New Releases - 9/5/25

Hitting The Racks

Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's

New Releases

Timothy Seth as Darling Avett - Feathe CD/LP (Ramseur)

Seth Avett delivers a mesmerizing solo leap on Feathe, weaving autobiographical depth into bold, alt‑Americana soundscapes co‑crafted with Dana Nielsen (SZA, Adele, Weezer, Rihanna), where every drum, synth, and piano flourish coalesce into a singular emotional tapestry. Bolstered by intimate vocal interplay with Jessica Lea Mayfield and Charissa Nielsen, the album bristles with raw vulnerability and artistic evolution. [Indie exclusive 180 gram blue vinyl.]

Benny the Butcher - Excelsior LP (Next Records)

"Excelsior" is defined as “ever upward”, a fitting title that describes the trajectory of Benny The Butcher's career to this point. Excelsior builds upon the success of Benny’s earlier releases, with the signature sound he has cultivated, mixing luxury and underground rap, at the forefront of this project. With features from industry heavyweight’s Boldy James and Styles P and new comers from Benny's B$F family Sule and Fuego Base, plus production from the likes of Harry Fraud and Daringer, the album’s 7-tracks pack a serious punch.

Big Thief - Double Infinity CD/LP (4AD)

It was winter in Manhattan. The streets were frozen and still the band rode bicycles to the Power Station on 53rd and back to Brooklyn for three weeks. Three weeks that would mark the birth of Double Infinity - the album that constitutes a grand departure for Big Thief. An ultramodern community of musicians gathered in the warm wooden room where Bruce once stood. They all tracked together - simultaneously - improvising arrangements and making collective discoveries. Laraaji created drones with zither and an iPad and sang intuitive vocal melodies. Joshua Crumbly played bass; Mikey Buishas made live tape loops and played keys; Mikel Patrick Avery, Jon Nellen, and Caleb Michel played percussion; Adam Brisbin played guitar; and Hannah Cohen, Alena Spanger and June McDoom sang background vocals. Along with core members Adrianne, Buck, and James, the group played for nine hours a day. Double Infinity is the archive of this play. It could only have been produced, engineered, and mixed by longtime Big Thief collaborator Dom Monks. "Double Infinity," reaches into the idea of inner and outer worlds, and the body as the bridge. [Indie exclusive green vinyl.]

David Byrne - Who Is the Sky? CD/LP (Matador)

In 2023, as his triumphant American Utopia era came to a close, David Byrne began jotting down the occasional groove, chord or melody and assembling them into demos he recorded with just an acoustic guitar atop a programmed beat or loop. The prior three years had given him, and much of humanity, the opportunity to ask, "Do I like what I'm doing? Why am I writing songs, or working this job, or whatever? Does any of it matter?" Byrne's attempts to answer those weighty questions can be found on Who Is The Sky?, a first-time collaboration between himself, Grammy-winning producer Kid Harpoon aka Tom Hull (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus) and New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra, and featuring guest appearances by Paramore's Hayley Williams, longtime collaborator St. Vincent and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner. The album builds upon the optimistic themes laid out by American Utopia and it's supporting tour, but more specifically spelled out by the Grammy-winning Broadway show and subsequent movie. With this offering, Byrne continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly personal, cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in - that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it's always a good idea to moisturize, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne's gift for riding the razor's edge of avant-garde and accessible pop. [Indie exclusive apple green color vinyl.]

Lucrecia Dalt - A Danger to Ourselves LP (RVNG Intl.)

A fearless reflection on the unfiltered complexities of human connection. Following up her breakthrough 2022 album ¡Ay!, A Danger to Ourselves unravels like a deeply personal conversation; Dalt’s voice is foregrounded and formidable, supported by a lush array of acoustic orchestration and processing, collaged percussive patterns, and an esteemed cast of collaborators including David Sylvian, who co-produced the album with Dalt, Juana Molina, Alex Lazaro, and Camille Mandoki. Mastered by Heba Kadry. [Indie exclusive white vinyl. This title shipped late and will arrive early next week.]

