Alan Moore - Unearthing (August 31 Release)

Unearthing is an audio and visual project uniting legendary comic book writer Alan Moore, award-winning photographer Mitch Jenkins, and a cast of high calibre musicians. This unique creation consists of an epic, bewitching story written and narrated by Moore set against a mesmerizing score from Crook&Flail, Stuart Braithwaite, Zach Hill, Justin Broadrick, Mike Patton and others.

Alan Moore is best known for his groundbreaking graphic novels, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, From Hell, V For Vendetta, and The Watchmen. These, along with work for 2000 AD and DC Comics, have established Moore as one of the most influential and important writers in the history of comics. His output has sold millions, lead to numerous awards and been adapted for feature films- Moore has even made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons.

The musical score for Unearthing is produced by Crook& Flail, a partnership between Andrew Broder and Adam Drucker. Broder is the multi-instrumentalist behind the band Fog, whilist Drucker's adventures under his Doseone solo guise- and with cLOUDEAD, Themselves and Subtle. Together the pair have listed an impressive array of talented collaborators, including Strart Braithwhite of post rockers Mogwai, drummer Zach Hill from acclaimed experimental band Hella, the trailblazing and prolific Justin Broadrick of Napalm Death, Godflesh and Jesu and alternative rock hero and Faith No More/Mr. Bungle/Tomahawk/Fantomas frontman, Mike Patton.

David Bowie "Station to Station" Deluxe due out September 28th

Courtesy of Pitchfork:



On September 28 in the U.S. (September 20 in Europe), EMI reissues David Bowie's coke-fueled 1976 freak out Station to Station in two bonus-laden packages. The three-CD Special Edition features the album and audio from a concert at Long Island's Nassau Coliseum that took place March 23, 1976.

The decidedly more outlandish Super Deluxe Limited Edition (pictured) features those same three CDs along with LPs, DVD audio, an EP of single versions from the record, and tons of photos and paraphernalia including a replica of a Bowie fan club membership card. It's serious. Both editions feature new liner notes from music writer and director Cameron Crowe.

Full tracklist and list of insane bonuses below:

Station to Station Special Edition:

Station to Station (original analog master):

01 Station to Station
02 Golden Years
03 Word on a Wing
04 TVC15
05 Stay
06 Wild Is the Wind

Live Nassau Coliseum '76 (part one):

01 Station to Station
02 Suffragette City
03 Fame
04 Word on a Wing
05 Stay
06 Waiting for the Man
07 Queen Bitch

Live Nassau Coliseum '76 (part two):

01 Life on Mars?
02 Five Years
03 Panic in Detroit
04 Changes
05 TVC15
06 Diamond Dogs
07 Rebel Rebel
08 The Jean Genie

Station to Station Super Deluxe Limited Edition:

All of the above plus:

Singles Versions E.P.:

01 Golden Years
02 TVC15
03 Stay
04 Word on a Wing (first time on CD)
05 Station to Station (previously unreleased version)

-- Station to Station and Live Nassau Coliseum '76 on LP
-- Station to Station DVD audio
-- Station to Station 1985 RCA CD master
-- 24-page booklet with never before seen photos
-- Poster
-- Backstage pass replica
-- Concert ticket replica
-- Press photos
-- Replica fan club folder
-- Replica fan club membership card
-- Two collectors cards
-- Replica four-page biography
-- Two badges

Black Keys "Brothers" Deluxe Edition

* A collectible 56 page hardbound book with never-before-seen live photos, intimate backstage and studio shots of The Black Keys
* The full album 'Brothers' on CD housed in the back panel of the book
* A 9 3/4in x 6 1/2in lithograph featuring an exclusive photo of the band - a limited number will be Autographed!

Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse - Dark Night of the Soul Deluxe Edition

Dark Night Of The Soul is an album by audio auteur Danger Mouse and the already much-missed Sparklehorse. The record sees the pair joined by the following remarkable roll call of guests: The Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals), Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Black Francis (The Pixies), Iggy Pop, David Lynch, James Mercer (The Shins/Broken Bells), Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Suzanne Vega and Vic Chesnutt. Rumors of this mysterious collaborative project began to circulate in early 2009 sparking widespread anticipation and excitement. Now, following months of talks, Danger Mouse and EMI are excited and proud to announce that Dark Night Of The Soul will be released worldwide in July.

