Now it is May, we say.

Please visit us at either location to sample these fantastic new releases, or click on the links to sample on-line.

Tokyo Police Club*Elephant Shell

“Following one of the most well-received 16 minutes of music in recent history—2006's A Lesson In Crime EP—Newmarket, Ontario's Tokyo Police Club offer their first full-length.  Elephant Shell is the sound of these four early-20-somethings, now seasoned by hundreds of shows from tiny clubs to the festival throngs at Coachella and Glastonbury, delivering on every bit of promise in their rapid-fire barrage of material to date.  Elephant Shell encapsulates everything great about the manic TPC live experience—soaring guitar signatures and keyboard figures, driving backbeats and irresistible singalongs—and finds our young protagonists ably adapting their energy into more subdued structures before the record comes to an all-too-early halt.”

A.A. Bondy*American Hearts

“After his former band Verbena scored a deal with Capitol Records and put out 2 releases with them, Scott Bondy (aka: A.A. Bondy) decided to call it quits and pursue a solo career.  American Hearts was recorded at a barn in upstate NY but it is not hard to recognize Bondy's influence from his home state of Alabama.  The album managed to land in the hands of several critics who welcomed it with praise garnishing him an appearance on NPR and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.  Now signed with Fat Possum Records and re-releasing this solo/debut A.A. Bondy will be touring throughout 2008 promoting American Hearts and opening it to a wider audience.”

Hayden*In Field & Town

“Picked up in the 90s by Geffen offshoot Outpost Recordings, Hayden was brought into the spotlight with his MTV hit "Bas As They Seem".  Staying busy with touring and a slew of singles, EPs, and a popular cut on the Trees Lounge movie soundtrack, Hayden managed to build a cult-like status among his fans throughout the rest of the decade.  When Outpost Recordings collapsed, Hayden quietly disappeared into the studio and years later released Skyscraper National Park and Elk-Lake Serenade.  His critically acclaimed, fifth full-length studio album, In Field & Town, will be released in America on April 29, 2008.  It was recorded and produced by Hayden in his home studios in Ontario, Canada, and has been continuously heralded as the album of his career since its Canadian release in January on his own Hardwood Records.”

Jamie Lidell*Jim

“Recorded in Berlin, Los Angeles and Paris, Jim takes even further what was started with Multiply, finding the balance between the spontaneous creativity of his raw ideas and the careful craft and polish of a great record.  Jim will switch you on in the morning, move you on the dance-floor and take you down in the small hours.  It's a bold, promiscuously diverse album, mixing up gospel grooves, sweetly sung and fiercely passionate soul, delicately moving ballads, thumping early R&B, synthed-up disco, and even a touch of 'hillbilly funk'.  "I haven't tried to hide the influences," says Jamie Lidell.  "This is the music I love." But, listen closely and you can hear Jamie moving in new directions, creating a sound and style that is entirely his own.”

The Kooks*Konk

“The Kooks are back with their eagerly anticipated sophomore album Konk. This is the stunning follow up to the hugely successful Inside In / Inside Out, their breakout debut. Spawning massive singles including the hits "She Moves In Her Own Way" and "Naïve", The Kooks built a solid and credible fanbase in the US and quickly came to be regarded as a classic song-writing outfit, simply because they understand what makes pop music great.  Konk demonstrates how they have upped their game with this collection of dynamic new songs. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Inside In/Inside Out; Dave Gahan, Supergrass, Beck), "Always Where I Need To Be" is a tumbling rocker while "Sway" is an epic, sweeping vignette. Other highlights include "Gap", "Do You Wanna" and "Shine On" exploring unchartered lyrical territory over the loveliest of melodies.”

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Kudos to James and Zano for another awesome Free Comic Book Day and thanks so much to all of you who came out to join the fun!

Ha ha! Adam, Shannon and Eric were on CNN.

Twice!!! That's crazy.

Click here to hear them talk about Record Store Day.

Click here to hear them talk about the "Vinyl Resurgence."

Anna & The Lost Cause and The Selmanaires

are both available now for only $9.99 each.

Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause

On the heels of the sensation her first, self-released CD caused in 2006 here in Atlanta, we asked Anna Kramer to join our roster. Out January 22nd, 2008, "The Rustic Contemporary Sounds of Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause" is sure to please even the most jaded of rock know-it-alls with it's warmth, and honest whallup. Packed with all the staples of her blistering live set, and flanked by the aural tsunami that is her rhythm section, Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause make a good case for the state of rock today being better than ever...if you know where to look.

