Albums to Watch for in March 2020

March is here, which means a brand new month of new music. This month will see some big releases on the calendar, including long-awaited works from Mandy Moore, Boomtown Rats, Pearl Jam and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re looking ahead at some of March’s most highly anticipated album releases. Here are eight that we think will be worth a listen.

1.       Mandy Moore, ‘Silver Landings’: It’s been 11 years since pop songstress Mandy Moore released her last album, ‘2009’s ‘Amanda Leigh.’ After having a successful acting career in the interim, Moore is back with ‘Silver Landings’ this week. The album is said to be very different than the bubblegum pop she came to prominence for, instead leaning more towards “something that feels sunshiny and airy and natural, something you could listen to driving up and down the PCH with all the windows rolled down on a beautiful weekend day.” (3/6)

2.       Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, ‘Blue Moon Rising EP’: The band’s fourth EP in a little over a year, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are set to release ‘Blue Moon Rising’ this week. The 5-track EP features three new songs (including one originally written for Oasis back in 2008) and two remixes. (3/6)

3.       Boomtown Rats, ‘Citizens of Boomtown’: Boomtown Rats have reunited and are releasing their first album of new music in 36 years this month. According to Rolling Stone, the album “has the classics Rats sound,” but “with many modern twists,” with frontman Bob Geldof adding, “We made this album for 2020.” That description is apt if you listen to the album’s first single “Trash Glam Baby,” as the song has a gritty rock sound reminiscent of 70s British punk. (3/13)

4.       Deap Lips, ‘Deap Lips’: Deap Vally & The Flaming Lips came together late last year to form Deap Lips with the collaboration releasing its debut self-titled album this month. Spin called the album’s debut single “Hope Hell High” a mix of “Deap Vally’s bombastic, sludgy rock sensibilities softened a bit by Coyne and Drozd’s psychedelic tendencies.” (3/13)

5.       Adam Lambert, ‘Velvet’: Though he has been spending a lot of time with Queen lately, Adam Lambert is moving forward in his solo career with his latest album, ‘Velvet.’ The album heads in a classic rock – funk direction, inspired by his work with the legendary band. Lead single “Roses” has a big feel, blending funk and pop in a warm, full way. (3/20)

6.       Brian and Roger Eno, ‘Mixing Colours’: The first collaborative album between famed producer Brian Eno and his brother, ambient composer Roger Eno, ‘Mixing Colours’ has been a long time coming (According to Pitchfork, some of the works on the album go back to 2005). Brian said of the album’s songs, “These pieces are very Impressionistic and very much to do with sonic quality, sonic colour.”  First single “Celeste” is a piano-driven instrumental piece with a relaxing tone and sunny feel. (3/20)

7.       Pearl Jam, ‘Gigaton’: Pearl Jam return this month with ‘Gigaton,’ their first album in 7 years. The music heads in a more eclectic, experimental direction, with guitarist Mike McCready saying in a statement that making the album “was emotionally dark and confusing at times, but also an exciting and experimental road map to musical redemption.” First single “Dance Of The Clairvoyants” is a different, more electronic sound than the band has opted for in the past, but still manages to rock hard. “Superblood Wolfmoon” changes direction again, this time heading towards garage-rock.  (3/27)

8.       Coriky, ‘Coriky’: Featuring Fuguzi’s Ian MacKaye and Joe Lally and The Evens’ Amy Farina, Coriky will be releasing their debut solo album together this month. First single “Clean Kill” is a laid-back jam with a rough-around-the-edges sound and almost ska-like cadence that breaks off into some chaos towards the end but finds its way back. The song could be forshadowing an album that might be a bit more melodic than what their previous bands are known for, but also just as brash and up-front as you’d expect. (3/27)

There are a lot of highly-anticipated albums heading to shelves in the month of March. From works years in the making to interesting collaborations and beyond, there is much to look forward to. Check out some of our new release picks above and let us know what new albums you’re excited to listen to in March.

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Albums to Watch for in February 2020

We’re only a month into 2020 and the music being released is getting more and more epic. February is looking just as good with a lot of highly anticipated albums set for release in the next month from the likes of Justin Bieber, Green Day, Ozzy Osbourne, BTS and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re taking a look at some of the new albums hitting shelves in February. From the highly anticipated to the highly recommended, here are seven albums (and a few more) we think will be worth keeping an eye out for.

