Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Albums to Watch for in November 2018


We may be a full week into November, but the new releases are just getting started. There are still a plethora of high-profile albums coming out this month to get excited for.

From rock to pop to hip-hop, there is a lot going on in new music this November. Imagine Dragons, Muse, Mariah Carey, Smashing Pumpkins, The 1975, Kanye West, Mumford and Sons, Alessia Cara and Little Mix all have highly-anticipated albums coming out. Rock vets Mark Knopfler, J Mascis and Jeff Tweedy have new solo albums to look forward to. Lil Peep will be releasing his posthumous sophomore album. And that’s only the beginning.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re bringing you a list of albums coming out during the month of November. Here are 13 to keep an eye out for.


1.       Imagine Dragons, ‘Origins’: Imagine Dragons release their second album in just over a year this month with ‘Origins.’ Said to be a sister album to last year’s ‘Evolve,’ frontman Dan Reynolds told Billboard that ‘Origins’ is about “seeking new ground but also appreciating your roots.” Such seems to be the case as lead singles “Zero” and “Natural” are a bit more upbeat than their previous singles. (11/9)

2.       Muse, ‘Simulation Theory’: With their upcoming album ‘Simulation Theory,’ Muse adds a bit of retro 80s energy to their futuristic sound, a sound noticeably less dark than their previous set of albums. This is also the first time in a while that the band is not putting out a concept album, though there is an overarching theme of simulations. (11/9)

3.       Lil Peep, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2’: Almost one year ago, up-and-coming rapper Lil Peep passed away from an accidental overdose. This week, the rapper will be releasing his first posthumous album, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2,’ a continuation of his 2017 debut. Melding “emo” and pop-punk with hip-hop and rap, the artist’s music was unlike anything the either scene had heard before. It will be interesting to see where this new set of songs takes Lil Peep’s memory and the genre as a whole.  (11/9)

4.       Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers, ‘Bought to Rot’: Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace has really broken out over the last few years. Her voice in the trans community and politics in general has been amplified tenfold since she came out. Now the singer breaks out on her own, releasing her second album with The Devouring Mothers, ‘Bought to Rot,’ this week (the first was credited to Grace as a solo album). Maintaining her blunt, straightforward lyrical style, Grace said in an interview with Rolling Stone that the album is more like a “mixtape,” a gathering of songs she wrote that she didn’t feel right turning into an Against Me! album. (11/9)

5.       Mariah Carey, ‘Caution’: After more than three decades in the game, Mariah Carey continues to be a relevant force in R&B and pop. And with her upcoming 15th studio album dropping this month, it looks as if her star will continue to shine that much longer. She has already released four singles from the album, each of which have done moderately well on the charts. (11/16)

6.       Mark Knopfler, ‘Down the Road Wherever’: Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler returns this month with his ninth solo album, ‘Down the Road Wherever.’ The album is saidto be inspired by a number of subjects, one of which is his early days with the band. (11/16)

7.       Michael Bublé, ‘Love’: It has been a trying two years for Michael Bublé following the diagnosis of his eldest son with liver cancer. However, the singer has channeled his emotions into a new album, ‘Love,’ out this month. Bublé has said that the album is a letter of gratitude to his fans that have helped him through such a harrowing time. ‘Love’ is being billed as his “most romantic” album yet, featuring covers of some of the most beautiful songs ever written (“When I Fall in Love,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Unforgettable”), plus a few sincere originals (like the Charlie Puth co-penned single “Love You Anymore”). (11/16)

8.       Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1: No Past. No Future. No Sun.’: It’s been 18 years since Smashing Pumpkins’ near original line-up released an album together. That changes this month when the team of Billy Corgan, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin cement their recent reunion with a brand new album, ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1.’ So far the band has released one single, the haunting “Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts),” showing off a sound that does not seem to have aged too much since the last time they played together. (11/16)

9.       Mumford & Sons, ‘Delta’: Mumford & Sons return this month with their fourth studio album, ‘Delta.’ The album is said to take the band back to their original acoustic folk rock sound but with a twist, incorporating elements of jazz, rap and electronic in there as well. (11/16)

10.   Kanye West, ‘Yandhi’: Kanye West has had one heck of a year. The hip-hop artist released a solo album, ‘Ye,’ and a collaborative album, ‘Kids See Ghosts,’ with Kid Cudi, as well as took on the role of producer for albums by Pusha T and Teyana Taylor. He also divided his fanbase with his high-profile political rants. Now West is set to release his second album five months, ‘Yandhi,’ this month. The album was supposed to come out in September, but failed to materialize. (11/23)

11.   The 1975, ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’: The 1975 have been inescapable over the last few months, premiering single after single from their upcoming album ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.’ The new songs amp up the indie-pop vibe in their sound, making them just pop-y and catchy enough for radio airplay. (11/30)

12.   Alessia Cara, ‘The Pains of Growing’: Reigning ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy winner Alessia Cara had a big year last year with her single “Scars.” Now she looks to extend that success with her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’ Featuring some of her most personal songs to date, the album is about growing up and going through changes. (11/30)

13.   Jeff Tweedy, ‘WARM’: Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is heading out on his own with his first proper solo album ‘WARM.’ The album coincides with the release of his memoir ‘Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back).’ (11/30)


November will see a slew of new, highly-anticipated album releases. Keep an eye out for the albums above and let us know what albums you’re excited to get your hands on this month.

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