Preorder Upcoming ReleasesView More
“You have to see them in concert,” is what fans of The National have been preaching for years. “The songs transform. It’s a whole other level.” Recorded live (without overdubs) in June 2024 at an architecturally stunning venue named for famed Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, Rome is the definitive live document of The National. The 21-track double album is truly career spanning, and showcases scintillating versions of beloved songs like “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” “Don’t Swallow the Cap,” “I Need My Girl,” “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” “England” and “Fake Empire”; plus sharpened readings of recent tracks “Eucalyptus,” “New Order T-Shirt,” “Tropic Morning News” and the boundary-pushing “Smoke Detector.” The National’s setlist changes significantly show to show, revisiting their 25-year catalog to cast fresh light on hidden gems. For Rome that includes the show opener “Runaway,” “Lemonworld,” “The Geese of Beverly Road,” “Lit Up” and a tour de force pairing of “Humiliation” from their critically acclaimed album Trouble Will Find Me into Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers’ “Murder Me Rachael.” The Rome encore features the election anthem “Mr. November,” and, from High Violet, “Terrible Love” and the show-closing fan singalong, “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.” The live album was mixed by the band’s longtime collaborator Peter Katis. Reviewing a National performance this summer, NME wrote that “every song is played like it could be the last.” Rome captures that playing-for-keeps urgency on record and serves not merely as a concert souvenir but the latest vital addition to the band’s peerless catalog.
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham
Cunningham Bird [Indie Exclusive Translucent Forest Green vinyl]
Vinyl: $25.00 PREORDER
FeaturedView More
After 16 years, THE CURE is back with their 14th studio album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Songs from the record were previewed during their 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. Speaking about, “Alone,” the opening track on the album, Robert Smith says, “It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song and I felt the whole album come into focus... that was the moment when I knew the song – and the album – were real.” Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a longtime Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle,’ a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.
Following Wilco’s acclaimed 2023 album Cousin, Wilco revisited unfinished material from these sessions to craft ‘Hot Sun Cool Shroud’. Collaborating again with engineering mixer Tom Schick, the band crafted six tracks that expand on the sound of Cousin. According to Jeff Tweedy, they have “a summertime-after-dark kind of feeling. It starts off pretty hot, like heat during the day, has some instrumentals on it that are a little agitated and uncomfortable, and ends with a cooling breeze.”
Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary) - [Super Deluxe LP Boxset]
The new album from Tears For Fears, Songs For A Nervous Planet, features four new studio tracks plus live recordings of Tears For Fears on tour and at their best. The album features live performances of hit songs like “Shout”, “Head Over Heels”, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Mad World” & more. Spanning all eras of the band from The Hurting to The Tipping Point and beyond, this record takes you on the incomparable sonic journey that is a Tears For Fears live show and their career to date.
01. Say Goodbye To Mum And Dad
02. The Girl That I Call Home
03. Emily Said
04. Astronaut
05. Tipping Point
Side B
06. Everybody Wants To Rule The World
07. Sowing The Seeds Of Love
08. Break The Man
09. Mad World
Side C
10. Woman In Chains
11. Bad Man’s Song
12. Pale Shelter
Side D
13. Break It Down Again
14. Head Over Heels
15. Change
16. Shout
Stevie Wonder’s The Definitive Collection is now available on vinyl for the first time. This best-selling, 21-track hits compilation features classic after classic. From early gems, including “Fingertips, Pt. 2,” to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” as well as the timeless No. 1 songs, “Superstition,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “I Wish,” “Overjoyed,” and many more. 2 LP set on standard black vinyl, featuring rare photos, Braille embossing, full track credits and a celebratory essay.
Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.
-
New Release Round-Up 12-13-24
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG - Capitol
Niall Horan is celebrating the incredible run of his ongoing 2024 world tour with The Show: Live from Madison Square Garden, collecting some of the finest moments of Horan's sold-out, two-night takeover of the legendary New York venue. The songs captured on this release hail from all three solo albums, including The Show, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales tally and also topped the charts in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Belgium, among others. Listeners can relive striking, full-band renditions of the triumphant, harmony-rich "Heaven," groove-steeped pop gem "Slow Hands," and Horan's first solo release, the intimate, acoustic "This Town," alongside fan favorites from the past eight years of powerful songcraft. Horan's latest outing has been a landmark one - his biggest tour yet, and his first headline run since 2018's Flicker World Tour. Niall Horan -"The Show: Live On Tour" Pressed on 140-gram translucent yellow 12" vinyl.