1.       Green Day, ‘Father Of All Motherf******’: A noted departure from the pop-punk/arena rock sound Green Day has cultivated over the last three decades, ‘Father Of All Motherf******’ finds the band experimenting with a new Motown-meets-garage rock sound. While I can take or leave “Fire Ready Aim” content-wise, I find a certain appeal to singles “Father Of All” and “Oh Yeah” in terms of groove and style. These are influences that came to the forefront in Foxboro Hottubs (a completely different band that just happens to share a few members) and it’ll be interesting to hear how they put the Green Day spin on it. (2/7)

2.       Stone Temple Pilots, ‘Perdida’: ‘Perdida’ is supposed to be an album unlike anything Stone Temple Pilots have released before. An acoustic album recorded with “unexpected instruments,” including flute, alto-sax, vintage keyboards, guitarrón and Marxophone, ‘Perdida’ is meant to showcase the emotional place these songs come from. Many of the tracks were written by singer Jeff Gutt about the “difficult moments in his life,” leading to a vulnerability you don’t always get from the full-fledged rock sound.  It will be interesting to hear a different side of this iconic band with this new album. (2/7)

3.       Huey Lewis and the News, ‘Weather’: It’s been 10 years since Huey Lewis and the News released ‘Soulsville’ in 2010. Since then, a lot has happened, including Lewis’ 2018 revelation that he’d been suffering from hearing loss brought on by Ménière’s disease that ended the band’s touring prospects. Even with the diagnosis, he and the band will be releasing a new album, ‘Weather,’ in February. Their first featuring original songs since 2001’s ‘Plan B,’ ‘Weather’ finds the band back to their 80s Americana rock sound. Singles “While We’re Young” and “Her Love Is Killin’ Me” sound as if no time has passed. (2/14)

4.       Justin Bieber, ‘Changes’: It has been nearly five years since Justin Bieber released ‘Purpose,’ which featured his most mature music to date, as well as his biggest hits ever. Since then he’s done even more growing personally, taking a wife and dealing with the harsh realities of life (a.k.a. his struggles with Mono and Lyme Disease). Beiber is ready to face the world of music again with is upcoming album, ‘Changes.’ While I don’t quite understand the appeal of “Yummy,” there are plenty of people who seem to love it, as it debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Because of this and the hype surrounding its release, ‘Changes’ is guaranteed to be one of the biggest album releases of the year. (2/14)

5.       BTS, ‘Map Of The Soul: 7’: K-pop superstars BTS had a big year in 2019 with their EP ‘Map Of The Soul: Persona,’ breaking chart records left and right. The band’s upcoming full-length, ‘Map Of The Soul: 7,’ is poised to be even bigger. In pre-orders alone, the album blew past three million units, breaking the record they set with ‘Persona.’ Listening to the album’s first single, “Black Swan,” there’s a definite pop and hip-hop influence, but also a classical one with a beautiful string arrangement accompanying the beat, together guiding the song’s rather deep lyrics. If you’re into K-pop, I’m sure this will be an album not to miss. (2/21)

6.       Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Ordinary Man’: Osbourne has had one heck of a year, first with all of the side-lining injuries and then with the latest diagnosis of Parkinson’s. The one lifeline, what brought him back from the brink, is the music. In all of the chaos, Osbourne wrote a full album, set for release this month. His first in nearly a decade, the singles released so far prove that while his physical strength may be going, his ability to write great songs has not. “Under The Graveyard” and “Ordinary Man” are personal, thought-provoking tracks that find the Prince of Darkness looking back at his life and career while still managing to rock. (2/21)

7.       Five Finger Death Punch, ‘F8’: According to Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory, the band’s upcoming album, ‘F8,’ represents a “rebirth” for the group. It’s their first album since frontman Ivan Moody got sober, which is very much reflected in the album’s songs. You can hear the reflection and a bit of anger in the album’s first single, “Inside Out,” which was written about Moody’s addiction and the people and relationships that suffered because of it. Bathory says that the album sounds like the band, but it’s not the same band. Fans should definitely look forward to finding out what that means next month.(2/28)

Further Listening:

·         Best Coast, ‘Always Tomorrow’: (2/21)

·         Nada Surf, ‘Never Not Together’: (2/7)

·         Oh Wonder, ‘No One Else Can Wear Your Crown’: (2/7)

A lot of highly anticipated albums are set for release this February, as well as some hot LPs you didn’t know you needed to hear. Check out some of our upcoming album picks above and let us know what albums you’re looking forward to in February in the comments below.

