Neil Diamond, Hot August Night 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Geffen)
D.O.A., We Come In Peace (Sudden Death) The 14th studio album from the Canadian punk legends includes political songs like “We Occupy” and “We're Bloodied But Unbowed” along covers of Toxic Reasons' “War Hero” and The Beatles' “Revolution”; featuring guests Jello Biafra, Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent) and Hugh Dillon (Headstones).
Domo Genesis, No Idols (Odd Future Records) The new self-release is entirely produced by The Alchemist; its actual release date is August 1. Domo released a song titled "Elimination Chamber" featuring Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, and Action Bronson on July 16.
Joss Stone, The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2 (Stone'd/S-Curve Records) Nearly 10 years after her highly successful Soul Sessions debut, Joss Stone presents a follow-up and sixth full-length overall. This record features covers of cuts by The Honey Cone, Womack & Womack and Broken Bells ("The High Road"), among others.
Michael Kiwanuka, Home Again (Cherrytree/Interscope Records) The debut album from British roots soul artist Kiwanuka sees its U.S. release. The singer-songwriter was born and raised in North London by Ugandan immigrants. Check out the video for "I'm Getting Ready" below.
The Locust, Molecular Genetics From the Gold Standard Labs (Anti-)
Perzonal War, Captive Breeding (Metalville Records)
Phish, Chicago '94 Box Set (JEMP) A six-disc box set featuring two stops at UIC Pavilion in Chicago from Phish's 1994 tour — June 18 and November 25. Paul Languedoc's stereo soundboard mixes were re-mastered by Fred Kevorkian and the set comes with new artwork by longtime band artist (and Chicago native) Jim Pollock. Soundchecks included.
Elvis Presley, I Am An Elvis Fan (Sony Legacy) Elvis fans voted on their favorite recordings by the artist from seven musical 'genres' he tapped into throughout his long and varied career — '50s, '60s, country, movies, love songs, gospel and in concert. This compilation features three songs from each 'genre' that got the highest votes in each, 21 tracks total.
Allen Stone, Allen Stone (ATO) Stone's second record was self-released last year and picked up by ATO for a major label re-release this year. He hits Orpheum Oct. 5.
Testament, Dark Roots of Earth (Nuclear Blast America)
The last series of July music releases. I've included info and links for the ones you want to know about most below, plus some other ones you may not have heard of (but should know), with audio & video for your listening and viewing pleasure. Click here to check out releases that dropped over the past few months.
The Alchemist, Russian Roulette (Decon) Via his collabs, group and production credits with Dilated Peoples, Eminem, and Gangrene, among many others, The Alchemist is responsible for the sales of more than 250,000 records. His latest endeavor features a who's who of indie emcees, like Action Bronson, Danny Boy, Schoolboy Q, Guilty Simpson and Roc Marciano.
Attika 7, Blood Of My Enemies (Rocket Science Ventures)
Bonde do Rolê, Tropicalbacanal (Mad Decent) The band responsible for a mix of baile funk, electropop and avalanche tropical (the bossa nova of modern Brazil) presents their second album, produced by Diplo and Filip Nikolic of Poolside, and featuring guest turns from Caetano Veloso, Das Racist, Cecile, Rizzle Kicks, and the Death Set. Check out the NSFW video for "Brazilian Boys" video after the jump along with the rest of the week's new releases.
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