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Criticulture.com http://criticulture.com Album reviews, release dates, and music news, updated frequently throughout the day. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:07:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en criticulturehttp://feedburner.google.com Criticulture is on hiatus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/FTYld-XA-io/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/06/criticulture-is-on-hiatus/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:28:57 +0000 Jason http://criticulture.com/2007/10/06/criticulture-is-on-hiatus/ With one exception, Criticulture will no longer be updated on a daily basis. We thank those of you who have been using the site, and apologize that it will not be continuing in its current form (we have determined that, for the most part, there is unfortunately little to be gained by doing a better [...] With one exception, Criticulture will no longer be updated on a daily basis. We thank those of you who have been using the site, and apologize that it will not be continuing in its current form (we have determined that, for the most part, there is unfortunately little to be gained by doing a better job of what is done elsewhere). We hope to re-launch the site later this fall with a different approach that we hope is equally, if not more, useful to our readers.

The one exception: During this time, and for the foreseeable future, we will continue to update our CD Release Calendar on a daily basis (at least on those days when there are items to add to the calendar).

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/10/06/criticulture-is-on-hiatus/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/06/criticulture-is-on-hiatus/ In stores October 1st-2nd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/YkqcNlL-gT8/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/in-stores-october-1st-2nd/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:44:13 +0000 Jason http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/in-stores-october-1st-2nd/ Believe it or not, Radiohead isn’t the only band releasing an album this month. This week’s releases include new albums from Bruce Springsteen, PJ Harvey, and Annie Lennox, the solo debut for Siouxsie Sioux, a Bob Dylan box set, and, as they say, a whole lot more. Here are all the major releases expected in [...] Believe it or not, Radiohead isn’t the only band releasing an album this month. This week’s releases include new albums from Bruce Springsteen, PJ Harvey, and Annie Lennox, the solo debut for Siouxsie Sioux, a Bob Dylan box set, and, as they say, a whole lot more. Here are all the major releases expected in US record stores on Tuesday, October 2nd:

Aceyalone: Lightning Strikes
Apollo Heights: White Music For Black People
Brooks & Dunn: Cowboy Town
Cake: B-Sides and Rarities [Compilation]
Care Bears On Fire: I Stole Your Animal
Matt Costa: Unfamiliar Faces
The Cult: Born Into This listen at AOL’s Spinner
Dashboard Confessional: The Shade Of Poison Trees
Division Day: Beartrap Island
Bob Dylan: Dylan [3xCD career retrospective]
Felix Da Housecat: Virgo Blaktro And The Movie Disco
Fire Engines: Hungry Beat [Compilation]
John Fogerty: Revival listen at AOL’s Spinner
PJ Harvey: White Chalk listen at AOL’s Spinner
Richard Hawley: Lady’s Bridge listen at AOL’s Spinner
Faith Hill: The Hits [Compilation]
Mick Jagger: The Very Best Of Mick Jagger [Compilation] listen at AOL’s Spinner
Merle Haggard: The Bluegrass Sessions
Annie Lennox: Songs Of Mass Destruction
Matchbox Twenty: Exile On Mainstream [Greatest hits + 6 new songs]
Mobius Band: Heaven listen at AOL’s Spinner
The Most Serene Republic: Population listen at AOL’s Spinner
The Pipettes: We Are The Pipettes
Chuck Prophet: Soap and Water
John Ralston: Sorry Vampire listen at AOL’s Spinner
LeAnn Rimes: Family
The Sadies: New Seasons
Siouxsie: Mantaray
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Magic listen at AOL’s Spinner
Sunburned Hand Of The Man: Fire Escape
Various Artists: Brit Box [4xcd box set]
Various Artists: Heavy Metal Box [4xcd box set]
We Are Wolves: Total Magique
Tim Williams: When Work Is Done listen at AOL’s Spinner

UK record buyers can also pick up these titles beginning on October 1st:

Babyshambles: Shotter’s Nation [out 10/23 in US]
Canon Blue: Colonies
Idlewild: Scottish Fiction - Best Of 1997-2007 Greatest hits
iLiKETRAiNS: Elegies To Lessons Learnt
Katie Melua: Pictures
Oceansize: Frames
Jack Penate: Matinee
Jim White: Transnormal Skipperoo

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/in-stores-october-1st-2nd/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/in-stores-october-1st-2nd/ Album release updates: Radiohead, British Sea Power, and more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/8ikqPu2gyo0/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/album-release-updates-radiohead-british-sea-power-and-more/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:37:09 +0000 Jason british sea powercharlatansevemars voltaradiohead http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/album-release-updates-radiohead-british-sea-power-and-more/ British Sea Power February 12th is the US release date for the band’s third LP, “Do You Like Rock Music?” UK fans can pick it up beginning January 14th. The Charlatans The UK band have announced that their next album, “You Cross My Path,” will be available as a free download on the band’s own website and on [...] British Sea Power
February 12th is the US release date for the band’s third LP, “Do You Like Rock Music?” UK fans can pick it up beginning January 14th.

The Charlatans
The UK band have announced that their next album, “You Cross My Path,” will be available as a free download on the band’s own website and on the site Xfm. Although the album won’t be ready until next year, the first single will be available (for free) beginning October 22nd.

Deerhoof
The experimental indie-rockers have made an entire album of live tracks and rarities available for free download on its website.

Eve
The singer’s next album, “Here I Am,” which has already been delayed several times, has been pushed back once again, from October 16th to an unspecified date in 2008.

Mars Volta
The release of the band’s next album has been pushed back into next year. “Bedlam in Goliath” will now arrive in stores on January 29th.

Radiohead
As previously reported here and elsewhere, “In Rainbows” arrives next week (via the band’s website) in two formats: a download-only version, for which you can name your own prices, and an approximately $80 “discbox” version that includes a bonus disc and a ton of extra materials. For those of you who want a physical version but don’t want to pay the high cost of the deluxe edition, word comes today that a conventional CD of the album will be released in early 2008.

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/album-release-updates-radiohead-british-sea-power-and-more/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/10/01/album-release-updates-radiohead-british-sea-power-and-more/ Surprise: New Radiohead album out next week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/ZUjhFD2raQs/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/30/surprise-new-radiohead-album-out-next-week/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:57:06 +0000 Jason radiohead http://criticulture.com/2007/09/30/surprise-new-radiohead-album-out-next-week/ Pitchfork has some very surprising details on the next Radiohead album, which, contrary to earlier reports and rumors, will be released on October 10th, rather than next year. The highlights: The album is titled “In Rainbows.” Radiohead still do not have a record label or contract. As a result, they are self-releasing the album via their website, [...] Pitchfork has some very surprising details on the next Radiohead album, which, contrary to earlier reports and rumors, will be released on October 10th, rather than next year. The highlights:

The album is titled “In Rainbows.”
Radiohead still do not have a record label or contract. As a result, they are self-releasing the album via their website, which will be the only place to purchase it.
If you want a download-only version of the album, you can obtain it from the Radiohead site for as much (or as little) money as you want to pay for it.
A special “discbox” edition comes with lots of extras, including a second disc with eight additional new tracks, a vinyl version of both discs, artwork, and more. That version will run you £40, or approximately $80.

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/30/surprise-new-radiohead-album-out-next-week/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/30/surprise-new-radiohead-album-out-next-week/ REVIEW ROUNDUP: The Weakerthans, Reunion Tour http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/ceYh5KFcvP0/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-the-weakerthans-reunion-tour/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:21:55 +0000 Jason weakerthans http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-the-weakerthans-reunion-tour/ Although Winnipeg’s they are led by John K. Samson of the punk band Propagandhi, The Weakerthans are known for their hyper-literate, story-like lyrics rather than hard-edged rock. (In fact, musically, they are often compared to Death Cab For Cutie.) Their fourth album and first release in four years, “Reunion Tour” follows pretty much the exact [...]