The Selmanaires!!!

What's the Deal? The Selmanaires play a danceable blend of krautrock, post-punk and a harmonized yelping that is slightly less skittish than that in the Talking Heads tune "I Zimbra." The bassline in "In The Direction of Yes" is also reminiscent of the one opening of the Head's "Psycho Killer," and band members cite everything from Stax Records to Can as influences. The lyrics often focus on coping with living in a modern society. "It's funny -- we have so many influences, I think that in itself is a modern condition of having access to so many different kinds of music," Herb Harris tells SPIN.com. The new album has more intricate polyrhythms than you can shake a drumstick at and features a fuller sound because of studio effects and the addition of Mathis.
-spin.com

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Friday, 5/16

Supersuckers!

(call store for details)

Portishead - Third CD/2xLP+MP3 (Mercury)
Their first studio album in ten years leaves the trip-hop world behind, embarking on a voyage to a brave new musical universe of their own, with the haunting vocals of Beth Gibbons the only constant. Highly recommended. The limited vinyl edition includes an MP3 download. Initial copies of either format come with a bonus picture sleeve 7" of the lead single "Machine Gun" on white vinyl with an etched flipside (while supplies last, natch). Also, the deluxe vinyl box with USB drive is delayed a week or two.

The Roots - Rising Down CD (Def Jam)
The hip-hop trailblazers continue to expand their sound, adding new depths and range to their repertoire. This darkly funky, politically charged release is the product of more than a year of recording and includes a slew of guest appearances by Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and many more. CD now, vinyl available May 13.

Santogold - Santogold CD (Downtown)
Long-awaited full-length delivers on the promise of the hot singles "Creator" and "L.E.S. Artistes." Hard to pigeonhole, Santogold has a sound described as a cross between M.I.A. and the Pixies.

Jamie Lidell - Jim CD (Warp)
A diverse record mixing up gospel grooves, fiercely passionate soul, delicately moving ballads, thumping R&B, synthed-up disco, and even a touch of "hillbilly funk." An album that will switch you on in the morning, move you on the dancefloor, and take you down in the small hours. CD now, vinyl soon.

Madonna - Hard Candy CD (WB)
Madonna & Justi - 4 Minutes CDEP (WB)
An uptempo collection that adds a hip-hop beat to Madonna's club sensibilities by way of collaborations with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, and Nate "Danja" Hills. The "4 Minutes" CDEP contains six different remixes. Unfortunately, the triple-vinyl edition (with CD) and the double-12" of "4 Minutes" have been bumped to May 6 or something.

Robyn - Robyn CD (Interscope)
Swedish Euro-dance sensation looks for her US breakthrough following her #1 overseas hits "With Every Heartbeat" and "Konichiwa Bitches." Initial copies come with a bonus import remix EP.

Langhorne Slim - Langhorne Slim CD (Kemado)
Pennsylvania native belts out the sardonic folk/soul/rock. Langhorne's backing band, The War Eagles, includes Malachi DeLorenzo (son of Violent Femme Victor DeLorenzo) on drums. CD now, vinyl soon.

Robert Forster - The Evangelist CD (Yep Roc)
First album in eleven years finds the Go-Betweens co-founder as winsome and haunting as ever. Since the death of Grant McLennan, his writing partner of 30 years, Robert was unsure if he would ever record again. An honest and compassionate record, The Evangelist includes three songs that had been co-written with Grant.

Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight CD (Fatcat)
The long-awaited sophomore effort from the Scottish guitar-pop perfectionists.

Boris - Smile CD (Southern Lord)
The mighty Boris follow-up to the much lauded Pink. Their first non-collaborative release in two years, Smile is a natural progression of the work they’ve done in partnership with bands such as Sunn O))) and guitarist Michio Kurihara.

South - You Are Here CD (Bluhammock)
South’s new album lilts through swirling psychedelic pop, electrifying dance beats and unhinged space rock.

Hayden - In Field & Town CD (Hardwood/Fat Possum)
The Canadian's first album in four years -- eleven tracks that perfectly match his deep infectious voice and toe-tapping folk tunes.

Constantines - Kensington Heights CD (Arts & Crafts)
Twelve tracks of gritty, sweaty low-down rock & roll. CD now, vinyl soon.

Mudcrutch (Tom Petty) - Mudcrutch CD (Reprise)
Tom Petty's pre-Heartbreakers bar band reunites to record songs both old and new. Vinyl postponed indefinitely. File under: Tom Petty.