El Michels Affair - 24 Hr Sports CD/LP (Big Crown)

Leon Michels has quietly become one of the most sought-after producers in music. His signature sound has caught the attention of the mainstream while continuing to inspire the underground. Since 2023’s El Michels Affair & Black Thought album Glorious Game, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; Norah Jones’ Grammy winning Visions, Clairo’s Grammy nominated Charm, Kali Uchis’ “Moonlight”, as well as albums for labelmates Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Thee Heart Tones, and Liam Bailey. His new album 24 Hr Sports marks the highly anticipated return to recording under his own moniker, El Michels Affair. 24 Hr Sports was inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s & ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs albums, the sample sources used on them, and gospel music a la Pastor T.L. Barrett. The sum of those influences with Michels’ impeccable creative touch prove to be the recipe for an instant classic that will surely be one of the most heralded releases of 2025. [Limited edition translucent red vinyl edition. This title shipped late and will arrive early next week.]

Four Tet - Into Dust (Still Falling) 12” (XL Recordings)

A fan favorite from recent live sets, “Into Dust” marks Four Tet’s first solo release on XL since his 2020 collaboration with Burial and Thom Yorke. The artwork was created by Jason Evans. Backed with an alternate version on the b-side.

Robbie Fulks - Now Then CD/LP (Compass Records)

Robbie Fulks is a fiercely independent voice in American music, blending the raw spirit of punk with the storytelling tradition of country and Americana. Variety Magazine calls him one of the best singer-songwriters in American roots music over the last 25 years - and "one of the best writers in America, period." On his new release, Now Then, Fulks offers an introspective look at his life's journey, from his Appalachian upbringing through the experiences that brought him to Los Angeles, where he has lived since 2018. Fulks produced the album, recorded at Jackson Browne's Santa Monica studio, Groove Masters, by Sheldon Gomberg. Tucker Martine (Roseanne Cash, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists) mixed. The musicians on the project include Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello) and Jay Bellerose on drums, Jenny Scheinman on fiddle, Kevin Barry and Duke Levine (Bonnie Raitt) on guitar, Paul Bryan (Aimee Mann) and Kimon Kirke on bass, and Wayne Horvitz on keys. [Limited edition turquoise vinyl.]

Lanie Gardner - Faded Polaroids CD/LP (BMG)

Named an "Artist to Watch" by the RIAA, Lanie Gardner (who has toured with everyone from the Jonas Brothers to Jelly Roll) is turns up the volume with her 18-track album, Faded Polaroids, a genre-blending masterpiece that defines her artistic voice. Overflowing with dynamic energy and emotional depth, the sophomore project, which includes the vibrant grooves of her summer EP, Polaroids, promises a kaleidoscopic journey through sound. Fusing the raw soul of blues, the storytelling heart of country, the grit of rock, and the dreamy pulse of pop, each track has it's own identity - some intimate and raw like "Concrete Cowboy," others bold and cinematic like "The Hill Have Eyes," - with her signature velvet-smooth vocals guiding listeners through themes of longing, resilience, and selfdiscovery. Influences from Fleetwood Mac to Chris Stapleton shimmer throughout the record, layered with unexpected twists and lush sonic textures. [Limited edition brown vinyl.]

Curtis Harding - Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Capt. Curt CD/LP (Anti-)

In the making of his fourth full-length, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter dreamed up a batch of songs exploring the longing and unease of being far from home-a true-to-life reflection he soon expanded into an elaborate concept album about a pilot lost in space. The latest addition to an acclaimed catalog including his 2017 breakthrough Face Your Fear (co-produced by Danger Mouse), Departures & Arrivals: The Adventures of Captain Curt merges the lavish scope of a space opera with the pure feeling of classic soul-ultimately bringing an even greater potency to his wildly eclectic sound. [Indie exclusive orange vinyl.]

James K - Friend LP (AD 93)

The New York-based artist returns with Friend. This album is full of electric pop anthems that blend earworm melodies with peak-time breaks, buzzing powerpunk guitars and a classic rave pulse, with K's signature enchanting vocals playfully spitting emotion. It's a hallucinatory pleasure, tearing through your body and mind. "Play" rushes with a rebellion of friends -- an electro fever daydream waking up everywhere you go. Hot off extensive tours worldwide, playing the likes of Pitchfork Festival, Dekmantel, iii Points, and Mutek, following in the footsteps of her last two critically acclaimed singles Friend comes on AD 93. RIYL: Cocteau Twins, Yves Tumor, Prodigy, Oklou, Grimes. 

