New Releases - 8/1/25
Hitting The Racks
Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's
New Releases
$uicideboy$ - Thy Kingdom Come CD/LP (G59 Records)
2025 release from the New Orleans-based hip hop duo founded by cousins Scrim and Ruby da Cherry. [Indie exclusive maroon colored vinyl pressing]
Almost Monday - DIVE LP (Hollywood Records)
Hollywood Records presents Almost Monday's debut studio album, DIVE, on limited-edition picture disc vinyl. Released in September 2024, it features popular tracks, "can't slow down" and "Jupiter". [Picture disc vinyl pressing.]
Animal Collective - Love On the Big Screen/Buddies On the Blackboard 7" (Domino)
Two new songs from AnCo. Produced by Avey Tare and Adam McDaniel, engineered and mixed by McDaniel at his Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, and mastered by Dave Cooley.
Anthony Family - Live from an Ordinary Place CD/LP (Pure Noise)
Debut solo album from Anthony Anzaldo, the founding guitarist of Ceremony. Over the years, Ceremony have explored hardcore, post-punk, indie rock, new wave, and beyond. For Anzaldo, in 2024, highly personal, emotionally complex sophisti-pop is the order of the day. In tracing Anthony Family’s DNA, if you were to point to Howard Jones, Prefab Sprout, or Yazoo, you’d be on the right track. Ditto the Blue Nile, Scritti Politti — or his all-time hero, Prince. [Guava cream colored vinyl pressing.]
Daniel Blumberg - The Brutalist O.S.T. CD/2xLP (Milan Records)
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Original Score, and shot in the glorious, vintage VistaVision format, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist stands as a monumental achievement in filmmaking. Opening with a mesmerizing and continuous 10-minute overture, composer Daniel Blumberg's music sets the stage for the film's epic narrative, which spans multiple decades and follows fictional Hungarian architect László Toth (played by Adrien Brody) as he rebuilds his life in post-war America. Encompassing large-scale brass orchestrations, intimately lyrical piano melodies and freewheeling, improvisational jazz, The Brutalist's score is as ambitious and broad in scope as the film itself.
Bomba Estereo & Rawayana - Astropical LP (Sony)
Collaborative project between Colombian group Bomba Estéreo and Venezuelan band Rawayana, co-produced by both groups. Each song represents a different zodiac symbol with electronica, Afrobeat sounds, and shades of reggaeton and champeta.
Common Holly - Anything Glass LP (Keeled Scales)
Anything Glass, the third album from Montreal songwriter Brigitte Naggar, aka Common Holly, was recorded live off the floor over just a handful of days, in a bid to capture the sound and energy her band has honed on stage. Co-produced with long-time collaborator Devon Bate, Anything Glass feels certain and uncertain, sharp yet softly focused. The album touches on themes of mortality, connection and meaning in an ever-confounding world. Key influences like Bill Callahan, Mount Eerie, Lomelda, and Leonard Cohen have impacted Naggar's writing - artists who make the personal feel universal, but also songwriters that conjure a world around their work, who can deliver a song of pure gentleness or sincerity but always with an edge, a flicker of static hidden in the shadows.
Buddy Guy - Ain't Done with the Blues CD/2xLP (RCA)
Ain’t Done With The Blues marks Buddy Guy’s 14th studio album with RCA Records. In celebration of his 89th birthday, the album showcases Buddy’s unrelenting dedication to the blues. With featured artists such as Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Joe Walsh, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Bonamassa, and Peter Frampton, Ain’t Done With The Blues was produced at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN.
Sofia Kourtesis - Volver 12" (Ninja Tune)
Sofia’s first new music since Madres, her debut album released in October 2023. Having already broken through with a string of singles and EPs, Madres took that success and ran with it, marking a huge moment for Sofia that has continued to build ever since. The album was described in their interview features as “one of the year’s best dance albums” by The Guardian and "the kind of music that thaws any and all frigidity and reminds you of your aliveness" by Pitchfork. This new 12" is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and features a collaborative track with Daphni, aka Caribou's Dan Snaith.
Rachael & Vilray - West of Broadway LP (Concord Records)
Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Their 10 songs transcend nostalgia with wit, a flair for the theatrical and extravagant personality. On their third album, West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache, as they unfold a series of sharply drawn vignettes of their beloved New York City.