Weakerthans reviews

Although Winnipeg’s they are led by John K. Samson of the punk band Propagandhi, The Weakerthans are known for their hyper-literate, story-like lyrics rather than hard-edged rock. (In fact, musically, they are often compared to Death Cab For Cutie.) Their fourth album and first release in four years, “Reunion Tour” follows pretty much the exact same template as its predecessors, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the critics from singing its praises.

Find out if you should reunite with The Weakerthans in our Review Roundup:
The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-the-weakerthans-reunion-tour/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-the-weakerthans-reunion-tour/ Album release updates: Cat Power and more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/LDzYeggIHqM/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/album-release-updates-cat-power-and-more/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:43:06 +0000 Jason cat powernatasha bedingfieldrichard lloyd http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/album-release-updates-cat-power-and-more/ Natasha Bedingfield The artist’s second album, “N.B.,” will get a US release (with an extra song) on December 18th. It was released elsewhere in April. Cat Power Chan Marshall’s second covers album, the aptly-named “Covers II,” will arrive on January 22nd. No word yet on a tracklisting. Richard Lloyd The former Television member will release a new solo album, “Radiant [...] Natasha Bedingfield
The artist’s second album, “N.B.,” will get a US release (with an extra song) on December 18th. It was released elsewhere in April.

Cat Power
Chan Marshall’s second covers album, the aptly-named “Covers II,” will arrive on January 22nd. No word yet on a tracklisting.

Richard Lloyd
The former Television member will release a new solo album, “Radiant Monkey,” on October 30th (or next week, if you live in the UK).

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/album-release-updates-cat-power-and-more/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/album-release-updates-cat-power-and-more/ REVIEW ROUNDUP: Siouxsie, Mantaray http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/ebQMJC-MxLQ/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-siouxsie-mantaray-2007/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:41:17 +0000 Jason siouxsie http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-siouxsie-mantaray-2007/ Yes, that’s Siouxsie, as in Siouxsie Sioux, leader of Siouxsie And The Banshees and The Creatures. After a nearly thirty-year career–much of it spent in those two bands with drummer and now-ex husband Budgie–the singer has recorded her very first solo album. While “Mantaray” (out Tuesday in the US) is far from an innovative album, [...]

Siouxsie reviews

Yes, that’s Siouxsie, as in Siouxsie Sioux, leader of Siouxsie And The Banshees and The Creatures. After a nearly thirty-year career–much of it spent in those two bands with drummer and now-ex husband Budgie–the singer has recorded her very first solo album. While “Mantaray” (out Tuesday in the US) is far from an innovative album, it’s also far from her past work, exploring a variety of new styles and taking on a more personal tone. Judging from the reviews, Siouxsie has built up quite a bit of goodwill over her career, and does little to change that with this solid debut.

Find out more about the critics’ takes on Mantaray in our Review Roundup:
Siouxsie: Mantaray

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-siouxsie-mantaray-2007/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-siouxsie-mantaray-2007/ REVIEW ROUNDUP: Stars, In Our Bedroom After The War http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/228g4wzF0f0/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-stars-in-our-bedroom-after-the-war/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:58:21 +0000 Jason stars http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-stars-in-our-bedroom-after-the-war/ Although it was released digitally in July (the same week it was mastered!), the fourth album of dramatic indie-pop stylings from Canada’s Stars didn’t arrive in compact disc form (with bonus content) until this week. Stars fans should find something to like here, but be warned: many reviewers felt that it was a bit of [...]

Stars reviews

Although it was released digitally in July (the same week it was mastered!), the fourth album of dramatic indie-pop stylings from Canada’s Stars didn’t arrive in compact disc form (with bonus content) until this week. Stars fans should find something to like here, but be warned: many reviewers felt that it was a bit of a letdown after previous releases “Heart” and “Set Yourself On Fire.”