La Dispute - No One Was Driving the Car LP (Epitaph)

It's been six years since La Dispute released their last album, Panorama. Since then, the Michigan post-hardcore band-made up of Jordan Dreyer on vocals, Brad Vander Lugt on drums, Chad Morgan-Sterenberg and Corey Stroffolino on guitar, and Adam Vass on bass-dealt with the stagnance of the pandemic, celebrated the ten-year anniversaries of Wildlife and Rooms Of The House, and began working on No One Was Driving The Car. The fifth studio LP is the first entirely produced by the group, and it came together in Grand Rapids and Detroit, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines: "I think the change in environment was really helpful to breathing new life into the process each time we came back to it," Dreyer says. [Indie exclusive green smoke vinyl.]

The London Suede - Antidepressants CD/LP (BMG)

The 10th album by The London Suede is a milestone achievement that sees the band at the top of their game. It follows the success of their critically acclaimed ninth UK Top 10 album 'Autofiction,' released in September 2022. The London Suede will celebrate the release of 'Antidepressants' with a takeover of London's Southbank Centre, through a series of exciting live performances kicking off in September.

Tom Odell - A Wonderful Life CD/LP (Urok)

Renowned for his deeply emotional songwriting and captivating live shows that includes touring with Billie Eilish, Tom Odell has become one of the world's most compelling artists. On his seventh studio album, A Wonderful Life, Tom Odell has created a record that embodies a universal spirit of empathetic, total honesty; one that looks out at the broken landscape of modern, fractured society and finds dystopia and doom, but also - integrally - glimmers of beauty and hope. [Indie exclusive coke bottle clear vinyl.]

Orcutt Shelley Miller - Orcutt Shelley Miller CD/LP (Silver Current)

Orcutt Shelley Miller is an avant-rock trio comprised of three highly celebrated figures of experimental music: Bill Orcutt (Harry Pussy), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) and Ethan Miller (Howlin Rain, Comets On Fire). Following in the footsteps of the high-firing free jazz and European outer-rock bands of the '60s and '70s and the Pacific Rim's subterranean reimagining of "rock" form in the '90s, Orcutt Shelley Miller utilize explosive group chemistry, focused intention and chance to pursue the creation of song in it's rawest, purest form. "The landscape Orcutt Shelley Miller inhabits lies deep in the stoner American bedrock, fed by volcanic riffage and hypnotic phrasing with rhythmic nods to the SoCal '60s and atonal slash piled on a mid '80s SST punk-fusionoid substrate, ultimately blasting a 'big rock statement' that treads the line between good times and blown minds." -Tom Carter

Grant-Lee Phillips - In the Hour of Dust CD/LP (Yep Roc)

Several years ago, Grant-Lee Phillips found himself wandering the elegant halls of the Norton Simon Art Museum in Pasadena, California. Amid a collection of highly detailed Indian paintings, one piece stood out. He jotted a note in his notebook, struck by both the imagery and the ominous title. That entry would eventually inspire the name of his 12th solo album: In the Hour of Dust. "A common theme throughout Indian poetry and painting," Phillips explains, "is this concept of 'the hour of cow dust.' It's that moment when cows are led home and kick up dust; a cue to prepare the lamps. Night is about to fall." While Phillips doesn't shy away from today's larger societal issues, In the Hour of Dust is an intimate, self-produced album. It's stripped-down musical presentation and often autobiographical lyrics reflect personal reckonings, all set "against this larger discordant backdrop." Like many, Phillips grapples with staying afloat in the chaos of modern life. For him, songwriting is a way to push back against the encroaching dark - to light the lamps and find a path forward, for both himself and his listeners. [Limited edition translucent golden smoke vinyl.]

Gwenifer Raymond - Last Night I Heard the Dogstar Bark CD/LP (We Are Busy Bodies)

‘Last Night I Heard the Dogstar Bark’ is a line from Grant Morrison’s ‘The Invisibles’, spoken by Tom O’Bedlam; a half-mad hobo occultist who sees holy words reflected in the wet cement of the city. My last album was recorded and released mid-lockdown during a global pandemic; Since then the world seems to have been taking on an increasingly surrealistic tilt, and ol’ Tom makes more and more sense. In some ways the album is split down the middle: I’ve been playing in that folk-horror style for a while, and that’s still there (dream-making birds from the Mabinogion and the worst night of a rabbit’s life, etc.), but also it’s moving on to dally with science-fiction and esoterica (meditations on the set-theory afterlife, and pioneering rocket scientist-cum-Thelemite Jack Parsons, etc.). Around the time a lot of those were written I was reading a lot of pulpy science and strange fiction - by coincidence several that dealt with various ideas surrounding the concept of infinity. And so the album enters from the cosmic void and exits through the galactic plane. I’ve always felt a strong pull to the world of the weird, and I don’t think there’s a lot weirder than infinity: the product of a division by zero.” —Gwenifer Raymond.