Reneé Rapp - Bite Me CD/LP (Interscope Records)
Reneé Rapp's sophomore studio album "BITE ME" encourages listeners to embrace every facet of their personality, the chaotic and the confident, and to be authentically, unapologetically themselves. It's a raw, unfiltered, and vulnerable album about self-acceptance in it's truest form, and like Rapp herself, creates a community for unfiltered self-expression. [Indie exclusive magenta vinyl pressing.]
Travis Roberts - Rebel Rose CD/LP (New West Records)
If anyone knows how to roll with the punches, it's Travis Roberts. At 24, the Texas songwriter has already battled addiction, buried friends, and been so broke he couldn't put a roof over his head. He even joined an underground fight club just to pay for studio time. Then Roberts comes out swinging on his blistering debut, Rebel Rose. Recorded with Roberts' longtime live band, The Willing Few, the album fuses earnest country storytelling with rowdy rock and roll energy as it blurs the lines between roots, punk, folk, and power pop.
Thomas Stronen - Relations LP (ECM Records)
Musical messages from Oslo, New York, Basel and Lugano - recorded between 2018 and 2022 - are juxtaposed and recombined on an absorbing recording that features Norwegian drummer Thomas Strønen solo and in a series of duets. With such partners as Craig Taborn, Chris Potter, Sinikka Langeland and Jorge Rossy, the musical frame of reference is very broad. Strønen offers a project that implies new threads of connectivity, new creative relationships. Produced by Manfred Eicher.
Patrick Sweany - Baby It's Late CD/LP (Nine Mile Records)
Celebrated Blues artist Patrick Sweany returns with his much-anticipated new record Baby, It’s Late. Utilizing ace players from two of his Nashville side-projects (the 50s/60s era Blues combo Tiger Beats, and the Soul/Funk quartet Super Felon), Baby, It's Late is a pastiche of Sweany's wide-ranging influences and history, incorporating Classic Rock, Soul, Country and, of course, a massive dose of vintage Blues.
Sunny Sweeney - Rhinestone Requiem CD/LP (Aunt Daddy Records)
Sunny Sweeney has spent nearly two decades carving out a fiercely independent path in country music, crafting a sound rooted in tradition while unflinchingly reflecting her life experiences. Hailing from East Texas and now based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Sweeney has built a reputation as a sharp, authentic storyteller and honky tonk torchbearer. Her sixth album, Rhinestone Requiem, showcases her love of classic country styles and her talent for emotionally resonant songwriting. Sweeney's music reflects a woman who's lived through pain and come out stronger, using her songs to connect with fans who feel seen through her lyrics.
Morgan Wade - The Party Is Over (Recovered) CD/LP (Sony Nashville)
The follow-up to 2024’s acclaimed Obsessed, Wade continues the intense exploration of her psyche’s recesses across 11 songs that she again wrote solo. A handful of the songs date back to before Wade signed her major-label deal and have been “recovered” here with all-new versions. Wade’s longtime collaborator and touring bandmate Clint Wells produced the album, finding the right shades to complement Wade’s fearless tales of dangerous attraction, unrequited love, and bad decisions. The album’s title track “The Party Is Over”—one of Wade’s older songs—is a crashing anthem about attraction that lingers long after the intoxicants wear off, while the lead single “East Coast” takes those fixations to an extreme in its depiction of a relationship that pushes someone to the edge. [Indie exclusive magenta vinyl.]
The Wood Brothers - Puff of Smoke CD/LP (Honey Jar Records)
The American roots trio's ninth album of original music. Through the near two decades spent together in the studio and on the road, the Grammy Award-nominated trio have honed their interconnected, singular voice to telepathic proportions. On this latest studio effort, a true collaborative effort between its three members, the songs weave a medley of musical ideas - ranging from Latin-inflected acoustic guitar lines, to driving post-jazz rhythms, to infectious sing along choruses - resulting in a cohesive, joyful whole. All with The Wood Brothers' trademark turns of phrase and lighthearted, but subversively profound wisdom at the core. [Indie exclusive purple vinyl.]
Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...
Belmont - Aftermath LP (Pure Noise)
The Chicago-based rock band's 2022 album, reissued on Sunspot Marble vinyl.
Castor - Moving Backgrounds 2xLP (Earth Analog)
The Champaign-Urbana band's complete body of work, pressed on vinyl for the first time ever. While scene-mates Hum and Braid redefined their respective genres, Castor took an experimental approach to slow-core indie on their 1995 self-titled debut and eventually landed on post-shoegaze rock with the 1997 sophomore album Tracking Sounds Alone. Both albums are remastered for this release, which features new artwork from longtime collaborator Andy Mueller, colored 180-gram vinyl, original artwork jackets, pullout color inserts with liner notes from the band, Braid's Bob Nanna, Shiner's Allen Epley, and Honcho Overload/Parasol Mail Order guru Bill Johnson.