Should you welcome Stars into your bedroom? Find out in our Review Roundup:
Stars: In Our Bedroom After The War

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-stars-in-our-bedroom-after-the-war/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/28/review-roundup-stars-in-our-bedroom-after-the-war/ Album release updates: Radiohead, Battles, and more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/mn0awa4nrTs/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/27/album-release-updates-radiohead-battles-and-more/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:07:05 +0000 Jason battlesmary j. bligemates of stateradioheadstephen malkmusto rococo rot http://criticulture.com/2007/09/27/album-release-updates-radiohead-battles-and-more/ Battles How to follow the extremely well-reviewed LP “Mirrored”? Why, with an EP, of course. The six-track “Tonto+” will include remixes from The Field and Four Tet and a bonus DVD. Mary J. Blige The singer drops “Growing Pains” on November 27th. It is the follow-up to her huge 2005 hit “The Breakthrough.” Stephen Malkmus The former Pavement leader will [...] Battles
How to follow the extremely well-reviewed LP “Mirrored”? Why, with an EP, of course. The six-track “Tonto+” will include remixes from The Field and Four Tet and a bonus DVD.

Mary J. Blige
The singer drops “Growing Pains” on November 27th. It is the follow-up to her huge 2005 hit “The Breakthrough.”

Stephen Malkmus
The former Pavement leader will release his fourth solo album in March, according to label Matador Records.

Mates Of State
The duo is about halfway through recording its next album, which it plans to release early next year. Billboard has details…

Mudvayne
The rockers will release “By The People, For The People” on November 27th.

Radiohead
It looks like March 2008 will be the month that the band’s next album finally arrives. Details about the album, such as they are, have been trickling out of Radiohead HQ via a series of coded messages posted on the band’s website. The latest message, “March Wax,” has been interpreted as a hint about the release date, although it could also be a command intended for anthropomorphic candles.

To Rococo Rot
The electronica act’s first release in three years will be the six-song EP “ABC123,” due in the UK on October 22nd on Domino.

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/27/album-release-updates-radiohead-battles-and-more/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/27/album-release-updates-radiohead-battles-and-more/ REVIEW ROUNDUP: Mum, Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/-bmf1uY9Zfs/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-mum-go-go-smear-the-poison-ivy/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:32:37 +0000 Jason mum http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-mum-go-go-smear-the-poison-ivy/ The Icelandic indie-electronica outfit Múm (and we use “Icelandic” as code for “strange and childlike”) have lost two of their members over the past few years, and thus “Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy,” their fourth album, represents a chance for a fresh start. The core remaining duo are joined here by two new vocalists [...]

Mum reviews

The Icelandic indie-electronica outfit Múm (and we use “Icelandic” as code for “strange and childlike”) have lost two of their members over the past few years, and thus “Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy,” their fourth album, represents a chance for a fresh start. The core remaining duo are joined here by two new vocalists and additional musicians, and the result is a disappointment for some critics, and a pleasant surprise for others.

We sort through the reviews for Múm ’s latest in our Review Roundup:
Múm: Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-mum-go-go-smear-the-poison-ivy/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-mum-go-go-smear-the-poison-ivy/ Watch it: New videos from LCD Soundsystem, Bruce Springsteen, and more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/FaIviM30C9Y/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/watch-it-new-videos-from-lcd-soundsystem-bruce-springsteen-and-more/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:54:46 +0000 Jason angels and airwavesbattlesbruce springsteendonnasfelix da housecatjens lekmanlcd soundsystemmick jaggerrogue wavesea and cakeserj tankiansuper furry animalsthe nationaltunng http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/watch-it-new-videos-from-lcd-soundsystem-bruce-springsteen-and-more/ It has been a while since we last checked in, but we catch up on what’s been happening in the world of music videos with a mega-update including new works from Angels & Airwaves, Battles, The Donnas, Felix Da Housecat, Dave Gahan, Mick Jagger, LCD Soundsystem, Jens Lekman, The National, Rogue Wave, The Sea and [...] It has been a while since we last checked in, but we catch up on what’s been happening in the world of music videos with a mega-update including new works from Angels & Airwaves, Battles, The Donnas, Felix Da Housecat, Dave Gahan, Mick Jagger, LCD Soundsystem, Jens Lekman, The National, Rogue Wave, The Sea and Cake, Bruce Springsteen, Super Furry Animals, Serj Tankian, and Tunng. (more…)

