Dr. Dog
Shame, Shame
(Anti)
SOUNDS LIKE: Much-anticipated collection of great new tracks; dreamy, psych-tinged retro rock spiked by moments of funkalicious modernity
FREE ASSOCIATION: Perhaps the biggest deal Philly band destined for acclaim of all kinds
FOR FANS OF: Pavement meets Spoon, Shins times Apples in Stereo
Drive By Truckers
The Big To-Do
(ATO Records)
SOUNDS LIKE: True practitioners of southern rock, devotees of the triple guitar attack, their eighth LP isn't as much Skynyrd as Neil Young & Crazy Horse
FREE ASSOCIATION: Sketches of scenarios, characters, and southern pride done right
FOR FANS OF: Backyard Tire Fire, Allman Brothers, Jason Isbell
Standard Fare
The Noyelle Beat
(Bar/None Records)
SOUNDS LIKE: Sheffield, UK trio of feel-good power pop's debut is all the buzz with lots of energy and plenty of standout tracks
FREE ASSOCIATION: "Fifteen" and "Dancing" are solid, but "Philadelphia" is where it's at!
FOR FANS OF: Weezer's blue album, Blondie, Lemonheads
Let's Wrestle
In the Court of the Wrestling Let's
(Merge Records)
SOUNDS LIKE: A London trio's playfully silly spin on King Crimson's similarly titled LP is heavy rock infused by old soul, lo-fi rock and balls out punk rock
FREE ASSOCIATION: That title sure is a mouthful, a mouthful of awesome, that is
FOR FANS OF: Pavement, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Art Brut
Mose Allison
The Way Of The World
(Anti)
SOUNDS LIKE: The brilliant blues jazz pianist's first studio effort in 12 years is full of amazing guests, solos and lyrics, go'on Mose, tickle those keys!
FREE ASSOCIATION: Thank you, Anti, for taking this wayward old man (he's 81) into your fold
FOR FANS OF: Tom Waits, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller
Sally Seltmann
Heart That's Pounding
(Arts & Crafts)
SOUNDS LIKE: Leaving behind the New Buffalo moniker, the Aussie's first solo effort is airy, romantic and delicately orchestrated chamber pop
FREE ASSOCIATION: No different from the first two; sighing vocals and piano-led instrumentation
FOR FANS OF: Feist, Beth Orton, Emily Haines, Jens Lekman
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Dirty Shirt Rock'N'Roll: The First Ten Years
(Marjordomo Records)
SOUNDS LIKE: The best stuff from before their hiatus is a raucous, bluesy romp full of ballsy drumming, textures and shouting brilliant nonsense
FFREE ASSOCIATION: Less blues than funky, soulful rock that forces you to move and groove
FOR FANS OF: Pussy Galore, Royal Trux, Black Keys + Flava Flav
Masta Killa
Masta Killa Live
(Gold Dust)
SOUNDS LIKE: The 9th and forgotten member of Wu Tang, High Chief/Noodles has blossomed under GZA's tutelage and now he's a grown-ass MC
FREE ASSOCIATION: Most live hip hop records would be a joke but this one's got flow for days
FOR FANS OF: Cappadonna, Method Man, kung fu movies, Brooklyn
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