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Nature's Pill [Pink Vinyl] (LP)

Wishy

Wishy's latest is one of the best indie records of the fall. Nature's Pill brings a lovesick edge to jangle pop. These are songs for the unbeatable heart, with that eternally sunshiney (if bittersweet) optimism that powers '90s alt-rock and the resilient-to-a-fault ethos of those who are deep in the throes of love addiction. Nature's Pill sounds like a dream you don't want to wake up from. Warm, lovely, and just ever so slightly sad. More

Genre: Rock

Evil Dead Burn (BLU)

Strained as their relationship was, recently widowed Alice (Souheila Yacoub) was dreading her upcoming stay at the remote home of her late husband's family. That dread would escalate to mind-shattering levels, as it's revealed that members of the clan had dabbled in the Necromicon... and as each of them transformed into Deadites, Alice would find she truly had in-laws from hell. Stand-alone stunner for the Evil Dead universe co-stars Hunter Doohan, Tandi Wright, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand. More

We Were Only Young (CD)

Kodaline

Kodaline says goodbye with We Were Only Young . The Irish indie-pop band gets reflective and bittersweet on this, their moving final album. The ballads flow with nostalgia, vulnerability, and tenderness. The lyrics are raw and thoughtful and sometimes painfully relatable; many fans are sure to find their new personal anthems here. We Were Only Young is an emotionally gripping record that captures the beauty and sadness of a chapter coming to a close. More

Genre: Rock

All Set The Bone (CD)

Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman has made one of the best '90s indie rock albums of the 2020s. All Set The Bone will scratch the itch for fans of Pavement and Modest Mouse, but it's so much more. Hints of the heaviness of Fugazi and Unwound sneak in, the catchiness of Big Star flavors everything. Freeman is a skilled storyteller, creating characters that will stay with you and stories that feel pulled from reality, with a literary touch. Written while moving from place to place, All Set The Bone has the rollicking feel of a road record, with all the self-discovery, adventurousness, and questing nature that entails. More

Genre: Rock

The Age Of Everything (CD)

Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr's The Age of Everything hits the spot. Urgent post-punk guitars meet hook-heavy choruses, while beneath it all, strong emotional currents swirl and tug at the listener. This is one of Marr's very best records; it feels at once timeless in that "this would've been a John Peel favorite" way and timely in the album title's nod to our constant state of overwhelm. But there's another side to both the album's title and its thematic elements: if it seems we're constantly barraged by "everything," maybe, on the flip side, "everything" is also possible? This is a cathartic, moving, enjoyable listen from one of the greatest to ever do it. More

Genre: Rock

Post Script: The Final Studio Album From The Fall (CD)

The Fall

This is the definitive final studio album from one of Britain's most legendary and influential cult bands. Featuring nine previously unreleased tracks, Post Script captures The Fall at their raw, restless, and fiercely idiosyncratic best. From fractured garage-rock grooves to spoken-word-laced experiments, these songs simmer with Mark E. Smith's trademark caustic wit, hypnotic repetition, and jagged post-punk energy. A fitting coda and a vital addition to one of the most singular catalogues in rock history. More

Genre: Rock

Axis Mundi (CD)

Imminence

Axis Mundi is the most ambitious and emotionally resonant work to date for Swedish metalcore visionaries Imminence. Expanding on their signature fusion of cinematic orchestration and modern metal mayhem, Axis Mundi boldly stands as their first release on Sumerian Records and their first album since the departure of drummer Peter Hanström. More

Genre: Rock

The Allfather Awakens [Yggdrasil Burns Color Vinyl] (LP)

Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth's thirteenth album is truly epic. The Allfather Awakens is a Viking metal saga, with vocals so brutal and fierce it's not hard to imagine the punishing north winds and the severity of the battlefield. Norse mythology and Amon Amarth's thunderous, melodic death metal just work so well together, the album already feels like a classic of the genre. Aggressive, imaginative, and very satisfying. More

Genre: Underground Metal

Animal: Regular Edition A (CD)

JO1

JO1 incorporates elements of traditional Japanese music into some of the most infectious ear worms you've ever heard. The Japanese act makes their US debut with Animal . It's an excellent showcase for the band's ridiculously catchy blend of J-pop, K-pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Produced by Compton's own Dem Jointz, whose credits run from Dr. Dre to BTS, the album is slick and compelling, danceable and hard-hitting. This is the sound of a band on the verge of superstardom. More

Genre: World

Monarch [Cream Vinyl] (LP)

Dead Poet Society

Dead Poet Society returns with the searing Monarch . The band's hard-edged alt-rock sound crackles with dark energy and haunting atmospherics – these are some of the band's most intriguing, devastating songs. Dead Poet Society knows how to keep listeners on their toes, with moments of sheer beauty and powerful emotional contrast. Monarch never takes the predictable path. This album will stay with you. More

Genre: Rock

Young Washington (BLU)

