March 2, 2007
New releases: March 6, 2007
Posted by Stacy Chandler at March 2, 2007 7:00 AMBrothers and sisters, next Tuesday is the holiest day of the year for those of us bathed in the light of The Glorious Church of Jay Farrar.
Yea, though we sin, though we sometimes rock out to "Sexy Back" when we're alone in the car and pretty sure no one's looking, the Glorious Jay has chosen to be a benevolent Jay and give unto us His latest gospel, "The Search." It is said that this gospel shall contain less twang than those previous, and even some verses with a horn section, surely also Glorious. But I, for one, have faith in the Jay, that He shall lead us in a new direction without miring us in suck. That he shall smile upon us even as we puzzle over His experimental ways. That He shall lead us ever toward his Glorious, ass-rocking light. Amen.
New releases for the week of March 6:
Son Volt -- The Search (Red Ink)
That is all.
OK.
Fine.
There are more, some actually quite excellent. Not necessarily holy or glorious, but, you know, good. So here are those:
Mary Chapin Carpenter -- The Calling (Zoe)
George Jones -- 40 Years of Duets (Time Life)
Arcade Fire -- Neon Bible (Merge)
Ry Cooder -- My Name is Buddy (Nonesuch)
Really interesting-sounding concept album in which Cooder revisits his "Dustbowl song" style, with new songs told through three characters -- a cat, a mouse, and a toad. Sounds dangerously close to cheesy, I agree, but if anyone can pull it off ...
The Greencards -- Viridian (Dualtone)
Albert Hammond Jr. -- Yours to Keep (New Line)
A solo offering from the Strokes guitarist, and yes, he's the son of THAT Albert Hammond ("It Never Rains In Southern California" -- have fun getting that theme out of your head.)
The Moaners -- Blackwing Yalobusha (Yep Roc)
A new band made up of former members of Trailer Bride.
various artists -- HighTone Anthology: Rockin' From The Roots (Time Life)
A vault raid of the roots label's 25 years of history. Artists on the two-disc set include Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, Julie and Buddy Miller, Dick Dale, the Blasters, Chris Smither, Heather Myles and Hot Club of Cowtown.
I gotta say, I'm a bit disappointed in the new Greencards album. It really didn't improve on the first two, and after an initial listen, really didn't grab my ear. I'm hoping a second (or third) listen will change my mind.
Posted by: larry at March 2, 2007 1:43 PMFollowing a disturbing trend, Preacher Jay has also figured out how to squeak every penny from his admiring flock!
The Search Deluxe Edition available through iTunes on March 6
As you know, The Search will be in stores on March 6. Also, on March 6, through Itunes, you will be able to purchase the Deluxe Edition which will feature all 22 tracks from the recording session.
The Search exclusive releases available through indie record stores and Best Buy
Through the CIMS (www.cimsmusic.com), AIMS (www.thealliancerocks.com) and MMN (www.musicmonitornetwork.com) retail groups along with Newbury Comics (www.newburycomics.com), purchase of The Search will also include a 3 song EP featuring a live, acoustic version of "Underground Dream", the demo version of "Highways and Cigarettes" and a live from Bonnaroo version of "Bandages & Scars".
Also, through Best Buy when you purchase The Search you will receive a 3 song EP featuring alternate versions of "The Picture", "Highways and Cigarettes" and "Circadian Rhythm".
Message: Buy my new CD more than once and go straight to heaven?
Minor point: The Moaners put out a disc in 2005 titled "Dark Snack" and have played around the Triangle for several years.
Posted by: Hal at March 2, 2007 11:08 PMheres an idea, lets all buy a different version and send each other the bonus tracks. i see nothing immoral about that. what about yall?
Posted by: JD at March 3, 2007 12:36 AMPreach on JD! Preach on!
Posted by: Hal at March 4, 2007 11:05 PM
