New releases: May 12, 2009

If you haven't already done so this week, it's a fine time to get to your favorite record store and check out Tuesday's new arrivals. Last night I dreamed that I did so, and came home with Roman Candle, Steve Earle, a not-actually-in-existence Tift Merritt, and much more. I also dreamed my ex-boyfriend married Britney Spears, but I digress. Imagine my disappointment on waking up to find I don't actually have these great CDs yet. Even the ones that DO exist. I'll be remedying that in the very near future, hope you will too!

The Belleville Outfit -- Time to Stand (Thirty Tigers)
The Dexateens -- Singlewide (Skybucket)
Casey Driessen --Oog (Thirty One Tigers)
Steve Earle -- Townes (New West)
An album of covers of Townes Van Zandt songs. Read our review here.
Del McCoury -- Celebrating 50 Years of Del McCoury (McCoury Music)
A five-disc box set spanning Del's long career. Don't miss the companion CD, "By Request," with performances of the songs Del hears shouted out at live shows the most. I've never seen him stumped yet!
Alecia Nugent -- Hillbilly Goddess (Rounder)
Roman Candle -- Oh Tall Tree in the Ear (Thirty Tigers)