Colonial Virginia, 1753: 21-year-old George Washington (William Franklyn-Miller)-denied entrance into the British Army-obtained a commission with the state Militia. Entrusted to journey to Ohio and demand that French forces withdraw, the mission would have fateful repercussions... and the ensuing crucible of the French and Indian War would forge the strength of character that would one day lead a new nation. More

The Gem [Turquoise Vinyl] (LP)

Julia Jacklin

Julia Jacklin's The Gem has a warm, inviting, autumnal quality to it. These are searching songs, as Jacklin explores the tension between wanting to love and be loved and wanting to feel totally free. Her signature blend of indie folk and alt-country suits these pensive, somewhat wistful songs well. The Gem is just that, a deeply satisfying listen from one of Australia's greatest contemporary singer-songwriters. More

Genre: Rock

Pugnello [Red & Black Marble Vinyl] (LP)

Gilla Band

Gilla Band are impossible to ignore. Their latest, Pugnello , is bristling, abrasive, and a real pleasure. The Dublin four-piece blends noise rock, electronics, and post-punk, with simmering, sharp-tongued verses and barely controlled chaos erupting in the choruses. This is the type of an album that'll make you stop in your tracks and listen. A brutal yet bewitching record. More

Genre: Rock

Stray Dogs (CD)

Nothing But Thieves

Nothing But Thieves comes thundering back onto the scene with Stray Dogs . The UK rockers write raw, moody rock 'n' roll with some serious hooks. The songs feel driven by an unstoppable force, gritty in all the right ways, yet also so catchy they'll work their way into your head and stay there. It's big and booming alt-rock with fierce punk energy. Nothing But Thieves are the real deal. More

Genre: Rock

Los Ojos Del Condor [Solar Flare Color Vinyl] (LP)

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutierrez tell stories with sound. Their latest, Los Ojos Del Condor , is a cinematic instrumental collection that nods to the culture and music of the Andes. The brothers blend spaghetti western sounds, surf music, and diverse Latin genres from cumbia to milonga to create an album that's timeless, imaginative, and transportive. Recorded in Nashville with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, the album features charango guitar, lap steel, and organ. A fascinating and fun listen. More

Genre: World

Breaking Through (CD)

Saliva

It's all killer, no filler on Saliva's new album, Breaking Through . Fans who dug the band's nu metal years will be pleased with the title track...and there are more hard-hitting, rebellious nu metal tracks to enjoy here. But these songs aren't defiant just for the sake of being defiant. Instead they're a reflection of grief and loss. They're about a refusal to give into the darkness and the urge to seek the light. You'll find heavy metal bangers and Southern rock anthems, all done very well. An epic, powerful album. More

Genre: Rock

Violins [Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Blondshell

Blondshell's latest, Violins , is exquisite. Sabrina Teitelbaum keeps listeners on their toes with these passionate, urgent songs. The opening track starts with sadcore singer-songwriter slowness before ramping up into a bittersweet grunge riff with an unforgettable chorus. It's a preview of how many surprise twists this album will take, whether that means subtle changes in genre or mood, or a sharp-as-a-knife lyrical turn of phrase. Violins is about shining the light on beauty and goodness in a world full of violence and heartbreak – it's a vital, compelling, brilliant record. More

Genre: Rock

The Dark [Dark Green Grass Vinyl] (LP)

Chelsea Wolfe

Chelsea Wolfe's work dances nimbly between beauty and brutality. The Dark brings tenderness, wonder, and grief to the equation. The songs chronicle the process of becoming "the darkest thing in the woods" and finding a way through the void. Many of these songs are just shockingly lovely, practically touching on the otherworldly in their measure of transformation and grace. Featuring appearances by Nine Inch Nails touring guitarist Robin Finck, Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen, and Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa. More

Genre: Rock

Estrus [Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Tove Lo

For fans of smart, catchy pop, a new Tove Lo album is always an event. Her latest, Estrus , is some of her best work. "I'm your girl right?" is pure dancefloor euphoria, the temperature rising, the chorus adding an insistent, bittersweet edge. "des fleurs" features Belgian star Stromae in an intoxicating, dreamy tale of lust, flirtation, and wanting more. Estrus is exceptional, one of the finest pop records of the year. More

Genre: Rock

Pylon [Oyster Color Vinyl] (LP)

beabadoobee

Every so often, you hear an album that stops you in your tracks because it's so beautiful, moving, and just plain cool. That's beabadoobee's Pylon . Created with collaborators Hayley Williams, Brendan Yates (Turnstile), Chino Moreno (Deftones) and Evan Stephens Hall (Pinegrove), the album clearly has a '90s alt influence, moving seamlessly from grunge-oriented numbers to silky-sweet indie pop. "Sun Has Set" is the ideal kiss-off song, the unforgettable lyrics bolstered by a snappy chorus and angry guitars. "Memories" calls to mind dreamy alt-girl indie pop like The Sundays or The Cardigans. Pylon is another success for the much buzzed about beabadoobee. More

Genre: Rock

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