This week's new music releases. To see last week's releases (out July 6), click here; for releases out June 29, click here.
Sam Adams, Boston's Boy (Mighty Loud)
Autechre, Move of Ten (Warp)
Blue Giant, Blue Giant (Vanguard)
This indie-pop "supergroup" features Kevin and Anita Robinson (the visionary couple of Viva Voce), Chris Funk (The Decemberists), Evan Railton (Swords) and Seth Lorinczi (The Golden Bears). According to the press release Blue Giant mixes "the sounds of traditional bluegrass, country and folk with driving, straight-ahead rock." Not too sure how I feel about it yet, but check out the full album below, and decide for yourself.
Blue Giant by Vanguard Records
, Masts Of Manhatta (Engine Room Recordings)
The singer-songwriter's first full-length album in five years.
Carissa's Wierd, They'll Only Miss You When You Leave: Songs 1996-2003 (Hardly Art)
Crowded House, Intriguer (Fantasy)
Curren$y, Pilot Talk (Island/Def Jam)
The New Orleans rap artist releases his third album and major label debut, which is produced by Ski Beatz and Mos Def, and features guest spots by Jay Electronica, Mos Def, Wiz Khalifa, Devin the Dude, Mikey Rocks, Stalley and others.
This article appears in Jul 8-14, 2010.
