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New Release Reviews
Pearl Jam's - Dark Matter
Melvins - Tarantula Heart
Sponge - Planet Girls (The Lost 1999 Album)
Planet Girls is an album that Sponge planned to release in 1999 but it got shelved because of a mess of label troubles and industry changes. This lost album has kind of turned into a legend among fans and collectors, especially since it's rumored to have taken a sharp turn from the band's usual grunge style to something more experimental. Until now, bits and pieces have trickled out over the years through bootlegs and rare track lists.
NOFX - Half Album
This collection of tracks was recorded during the same sessions as their double album, but it’s more than just leftover songs. Instead, it serves as an essential part of the whole project, intended to tie everything together. The release comes in various formats including CD, LP, and digital, and for the vinyl enthusiasts, there’s a special colored vinyl version designed to fit right into the double album's slipcase.
A Certain Ratio - It All Comes Down To This
A Certain Ratio is back with a new album titled "It All Comes Down To This," produced by Dan Carey of Speedy Wunderground. This album follows their previous release "1982" and takes a bold step by shedding their usual safety nets. Jez Kerr describes the album as a significant departure from their past work, emphasizing a willingness to embrace change in every aspect of their production. Donald Johnson explains their approach as stripping back to basics, focusing on the core trio without the clutter of excessive overdubs, aiming for a sound that's raw and captured in the moment. The lead single, "All Comes Down To This," offers a taste of this no-frills, live-in-the-moment energy.
Paraorchestra - Death Songbook
Brett Anderson, Charles Hazlewood, and Paraorchestra have teamed up with vocalists Nadine Shah and Gwenno for a strikingly poignant project titled "Death Songbook." Set for release on BMG's World Circuit label, this anthology features reimagined versions of songs by iconic artists like Echo and the Bunnymen, Skeeter Davis, Japan, David Bowie, Jacques Brel, Depeche Mode, and Suede. Composed by Charlotte Harding, these new arrangements breathe a delicate, orchestral life into themes of death, loss, and the death of love, exploring the profound ways music connects and comforts us in our darkest moments. The album, available in 2LP, CD, and digital formats, is a celebration of music's power to uplift and transcend. Additionally, the release will be supported by live performances, with Gwenno appearing as a special guest, creating a unique opportunity to experience these transformative songs live.