Mike Reid & Joe Henry - Life and Time CD/LP (Work Song Inc)

In August 2022, Joe Henry, a seasoned but unconventional songwriter, taught at a Nashville songwriting camp, feeling out of place among more commercially successful instructors. On the first night, he met fellow instructor Mike Reid-former NFL star and acclaimed songwriter. Despite Henry's initial awe, Reid immediately engaged him in a heartfelt conversation about poetry, sparking a deep connection. Months later, inspired by a rhyming couplet, Henry reached out to Reid with a note suggesting they write together. Reid's enthusiastic reply-"Let's push off the dock and into the fog and see what we find"-led to an unexpected and organic collaboration. Henry sent lyrics; Reid responded with fully formed recordings. This seamless exchange repeated, producing a body of songs that felt inevitable and deeply shared, as if accessing something beyond either man's individual reach. This collection is profoundly elegiac, but also hopeful-a meditation on grief, love, and memory that doesn't shy away from sorrow, yet seeks transformation through artistic expression. It feels like a spiritual journal disguised as a folk album, or a soul's quiet reckoning with the unspeakable beauty and heartbreak of life.

Liam St. John - Man of the North CD/2xLP (Big Loud)

Liam St. John fuses Americana and rock & roll with raw, blues-infused lyrics and electrifying performances with his debut studio album, Man Of The North. The 16-track LP features singles "Believer," "Trouble," "Devil In Disguise (feat. Houndmouth)," "Greyhound Bus Blues (feat. Molly Tuttle)" and "Sweet Like." Hailed as a "genre-fusing crooner [with] emphatic, striking style" (Holler), 2025 promises to be a breakout year for Liam St. John with a 70-date headline tour and festival appearances. [Indie exclusive blue vinyl.]

Shrunken Elvis (Spencer Cullum, Rich Ruth, & Sean Thompson) - Shrunken Elvis LP (Western Vinyl)

Shrunken Elvis is a Nashville-based trio born from long European drives, cold winter jam sessions, and a mutual love of genre-defying sound exploration. The group unites three seasoned musicians—Spencer Cullum, Sean Thompson, and Rich Ruth—each bringing a distinct musical background to a shared creative space that prizes intuition over ambition. Their music exists in a naive, open-ended state—unconcerned with outcome but guided by deeply honed instincts. It’s driven by their collective love for instrumental music across genres such as kosmische, jazz fusion, electronic, and ambient. Having spent much of their careers as side musicians, this project represents a rare opportunity to create purely for the sake of collaboration and curiosity. Influences range from Alice Coltrane, Michael Rother, and Pat Metheny to KLF, Ashra, and Can—along with visual and cinematic touchstones like ECM album art, Kurosawa, and Bergman. [This title shipped late and will arrive early next week.]

Tortoise - Oganesson Remix LP (Nonesuch)

Off the heels of the release of the first single in 10 years, Tortoise present an EP of "Oganesson" remixes, rounding up collaborators and friends alike to give their unique takes on new Tortoise, including poet and activist Saul Williams, legendary mastering engineer Heba Kadry, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, indie heavyweights Broken Social Scene, and International Anthem's own Makaya McCraven. Saul Willams uses his cut to create space for his poetry, laying out a cryto fight facism and battle oppression in a poignant and timely fashion. Heba Kadry takes "Oganesson" underground, with a four on the floor focus that catapults the intricate synth interplay in a reverberant dancehall classic. Patrick Carney's take is immediately active and tastefully compressed, calling attention to the the fundamentals via percussive layering and an enhanced grit of the grooving bassline. Broken Social Scene brings the tempo down, launching "Oganesson" into a new wave-adjacent territory, digging into the darker side of the band's instrumental arrangement to highlight it's cinematic qualities, now convincingly primed for the big screen. Makaya McCraven gives "Oganesson" his signature treatment, with an uncanny ability to make a tight groove an even more well-oiled machine by effortlessly swapping the 7/8 for 4/4.

Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...

