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The Good, The Bad & The Queen - Merrie Land - Studio 13
This week sees the release of Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, a band comprising of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong. The album sees the band’s focus move beyond London with a beautiful and hopeful paean to the Britain of today - an inclusive Britain - and the possibilities of the future. In the band’s own words, Merrie Land is a ten song lament of Anglo-Saxosentialism marking the reluctant end of a relationship, and about picking up the pieces and seeing what can be salvaged. The band set a beautifully muted palette and lustrous finish to bring out a mood that is bruised yet unapologetically defiant and optimistic, and carries the underlying message: we will survive. In times of metaphysical trauma, the people need to forge ahead and wear armour. Here it is, set to the mood music of a nation about to be broken yet undefeated.
Mumford & Sons - Delta - Glassnote
Mumford & Sons emphatic return is spearheaded with the inspiring new single, "Guiding Light". Their fourth album, Delta, was produced by Paul Epworth.
Smashing Pumpkins - Shiny And Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / No Past. No Future. No Sun. - Napalm
In June of 2018, The Smashing Pumpkins released their new single “Solara” ahead of their monumental Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour. The track was the first song in over 18 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin, alongside longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder and offered the first glimpse of music from the newly reformed lineup. In September of 2018, the band formally announced their forthcoming 10th studio album Shiny And Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / No Past. No Future. No Sun. and shared its second single “Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)”. Recorded at Shangri La Studios with legendary producer Rick Rubin, LP is out this week via Martha’s Music under license to Napalm Records. With over 30 million albums sold to date, the GRAMMY®, MTV VMA, and American Music Award winning band remains one of the most influential bands in history.
Chris Cornell - Chris Cornell - UME
First ever complete retrospective of Chris Cornell’s career covering Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and his solo works. The centerpiece to the collection is the newly discovered, unreleased track “When Bad Does Good” found in Chris’ personal audio archive which was performed, recorded and mixed by Chris himself. Creative Director for the project is Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog) who oversaw the project design including the 32-page booklet with unreleased photos. Liner note contributions by Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Tom Morello, Mike McCready and Brendan O’Brien. A limited edition, custom die-cut o-card features Seattle’s tree-line graphics on the front and other various cities Chris lived in throughout his life on the back. Additional highlights of tracks include the unreleased performance from SiriusXM of the Prince classic “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” Audioslave’s “Like A Stone” and the theme song to the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale “You Know My Name.”
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Anderson .Paak - Oxnard - 12 Tone Music
Anderson .Paak's new album, Oxnard, is a nod to the Southern California city where Anderson grew up. It is the Grammy-nominated artist’s 3rd studio album and the first to be released on Dr. Dre’s label Aftermath Entertainment. Oxnard will include his latest single, “Tints” featuring Kendrick Lamar along with album features from J. Cole, Pusha T and many more. Earlier this year, Anderson .Paak shared with Rolling Stone that "… this is the album [he] dreamed of making in high school, when [he] was listening to [Jay-Z]'s The Blueprint, The Game's The Documentary, and [Kanye West's] The College Dropout."
Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Betty's Midwestern Magick Blends - Silver Arrow Records
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood is indisputably one of the hardest working bands in rock ’n’ roll. 2018 marks the fourth year in a row that they’ll play over 200 shows across the U.S. and Europe. Through that prolific touring schedule, the band has emerged a razor sharp, riveting live unit. Each evening The CRB plays two sets of music with a dynamic, ever-changing setlist. Presenting original material stretching across six studio albums, plus a repertoire of covers that runs from Slim Harpo to Bob Dylan and beyond, it’s only fitting that the band would document this output. They’ve done exactly that through a series of live recordings dubbed, ‘Betty’s Blends’—taking its moniker from legendary Grateful Dead archivist and recording engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson who is called upon to capture The CRB’s performances in multi-dimensional, audio-verite. ‘Betty's Midwestern Magick Blends’ is the fourth volume from the acclaimed series, gathering highlights from three shows in Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago in October 2016. Available as a vinyl exclusive, 3-LP set with only 3500 copies released, the collection finds The CRB in peak form delivering highlights like “New Cannonball Rag,” “Forever As The Moon” and “Shadow Cosmos,” as well as adapting two from The Rolling Stones: “Down Home Girl” and “Let It Bleed” and the seldom played fan favorite, Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride.” If the past is any indication, this will sell out fast, while quickly becoming much sought-after, so fans are advised to grab one quick.