While this beautiful, haunting record being made widely and legitimately available is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, the news is shadowed by sadness following the recent passing of Mark Linkous, who released and performed under the Sparklehorse pseudonym. Dark Night Of The Soul will now stand as a de facto tribute to this well-loved, stunningly talented yet often-overlooked artist. In addition to featuring on two songs, celebrated film director David Lynch has created a series of original photographs for Dark Night Of The Soul adding a spectacular visual dimension that will be incorporated in to the artwork for this already unparalleled project.

The deluxe version includes: 2xLPs, CD, instrumental CD, poster, lobby cards and 48-page 12x12 booklet features photos by David Lynch

Rolling Stones "Exile on Main St." Fan Packs

On June 29th, the Stones are releasing some super deluxe fan packages. Expensive but very cool. Details are below. Each set can be ordered with the desired t-shirt size. (Medium, Large or X-Large)

1) Stones Touring Party Deluxe Road Case Box





This is the ultimate fan piece! The high end, deluxe road case pays homage to the legendary 1972 North American Tour. Packaged in a replica heavy-board road case construction with antiqued metal locks, hinges, and handle.

This high end, exclusive box set includes:

* Deluxe edition CD of "Exile on Main St." with 10 unreleased tracks
* "Exile on Main St." double LP Record
* 24in x 18in frameable lithograph print of famous tour poster art; features plate stamp of band signatures; packaged in archive black sleeve with foil stamp of Licks symbol - exclusive to this edition
* The Rolling Stones - 1972 North American Hardcover Tour Book by Bob Gruen; shot during the final shows of the tour in New York's Madison Square Garden; Legendary photographer, Bob Gruen captures the band at the peak of the tour with rare and intimate photos - A must-have for all Stones collectors
* Recreation of the vintage early-Licks "72 Tour T-Shirt worn by Mick Jagger" - exclusive to this edition
* STP flight crew pin - exclusive to this edition
* 2 replica backstage passes
* 8 replica ticket stub set of various concerts on the tour
* 3 replicas of Mick, Keith, and Charlie's 1972 STP laminate badges with custom STP lanyard
* A replica '72 hotel room keychain from LA's Continental Hyatt House where band stayed

Weight: 15 pounds
Dimensions: 25in W x 6in H x 19in D

2) Stones Touring Party Fan Pack







1972 North American Tour fan pack! The high end, mini road case pays homage to the legendary S.T.P. Tour. Packaged in a replica heavy-board road case construction.

This high end, exclusive box set includes:

* Deluxe edition CD of "Exile on Main St." with 10 unreleased tracks
* The Rolling Stones - 1972 North American Softcover Tour Book by Bob Gruen; shot during the final shows of the tour in New York's Madison Square Garden; Legendary photographer, Bob Gruen captures the band at the peak of the tour with rare and intimate photos - A must-have for all Stones collectors
* Recreation of the vintage early-Licks "72 Tour T-Shirt" sold on tour- exclusive to this edition
* 24in x 36in (folded) replica poster of original promo Ad from "Exile on Main St."
* 2 replica backstage passes
* 8 replica ticket stub set of various concerts on the tour
* 3 replicas of Mick, Keith, and Charlie's 1972 STP laminate badges with custom STP lanyard
* A replica '72 hotel room keychain from LA's Continental Hyatt House where band stayed

Weight: 7 pounds
Dimensions: 12.5in W x 9.5in H x 6.5in

3) Stones - Transmission Box Set





This Limited Edition Box Set contains the re-mastered 180 gram Double Vinyl "Exile On Main St." album with exclusive vintage black "Exile on Main St." album art t-shirt.

4) Stones - Tumbling Dice 45s Singles Case







This exclusive, high-end 45's Case Box Set includes:

* Reproduction of original "Tumbling Dice/Sweet Black Angel" 45 & "Happy All on the Line" 45; re-masterd and re-produced with original artwork - exclusive to this set
* Tumbling Dice T-Shirt
* 45's travel box featuring "Exile on Main St" album artwork
* Vintage Licks Belt Buckle; Re-creation of Licks Buckle sold during early 1970's "Exile On Main St." Era

Under the Radar: Henry Clay People

New album "Somewhere on the Golden Coast" out June 8th on Glassnote.