8Ball & MJG - On Top of the World LP (Coalmine Records)

The first ever vinyl reissue of On Top of the World by 8Ball & MJG, celebrating the album’s 30th anniversary. This groundbreaking 1995 release, a cornerstone of Southern hip-hop, not only cemented the duo’s status as Memphis legends but also propelled them onto the national stage, highlighting their exceptional talent and unique sound. At a time when the East and West Coasts dominated the rap scene, On Top of the World brought the Third Coast into the conversation with its masterful storytelling, slick production, and unparalleled chemistry between 8Ball and MJG. The album climbed the charts, peaking at #8 on the Billboard 200, earning gold certification, and proving that Southern hip-hop had a unique and powerful voice in the game.

Camper Van Beethoven - Telephone Free Landslide Victory LP (Cooking Vinyl)

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Camper Van Beethoven’s groundbreaking debut Telephone Free Landslide Victory, the album is being reissued on limited edition dark green vinyl, with an alternative dark green cover to match. This special re-issue features the band’s preferred running order of tracks, with cult classics like ‘Take The Skinheads Bowling’ showcasing Camper Van Beethoven’s unique blend of folk, punk, ska, and absurdist wit. Beloved for its playful, offbeat charm and eclectic instrumentation, Telephone Free Landslide Victory cemented the band’s status as pioneers of alternative music.

Don Cherry - Complete Communion LP (Blue Note Tone Poet)

Cornetist Don Cherry first rose to prominence as part of the revolutionary Ornette Coleman Quartet in 1959, but it wasn't until he signed with Blue Note in 1965 that he began his leader career with a run of fiery albums including his bold debut, Complete Communion, featuring Gato Barbieri, Henry Grimes and Ed Blackwell. This stereo Blue Note Tone Poet Series 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.

Bill Evans - Smile with Your Heart: The Best of Bill Evans on Resonance LP (Resonance)

Smile With Your Heart: The Best of Bill Evans on Resonance takes listeners on a journey through the four official Bill Evans discoveries in the Resonance catalog - Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate (2012), Some Other Time: The Lost Session from the Black Forest (2016), Another Time: The Hilversum Concert (2017) & Evans In England (2019). Mastered by Bernie Grudman and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI. Cover art designed by Takao Fujioka, the acclaimed Japanese artist who is also the chief editor of Way Out West magazine in Japan. Takao's unique and striking artwork has graced countless album covers."

The Fall - Seminal Live LP (Beggars Banquet)

Beggars Arkive is happy to announce our reissue of The Fall’s 1989 half-studio/half-live album, Seminal Live. Available on yellow vinyl, the album has been newly remastered by Kevin Vanbergen. This edition features reimagined artwork, new sleeve notes and a QR code linking to exclusive bonus assets. Released by Beggars Banquet in June of 1989, Seminal Live was the first of many live/semi-live/pseudo-live albums across The Fall’s catalog. [Indie exclusive yellow vinyl.]

Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac LP (Rhino High Fidelity)

The latest audiophile release in the Rhino High Fidelity series is the venerable self-titled Fleetwood Mac album that introduced the world to Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

The Georgia Prophets - Fever CD/LP (Charly)

"I Got The Fever" is undoubtedly a classic, a spirit-lifter, energiser, feel-gooder, floor-filler. We are blessed that both the Carolina's and the UK Northern Soul scene championed the song. It certainly set the dancefloor's alight, and it is the most requested Beach Music record of all time! But The Georgia Prophets were much more than a one-hit wonder. They were a hugely successful live act and recorded a number of singles. They hailed from Augusta, Georgia and came together in 1965 featuring, future husband and wife, lead singers Billy and Barbara Scott. In late '68 they released their lone album 'Fever'- reissued here worldwide for the first time. The album included original new material, earlier recordings and the now legendary 'Got The Fever.' It was deservedly a regional success but sadly marked the end of the line for the group. By the time that Bill Buster released the remastered version of on his Eric label in 1971 the band were long gone. It reputedly sold 500,000 copies in the USA!!!

Chico Hamilton - The Chico Hamilton Quintet featuring Buddy Collette LP (Blue Note Tone Poet)

A chamber jazz jewel featuring drummer Chico Hamilton's quintet with Buddy Collette on woodwinds, Jim Hall on guitar, Fred Katz on cello, and Carson Smith on bass. This 1955 Pacific Jazz date captured a unique ensemble that created a singular sound with poised, impassioned performances of nuanced, inventive arrangements. This mono Blue Note Tone Poet Series 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 tip-on jacket.

