take a very deeeeeep breath....

and dive right in... here is a HUGE list of new music for today! Also, if you liked the new Coldplay I played earlier (Violet Hill), their new album will be released June 17th. It is titled Viva La Vida.


Madonna- Hard Candy **Sam’s Pick**
She is back, amazing as ever with her 11th studio album! The Material Girl (ok… I know, cheesy) Madonna collaborated this time with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake as well as other key players. Also available today: A special edition of the album that includes some additional mixes and fun swag including actual ‘hard candy’ starlite mints.

Sarah McLachlan- Rarities, B-Sides 2 and Other Stuff, Volume 2
This is a must-have for Sarah lovers! The disc includes a hefty amount of Sarah’s b-sides, plus some excellent covers and rarely heard tunes. Some live tunes and remixes include. Great collection. The live recording of Angel with Emmylou Harris is awesome!

Newton Faulkner- Hand Built by Robots **Sam’s Pick**
Until today, this debut album from Faulkner was only available as an import. This album is gorgeous and a welcome addition to my singer/songwriter shelf. However, it’s impossible to really ‘get’ him unless you see him live. That is where you see why he is so unique. His musicianship and presence are truly amazing. We have a couple live cuts from him on the site… you can hear them by clicking this: http://alice1059.com/pages/291004.php . Awesome!

Augustana- Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt
The band’s second album shows a huge growth in their style. Not so much the music itself, but the songs overall. They have a much more mature vibe than All The Stars and Boulevards. As if knowing this, the group’s lead singer underwent an image overhaul that makes him barely recognizable to fans… but he looks goooooood.

Def Leppard- Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
Are we ready for DLs 14th album? Well, it’s here! With 11 brand new songs from the band that just won’t quit. The current single “Nine Lives” features Tim McGraw and the band has set out on another tour!

White Lion- Return Of The Pride
This is the sequel to the 80s band’s most successful album Pride. Of course, it comes over 20 years after Pride and there have been many albums in-between, but this is the group’s attempt to revisit that original sound. (This was previously available as an import).

Joy Division- the Best of Joy Division
This is a double-disc limited edition collection, featuring 14 greatest hits from Joy Division. The second disc has 8 bonus tracks recorded in ’79 in a couple different Peel Session.

The Slackers- Self Medication **Sam’s Pick**
This NYC-based Ska/Reggae band is awesome! Their live show is incredible. They swing through now and then, normally playing smaller Denver venues. If you see one, I highly recommend attending. I imagine they will be touring to support their new album so keep an eye out!

Portishead- Third **Sam’s Pick**
I have been waiting for this one for a while! Ever since they teased us with a couple new songs on their myspace page, I have been anticipating the new album and it’s finally here. Ambient, ethereal and just plain mesmerizing… Portishead is baaaack. And whoever saw them at Coachella last week? I’m so jealous.

Mudcrutch- Mudcrutch **Sam’s Pick**
Mudcrutch was Tom Petty’s band before the Heartbreakers and here they are with their debut album... uh, finally. The unmistakable vocals of Petty is mixed with old and new tunes with his pals. Something to truly smile about… I feel a road trip coming on!


Other releases worth noting:
The Chipmunks- Sing The Beatles Hits
The Roots- Rising Down
Testament- The Formation of Damnation
Puscifer- V is Viagra: The Remixes
Steve Winwood- Nine Lives **Sam’s Pick**
Forever the Sickest Kids- Underdog Alma Mater
New York Dolls- Live At The Fillmore East
Mindless Self-Indulgence- If
Robyn- Robyn
Nerf Herder- IV
Raven-Symone- Raven-Symone
Walls of Jericho- Redemption
Zero Hour- Dark Deceiver
Iced Earth- Enter the Realm of the Gods
The Cab- Whisper War
Griffin House- Flying Upside Down
Estelle- Shine
Brian Culbertson- Bringing Back the Funk


Thanks for reading!!

xo,
Sam