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Joel – Wugazi, 13 Chambers (2011)
I've never been especially interested in mash-ups, but Fugazi and Wu-Tang Clan really are two great tastes that taste great together. I've never been a fan of hip hop, and I've never fully explored Fugazi's catalog aside from a few key tracks — so 13 Chambers is a fun, mostly new listen for me.
Gabe – Patti Smith Group, Wave (1979)
An old stand-by of mine. Patti Smith never fails to inspire me and awaken my senses, and this album in particular always reaffirms my love and respect for the woman every time I hear it. Recorded after a period of inactivity following a near-fatal accident, Wave is as personal and heartfelt as the best of Patti's work. With wizard Todd Rundgren enlisted as producer, this album ranks as one of Ms. Smith's very best. Put it on again and get lost in the passion and power of the world of Patti Smith.
Scott – City of Ships, Minor World (out July 19, 2011 via Translation Loss)
This rising Richmond, Va. trio's second proper full-length drops tomorrow , and marks a slight change in aesthetics. Minor World is less insinuating and ethereal than acclaimed previous LP Look What God Did to Us, and comes off as a little more directly heavy without sacrificing the genre-obliterating mix of melody, groove and noise that is quickly becoming the band's trademark. Brooding, tense and explosive, this album may put the group up there with such similarly bold favorites as Pelican and Planes Mistaken for Stars. Check out an EPK preview of the album after the jump.
This article appears in Jul 14-20, 2011.