Tuesday, June 17, 2008

New Music Tuesday: June 17, 2008

Hey everyone, sorry for no new posts in between Tuesdays but its been a long week and I (CJ) have been fighting a cold. I'm feeling better now and we'll start getting back into the swing of things shortly. If you have any ideas for posts or artists that you'd like to see spotlighted, drop us a line and let us know. On to Tuesday.




The big release this week is Coldplay's fourth album Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Besides the funky fresh title, the Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads) produced affair features less of lead-singer Chris Martin's trademark falsetto and opts to kick the guitar and drums up a few notches. Notably absent is the prominence of the bands piano ballads - traded here for more mid-tempo rock songs built for stadiums.

Sixteen albums in, and Nostradamus represents heavy metal heavyweights Judas Priest's first concept album. Revolving around the 16th century prophet of the same name, the double CD/triple vinyl album will focus on his prophecies and their impact after his death.

Kate Perry started out her career as Katy Hudson and released a contemporary christian album under that name. Strange now considering the first single off of her new mainstream album, One Of The Boys, is I Kissed A Girl - an ode to sexual experimenting. Her quirky pop songs has garnered her fans like Madonna and spots in numerous television shows and films.

Now a list of other releases:
  • Stay Positive - The Hold Steady
  • Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace - The Offspring
  • A Thousand Shark's Teeth - My Brightest Diamond
  • Bubble And Scrape - Sebadoh
  • At Mount Zoomer - Wolf Parade
  • Keep It Slow - Low Motion Disco
  • Look Out Mountain, Look Out Sea - Silver Jew

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