26
Aug
2003
· This Tuesday brings the anticipated soundtrack to Underworld, the upcoming film in which vampire sophisticates battle street-thug werewolves in Budapest. The Lakeshore Records release features the return of former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, joining Nine Inch Nails guitarist Danny Lohner, Richard Patrick of Filter, and Josh Freese of A Perfect Circle under the name The Damning Well.
Other highlights include the new David Bowie song "Disco King" with guests John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Maynard James Keenan of Tool, new solo material from Page Hamilton of Helmet, and Keenan's exclusive solo track "Coward." Other artists offering tracks include the Dillinger Escape Plan, The Icarus Line, Finch, and A Perfect Circle.
· Christmas comes early this year for fans of Iggy Pop & The Stooges, as Bomp Records re-issues a funky 10-inch-vinyl slab of rare chaos and bliss this week and the Virgin label releases a new solo album in September. The colored-vinyl Bomp re-issue collects Kill City tracks from 1977 and the rare "gospel-tinged jam" of Jesus Loves the Stooges. Original "dead donkey" cover art is also restored, complete with 3D glasses. Pop's upcoming new solo album, Skull Ring, features a cool list of guest stars from Sum 41, Green Day, and former Stooges bandmates Ron and Scott Asheton.
· While VH1 celebrates the 1970s this week, one of that decade's most unusual icons is seeing his musical project from more than 30 years ago brought back to life in the CD era. Known for his spoon-bending feats and other paranormal mental powers, Uri Geller's self-titled album is a spooky kitsch gem, re-issued next week by the United States of Distribution imprint. Imagine William Shatner's "vocal" delivery with a lisping Swedish accent - this is certainly the stuff to bend cutlery and more! Backed by vocalist Maxine Nightingale and acclaimed American pianist Byron Janis, the closing track offers a guide to unleashing your own spoon-bending finesse. Also released this week on CD are five spoken-word albums by Geller, with titles including Mind Potential, Words of Courage & Inspiration, and Healing with the Power of Your Mind. Now if I could only find my car keys.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes Jeff Beck and B.B. King tonight, Nappy Roots on Thursday, and Kelly Rowland on Friday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Rooney on Thursday; Late Night with Conan O'Brien features Finch this evening overnight and Buddy Guy on Thursday overnight; The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn serves up Guster on Thursday overnight and Ben Lee on Friday overnight; Jimmy Kimmel Live has guitarist Boyd Tinsley on Thursday overnight; and Saturday Night Live's musical guest this weekend is Zwan.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, September 2:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
Asteroid No. 4 - Honeyspot (Turquoise Mountain/Rainbow Quartz) roots psychedelica
Beat Happening - Music to Climb the Apple Tree by (K Records) 15-track collection of rarities from 1984 to 2000, previously only available in the band's box set
Bjork - Gling-Glo (One Little Indian) domestic re-issue of this 1990 debut with Gudmundar Ingolfssonar
Black Box Recorder - Passionoia (One Little Indian) new from Luke Haines and Sarah Nixey
Black Motorcycle Club - Take Them on, on Your Own (Virgin)
Jeff Buckley - Live at Sin-e (Columbia Legacy) two-CD Legacy Edition release expanded from its original four-track EP to almost 80 minutes, with an additional bonus DVD of five songs
The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia Legacy) two-CD Legacy Edition re-issue