Griffin House - Flying Upside Down CD (Nettwerk)
Ohio-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter has earned comparisons to Pete Yorn, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty. In fact, two of Petty's Heartbreakers -- Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell -- perform on the album.

Heloise & The Savoir Faire - Trash, Rats & Microphones CD (Yep Roc)
With a live show described by Disorder Magazine as a "multi-orgasmic experience with heels on," Heloise & The Savior Faire gained popularity in the UK after making their TV debut on The Graham Norton Show. An electrified collision of late ‘70s disco-infused dance punk and ‘80s synth-pop, The Times UK has described them as "somewhere between Goldfrapp and The Scissor Sisters." Features guest vocals by Debbie Harry.

Mindless Self Indulgence - If CD/2xLP+MP3 (The End)
The latest from the fun-as-hell punk/electronic band. The vinyl is a 180-gram pressing in a gatefold sleeve with alternate Jhonen Vasquez artwork and a digital download card for the entire album.

Puscifer - "V" Is For Viagra: The Remixes CD (Puscifer)
Puscifer is Maynard James Keenan -- frontman, work-a-holic, winemaker and founding member of international multi-platinum bands, Tool and A Perfect Circle. This limited edition remix album features mixes by high profile friends of Puscifer -- members of Ministry, NIN, Slipknot, Queens Of The Stone Age, A Perfect Circle, Skinny Puppy and many more.

Goldfinger - Hello Destiny CD (Side One Dummy)
Latest from the long-running pop-punkers.

Steve Winwood - Nine Lives CD/2xLP+MP3 (Columbia)
New album includes nine new tracks, one featuring Eric Clapton. Vinyl includes an MP3 download.

The Cab - Whisper War CD (Fueled By Ramen)
The Cab were signed on the recommendation of fellow Las Vegas band Panic At The Disco, but their sound -- a soulful melange of punk, pop, and rock -- is all their own.

New Found Glory - Tip Of The Iceberg/Takin' It Ova 2xCD (Bridge Nine)
New six-song EP plus a twelve-track disc by their alter-egos, the International Superheroes Of Hardcore.

Augustana - Can't Love, Can't Hurt CD/LP+MP3 (Epic)
Sophomore effort contains ten cuts of modern, melodic, piano-driven rock. The vinyl includes a complete MP3 download.

Diamanda Galas - Guilty Guilty Guilty CD (Caroline)
It's finally here!

Glass And Ashes - Glass And Ashes CD/LP (No Idea)
Punk rock from Ventura, CA.

COMPILATIONS, REISSUES, ETC.

Joy Division - The Best Of Joy Division CD (Rhino)
Ian Curtis has left the building, but the Best Of collections live on. Fourteen tracks culled from their two studio albums plus key singles such as "Atmosphere" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart." Control, the Anton Corbijn-directed biopic, will be available on DVD June 3.

Sarah McLachlan - Rarities, B-Sides, And Other Stuff 2 CD (Arista)
Odds and sods collection from the Canuckian chanteuse. Includes live performances, rare recordings, remixes, soundtrack contributions, and one-of-a-kind duets with Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Emmylou Harris, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and more.

Steve Earle - Copperhead Road: Deluxe Edition 2xCD (Geffen)
This classic 1988 album, which includes performances with The Pogues and Maria McKee -- has been remastered and expanded with a bonus disc of live performances.

Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American: Deluxe Edition 2xCD (Dreamworks)
Expanded 32-track edition of the 1991 release includes rare import tracks, B-sides, previously unreleased live and demo versions, a 2007 recording of "Your House" and its original (pre-9/11) title.

Earth, Roots And Water - Innocent Youths CD/LP (Light In The Attic)
Delightful album of organically grown roots-reggae, originally released in 1977, available for the first time on CD and repressed on vinyl. Includes new liner notes and photos.

HELLO, VINYL RESURGENCE!

The Doors - Vinyl Box 7xLP (Rhino/Elektra)
Individually numbered limited edition box set featuring the original stereo mixes of all six studio albums on HQ-180 vinyl: The Doors, Strange Days, Waiting For The Sun, The Soft Parade, Morrison Hotel, L.A. Woman, plus a second copy of the debut in its original mono mix.

