New Albums to Watch for in September 2019

With September here, the summer release season is starting to come to a close, though there is still a lot to look forward to. This month has already given us some big albums from the likes of Post Malone, Alessia Cara and Lindsey Stirling, and there is still plenty more on the way.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re once again looking ahead at some of the highly anticipated and best-bet albums still to come in September. Here are seven (and a few more) that we think will be worth keeping an eye out for this month.

1.       Goo Goo Dolls, ‘Miracle Pill’: The Goo Goo Dolls have a penchant for writing upbeat, feel-good songs and I expect no different from their upcoming album ‘Miracle Pill.’ The title track is an upbeat, piano and guitar-driven track with heavy bass that sounds in line with their most popular tracks. Single “Indestructible” is just as solid. (9/13)

2.       Korn, ‘The Nothing’: Korn releases their 13^th album, ‘The Nothing,’ this weekend. Many have been comparing the darkness and vibe of singles like “Never Gonna Find Me” and “Can You Hear Me” to that of the band’s debut self-titled album, though there is definitely more to it than that. There’s also a harshness to these songs that’s informed by new influences, feelings and experiences that keeps the sound fresh. (9/13)

3.       Blink-182, ‘Nine’: The songs coming off Blink-182’s upcoming album ‘Nine’ has so far been a bit all over the place musically, ranging from upbeat and bouncy (“Darkside,” “Blame It On My Youth”) to punk-y (“Generational Divide”) to low key (“I Really Wish I Hated You”). The only things that unites the songs is how dark and questioning the lyrics are. However, the band seems a bit more cohesive on these songs, finally embracing Matt Skiba’s voice and style, working that into their sound more. (9/20)

4.       Liam Gallagher, ‘Why Me? Why Not.’: ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ finds Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher continuing the modified Brit-pop sound he cultivated with his 2017 debut solo album ‘As You Were,’ except this time co-writing all of the songs on the album. Songs like “Once” and “One of Us” are nostalgic looks back at the good old days in a very Oasis-like style. “Shockwave” and “The River,” on the other hand, are darker and heavier than his previous music. All are solid tracks that might just make for a strong album.(9/20)

5.       Keane, ‘Cause And Effect’: It’s been five years since Irish rockers Keane went on hiatus. But now they’re back with a brand new album, ‘Cause And Effect,’ out this month. Lead single “The Way I Feel” is upbeat, pop-y and very catchy, the perfect comeback track for the pop-rock band. Latest single “Love Too Much” isn’t as standout, but is still pretty solid. For those who haven’t listened to Keane since the early 2000s (like me), you will be pleasantly surprised. With such solid tracks, this could be an album worth hearing. (9/20)

6.       Tegan and Sara, ‘Hey, I’m Just Like You’: Tegan and Sara look towards the past with their upcoming album ‘Hey, I’m Just Like You.’ Filled with tracks written while the twins were still in high school, the completed songs sound like a blast from their pop-punk-leaning past. (9/27)

7.       Hellyeah, ‘Welcome Home’: Recorded just prior to the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott in June 2018, ‘Welcome Home’ is the final album to feature the iconic metal drummer. The album was finished in Abbott’s memory and, according to Blabbermouth, “driven by their love, loyalty, reverence and respect for their fallen brother.” (9/27)

Further Listening:

·         Pixies, ‘Beneath the Eyrie’: (9/13)

·         The Lumineers, ‘III’: (9/13)

·         Fitz and the Tantrums, ‘All The Feels’: (9/20)

·         Brittany Howard, ‘Jaime’: (9/20)

We might already be a week into September, but there are still a lot of albums to watch out for in the coming weeks. Check out some of our ones to watch above and let us know what upcoming albums you’re excited for in the comments below.

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