New Release Round-Up 11-01-24
Elvis Costello - King Of America [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition] - ELVIS Costello Catalogue
Across 6CDs, Elvis Costello: King of America & Other Realms traces his musical travels from Hollywood – where the King Of America album was recorded in 1986 – to a brand new take on “Brilliant Mistake” cut in Cape Fear early in 2024, via Costello’s recording adventures in New Orleans, Oxford and Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and guided by Costello’s own 35-page essay which includes numerous rare and never-before seen photos.
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World - Capitol Records
After 16 years, THE CURE is back with their 14th studio album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Songs from the record were previewed during their 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. Speaking about, “Alone,” the opening track on the album, Robert Smith says, “It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song and I felt the whole album come into focus... that was the moment when I knew the song – and the album – were real.” Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a longtime Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle,’ a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.
Weezer - Blue (30th Anniversary ) - Geffen
Often revered as one of the most important debut albums of all time, Weezer’s “blue” album celebrates 30 years with a 1-LP color vinyl edition exclusive for indie music stores.
Clifford Jordan - Cliff Jordan (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold tip-on jacket. Under-recognized tenor Clifford Jordan blew in from Chicago with a trio of excellent Blue Note sessions in 1957, including this self-titled release featuring a septet with Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), John Jenkins (alto sax), Ray Bryant (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Art Taylor (drums). This Blue Note Tone Poet Series mono edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI.
Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 1965's Dialogue was the debut by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, who had already proven himself a versatile sideman on albums from Idle Moments to Out To Lunch. Dialogue showcased his more adventurous leanings with a sextet featuring Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers, Andrew Hill, Richard Davis and Joe Chambers. This Blue Note Tone Poet Series stereo edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World [Retail Exclusive Marble BioVinyl LP]
Elvis Costello - King Of America - [6 CD Super Deluxe Edition]
Weezer - Blue - 30th Anniversary [Indie Exclusive Ghostly blue & clear LP]
Little Big Town - Greatest Hits [Translucent Off-White LP]
Jeremie Albino - Our Time In The Sun [Indie Exclusive Neon Orange LP]
Nena - NENA (Remastered & Selected Works) [Translucent Red 2 LP]
Nelson, Willie - Last Leaf On The Tree [Amber Fossil colored Vinyl]
Illiterate Light - Arches [LP Opaque Turquoise]
Lil Peep - LIL PEEP; PART ONE [purple transparent, with glitter LP]
Beardfish - Songs For Beating Hearts [LP Transparent orange]
Bruce Liu - Tchaikovsky: The Seasons
Reznor, Trent / Ross, Atticus - Challengers (Original Soundtrack)
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool [Moonstone LP]
USHER - Confessions - (20th Anniversary)
Ronnie Milsap - The Best Of Ronnie Milsap - [LP]
Robert Glasper - In December [CD]
MGMT - Loss Of Life (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Gry) (Ofgv)
Johnny Delaware - Para Llevar (Stic)
Music From Agatha All Along / Var - Music From Agatha All Along (Various Artists)
Killerstar - KillerStar Reimagined [LP]
Jonny Tobin - Steppin' Out [LP]
Say Anything - Say Anything Is A Real Boy (20TH ANNIVERSARY) [3LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Kaelin Ellis - You Are Here, Start [LP]
Sean Price - How Sean P! Stole Christmas [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Jesus Calling: Songs For Sundays [CD]
ID Labs - Nothing You Don't Know [Silver LP]