Sonic Youth - SYR 7: J’Accuse Ted Hughes/Agnes B Musique LP (SYR)
The seventh installment in Sonic Youth's series of experimental and sometimes instrumental releases on the band's own SYR label features a previously unreleased 22-minute drone piece recorded at the All Tomorrows Parties festival in the UK in April of 2001. The B-side is an 18-minute soundtrack-style piece recorded at the band's Murray Street Studio in 2003 for a never-realized collaboration with French clothing designer Agnes B.

NoMeansNo - Small Parts Isolated And Destroyed 2xLP (Wrong Records)
NoMeansNo - 0+2=1 2xLP (Wrong Record)
Classic late ‘80s/early ‘90s punk -- back in print on vinyl. But for how long?

ADAM HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THESE RECORDS! He says, "Best thing from Canada since Bob and Doug McKenzie!

Puscifer - Queen B 7" (Puscifer)
B-side is a remix by Lustmord.

Sara Bareilles - Little Voice LP+MP3 (Epic)
The White Tie Affair - Walk This Way LP+MP3 (Epic)
These titles now available on vinyl with complete MP3 download.

Mariah Carey - E=MC2 2xLP (Island)
The Kooks - Konk LP (Island)
Don Cavalli -CryLand LP (Everloving)
Goon Moon - Licker’s Last Leg 2xLP (Black Diamond)
Phantom Planet - Raise The Dead LP (Fueled By Ramen)
Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices) - Superman Was A Rocker LP (Happy Jack)
Wes Montgomery - Movin' Wes LP (Sundazed)
Wes Montgomery/Wynton Kelly Trio - Smokin' At The Half Note LP (Sundazed)
These titles now available on vinyl.

DVDS OF RECENT NOTE

I'm Not There (Bob Dylan) - 2xDVD (Weinstein Company)
Todd Haynes-directed Dylan film. Deluxe edition includes director commentary, deleted/alternate scenes, outtakes and much more.

Zappa Plays Zappa - Zappa Plays Zappa 2xDVD/2xDVD+3xCD/CD (Razor & Tie)
Critically-acclaimed Zappa tribute film available in a variety of formats.

Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! - Season 1 DVD (Adult Swim)
Myles just won't shut up about how awesome this is. I just made that up. Shannon just won't shut up about how awesome this is. Is anybody reading this far? James just won't shut up about how awesome this is. Also, Mel just won't shut up about how awesome this is. And Kim just won't shut up about how awesome this is. Actually, Kim probably does read down this far. I don't have cable, so I don't know just how awesome this is. But someone out there just won't shut up about how awesome this is.

Diving Bell & The Butterfly - A story about "a man whose love of life and soaring vision shaped his will to achieve a live without boundaries" from director Julian Schnabel.

And a few from the Criterion Collection:

Blast of Silence -- The Criterion site says: "Swift, brutal, and black-hearted, Allen Baron's New York City noir Blast of Silence is a sensational surprise. This low-budget, carefully crafted portrait of a hit man on assignment in Manhattan during Christmastime."

Death of a Cyclist -- Also, cribbed from the site: "an exquisitely shot tale of guilt, infidelity, and blackmail reveals the wide gap between the rich and the poor in Spain."

The Red Balloon (Janus Films/Criterion) -- "One of the most beloved children's films of all time." And it's true, I lurrrrrrrvved this movie as a child, and I love it still now. It's one of the best films ever.

MORE FREE BONUS STUFF YAY!

Free 7" with the Whigs "Mission Control"

Free canvas tote with the purchase of Matt Costa's cd "Unfamiliar Faces"

Free bonus disc when you buy the new Magnetic Fields cd "Distortion"-includes the making of Stephen Merritt's "Man of a Million Faces"

Free 7" with the purchase of the Eels "Useless Trinkets-B-Sides, Soundtracks, Rarities, & Unreleased 1996-2006"

Buy the new M.I.A. album "Kala" and get a free 12" remix of "Jimmy"

Free sampler cd "Stranded in Stereo Vol. 8" with any purchase

The new PJ Harvey album "White Chalk" comes with a free bonus disc

Bonus EP with the new Earlimart cd " Mentor Tormentor"

Free bonus cd with purchase of the Honorary Title's new cd "Scream and Light Up the Sky"

Free 7" available with the purchase of these albums:
the Hives "Black and White Album"
the Killers "Sawdust"
Bob Dylan "Dylan"
Manchester Orchestra "I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child"
Siouxsie "Mantaray"
Sea Wolf "Leaves in the River"
Against Me "New Wave"
Patti Smith "Twelve"
Modest Mouse "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank"
Elvis Costello "Rock & Roll Music"