Here’s a list of major new releases for the week of May 11th, 2018. Please feel free to request reviews for any of the following albums from staff or contributors. As our staff post reviews of these albums, links will appear below the artwork (if we remember…) so that you can read about the release, see how we scored it, and more.
Beach House – 7
Genre: Dream Pop / Neo-Psychedelica
Label: Sub Pop
The ethereal, sensual nature felt in many of 7‘s tracks is certifiable Beach House, with the darker, moodier tones complementing Victoria Legrand’s ephemeral vocals as she maneuvers in and out of each channel. The record is also masterful in its juxtaposition: black and white, bright and dim, glamour vs. simplicity. Swells of hazy distortion, pulsating percussion, and captivating Aphex Twin-meets-My Bloody Valentine guitars and synths coalesce for a seamless listen from cinematic start to alluring finish. Beach House are renowned for their consistency, and the additional brushstrokes incorporated into 7 help elevate their dream pop sensibilities to even greater heights.
Abraham – Look, Here Comes the Dark!
Genre: Post-Metal
Label: Pelagic
Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino
Genre: Psychedelic Pop
Label: Domino
Bad Wolves – Disobey
Genre: Groove Metal / Alternative Metal
Label: Eleven Seven
Jean-Michel Blais – Dans ma main
Genre: Modern Classical
Label: Arts & Crafts
The Body – I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer.
Genre: Drone / Post-Industrial
Label: Thrill Jockey
Connections – Foreign Affairs
Genre: Indie Rock
Label: Trouble in Mind
Ry Cooder – The Prodigal Son
Genre: Americana / Blues
Label: Fantasy
Dog Chocolate – Moody Balloon Baby
Genre: Post-Punk
Label: Upset the Rhythm
Illuminati Hotties – Kiss Your Frenemies
Genre: “Tenderpunk”
Label: Tiny Engines
Mark Kozelek – Mark Kozelek
Genre: Indie Folk / Singer/Songwriter
Label: Caldo Verde
La Luz – Floating Features
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Label: Hardly Art
Little Junior – Hi
Genre: Pop-Punk
Label: Grand Jury
Sarah Louise – Deeper Woods
Genre: Singer/Songwriter / American Primitivism
Label: Thrill Jockey
Loreena McKennitt – Lost Souls
Genre: Folk
Label: Quinlan Road
The New Division – Fader EP
Genre: Electronic
Label: Division 87
Simian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Genre:
Label: Wichita
Soft Kill – Savior
Genre: Post-Punk
Label: Profound Lore
Strung Out – Black Out the Sky EP
Genre: Acoustic Punk
Label: Fat Wreck
Jess Williamson – Cosmic Wink
Genre: Indie Folk
Label: Mexican Summer
worlds greatest dad – get well soon
Genre: Emo
Label: Deep Rest
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