July is here and that means summer release season is officially
underway. And even though we are already one week into the month, there are
still a lot of big artists putting out albums this month.
The July hotlist kicked off last week with hot new releases
from We The Kings and Years & Years, and this month’s releases are only get
better. Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated new album is getting ready to hit
shelves. Hard rock will be getting its due with releases from Halestorm, Rise
Against, Dee Snider and newly formed supergroup Beach Rats. Rick Astley
continues his resurgence with his upcoming album, while Iggy Pop continues to
reinvent himself with his.
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music.
That’s why we’re taking a look ahead at some of July’s upcoming album releases.
Here are nine albums we think will be worth keeping an eye out for.
1.
Rick
Astley, ‘Beautiful Life’: In 2016, Rick Astley made a musical comeback,
releasing his first album in 11 years, ’50.’ With the popularity of that album,
the “Never Gonna Give You Up” singer comes back with his eighth studio effort, ‘Beautiful
Life,’ this month. Written and produced by Astley, who even plays all the
instruments on the album himself, the album is said to be filled with upbeat “gems.”
And if the first single, “Beautiful Life,” is any indication, this could very
well be a great album. (7/13)
2.
The Suffers, ‘Everything Here’: Houston, TX
soul-rockers The Suffers have been gaining ground on the indie-rock circuit ever
since the release of their self-titled debut in 2016. The eight-piece band now returns
with their sophomore album, ‘Everything Here,’ refining and defining their
sound with an album that “explores the many sides of love, celebrates the
virtues of individuality, reminds us of the destruction of Harvey and
resilience of the human spirit and declares love for their mothers.” (7/13)
3.
Ariana
Grande, ‘Sweetener’: Actress-turned-singer Ariana Grande’s highly
anticipated fourth album ‘Sweetener’ will be hitting shelves this month. The
follow-up to 2016’s ‘Dangerous Woman,’ ‘Sweetener’s lead single “No Tears Left
to Cry” has already proven successful on the charts. That mixed with the amount
of tabloid press she has been getting lately are sure to drum up album sales. (7/20)
4.
Public
Image Limited, ‘The Public Image is Rotten (Songs from the Heart)’: For
Public Image Limited’s 40th anniversary, the band is releasing a
massive box set. Available in five-CD/two-DVD , six-LP and digital formats, the
set is slated to feature all of their singles, plus b-sides, rarities,
unreleased studio sessions, remixes and dance tracks and an entire live show
recorded at New York’s Ritz in 1989. (7/20)
5.
Halestorm, ‘Vicious’: Halestorm return with
their fourth full-length studio album, ‘Vicious,’ this month, and this time
they’re showing just how hard they can rock. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the
band told Loudwire that he “pushed them to the limits,” resulting in a
hard-hitting album with the intensity of a live show. (7/27)
6.
Underworld & Iggy
Pop, ‘Teatime Dub Encounters’: Coming off 2016’s ‘Post Pop Depression,’
Iggy Pop has a new collaborative project he’s been working on. This time, the
punk icon turns his attention to electronic music, working with Underworld on ‘Teatime
Dub Encounters.’ From the singles they have released so far, Pop’s voice and
Underworld’s sound work well together. (7/27)
7.
Beach Rats, ‘Wasted Time EP’: Punk rock
supergroup Beach Rats made their live debut earlier this year and are now
gearing up to release their debut EP. The band features Ari Katz (Lifetime) on
vocals, Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Samhain) and Brian Kienlen (Bouncing Souls) on guitar,
Pete Steinkopf (Bouncing Souls) on bass and Danny Windas on drums, so you know
that this combination is going to rock. (7/27)
8.
Rise Against, ‘The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1’:
Hear Rise Against like never before! The band has re-imagined some of their songs
for their latest album, ‘The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1.’ According to the
band, the songs are “stripped down, with alternate instrumentation, unique
orchestration and a surprise or two.” (7/27)
9.
Dee Snider, ‘For the Love of Metal’: The fourth
solo album from Twisted
Sister frontman Dee Snider, ‘For the Love of Metal’ is Snider’s attempt at
creating a “contemporary rock record.” According to a Blabbermouth interview
with producer Jamey Jasta, the album is filled with heavy, anthemic songs that
harken back to the Twisted Sister days and show off his iconic vocals in a new
way. (7/27)
There are a lot of hot new albums coming out this July. From
pop to hard rock, there are a lot of titles you are not going to want to miss. Keep
an eye out for some of our picks and let us know what albums you’re excited to
pick up this month.
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