Hot Chip - Joy In Repetition CD/2xLP (Domino)

Joy In Repetition covers Hot Chip's work, from their landmark EMI/DFA debut, The Warning, and traces their artistic evolution up to the present day. Alongside new track "Devotion," the comp is packed with stone-cold bangers from across their career: "Ready For The Floor," "I Feel Better," and "Flutes," to name a few. "Devotion" sees the band in full voice, merging pop hooks with their unique dancefloor mentality. Joy In Repetition highlights the consistency of their stellar career so far and cements their status as one of the most important British groups in the last two decades. To complement this, the album comes housed in a cover designed by legendary British pop artist Peter Blake, mastermind behind the iconic Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band artwork, and features a little monkey with a miniature cymbal (a little nod to "Over and Over"). [Indie exclusive white vinyl.]

Joni Mitchell - Joni’s Jazz 4xLP/8xLP (Rhino)

Joni's Jazz features tracks from Mitchell's entire career-spanning catalogue, including repertoire from releases with other artists and labels. It is a dedication and a love letter to her greatest collaborators in the genre-Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorious, and Wayne Shorter among them - and features rare demos, b-sides and alt versions of previously released tracks.

Wes Montgomery - Wes’s Best: The Best of Wes Montgomery on Resonance LP (Resonance)

Wes's Best: The Best of Wes Montgomery on Resonance explores five of the guitar legend Wes Montgomery's official releases of previously-unissued recordings onResonance - Echoes of Indiana Avenue (2012), In the Beginning (2015), One Night in Indy (2016), Smokin' in Seattle (2017) and Back on Indiana Avenue (2019). Mastered by Bernie Grudman and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI. Cover art designed by Takao Fujioka, the acclaimed Japanese artist who is also the chief editor of Way Out West magazine in Japan. Takao's unique and striking artwork has graced countless album covers. This special edition reissue is packaged with a new album cover hand-painted by acclaimed Norwegian artist, comedian and actor, Amir Asgharnejad. Vinyl Is pressed on an eye-catching ghostly sea blue disc with black and green splatter.

NRBQ - Honest Dollar CD (Omnivore)

Digitally remastered and expanded reissue of their 1992 live collection including two previously unissued performances. NRBQ founder Terry Adams once said he isn't happy with a live performance unless something he hadn't expected happens. And that's a big reason why this release is such a treat. It's a collection of recordings from various shows that are chock full of welcome surprises. 

Pharoah Sanders - Love Is Here 2xCD/2xLP (Elemental Music)

Tranferred from the original STEREO tape reels at the French INA (Institut national de l'audiovisuel). LP mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Includes an extensive booklet with rare photos from the actual performance by Christian Rose, and an exclusive essay by longtime jazz critic/historian and Down Beat contributor Kevin Whitehead.

School of Violence - We the People…? CD/LP (Brutal Planet)

Originally released in 1988 by Death Records, a division of Metal Blade, We The People...? by School of Violence stands as one of the fiercest and most intelligent crossover albums of the decade. Brutal Planet Records proudly presents the first-ever official vinyl reissue-fully licensed from Metal Blade Records, remastered by Rob Colwell (Voivod, Nevermore, Helstar), and supported by the surviving band members. This deluxe edition is pressed on limited blood-red vinyl and includes a full-color 12x12 lyrics insert, capturing the spirit and fury of the original release.

Slipknot - Slipknot CD/2xLP (Roadrunner)

25th anniversary edition of Slipknot's self-titled debut with unreleased demos and alternative mixes. Pressed on jade vinyl.

Spinal Tap - This Is Spinal Tap CD/LP (Polydor)
Spinal Tap - Break Like the Wind CD/LP (Polydor)

This Is Spinal Tap is newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the soundtrack's original stereo analog master tapes and pressed on standard black vinyl in gatefold jacket. Break Like The Wind, Spinal Tap's 1992 follow-up to their iconic debut soundtrack album, is newly remastered from the original stereo analog master tapes by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180g black vinyl. 

Various Artists - Red Hot & Country 2xLP (Red Hot Org)

Red Hot & Country is a Grammy nominated compilation from the Red Hot Organization released on CD in 1994. Red Hot's raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV as well as other related health and social issues. The record features Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Brooks & Dunn, Wilco, Billy Ray Cyrus, Carl Perkins, Nanci Griffith and more. This is the first time ever the release will be released on vinyl and has been remastered in 2024.