Here are The Wheel’s Still In Spin’s suggested new releases for this week.
Bell X1 – Bloodless Coup | CD
Download “Hey Anna Lena” (mp3)
Bell X1 is a band that started as a trio. With the addition of two more members on this album, they created a virtuous sound that blends organic and programmed tones. It’s easy to get lost in this wash of beatific songs.
Figurines – Figurines | CD
Download “New Colors” (mp3)
The fourth album from this Danish band offers a collection of captivating songs. Christian Hjelm’s high-pitched vocals sail over the elusively guitar-driven music.
Generationals – Actor-Caster | CD
Download “Ten-Twenty-Ten” (mp3)
The Generationals’ first release of the year, the Trust EP, started off The Wheel’s Still In Spin’s recommended releases of 2011. They’re back with a full length album that mixes modern and nostalgic sounds into indelible songs.
Paul Simon – So Beautiful or So What | CD
Download “Getting Ready for Christmas Day” (mp3)
On his latest album, Paul Simon shows he is still one of the best songwriters around. He crafts great narrative songs that slide their way into your head and refuse to be shaken free.
TV on the Radio – Nine Types of Light | CD
Download “Caffeinated Consciousness” (mp3)
TV on the Radio continues to assemble multiple musical styles into a perfectly formed, unique sound. Like their last album, Nine Types of Light gets better with each listen as nuances are continually discovered.
Here are a few more songs from some albums that were close to making the list of recommendations:
Atmosphere – “She’s Enough” from The Family Sign
Bass Drum of Death – “Get Found” from GB City
A Lull – “Weapons for War” from Confetti
Sonny and the Sunsets – “I Wanna Do It” from Hit After Hit
Also, this Saturday, April 16, is Record Store Day. There will be a number of limited edition and special releases available only at independent record store. Another post will follow later this week. Check our http://www.recordstoreday.com for more information.
After the jump, there is also a list of more new releases from this week.
Other releases from 12 April 2011:
Azam Ali – From Night to the Edge of Day | CD
Amiina – Puzzle | CD
The Apache Relay – American Nomad | CD
Atmosphere – The Family Sign | CD
Ian Axel – This is the New Year | CD
Baby Teardops – X is for Love | MP3
Bass Drum of Death – GB City | CD
Beat Connection – Surf Noir [EP] | MP3
Bell X1 – Bloodless Coup | Recommended above
The Bell – Great Heat | MP3
Between the Buried and Me – The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues | CD
Black Devil Disco Club – Circus | CD
John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light – Beautiful Empty | CD
Crystal Stilts – In Love With Oblivion | CD
Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross – The Blow [EP] | MP3
Brett Dennen – Loverboy | CD
Bob Dylan – In Concert: Brandeis University 1963 [EP] | CD
Elbow – Build a Rocket Boys | CD
The Feelies – Here Before | CD
Figurines – Figurines | Recommended above
Foo Fighters – Wasting Light | CD
Dana Fuchs – Love to Beg | CD
Garage a Trois – Always Be Happy, But Stay Evil | CD
Diego Garcia – Laura | CD
Howe Gelb and a Band of Gypsies – Alegrias | CD
Generationals – Actor-Caster | Recommended above
Ghost Robot Ninja Bear – Ghost Robot Ninja Bear | MP3
Noel Gourdin – Fresh: The Definition | CD
Gypsyblood – Cold in the Guestway | CD
Hauschka – Salon des Amateurs | CD
Jason Isbell and the Unit – Here We Rest | CD
Alison Krauss and Union Station – Paper Airplane | CD
Fela Kuti – Africa for Africa | MP3
Jeremy Jay – Dream Diary | Vinyl
Jeniferever – Silesia | CD
Jesse J – Who Are You | CD
Joan as Police Woman – The Deep Field | CD
Jonny – Jonny [EP] | CD
Lackluster – Two Birds, One Stone | CD
Lake – Giving & Receiving | CD
K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang – Sing It Loud | CD
James Leg – Solitary Pleasure | CD
Lightnin’ Malcolm featuring Cameron Kimbrough – Renegade | CD
Little Scream – The Golden Record | CD
Lone – Echolocations [EP] | MP3
Low – C’Mon | CD
A Lull – Confetti | CD
Mazes – A Thousand Heys | CD
The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band – American Legacies | CD
Cameron McGill & What Army – Is a Beast | CD
The Meat Puppets – Lollipop | CD
Moonlight Towers – Day is the New Night | CD
Agnes Obel – Philharmonics | CD
The One AM Radio – Heaven is Attached By a Slender Thread | CD
Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo – Cotonou Club | CD
Panda Bear – Tomboy | CD
Ponytail – Do Whatever You Want All the Time | CD
Pour Habit – Got Your Back | CD
The Pretty Reckless – Light Me Up | CD
Rebirth Brass Band – Rebirth of New Orleans | CD
Red Fang – Murder the Mountains | CD
Paul Simon – So Beautiful or So What | Recommended above
Skull Tape – The Invisible Hand and the Descent of Man | CD
Sonny and the Sunsets – Hit After Hit | CD
D. Charles Speer & The Helix – Leaving the Commonwealth | CD
Sugarplum Fairies – The Images We Get | CD
Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets – Go, and Sell All of Your Things | CD
Thursday – No Devolución | CD
Trembling Bells – The Constant Pageant | CD
Alexander Tucker – Dorwytch | CD
TV on the Radio – Nine Types of Light | Recommended above
Urban Waste – Recycled | CD
Vivian Girls – Share the Joy | CD
Young Widows – In and Out of Youth and Lightness | CD
Zomes – Earth Grid | Vinyl
I agree that there is something that doesn't translate about TV on the Radio's live performance. I haven't seen them in years but I couldn't put my finger on what was missing. They are great musicians, they sound pretty good, but their set list had a lot of stop/ starts. It's not my idea of an AMAZING show but there's something comforting seeing these guys and how much they've grown. I say well on them.
Posted by: Atlanta Roofing | 15 April 2011 at 01:54 AM
Thanks for the comment. I wasn't making any references to TV on the Radio's live performances and have never seen them live. I'd love to, though. I think this new album, like their last album, gets better with each listen. My ears keep finding something new in each track that piques a new interest.
Posted by: The Wheel's Still In Spin | 17 April 2011 at 11:45 PM