From the L.A. Times:

HENRY CLAY PEOPLE
There’s a big part of Los Angeles holding its breath waiting for these boys to break out. Bands like the Hold Steady, Pavement and the Replacements are often cited when talking about the Henry Clay People, but an affinity for those is not necessary. THCP stands on its own, delivering songs with heart to those who are hungry and turning the mundane into straight-up American rock. On “Working Part Time,” Joey Siara (who fronts the band with brother Andy) sings, “We were working part time all the time…We got drunk and called in sick.” Who can’t relate to that? The group’s live show is a blast of fist-pumping chaos—bodies crashing, spilled drinks. And that’s just onstage. THCP kicks off a U.S. tour with Silversun Pickups and Against Me! on June 15. With a third CD, Somewhere on the Golden Coast, about to hit on the same label that released Radiohead’s In Rainbows, everything is in its right place for great things to come. —Kat Corbett

Cool Soundtracks Alert: Friday Night Lights Vol. 2 and True Blood Vol. 2

On May 18th, the soundtrack for Friday Night Lights Vol. 2 is being released. Cool lineup of artists. Here is the tracklisting:

1. Percussion Gun - White Rabbits
2. Sway - Heartless Bastards
3. Killed Myself When I Was Young - A.A. Bondy
4. Fire - Augustana
5. Something Good This Way Comes - Jakob Dylan
6. I Know What I Am - Band of Skulls
7. Meanest Man In the World, The - John Doe
8. If It's the Beaches - The Avett Brothers
9. What You Hide - The A.M.
10. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - Sufjan Stevens
11. This is the Thing - Fink
12. Friday Night Lights Theme - W.G. Snuffy Walden



And on May 25th, True Blood Soundtrack Vol. 2 will be released with an even cooler lineup of artists including a new song from Beck. Here is the tracklisting:

01 M. Ward: "Howlin' for My Baby"
02 Jace Everett and CC Adcock: Evil (Is Going On)
03 Beck: "Bad Blood"
04 Robbie Robertson: "How to Become Clairvoyant"
05 Jr. Walker and The All Stars: "Shake and Fingerpop"
06 Screamin' Jay Hawkins: "Frenzy"
07 Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello: "Kiss Like Your Kiss"
08 Buddy and Julie Miller: "Gasoline and Matches"
09 Chuck Prophet: "You Did (Bomp Shooby Dooby Bomp)"
10 The 13th Floor Elevators: "You're Gonna Miss Me"
11 Eels: "Fresh Blood"
12 Thievery Corporation: "The Forgotten People" (Bon Temps Remix)
13 King Britt and Sister Gertrude Morgan: "New World in My View"
14 Bob Dylan: "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'"

Cool Re-issue Alert: Kris Kristofferson - Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos 1968-72

Over 5 years in the making, and with the attention to detail and elaborate packaging the label is known for, LITA 050 is none other than the never-before-released 1968-1972 demos of Texas-born Renaissance man and maverick songwriting pioneer, Kris Kristofferson. With the outlaw Highwayman's full blessing, Light In The Attic is proud and honored to present Kristofferson s honest and upfront formative takes on the tunes that would eventually become part of the great American songbook.

Since penning these numbers (many of which were written during the mid-to-late 60s while working as a janitor for Columbia Records in Nashville), over 500 artists including patron saint Johnny Cash, one-time lover Janis Joplin, and co-actor Bob Dylan (to name but three), have covered Kristofferson's material. While we shouldn't forget his vast commercial accomplishments as an award-winning recording artist and actor, it's these soul-stirring demos that laid the groundwork for his rough and tumble creative journey. Drop the needle and be transported into the intimate candle lit studio session like a fly on the wall.

Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends: The Demos 1968-72 features comprehensive liner notes by Michael Simmons (MOJO, LA Weekly), including interviews with Kristofferson, the musicians, and other related-folks from these landmark sessions. Plus, dig into a handful of testimonials from friends Dennis Hopper and Merle Haggard. Includes full lyrics housed in a massive 60 page full color booklet featuring unseen photos and archival material, plus a gloriously mastered audio soundtrack.

The Cure - Disintegration 20th Anniversary Box Set Due Out May 25th

The new edition includes a remastered version of the original album and a disc of outtakes and demos. The third disc contains an expanded version of the live album Entreat, containing live versions of every song on Disintegration recorded during a 1989 three-night stand at London's Wembley Arena.

You also get a 20-page booklet with previously unreleased photos and art and a period overview from Cure frontman Robert Smith. Smith is responsible for compiling, producing, and supervising the mastering of the whole shebang.

