Wednesday, July 5, 2006

New CD and Music DVD Releases

Fresh spins for the week of July 4

By Staff of CD World

Midlake: Trials Of Van Occupanther

Australian pressing of the 2006 release by this offbeat lo-fi Texas quintet includes a bonus disc featuring five bonus tracks: 'Morning Will Be Kind', 'Paper Gown', 'It Cover The Hillsides' (Alternate Version), 'Excited But Not Enough' and 'Golden Hour'. They've been compared to bands such as Mercury Rev, Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.

Be Your Own Pet: Extra! Extra! EP

BE YOUR OWN PET has got a massive buzz right now, and every label in the nation wants a piece of this Nashville band. Funny thing is, they don't wanna sign with anyone right now, so they are releasing the 3-song single EXTRA EXTRA themselves, and it's only available at select indie record stores across the nation, including ours! Get you some today. * Indie Store Exclusive!

Widespread Panic: Earth To America - Ltd Ed Vinyl

This limited-edition LP version of Widespread Panic’s new album EARTH TO AMERICA features two bonus tracks, 180g vinyl, deluxe gatefold packaging...the ultimate piece for Widespread Panic fans! * Indie Store Exclusive!

Mar: The Silence

Mar's Debut Album 'The Silence' Features Jimmy LaValle Of The Album Leaf and Samuli Kosminen Of Múm!!! 'The Silence' Was Recorded In Reykjavik, Iceland And It Was Produced By Gunnar Tynes Of Múm (His First Album Production), Iceland's Axel Árnason, Jimmy LaValle, And Samuli Kosminen. Mar was my mother's name. She passed away of cancer in 1999. Even when there were no signs of hope, she dreamed ridiculous dreams. Everyone should dream ridiculous dreams. It's our only chance to do so. Mar was founded by me, Kyle Reidy in early 2004. We went through several changes in line-up before settling with the final four who pulled through and actually recorded the debut album a year later. Patrick Atkinson (electric guitar), Nate Reed (electric guitar), and Claire Long (keyboards) were a part of Mar with me until April of 2005, after a tour with The Album Leaf. All three are very intelligent and creative musicians and each of them had their share of writing 'The Silence'. After the tour everyone went their own way and I stayed with the name and will continue to make Mar albums and do live tours. * Indie Store Exclusive!

Johnny Cash: American V: Hundred Highways

This album is a continuation of the highly popular and critically acclaimed series of American recordings produced by Rick Rubin. The series began with 1994’s acclaimed American Recordings, followed by Unchained (1996), American III: Solitary Man (2000) and American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002). American V contains 12 tracks and includes one Johnny original, 'Like The 309' (the last song that Johnny wrote and recorded before he died).

Rise Against: Sufferer & The Witness

Chicago’s Rise Against is anything but a single-minded musical outfit. An astounding fusion of unhinged power, ear-grasping melodies, stimulating lyrics and the ability to reach audiences in both underground and mainstream circles, they have redefined the rules. "We’re a band that’s done everything from hardcore songs to pop songs to acoustic ballads that get played on the radio," says vocalist/guitarist Tim McIlrath. The Sufferer & The Witness, their 4th album, continues to build upon the solid punk foundation - it is a striking collection, with Rise Against using elements from spoken word, expanded balladry, and simply plodding forward with a faster, harder, louder ethic. *CD World Pick!

Banco De Gaia: Farewell Ferengistan

Toby Marks, the creative force behind Banco De Gaia, is one of the world's leading exponents of globally inspired eclectic electronica. He mixes electronic and acoustic instruments and his distinctive vocal style has influenced an entire generation of artists. Banco de Gaia’s latest, Farewell Ferengistan, once again mixes up sounds from around the planet with slamming grooves and ambient meditations. From the Bhangra-esque dance monster 'Kara Kum' to the epic 'Saturn Return', Ferengistan is filled with the kind of fresh sounds that won Banco a rabid fan base around the world.

Blackfield

2006 digipak reissue of this self-titled debut album from Blackfield, a duo featuring Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, No Man, etc) and controversial Israeli pop star Aviv Geffen.

Cocteau Twins: Four Calendar Cafe

Limited Edition 2006 digitally remastered digipak reissue of their 1993 album, the first album they recorded after leaving the comfortable confines of the 4AD label. Features 'Evangline', 'Bluebeard' and 'Know Who You Are At Every Age'.

Cocteau Twins: Milk & Kisses

Limited Edition 2006 digitally remastered digipak reissue of their final album, originally released in 1996. Features 'Half-Gifts', 'Rilkean Heart, 'Treasure Hiding', 'Volaine' and more.

Piper: If Da Project Walls Ca' Talk

The West's best kept secret with the Game and Kokane backing him up. This is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Piper was discovered by Mr. Keal who released Yolo Watts Mix Tape Vol. 1, selling well over 20,000 units independently. All salute the prince of the West Coast.

Sound: Vol. 1-Dutch Radio Recordings

2006 live archival release by this seminal band fronted by the late Adrian Borland, one of five different recordings for Dutch Radio. 13 tracks, recorded at the Paradiso in '81 while on tour for the Jeopardy album. Features generic matt wallet packaging, plus bonus memorabilia insert.

Sound: Vol. 2-Dutch Radio Recordings

11 tracks recorded in 1982 in Utrecht during the No Nukes Festival. Features generic matt wallet packaging, plus bonus memorabilia insert.

Sound: Vol. 3-Dutch Radio Recordings

15 tracks recorded in Arnhem in 1983 as they promoted All Fall Down. Features generic matt wallet packaging, plus bonus memorabilia insert.

Sound: Vol. 4-Dutch Radio Recordings

13 tracks recorded at the Parkpop Festival in 1984 Features generic matt wallet packaging, plus bonus memorabilia insert.

Sound: Vol. 5-Dutch Radio Recordings

17 tracks recorded in Utrecht with Fiat Lux member Ian Nelson on sax. Features generic matt wallet packaging, plus bonus memorabilia insert.

Ultravox: Ha! Ha! Ha!

Digitally remastered reissue of their debut John Foxx-era album from 1977 featuring six bonus tracks: 'Young Savage' (Single Version), 'Man Who Dies Everyday '(Remix), 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' (Alternate Version), 'Quirks' and Live versions of 'Man Who Dies Everyday' and 'Young Savage'.

Ultravox: Systems Of Romance

Digitally remastered reissue of their third John Foxx-era album from 1978 featuring two bonus tracks: 'Cross Fade' and 'Quiet Man' (Full Version). This was the final album by the original line-up before Midge Ure took over as vocalist and steered the band to world- wide chart success.

Ultravox: Ultravox!

Digitally remastered reissue of their second John Foxx-era album, originally released in 1977, now featuring four bonus live tracks: 'Slip Away', 'Modern Love', 'The Wild The Beautiful & The Damned' and 'My Sex'.

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