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Remember That You Will Die (CD)

Polyphia delivers a kaleidoscopic blend of prog and metal on their brilliant new album, Remember That You Will Die. The band’s guitar virtuosity is unrivaled as they gleefully smash through genres to create their own distinctive, impressive sound. Their choice of guest vocalists is equally eclectic. Along for the ride are Brasstacks, Anomalie, Sophia Black, Killstation, $not, Lil West, Chino Moreno, and Steve Vai. Each artist adds fresh energy and gravitas to the proceedings, making this one of the most unexpected and exciting musical journeys you’ll hear this year.

Never Let Me Go (CD)

Placebo

Never Let Me Go , Placebo’s first studio album in almost a decade, was worth the wait. Recorded between 2019-2021, the album is anchored by several truly excellent singles that cover a lot of stylistic ground for the band, from the eerie, captivating “Surrounded by Spies” to the catchy-as-hell synth-powered “Beautiful James.” That’s just a sampling of what Never Let Me Go offers—It’s an excellent showcase of the band’s songwriting talent, with no filler tracks among the thirteen songs. Fans will find a lot to love here and Never Let Me Go seems likely to bring a whole slew of new devotees to Placebo’s oeuvre.

Diaspora Problems (CD)

Soul Glo

Philly four-piece Soul Glo have created a beast of an album with their first for Epitaph, Diaspora Problems . This is hardcore in the purest sense of the genre: all rage, frenetic riffs, abrasive vocals, relentless percussion, and incisive takedowns of politics, society, and oppression from a Black punk POV. The record isn’t just radical politically, it’s also radical in its vulnerability and its honesty. Loud, fast, and infuriated, Diaspora Problems is one of the year’s best.

Songs Without Jokes (CD)

Bret McKenzie

Songs Without Jokes is the new, pointedly non-comedic album from Flight of the Conchords , The Simpsons , and The Lord of the Rings actor Bret McKenzie. Out on Sub Pop, these songs skew towards indie but they’ve still got a bit of a bigger-than-life show biz razzle dazzle, as McKenzie seems to draw inspiration from the always brilliant, occasionally theatrical Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, and Steely Dan. The album feels, at turns, earnest and wry, playful and serious—always intelligent, and always enjoyable. McKenzie clearly knows his stuff; his strong songwriting sensibilities are a gift to the indie world, jokes or not.

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (CD)

Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes' now legendary 2005 album I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning is back on shelves as part of the reissue campaign announced earlier this year. Selected songs from the band's seminal early releases are getting reworked by a cast of indie all-stars and released as companion EPs, with the accompanying original album getting polished up and reissued in tandem. On listening again, I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning still has an arresting power; no one can craft a story like Conor Oberst and many of the tracks on this album are simply unforgettable. As folky and warm as the compositions feel, there's also a deep well of emotion always on tap, whether Oberst is singing of redemption, loss, or both tied into one. It's a gem of an album that should win a whole new generation of fans with this new release.

Only The Strong Survive (CD)

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen's second covers album, Only the Strong Survive , finds the working class hero putting his own distinctive spin on soul classics of the '60s, the '70s, and (for a brief jaunt) the '80s. It's a combo that might sound surprising, but Springsteen's gritty, heart-on-his-sleeve voice and musical exuberance lend themselves well to these familiar tracks. His selections run the gamut from under-appreciated gems like Frank Wilson's "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" (1965) to canon tracks like Diana Ross & The Supreme's "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." Sam Moore of Sam & Dave makes an appearance on "Soul Days" and "I Forgot to Be Your Lover." A spirited celebration of some of America's finest artists, performed by a living legend.

Late Developers (CD)

Belle & Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian return with one of the most high-spirited, ebullient albums of their career. Late Developers showcases the band’s impeccable songwriting skills, this time with a more pop-oriented sensibility that feels fresh, energetic, and upbeat. Of course, the band still has that singular ability to create a turn of phrase that serves as a dagger to the heart, and there are some true melancholic delights within these tracks. Camera Obscura’s Tracyanne Campbell appears on “When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall,” which is a nice surprise for fans of wistful, lovely Scottish indie pop. Late Developers is playful, unexpected, and a real joy.

rising (LP)

mxmtoon

mxmtoon’s second album, rising , is proof that she’s one of the most distinctive voices working in pop today. Maia, the human behind mxmtoon, sings with refreshing honesty, whether she’s reassuring a teen girl she won’t always be lonely (“Prom Dress”) or contemplating where the optimism of youth went (“Victim of Nostalgia”). She deftly blends genres, incorporating elements of pop-punk and indie rock into her pastel-hued pop. Catchy, smart, and likable, rising should win over a slew of new fans to mxmtoon’s eminently relatable music.