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale - Warner Records
Track List:
Inhale
Lately
Breathe
Music is Better
Levitating
Break My Love
In the Moment
New York
The Life
Pressure
Fire / Desire
Edge of the Earth
Standing at the Gates
Belong
Exhale
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X - Def Jam Recordings
DMX made his legendary introduction to the world in 1998 with his multi-platinum-selling debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, which captured his gift for blending light and heavy concepts behind an intense, menacing presence at the microphone. Before the end of that year DMX had released his second hit, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, which also reached #1. DMX’s next three albums also went on to secure the top spot, making him the first rapper to have their first five albums go straight to the top of the US chart.
Yet, one thing remained as a consistent theme across DMX’s releases — his profound prayers. Found on each of his first six studio albums, these prayers (which do not contain beats) blend supplications, thanksgivings, confessions, and meditations on life, death, and the beyond.
In celebration of DMX’s legacy and ahead of his 54th birthday, UMe will be releasing Let Us Pray: Partnering with GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell, we set DMX’s prayers to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more.
Featured Artists
- Snoop Dogg
- Killer Mike
- MC Lyte
- LeCrae
- Mary Mary
- Terrace Martin
- The Walls Group
- Lena Byrd Miles
Snoop Dogg - Missionary - Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope
Snoop Dogg’s new album, Missionary, produced entirely by Dr. Dre, brings together a lineup of legendary collaborations. Featuring Eminem, Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Sting, Jhene Aiko, and more, this project is packed with undeniable greatness.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale [Indie Exclusive Diffused Green Vinyl]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live On Tour [CD]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG [Translucent Yellow LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [LP]
Snoop Dogg - Missionary [Picture Disc LP]
Cal Tjader - Latin Kick (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham - Cunningham Bird [Indie Exclusive Translucent Forest Green vinyl]
Carey, Mariah - Merry Christmas (30th Anniversary)
George Szell - George Szell Conducts Beethoven Symphonies & Overtures [7 CD]
Melody Gardot - The Essential [White 2 LP]
Spectac & Amiri - Beautiful Soul [LP]
Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Sondheim - Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert [LP]
Jung Kook (BTS) - GOLDEN [Golden LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Stop 2 Quit [12inch EP]
Da Buze Bruvaz Presents Him Lo X Giallo Point - Lo Frasier [LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [CD]
Vandross, Luther - Never Too Much: Greatest Hits
All Time Low - The Forever Sessions Vol. 1 [White LP]
Destroy Boys - Make Room [Indie Exclusive Opaque Sandstone Mix LP]
Fokis - Show Ya How To MC b/w Let's Be Clear [7inch Single]
Daft Punk - Discovery (Interstella 5555 Edition)
McCreary, Bear - Outlander: Season 7 (Origianl Television Soundtrack)
NCT Dream - The 4th Album 'DREAMSCAPE' [DREAMSCAPE ver.]
Freeway and Jake One - Stimulus Package 2 [2 LP]
Ella Thompson - Ripple On The Wing [LP]
Iron Maiden - Killers (2015 Remaster) - [180g LP]
Lin Mianda -Manuel / Metzger,Dave - Mufasa: The Lion King - O.S.T.
Stray Kids - HOP [SKZHOP VER.]
Girls - Broken Dreams Club [Highlighter Yellow 12inch EP]
Chino Pacas - Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas (Extended)
Savages & Tripcat - Imaginarium [LP]
Electric Wizard - Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol. 1 [Colored Vinyl]
Innocence Mission - Midwinter Swimmers
Poppy - Negative Spaces [Clear Vinyl] (Pnk)
The National - Rome [Indie Exclusive White 2LP]
-
New Release Round-Up 12-06-24
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - Geffen
Hitting Number 1 in 19 countries on release, Hackney Diamonds marked the return of The Rolling Stones as their first original studio album since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. The album includes the GRAMMY nominated lead single ‘Angry’ alongside ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ featuring vocals from Lady Gaga and keys & piano from Stevie Wonder. Late drummer Charlie Watts features on two tracks, ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’ alongside Bill Wyman. The album also includes collaborations with Paul McCartney & Elton John. This special limited edition 1 year anniversary 2LP version of Hackney Diamonds includes Live at Racket NYC featuring the 7 tracks the band performed at the intimate launch event in New York on 19th October 2023 with debut live performances of ‘Angry’, ‘Bite My Head Off’, ‘Whole Wide World’ and ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ with Lady Gaga. The 24 page booklet includes photos from the performance by Kevin Mazur.