Brian Newman - Showboat - Verve
Brian Newman, trumpeter, crooner and long-time bandleader for superstar Lady Gaga, has signed to Verve Records and will be releasing his debut solo album, Showboat, this week. A true talent on trumpet, this release incorporates creative takes on rock classics as well as jazz standards. Brian has toured with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga and has collaborated with Jose Feliciano and Dierks Bentley. He's performed on Boardwalk Empire, NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center, MTV's Video Music Awards, The Tonight Show, Watch What Happens Live, Marc Jacobs fashion shows and in a national H&M commercial.
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Glen Campbell - Glen Sings For The King - Capitol
The lost album from Glen Campbell, Glen Sings For The King contains eighteen recently unearthed and restored studio recordings from 1965-1967 that casts new light on the influence that Campbell had on America’s greatest rock and roll star, Elvis Presley. Before his breakthrough single “Gentle On My Mind” Campbell was recording songs for legendary songwriter Ben Weisman, who wrote an unmatched 57 songs recorded by Elvis Presley. Campbell had an uncanny knack to sings in Elvis’s key and thirteen of these tracks went on to be recorded and released by Presley. The collection highlights Campbell’s incredible musicianship and contains “We Call on Him” a previously unreleased duet fused from the voices of Presley and Campbell.
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Rush - Hemispheres: 40th Anniversary - Mercury
Hemispheres: 40th Anniversary features the 2015 album remaster along with previously unreleased and newly restored bonus content consisting of the Rush’s 1979 Pinkpop festival performance. The album is available on 2CD, 3LP and as a Super Deluxe Box Set which Includes 3, 180g LPs mirroring the 2 CDs. The Blu-Ray disc features the album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in 5.1 surround sound along with 4 bonus videos. Also includes a 40-page hard cover book with unreleased photos and new artwork by Hugh Syme, an extensive essay by Rob Bowman, a 1979 tour replica program, a wall poster, a Pinkpop Festival replica ticket and VIP pass, and a replica 1978 “Rush” Hemispheres iron-on patch.
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For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.
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Electric Fetus - Minneapolis & Duluth
Friday, November 23rd
CLICK HERE for a list of the Record Store Day exclusives (our stock won't be known until closer to Black Friday).
Right before Thanksgiving we'll publish a list of the titles that we'll have in the Minneapolis store on Black Friday.
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Electric Fetus - Duluth
Monday, November 19th - 7:00 p.m.
KFAI’s MinneCulture presents Charlie Parr Live From Minnesota Mixtape Release in-store performance at The Electric Fetus in Duluth on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m.
• Tapes will sell for $5 at local record stores. All proceeds to benefit KFAI, a nonprofit community radio station.
This is a free, all ages event.
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Electric Fetus - Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 21st - 7:00 p.m.
UPDATE (Friday, Nov. 2nd): THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT ONLINE AND IN THE STORE! Thank you to 300 amazing Hippo Campus fans for pre-ordering our exclusive version of Bambi. You may still order our version of Bambi to be shipped on its release date of Nov. 23rd. If you pre-ordered for an event pass and you haven't received anything yet, please email your order number to websales@electricfetus.com and we'll get back to you next week!
UPDATE (Friday, Oct. 26th): PASSES ARE NOW SOLD OUT ONLINE...there are under 20 available in the store. (No holds or phone orders).
UPDATE (Thursday, Sept. 13th): PASSES STILL REMAIN FOR THIS EVENT. Due to the high volume of web orders, we won't start shipping these passes until the week of Sept. 17th. We appreciate your patience!