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/watch-it-new-videos-from-lcd-soundsystem-bruce-springsteen-and-more/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/watch-it-new-videos-from-lcd-soundsystem-bruce-springsteen-and-more/ REVIEW ROUNDUP: Devendra Banhart, Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/S65K08D1VMM/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-devendra-banhart-smokey-rolls-down-thunder-canyon/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:20:09 +0000 Jason devendra banhart http://criticulture.com/2007/09/26/review-roundup-devendra-banhart-smokey-rolls-down-thunder-canyon/ Pegged as one of the leaders of the “freak-folk” scene, Devendra Banhart shows that, while the “freak” may still apply on his fifth album “Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon,” the “folk” part of the equation is no longer entirely accurate. Utilizing a full band and a variety of guests, the new album explores a variety [...]

Devendra Banhart reviews

Pegged as one of the leaders of the “freak-folk” scene, Devendra Banhart shows that, while the “freak” may still apply on his fifth album “Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon,” the “folk” part of the equation is no longer entirely accurate. Utilizing a full band and a variety of guests, the new album explores a variety of genres over its (too) lengthy running time. Much like the music on Smokey, the reviews for the disc are all over the map, and it certainly doesn’t appear to be Banhart’s most successful recording.

Find out which critics got their freak on with Banhart’s latest in our Review Roundup:
Devendra Banhart: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

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Although the singer-songwriter plans to record another album with his usual backing band (The Terminals) in 2008, his next album will find Bragg operating alone, with only his acoustic guitar to provide the backing. “Silver Sonya” is due December 11th.

David Byrne
On October 30th, Nonesuch will issue Byrne’s “Music for ‘The Knee Plays’” on CD for the very first time, in a remastered version with eight previously-unreleased instrumentals tacked on to the end. Originally released in 1985, the album compiled musical interludes written by the Talking Heads frontman for a Robert Wilson opera called “the CIVIL warS.”

Delays
The UK outfit will release a five-song EP, “Love Made Visible,” on November 5 in the UK. Their next album, “Everything’s The Rush,” will follow in early 2008.

Mike Doughty
The former Soul Coughing frontman has completed work on his next solo album, “Golden Delicious,” which is due early next year.

Dr. Dre
Dre’s first album in six years will now be his first album in seven years, as the release of “Detox” has been pushed back until 2008. He expects it to be his final solo album.

Wyclef Jean
The release of “The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant” has been pushed back from November 6 to December 4.

The Killers
The band’s previously-announced B-sides compilation now has a title and release date: “Sawdust,” due November 13th. It will include one new track: a collaboration with Lou Reed called “Tranquilize.”

Lenny Kravitz
The performer plans to release his next album, “It’s Time for a Love Revolution,” in February 2008.

The Libertines
The short-lived band will release a best-of compilation in the UK on October 29th entitled “Time For Heroes - The Best Of The Libertines.” Fans don’t seem to be too happy about the move.

Six Organs Of Admittance
Ben Chasny is joined by guests Matt Sweeny and members of Magik Markers and Comets On Fire for “Shelter From The Ash,” due November 20th on Drag City.

Tokyo Police Club
The buzz band will release yet another EP, “Smith,” on November 6th, containing four songs and three videos. Their debut album is still expected to arrive in 2008.

Full release calendar

]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/25/album-release-updates-david-byrne-the-killers-tokyo-police-club-and-more/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/25/album-release-updates-david-byrne-the-killers-tokyo-police-club-and-more/ In stores September 24th-25th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/K9KHV1Nw7hQ/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/24/in-stores-september-24th-25th/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:44:45 +0000 Jason http://criticulture.com/2007/09/24/in-stores-september-24th-25th/ It’s yet another big week at record stores, highlighted by new albums from the Foo Fighters and Steve Earle, indie-folk recordings from Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Tunng, and Devendra Banhart, a solo release from Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am, Joni Mitchell’s debut for Starbucks, and much, much more. Here’s a rundown of all of [...] It’s yet another big week at record stores, highlighted by new albums from the Foo Fighters and Steve Earle, indie-folk recordings from Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Tunng, and Devendra Banhart, a solo release from Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am, Joni Mitchell’s debut for Starbucks, and much, much more. Here’s a rundown of all of the major releases arriving in US stores on Tuesday, September 25:

All Time Low: So Wrong, It’s Right
Athlete: Beyond The Neighbourhood
Devendra Banhart: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon listen at AOL’s Spinner
The Bird & The Bee: Please Clap Your Hands EP
Cave Singers: Invitation Songs listen at AOL’s Spinner
Keyshia Cole: Just Like You
Damon & Naomi: Within These Walls
Steve Earle: Washington Square Serenade
Eskimo Joe: Black Fingernails Red Wine
Melissa Etheridge: The Awakening
Farewell: Isn’t This Supposed To Be Fun!?
Foo Fighters: Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace listen at MTV’s The Leak
Georgie James: Places
Jose Gonzalez: In Our Nature listen at AOL’s Spinner
The Heliocentrics: Out There
Iron & Wine: Shepherd’s Dog
Chaka Khan: Funk This
Bettye Lavette: The Scene Of The Crime
The Mabuses: Mabused
Magik Markers: BOSS
Matt Pond PA: Last Light listen at AOL’s Spinner
Nellie McKay: Obligatory Villagers
Joni Mitchell: Shine listen at AOL’s Spinner
mum: Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy, Let Your Crooked Hands Be Holy
Meshell Ndegeocello: The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams
Office: A Night At The Ritz listen at AOL’s Spinner
Queen Latifah: Trav’lin’ Light
Rascal Flatts: Still Feels Good
Jill Scott: The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3
Sea Wolf: Leaves In The River listen at AOL’s Spinner
Shocking Pinks: Shocking Pinks listen at AOL’s Spinner
Small Sins: Mood Swings listen at AOL’s Spinner
Stars: In Our Bedroom After The War listen at AOL’s Spinner
Supermayer: Save The World
Tunng: Good Arrows
Two Gallants: Two Gallants
The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour
will.i.am: Songs About Girls

UK record shoppers will also be able to pick up the following releases beginning today (September 24):

Boys Noize: Oi Oi Oi [out 11/27 in US]
Ian Brown: The World Is Yours
Future Of The Left: Curses [out 10/9 in US]
PJ Harvey: White Chalk [out 10/2 in US]
Milburn: These Are The Facts
Scott Walker: And Who Shall Go To The Ball? And What Shall Go To The Ball?

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]]> http://criticulture.com/2007/09/24/in-stores-september-24th-25th/feed/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/24/in-stores-september-24th-25th/ Album release updates: Jay-Z, Peter Bjorn & John http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/criticulture/~3/WzL-sv9A0nw/ http://criticulture.com/2007/09/20/album-release-updates-jay-z-peter-bjorn-john/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:20:59 +0000 Jason jay-zpeter bjorn and john http://criticulture.com/2007/09/20/album-release-updates-jay-z-peter-bjorn-john/ Jay-Z The rapper surprised music fans today with the announcement that–retired or not–he will release a brand new album this fall. “American Gangster,” inspired by (but not the soundtrack to) the Denzel Washington movie of the same name, will hit stores on November 6th. The disc follow’s last year’s comeback album “Kingdom Come.” Peter Bjorn & John The [...] Jay-Z
The rapper surprised music fans today with the announcement that–retired or not–he will release a brand new album this fall. “American Gangster,” inspired by (but not the soundtrack to) the Denzel Washington movie of the same name, will hit stores on November 6th. The disc follow’s last year’s comeback album “Kingdom Come.”

Peter Bjorn & John
The Swedish trio have finished recording their follow-up to “Writer’s Block” (which spawned the ubiquitous single “Young Folks”), and the surprising news is that it is an all-instrumental album. No release date or title is set for the disc, which is currently being mastered. Paste has additional details.

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