[The] Caseworker - These Weeks Should Be Remembered (Manifesto) featuring Swell drummer Sean Kirkpatrick
Kimya Dawson - Knock Knock Who? (Important) new solo album from the Moldy Peaches founder
Dave Derby - Even Further Behind (Badman) new from the Dambuilders founder, with guests Lloyd Cole and Vitamin C
Garrison - The Silhouette (Revelation) CD EP
Guided by Voices - Get Out of My Stations (Siltbreeze) CD re-issue of this seven-inch single from 1993, now with four bonus live tracks
The Jesus & Mary Chain - Live in Concert (Strange Fruit) two performances from 1992 and 1995
Mick Karn - Each Path a Remix (United States of Distribution) the sixth solo album from the monster bassist of Dali's Car and Japan, with guests Steve Jensen, David Torn, Richard Barbieri, and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Kitchens of Distinction - Capsule: The Best of KOD 1988-94 (One Little Indian) with a bonus CD of 19 demos and acoustic tracks
Little Wings -Discover Worlds of Wonder (K Records) CD re-issue with new artwork and photographs
Little Wings - Harvest Joy (K Records) LP-only for now, this new album features a bonus track that won't show up on the CD
LFO - Sheath (Warp)
Nappy Roots - Wooden Leather (Atlantic)
National - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (Brassland) reminiscent of Tindersticks and Wilco, this is the second album from this Cincinnati via Brooklyn quartet
No-Man - Together We're Stranger (Snapper) anticipated new album from Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree and Tim Bowness
Beth Orton - The Other Side of Daybreak (Astralwerks) collection of acoustic takes, re-mixes, B sides, and a cover of The Five Stairsteps' "Ooh Child"
Radio Berlin - Glass (Action Driver) featuring members of The Black Halos and A Luna Red
The Raveonettes - Chain Gang of Love (Columbia) full-length release
Rouge Nation - The Sedition (Uprising) from former members of Figure 4, with guests from Propaghandi and Pressure
The Silent Treatment - After Ours (Lucid Records)
Ace Sounds - Still Hungry (Snapper) new solo debut from the Skunk Anansie guitarist with guests Lemmy of Motorhead, Skye of Morcheeba, Cliff Jones of Gay Dad, and J.J. Burnell of The Stranglers
Stars - Heart (Arts & Crafts) domestic release of this Canadian pop smash
Swell - "Word Gifts" (Beggars Banquet) double vinyl seven-inch single
There Were Wires - Somnambulists (Iodine) seven-track EP
Thunderbirds Are Now! - Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Action Driver)
George Usher Group - Fire Garden (Parasol) new from member of The Bongos and Beat Rodeo
various artists - Light of Day: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen (Schoolhouse Records) domestic release of this two-CD set with Jesse Malin, Steve Wynn, Elvis Costello, Pete Yorn, Billy Bragg, and more
various artists - Uncorrupted Steel 2 (Metal Blade) label sampler featuring Six Feet Under, As I Lay Dying, Black Dahlia Murder, 40 Grit, and more
Richard X - Presents His X-Factor Volume One (Astralwerks) post-bootleg recordings from this mash-up re-mix superstar
J. Xaverre - "Saturday" (Memphis Industries) new import-only CD single from Pete Gordon of Kenickie
· Christmas comes early this year for fans of Iggy Pop & The Stooges, as Bomp Records re-issues a funky 10-inch-vinyl slab of rare chaos and bliss this week and the Virgin label releases a new solo album in September. The colored-vinyl Bomp re-issue collects Kill City tracks from 1977 and the rare "gospel-tinged jam" of Jesus Loves the Stooges. Original "dead donkey" cover art is also restored, complete with 3D glasses. Pop's upcoming new solo album, Skull Ring, features a cool list of guest stars from Sum 41, Green Day, and former Stooges bandmates Ron and Scott Asheton.