UPDATE (Monday, Sept. 10th): PASSES STILL REMAIN FOR THIS EVENT. PRE-ORDER IN THE STORE OR ONLINE NOW. We've emailed an "order received" or "order question" email to everyone who ordered up through 9/9. We will start shipping passes and receipts out this week. You'll receive an "order processed" email when your pass(es) and receipt(s) have been mailed out. If you want to pre-order the LP but aren't coming to the event, please comment "no pass" and pick a paid shipping option. Thanks!
The Electric Fetus is psyched to have Hippo Campus return for a special, private in-store performance on Wednesday, November 21st to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album, Bambi. (Please note: This is the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving.)
Hippo Campus will be performing at 7:00 and then signing afterwards.
There are a limited number of passes for the show, so make sure to secure your spot! Here's how:
The first 300 people to pre-purchase the Electric Fetus’ exclusive salt-and-pepper vinyl version of the new Hippo Campus LP, Bambi ($19.99) will receive a pass for the private in-store performance at our Minneapolis location. Bambi will be released on CD and a few color variations on LP on November 23rd. The Electric Fetus’ version of the LP is the only way to get into this private event. You will get your pre-ordered LP at the event. Each event pre-order includes a FREE Hippo Campus tote bag that you will pick up at the event when you get your LP. This event is the only way to get your special Hippo Campus tote bag.
PASSES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE! Purchases may be made in person at the Minneapolis store while limited supply lasts. No holds or phone orders.
Here are the other logistics and a couple restrictions you should know:
• Customers will receive one pass per Electric Fetus exclusive LP purchased. Pass allows entry for one person only.
• Each customer may purchase a maximum of 4 passes.
• Passes are available online now while supplies last. For online orders, passes will be mailed to you. PLEASE ALLOW US 1-2 DAYS TO GET YOU YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION THAT YOU ARE GETTING A PASS. We will start shipping passes next week.
Pass and receipt must be brought to the in-store and presented to pick up pre-ordered item. Shipping charges will be waived for pre-orders for this event. Choose the PRE-ORDER PROMO/PRIVATE EVENT shipping option for no shipping charge. We will not ship out the product. It must be picked up at the store that night.
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Electric Fetus - Minneapolis
Thursday, December 6th - 7:00 p.m.
KFAI’s MinneCulture presents a PaviElle Live From Minnesota Mixtape Release in-store performance at The Electric Fetus in Minneapolis on Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.
• Tapes will sell for $5 at local record stores. All proceeds to benefit KFAI, a nonprofit community radio station. These historic recordings capture various stages of growth among Minnesota acts. Collectively, the Mixtape serves as a time capsule of Minnesota music spanning 2010-2017. Many acts on the Mixtape have since shifted directions, like Caroline Smith (now known as Your Smith), while others, like Gospel Machine, have dissipated altogether.
Live from Minnesota Mixtape Track List:
1. Barbara Jean: “Wishing Well” at Icehouse in Minneapolis
2. Bad Bad Hats: “Girl” at the Masonic Temple in Winona
3. See More Perspective: “For My People” at Patrick's Cabaret in Minneapolis
4. Gospel Machine: “That Ring” at Icehouse
5. Pornonono: “Don't Tell Anyone” at Icehouse
6. Mason Jennings: “Two Dollar Man” at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth
7. Kitten Forever: “Temple” at Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis
8. Heiruspecs "Merry Go Round" at Icehouse
9. Caroline Smith: “Magazine” at the Masonic Temple in Winona
10. The Jayhawks: “Somewhere in Ohio” at the Turf Club in St. Paul
11. Liminal Phase: “Loose Change” at Cafe Maude in Minneapolis
12. Chastity Brown: “From My Old” at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis
13. Davina & the Vagabonds: “Pocket” at Patrick's Cabaret
14. The Honeydogs: “Broke It, Buy It” at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis
15. PaviElle: “Sometimes You Wanna Be” at Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing
16. Dalmar Yare & Bob's Band: “Dihal” at the Cedar Cultural Center
17. Charlie Parr: “Falcon” at Paramount Theatre in Austin
18. The Suburbs: “Turn the Radio On” at First Avenue
This is a free, all ages event.
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