 17th – the same date as her daughter, Carmella's, first birthday. songs for carmella: lullabies & sing-a-longs also features timeless standards alongside Disney favorites and a new version of Perri’s multi-platinum hit, "a thousand years (lullaby)." |
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J.S. Ondara
TALES OF AMERICA
Verve
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| J.S. Ondara offers a unique take on the American dream on Tales of America. Ondara grew up listening to American alt-rock in Kenya. After discovering Bob Dylan, he moved to Minneapolis to pursue music. His strong, tuneful voice is well-suited to gorgeous melancholy ("Torch Song") and steadfast infatuation ("Television Girl"). |
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Yak
The Pursuit of Momentary Happiness
Third Man Records
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| For singer / guitarist Oli Burslem, Yak's second album, The Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness, became about pursuing his artistic vision at the expense of his financial security and mental health. From the gonzo-fuzz chaos of "Blinded By The Lies" to the Roy Orbison-inspired "Words Fail Me,” it sounds like money well-spent. |
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Trevor Horn
Reimagines The Eighties
(feat. The Sarm Orchestra)
BGU-BMG
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| Trevor Horn found fame when his song, “Video Killed The Radio Star,” became the first video on MTV. Horn then became an in-demand producer, making classic records for Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, Pet Shop Boys, and Seal (among many others). Now he’s radically re-arranged the 80s in his own image – and it sounds like a gigantic Disney musical… And it rules. |
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Jessica Pratt
Quiet Signs
Mexican Summer
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| Quiet Signs sounds like a lost Paisley Underground classic. The delicate piano, flute, organ and string arrangements for “Fare Thee Well” and “Poly Blue” have a lush, chamber pop vim that work wonders around Jessica Pratt’s enchanting voice. The record's B-side glows with an arresting late-night clarity – especially "This Time Around." A perfect late night soundtrack. |
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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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