****NEW MUSIC CHECK - Q3 2014****

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Been hooked on Strand of Oaks - HEAL which just came out at the end of June. Highly recommend this one, which will probably be on my top 10 list at the end of the year.

It's kind of like if you mixed The Killers and old Bruce Springsteen, with a dose of Explosions in the Sky for good measure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Kmch5w0WA&feature=kp
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Also, this song, titled "JM", which is a tribute to the late great Jason Molina.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEC_ePB22n8
cc10106
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I second the Strand of Oaks album recommendation. The Molina tribute is great, and i'm hearing War On Drugs, MMJ and a litte Dino Jr as well.

Having J Mascis play guitar on a song is always a plus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef7ZYeKVsaw
Bunk Moreland
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http://forums.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=2495615&forum_id=13&page=&txa=r#r

I started it last week when I saw no one had done it, but we can merge it over here.
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Honestly, new music this year has been very mediocre. But two albums that were better than I expected but not life changing...

Jungle - "Jungle"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcsfftwLUf0&feature=kp

http://open.spotify.com/album/7oZG5VZ4SukMmnylJ16O24


Bleachers - "Strange Desire"

http://open.spotify.com/album/0cnNCK2xpudXjB8pzsrYy9

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MW03
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Sorry, Bunk. I didn't see your thread. I think I have to agree with DFD when it comes to a lack of really good music this year.
Big Cat `93
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Enjoying the new Chicago album.

Yeah, I'm old.
MW03
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On the subject of new music, I saw that Weird Al has a new album out and it's #2 on the charts. Might be #1 by now. I have never understood the fascination with this guy. I tried to listen to the new album on spotify to see if maybe I just had it all wrong, but I couldn't make it through one rotation. Am I alone on this?
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Weird Al has good production, and pretty creative. His staying ability is pretty remarkable, given his novelty. Not my cup of tea, but I do get some laughs from it. The Robin Thicke parody (Word crimes). Good for some laughs, but I wouldn't buy it.
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Weird Al also has cult like followers that love him.

He has 3.3 million followers on Twitter for example.

Lastly, it really doesn't take much to top the album sales charts these days. People just don't buy albums like they used to.
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So La Roux released a new album today titled TROUBLE IN PARADISE. You might remember La Roux from the mega hit "Bulletproof" or, better still, the crazy Skream version of "In for the Kill".

Anyway, this is the group's second album. I guess one of the members (Ben Langmaid) quit the group and has been replaced. Anyway, it's more 80s synthpop likely coming to an Apple commercial near you. It's decent enough, but not earth shattering one listen through.
MW03
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By the way, that Skream song still ranks as my favorite remix of all time, I think. Best listened to at impossible volume.
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The new Spoon album, "The Want My Soul" is very good. Highly recommend.

http://open.spotify.com/album/55TZx6GWm1hlEbRgkGRjma

"Inside Out"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpT5SBg1Mmk

"Do You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNyg6Qc_os
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New Jenny Lewis album 'The Voyager' is excellent. Produced by Ryan Adams.

First single "Just One of the Guys" is always stuck in my head lately : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irvcf6dCk-k
Plus, Brie Larson is in the video.
Big Cat `93
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Looking forward to the new Big Wreck album, "Ghosts."
mazag08
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That Strand of Oaks is very close to how the OP described them, but I don't hear anything different than what a majority of indie/folk/alternative bands are doing these days. It's good music, but I tend to gravitate toward boundary pushing artists and creativity.
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I tried to listen to the new album on spotify to see if maybe I just had it all wrong, but I couldn't make it through one rotation. Am I alone on this?


You just don't have a sense of humor.
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The new Gaslight Anthem album "Get Hurt" comes out on 8/12 and is currently streaming for free on iTunes radio. It is definitely a step forward in terms of development for the band, but still sounds like a Gaslight Anthem record.
mazag08
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Air Dubai has their debut album out. It's a mix of soul, hip hop, alternative, and electronic elements. Very chill vibe and a sort of fresh sound.

The song Sunrises is amazing.

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cc10106
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maza, i'm digging Sunrise quite a bit.


I'm also liking these new Merchandise tracks and am looking forward to hearing the rest of the new album they recorded for 4AD:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eoKXzlUJ0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YTCDsRQ4jw



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cc10106
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It took me a few listens, but Merchandise's After the End is doing the trick. They cut out the noise and got poppier but also self-recorded and produced a great-sounding record. Fans of REM, The Smiths, and Pearl Jam may dig it.

Also streamed Ryan Adams' new album on NPR today and liked it, but i'm loving his other new release, 1984.

*edit, here are the RA links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VMgBZMGWx0

http://www.npr.org/2014/08/31/343973366/first-listen-ryan-adams-ryan-adams





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cone
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Interpol's El Pintor is exactly half killer after first listen

the rest of the tracks are good/okay, some will probably grow on me

IMO their best since Antics, maybe even TOTBL
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Can't wait for the new Weezer. The first two releases are excellent.
Head Ninja In Charge
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This new Kendrick song is absolute basura.
k20dub
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New Alt-J album comes out today. Will definitely be giving it a listen.
Sex Panther
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This new Kendrick song is absolute basura.

What new Kendrick song?
JustinAg97
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Trails & Traces - Jacob Furr.
Hank Mardukas
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The new Odesza album In Return is the best I've heard in a very long time. Strongly recommend if you like electronic. Vocals are killer.
Head Ninja In Charge
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This new Kendrick song is absolute basura.

What new Kendrick song?

I let it sink in for a few days. Still hits like warm trash water.
MW03
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I like it. Definitely different, but it reminds me of Outlast.

I was kind of disappointed in the new Alt-J, honestly.

Love the new Aphex Twin, though.
MW03
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The new Odesza album In Return is the best I've heard in a very long time. Strongly recommend if you like electronic. Vocals are killer.


Any tracks you can recommend? I'll add it to the Spotify list.
Hank Mardukas
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I really like Say My Name, It's Only, Memories That You Call, All We Need, Always This Late
MW03
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Not a huge Ryan Adams fan normally. Anyway, he has released some new stuff as of late. First there was a weird "punk rock as played by Ryan Adams" album titled 1984 which is pretty meh (though some people love it, apparently). He also released a self titled album earlier this month that I haven't listened to yet.

However, I did come across a single he released called "Jacksonville" which is apparently part of his new 7" project where he's releasing LPs with about 10-15 minutes of music on it. The lead track off this single LP is pretty solid if you ask me.

Jacksonville 7" - complete LP
Sex Panther
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He also released a self titled album earlier this month that I haven't listened to yet.



Haven't listened to the album yet, but I love the first single.

Ryan Adams - Gimme Something Good
East Dallas Ag
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The new Odesza album In Return is the best I've heard in a very long time. Strongly recommend if you like electronic. Vocals are killer.

I saw these guys Friday night at Index Fest. They were awesome. Some other tracks:

Sun Models
How Did I get Here
My Friends Never Die
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