Marianne Faithfull - Marianne Faithfull LP (Abkco)
Marianne Faithfull - Loveinamist LP (Abkco)
Marianne Faithfull - Come My Way LP (Abkco)
Marianne Faithfull - North Country Maid LP (Abkco)
Vinyl pressings of the English singer's first four (UK) studio albums, remastered from the original tapes by the Grammy-nominated Andrew Batt.
Marianne Faithfull - Cast Your Fate to the Wind: Singles, B-Sides, & Rarities 2xLP (Abkco)
This new 2-LP compilation groups together all Marianne's non-album singles, B-sides and rarities released in the UK, alongside four previously unreleased recordings. The set has been remastered from the original tapes by the Grammy-nominated Andrew Batt who also provides detailed sleeve notes which Marianne contributed to before her passing in January 2025.
Françoise Hardy - Françoise Hardy Blues: Complete 14xLP + DVD (Omnivore Recordings)
Françoise Hardy's Vogue years have marked the history of French and international music. Even today, the five years between 1962-67 remain an exceptional moment in her career, the one when she exploded in the eyes of a generation that was born during or just after World War II, the generation that would be part of the May 1968 Paris protests. Box set includes 10 albums, some of which are available on vinyl for the first time since their original '60s release date, and a DVD with more than 55 TV performances.
In Flames - Whoracle LP (Nuclear Blast)
Whoracle is the third studio album by the Swedish metal band In Flames, originally released in 1997 In a music scene full of seemingly endless subgenres and transient trends, IN FLAMES are an example of what it means to steadfastly stay true to your vision. Since forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1990 the legendary melodic metal act has toured the planet countless times and influenced many of today's biggest metal acts without ever ceasing to push their own signature sound forward. [Limited yellow colored vinyl LP pressing.]
Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams LP (Brushfire Records)
Jack Johnson's third studio album, In Between Dreams, was originally released in 2005 via Brushfire/Republic Records. The double-platinum release features the adult alternative hits, "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing," "Good People," and "Breakdown." [Limited edition canary yellow color vinyl.]
Ladytron - 604 LP (Nettwerk)
Ladytron formed in 1999 and sparked an entire movement in music pop culture powered by vintage synths and electro-rock engines. Originally released in 2001 by Emperor Norton Records in the US and Invicta Hi-Fi in the UK, "604" is the debut album from the Liverpool formed electronic outfit Ladytron. Named after the area code for British Columbia, the album features break-out tracks 'He Took Her to a Movie' (inspired by Kraftwerk's very own 'The Model'), 'Playgirl' and 'Discotraxx'. [Indie exclusive milky clear vinyl.]
Furry Lewis - Back on My Feet Again LP (Craft Recordings)
The 1961 album from Furry Lewis, originally released on Prestige Records. Featuring his signature finger picking and slide guitar styles, this album sees Lewis revisiting his early classics such as "John Henry" and "Big Chief Blues," as well as traditional songs and newer compositions. This newly remastered album has been pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP in partnership with Acoustic Sounds, as part of the Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series, and is housed in a replica tip-on jacket.
Magdalena Bay - Mini Mix Vol. 1-3 LP (Luminelle Recordings)
Magdalena Bay is now famous for their sweeping, high-concept pop epics Mercurial World and Imaginal Disk, but it was the duo's charming, self-proclaimed "mini songs" that first captured our hearts and imaginations back in 2019. Mica and Matt traversed more of pop music's history and conjured more brilliant ideas and undeniable hooks in these sub-two-minute bangers than the average pop group musters in their entire career. The duo then compiled these irresistible tiny tracks into immaculately sequenced "mini mixes" that rank among the most beloved releases of the 2020s, and a beguiling prequel to the pop dominance that was to come from Mag Bay. [Indie exclusive iridescent blue vinyl with etched D side.]
Jackie McLean - Jacknife LP (Blue Note)
Jackie McLean's evocative 1965 album Jacknife captured the saxophonist in a post-bop mode with trumpeters Lee Morgan and Charles Tolliver, pianist Larry Willis, bassist Larry Ridley, and drummer Jack DeJohnette. McLean's fiery sound ignites modal explorations, churning rhythms, and hard bop grooves. This stereo Blue Note Tone Poet Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.