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live - Decca
Tori Amos has long been renowned for never playing the same show twice. Now, these unique live performances are captured in a new live album entitled ‘Diving Deep’ recorded across Tori's 2022-2023 Ocean to Ocean tour, which spanned 93 dates around the globe. The album features beloved tracks from Amos's iconic back catalog, including hits such as “Cornflake Girl.” Indie Exclusive 2 LP set on bone colored vinyl. Limited Edition.
Hank Mobley - A Slice of the Top LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley had already been building a formidable Blue Note catalog for more than a decade when he conceived of his unique album A Slice of the Top, which was recorded in 1966 but not first released until 1979 as part of the LT Series. Inspired by Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool, Mobley collaborated with Duke Pearson who arranged four Mobley originals and the pop standard “There’s a Lull In My Life” for an octet that added Kiane Zawadi’s euphonium and Howard Johnson’s tuba to a group consisting of James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute, Lee Morgan on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Behold Mobley’s lyrical flights on standout tunes including “Hank’s Other Bag,” “A Touch of Blue,” and “A Slice of the Top.”
Freddie Roach - Good Move LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
In the 1960s, Blue Note’s roster of organists was second to none with leading Hammond B3 practitioners like Jimmy Smith, Big John Patton, and Larry Young each honing their own distinctive styles on the instrument. Freddie Roach was first introduced to Blue Note listeners on Ike Quebec’s albums Heavy Soul and It Might As Well Be Spring and soon began his own run of leader dates for the label including the 1963 standout Good Move featuring Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Eddie Wright on guitar, and Clarence Johnston on drums. This soul jazz classic makes all the right moves with set highlights including “When Malindy Sings,” an Oscar Brown song that was performed by Abbey Lincoln, and Roach’s own church-rooted “Wine, Wine, Wine” and “On Our Way Up,” an uplifting anthem that he wrote on the day of the historic March on Washington.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - [Blue Splatter Clear Opaque 2LP]
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live [Bone 2 LP]
Joe Henry - Invisible Hour - [2 LP]
Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples [RSD Essential Gold Star LP]
Christopher Owens - I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair [Baby Pink LP]
Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost [2 LP]
Laura Nyro - Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 [19CD Deluxe Box Set]
Inepsy - Rock 'N' Roll Babylon [Blue LP]
St. Vincent - Masseduction (Anniversary Edition) - [Neon Coral LP]
Groundhogs - Thank Christ For The Bomb - Gold Colored Vinyl
Magdalena Bay - Little Rhythm And A Wicked Feeling (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
Magdalena Bay - Mercurial World - [Orchid LP]
Hozier - Unreal Unearth Unending [3 LP Tooth White Vinyl]
TWICE - Strategy (Highlight Ver.)
Hitech - Hitech [Indie Exclusive Glass Of Port LP]
Hitech - Detwat [Indie Exclusive Forest Green LP]
Old Crow - Medicine Show O.C.M.S. [LP]
Paul McCartney - Thrillington [SHM-CD]
Lauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature [LP]
Sabrina Carpenter - fruitcake [Fruit Punch 12inch EP]
Counterparts - Live In Toronto
Estelle - Shine - [Transparent Orange With Opaque Center 2LP]
Joey Valence & Brae - No Hands
TWS - Tws 1st Single 'last Bell' [Compact Ver. With Booklet]
Interpol - Live At Third Man Records
Rose - rosie [Retail Exclusive CD]
J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (10 Year Anniversary) [Forest Green 2 LP]
Aurora - What Happened To The Heart? [Indie exclusive translucent sea blue LP]