Disintegration: Deluxe Edition:

CD1 (remastered album):

01 Plainsong
02 Pictures of You
03 Closedown
04 Lovesong
05 Last Dance
06 Lullaby
07 Fascination Street
08 Prayers for Rain
09 The Same Deep Water as You
10 Disintegration
11 Homesick
12 Untitled

CD2 (rarities):

01 Prayers for Rain (RS Home Demo [Instrumental])
02 Pictures of You (RS Home Demo [Instrumental])
03 Fascination Street (RS Home Demo [Instrumental])
04 Homesick (Band Rehearsal [Instrumental])
05 Fear of Ghosts (Band Rehearsal [Instrumental])
06 Noheart (Band Rehearsal [Instrumental]) *
07 Esten (Band Demo [Instrumental]) *
08 Closedown (Band Demo [Instrumental])
09 Lovesong (Band Demo [Instrumental])
10 2 Late (Alternate Version) (Band Demo [Instrumental])
11 The Same Deep Water as You (Band Demo [Instrumental])
12 Disintegration (Band Demo [Instrumental])
13 Untitled (Alternate Version) (Studio Rough [Instrumental])
14 Babble (Alternate Version) (Studio Rough [Instrumental])
15 Plainsong (Studio Rough [Guide Vocal])
16 Last Dance (Studio Rough [Guide Vocal])
17 Lullaby (Studio Rough [Guide Vocal])
18 Out of Mind (Studio Rough [Guide Vocal])
19 Delirious Night (Rough Mix [Vocal]) *
20 Pirate Ships(RS Solo, Rough Mix [Vocal]) *

CD3 (Entreat Plus -- Disintegration performed live at Wembley Arena in 1989):

01 Plainsong *
02 Pictures of You
03 Closedown
04 Lovesong *
05 Last Dance
06 Lullaby *
07 Fascination Street
08 Prayers for Rain
09 The Same Deep Water as You *
10 Disintegration
11 Homesick
12 Untitled

* Previously unreleased

(details courtesy of Pitchfork.com)

Band of Horses - Deluxe Package Details

INCLUDES:

*180G vinyl

*CD (slipcase)

*Download card of full album

*Collector's Edition poster

*10 High Quality Photos by Christopher Wilson

*All packaged in custom/limited edition box set (cardboard)

Trent Reznor's New Group: How to Destroy Angels

6 song EP due out this summer.

More details here:

http://pitchfork.com/news/38633-trent-reznor-and-wife-mariqueen-maandig-are-how-to-destroy-angels/

01 from How To Destroy Angels on Vimeo.

Details of Super Deluxe Rolling Stones - Exile on Main St. Release

Super deluxe package features the original 18 track release, bonus CD with 10 special bonus tracks, the original 18 track vinyl, a 30-minute documentary DVD with footage from Cocksucker Blues, Ladies and Gentlemen... the Rolling Stones and Stones in Exile, and a 50-page collector's book with photos from the Exile era.

Regular 18 track CD, deluxe CD with a bonus CD feat. 10 bonus tracks and the 18 track LP will also be available separately.

L.A. Times Article on Record Store Day

"The holiday season comes in April for independent retailers. Sales for the third-annual Record Store Day were reported to be their highest ever, with a large uptake in vinyl and single sales reflected in Nielsen SoundScan's weekly numbers."

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/04/on-the-charts-record-store-day-is-more-important-than-christmas.html#more

Danger Mouse/Sparklehorse - Dark Night of The Soul

Finally coming out. July 13th.

Cool Re-Issue Alert: Otis Redding - Live on the Sunset Strip 2CD Set

On May 18, old-school soul fans can purchase a slice of music history in the form of a 2-CD box set featuring the recordings of a series of 1966 live performances by Otis Redding at Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles. Live On The Sunset Strip covers three live sets, sequenced exactly as the sets unfolded, including Redding’s spoken intros. The set also includes a booklet with rare photos and liner note commentary by NPR Morning Edition‘s Ashley Kahn. “In 1966, Redding was 24 and defined not only the sound but the style and look of a true soul man. Tall and lanky, he was ready to drop to his knees and tear off the thin-lapelled jacket of his sharply pressed suit when it was time to deliver the goods," Kahn’s notes read. "His ten-piece band was his personal, traveling amen-corner, urging him to testify night after night . . . His out-of-breath stage patter was warm and downhome. ‘Ladies and gentlemens,’ he addressed his fans, ‘holler as loud as you wanna — you ain’t home!’” The set marks the first time the live sets, which include "I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Security,” “I Can’t Turn You Loose,” “Satisfaction,” “Respect,” “These Arms of Mine” and “Just One More Day,” have been available in their entirety. (courtesy of Paste Magazine)