Memphis Slim - At the Gate of Horn LP (Craft Recordings)
At The Gate Of Horn was originally released in 1959 on Vee-Jay Records. It expertly showcases the songwriting prowess of the prolific blues pianist and singer, from blues ballads to upbeat numbers. Among the diverse track list is "Steppin' Out" which gained reverence among blues rockers and remains one of Slim's best-known tracks. Featuring the original liner notes written by Studs Terkel, this newly remastered album has been pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP in partnership with Acoustic Sounds, as part of the Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series, and is housed in a replica tip-on jacket.
Miike Snow - Miike Snow LP (Year0001)
Vinyl reissue of the 2009 album. Includes the RIAA Platinum-certified hit "Animal", as well as hits "Silvia" and "Black & Blue". These tracks made their way into iconic series Gossip Girl and 90210, as well as Grand Theft Auto IV among others.
The New Rotary Connection - Hey Love LP (Beat Goes Public)
The final album from the psychedelic soul group featuring vocalists Minnie Riperton, Kitty Haywood, and Shirley Wahls, with songs written by producer Charles Stepney, Minnie's husband Richard Rudolph, and Terry Callier. Features "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun."
Elvis Presley - Sunset Boulevard 5xCD/2xLP (Sony Legacy)
Sunset Boulevard is a comprehensive 5-CD collection spotlighting Elvis's recording sessions and rehearsals at RCA's historic Sunset Boulevard Studio. Spanning 1970 to 1975, it features Elvis recording for the first time with his legendary touring band, ultimately spawning the hits "Burning Love", "Always On My Mind" (1972) and "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" (1975) from the TODAY album. This special edition also includes 3 discs of rehearsals from 1970 and 1974 that capture both serious and light-hearted moments from Elvis in the studio. Sunset Boulevard features 89 tracks, 34 of which are newly mixed versions, pure and without overdubs. 2 LP set features highlights from the 5-CD collection.
Rwake - Voices of Omens LP (Relapse)
Rwake - Rest LP (Relapse)
Color vinyl reissues of the Arkansas sludge metal band's 2007 and 2011 albums.
Horace Silver - Tokyo Blues LP (Blue Note)
Horace Silver's 1962 tour of Japan had a deep impact on the pianist who dedicated his album The Tokyo Blues to his Japanese fans. With his quintet of Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor & John Harris Jr., Silver combined a "Japanese feeling in the melodies with the Latin feeling in the rhythms." This stereo Blue Note Tone Poet Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.
The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow CD (Rhino)
The Smiths - Louder than Bombs CD (Rhino)
The Smiths - The Queen is Dead CD (Rhino)
The Smiths - The Smiths CD (Rhino)
The Smiths - The Sound of the Smiths CD (Rhino)
CD reissues of the 1984 debut and 1986 third album from the British band, along with their 1984, 1987, and 2008 compilation albums.
The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight LP (Glowing Green Frog)
45th anniversary reissue. Remastered from original analog tapes gatefold sleeve with liner notes, lyrics, and rare photos. Limited edition 140 gram blue vinyl pressing.
The Story So Far - Under Soil and Dirt LP (Pure Noise)
Reissue of the California pop punk band's debut album. Violet with black splatter vinyl.
Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton - Live at the Legion 2xLP (Reprise)
Recorded live at the American Legion Inglewood Post 82 in 2024. This 20-song collection features traditional tunes, medleys, and covers, from two of the most personality-rich and unique improvisational voices in the world of bluegrass guitar. [Limited edition red white & blue vinyl.]
Randy Travis - Now Playing LP (Warner Nashville)
This tracklist features the classic hit "Forever and Ever, Amen," a 2x Platinum single which was heavily lauded in the country community, as well as on a mainstream level. The tracklist also includes two of Travis' 23 No. 1 singles, "Deeper Than The Holler" and "Diggin' Up Bones," as well as his 2024 single, "Where That Came From," which came together with the assistance of cutting-edge AI technologies, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released the track marking his first new recording in over a decade and showcasing his signature vocals. Pressed on transparent tan vinyl, this music is part of Travis' broad catalog which has made him one of the most successful multi-genre artists of all time and a 2016 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame and a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986.
Roger Waters - This Is Not a Drill Live from Prague 2xCD/4xLP/DVD/Blu-Ray (Sony Legacy)
Recorded & filmed during Waters' concert at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023, featuring iconic tracks like "Us & Them", "Comfortably Numb", "Wish You Were Here", and "Is This The Life We Really Want?". Additionally, Waters performs his highly acclaimed new song, "The Bar".