· While VH1 celebrates the 1970s this week, one of that decade's most unusual icons is seeing his musical project from more than 30 years ago brought back to life in the CD era. Known for his spoon-bending feats and other paranormal mental powers, Uri Geller's self-titled album is a spooky kitsch gem, re-issued next week by the United States of Distribution imprint. Imagine William Shatner's "vocal" delivery with a lisping Swedish accent - this is certainly the stuff to bend cutlery and more! Backed by vocalist Maxine Nightingale and acclaimed American pianist Byron Janis, the closing track offers a guide to unleashing your own spoon-bending finesse. Also released this week on CD are five spoken-word albums by Geller, with titles including Mind Potential, Words of Courage & Inspiration, and Healing with the Power of Your Mind. Now if I could only find my car keys.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes Jeff Beck and B.B. King tonight, Nappy Roots on Thursday, and Kelly Rowland on Friday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Rooney on Thursday; Late Night with Conan O'Brien features Finch this evening overnight and Buddy Guy on Thursday overnight; The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn serves up Guster on Thursday overnight and Ben Lee on Friday overnight; Jimmy Kimmel Live has guitarist Boyd Tinsley on Thursday overnight; and Saturday Night Live's musical guest this weekend is Zwan.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, September 2:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
Asteroid No. 4 - Honeyspot (Turquoise Mountain/Rainbow Quartz) roots psychedelica
Beat Happening - Music to Climb the Apple Tree by (K Records) 15-track collection of rarities from 1984 to 2000, previously only available in the band's box set
Bjork - Gling-Glo (One Little Indian) domestic re-issue of this 1990 debut with Gudmundar Ingolfssonar
Black Box Recorder - Passionoia (One Little Indian) new from Luke Haines and Sarah Nixey
Black Motorcycle Club - Take Them on, on Your Own (Virgin)
Jeff Buckley - Live at Sin-e (Columbia Legacy) two-CD Legacy Edition release expanded from its original four-track EP to almost 80 minutes, with an additional bonus DVD of five songs
The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia Legacy) two-CD Legacy Edition re-issue
[The] Caseworker - These Weeks Should Be Remembered (Manifesto) featuring Swell drummer Sean Kirkpatrick
Kimya Dawson - Knock Knock Who? (Important) new solo album from the Moldy Peaches founder
Dave Derby - Even Further Behind (Badman) new from the Dambuilders founder, with guests Lloyd Cole and Vitamin C
Garrison - The Silhouette (Revelation) CD EP
Guided by Voices - Get Out of My Stations (Siltbreeze) CD re-issue of this seven-inch single from 1993, now with four bonus live tracks
The Jesus & Mary Chain - Live in Concert (Strange Fruit) two performances from 1992 and 1995
Mick Karn - Each Path a Remix (United States of Distribution) the sixth solo album from the monster bassist of Dali's Car and Japan, with guests Steve Jensen, David Torn, Richard Barbieri, and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Kitchens of Distinction - Capsule: The Best of KOD 1988-94 (One Little Indian) with a bonus CD of 19 demos and acoustic tracks
Little Wings -Discover Worlds of Wonder (K Records) CD re-issue with new artwork and photographs
Little Wings - Harvest Joy (K Records) LP-only for now, this new album features a bonus track that won't show up on the CD
LFO - Sheath (Warp)
Nappy Roots - Wooden Leather (Atlantic)
National - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (Brassland) reminiscent of Tindersticks and Wilco, this is the second album from this Cincinnati via Brooklyn quartet
No-Man - Together We're Stranger (Snapper) anticipated new album from Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree and Tim Bowness
Beth Orton - The Other Side of Daybreak (Astralwerks) collection of acoustic takes, re-mixes, B sides, and a cover of The Five Stairsteps' "Ooh Child"
Radio Berlin - Glass (Action Driver) featuring members of The Black Halos and A Luna Red
The Raveonettes - Chain Gang of Love (Columbia) full-length release
Rouge Nation - The Sedition (Uprising) from former members of Figure 4, with guests from Propaghandi and Pressure
The Silent Treatment - After Ours (Lucid Records)
Ace Sounds - Still Hungry (Snapper) new solo debut from the Skunk Anansie guitarist with guests Lemmy of Motorhead, Skye of Morcheeba, Cliff Jones of Gay Dad, and J.J. Burnell of The Stranglers
Stars - Heart (Arts & Crafts) domestic release of this Canadian pop smash
Swell - "Word Gifts" (Beggars Banquet) double vinyl seven-inch single
There Were Wires - Somnambulists (Iodine) seven-track EP
Thunderbirds Are Now! - Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Action Driver)
George Usher Group - Fire Garden (Parasol) new from member of The Bongos and Beat Rodeo
various artists - Light of Day: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen (Schoolhouse Records) domestic release of this two-CD set with Jesse Malin, Steve Wynn, Elvis Costello, Pete Yorn, Billy Bragg, and more
various artists - Uncorrupted Steel 2 (Metal Blade) label sampler featuring Six Feet Under, As I Lay Dying, Black Dahlia Murder, 40 Grit, and more
Richard X - Presents His X-Factor Volume One (Astralwerks) post-bootleg recordings from this mash-up re-mix superstar
J. Xaverre - "Saturday" (Memphis Industries) new import-only CD single from Pete Gordon of Kenickie
