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Why you should own this? This Addiction is Alkaline Trio’s seventh album and first for Epitaph, the Chicago rockers are heading back to their roots. “This record is a rock record but our punk rock upbringing definitely shines through, more so than our last few records,” says singer/guitarist Matt Skiba. “The vibe is similar to our humble beginnings. It’s a step forward but I also think it has glimmers of our past in it.”
Why you should own this? Heart of My Own is the stunning sophomore album from Canadian songstress Basia Bulat. Among the album’s standout tracks are the singles “Gold Rush” and “If Only You”. Essential listening for fans of Feist and Serena Ryder, the Montreal Gazette says that Heart Of My Own features “striking songs [with] a wondrous, timeless appeal.
Why you should own this? Since their dissolution in 1999, fans have eagerly awaited a reunion of indie rock icons Pavement. In 2010 that dream has come true. To coincide with various concerts around the world, the band has compiled 23 quintessential low-fi tracks for Quarantine The Past: The Best Of Pavement. The perfect place for those new to the band to fall in love.
Why you should own this? A three piece string band, Carolina Chocolate Drops’ have found a way to blend the old time sounds of the south with a contemporary feel. The band’s latest album Genuine Negro Jig features both traditional and contemporary songs, including an acoustic, hip-hop rendition of Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style”.
Why you should own this? Emerging from the punk rock hotbed of Florida in 2003, A DAY TO REMEMBER forged their path to stardom with an infectious blend of punk-pop and hardcore breakdowns. In 2009, the quintet released their third album, Homesick. This pushed them over the edge with a total of 300,000 records sold in the U.S. alone. A culmination of their career, Homesick plays like a tour diary of their 2 ½ years on the road. It is hailed as the heaviest and catchiest release to date.
Why you should own this? Bright Lights & Bruises sees Bedouin Soundclash’s Jay Malinowski venture into his first foray as a solo artist. The album features 13 acoustic-based tracks such as the haunting piano ballad “There’s A Light” and the jangly, McCartneyesque “A Vacant Youth”. Malinowski explores sonic and emotional spaces that will surprise but allure fans old and new.
Why you should own this? Inspired by the birth of his sons, Great Big Sea’s Séan McCann chronicles the beginnings of his journey through fatherhood on the solo debut Lullabies For Bloodshot Eyes, an album of dreamy lullabies and late night elegies. Says McCann, “these songs were born of the simple fears of a new father; failure, loss, and living up to the hopes and dreams of brand new eyes.”
Why you should own this? The final sessions of Johnny Cash’s legendary career have been compiled on American VI: Ain’t No Grave. Produced by Rick Rubin, all the songs contained find Cash confronting his mortality with unblinking eyes and a voice of truth. A fitting testament to one of the most important artists of our time.