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Albums Turning 20 in 2020

It’s hard to believe that 2000 was 20 years ago. The turn of the century brought about a lot of culturally important albums that would define where music would be heading in the new millennium. Pop artists from the late 1990s would further establish their careers in the bubblegum sphere that defined those early years of the 2000s. Bands who found their niche earlier in the previous decade would continue to reinvent themselves as musicians and songwriters for an ever-changing world. 2000 also saw the emergence of new artists and sounds that would have a major impact on what tastemakers would be listening to another decade later.

In the spirit of nostalgia, Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, is taking a look back at some of the most important albums of 2000. From one-hit-wonders to pop, hip-hop and rock’s heavy hitters, here are 10 albums from 2000 (and a few more) celebrating their 20^th anniversary milestone.

1.       Radiohead, ‘Kid A’: ‘Kid A’ was a controversial album when it was first released in October of 2000, but eventually became one of, if not THE most revered of the band’s works to date. Radiohead’s fourth studio album was supposed to be a departure from the guitar-rock sound they had been known for all throughout the 1990s, instead opting for a more synth-heavy touch. Pitchfork described it at the time as “the sound of a band, and its leader, losing faith in themselves, destroying themselves, and subsequently rebuilding a perfect entity. In other words, Radiohead hated being Radiohead, but ended up with the most ideal, natural Radiohead record yet.”

2.       Coldplay, ‘Parachutes’: It may not be their biggest-seller or even the band’s favorite album of theirs, but Coldplay would not be in the position they are today without the success of debut album ‘Parachutes.’ “Yellow” was a breakthrough track for the band, first at college radio and then on a wider scale. It led to the album reaching double-platinum status and an even more revered album, ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head,’ two years later.

3.       *NSYNC, ‘No Strings Attached’: Freshly independent from the slug that was Lou Pearlman after several years of legal issues, *NSYNC were ready to show off who they really were, and ‘No Strings Attached’ was the magnum opus that did so. The hysteria that ensued after the release of first single “Bye Bye Bye” said it all for the kind of career trajectory the group and pop music in general were taking in the early 2000s. ‘No Strings Attached’ became the best selling album of the year and led to a first-week sales record that would not be broken for 15 years. Justin Timberlake became a star. The album still holds weight today, as *NSYNC mania has increased with nostalgia for the late 1990s and early 2000s coming into fashion.

4.       Britney Spears, ‘Oops…I Did It Again’: After the runaway success of Britney Spears’ 1998 debut ‘…Baby One More Time,’ the singer “did it again” with her sophomore effort, ‘Oops…I Did It Again.’ Thanks to singles “Oops…I Did It Again,” “Stronger” and “Lucky,” the album sold half-a-million copies in its first day and more than 1.3 million in its first week, a record for sales by a female artist that would also last for 15 years. The album proved that Spears had staying power past her first album, as well as the place pop would take in the musical spectrum over the decade.

5.       Linkin Park, ‘Hybrid Theory’: The debut album from “nu-metal” juggernauts Linkin Park, ‘Hybrid Theory’ introduced the world to the band’s aggressive sound and personal, emotion-fueled lyrics. “One Step Closer,” “Crawling” and “In The End” found endless rotation on MTV and radio, leading the album to sell millions of copies and going on to become the “best selling debut album of the 21^st century.”

6.       Green Day, ‘Warning’: By no means their most popular (the album didn’t sell as well as any of their previous releases), ‘Warning’ brought Green Day into the new millennium with as much brash force as their 1990s fare, only with a little wiser, more eclectic touch. Songs like “Minority” and “Macys Day Parade” marked the first time the band got truly political on a record, giving rise to what would be coming from them just four years later.

7.       Dashboard Confessional, ‘The Swiss Army Romance’: The debut album from Dashboard Confessional (the solo project of Further Seems Forever’s Chris Carrabba), ‘The Swiss Army Romance’ is a necessity for anyone who claims to be into “emo.” Led by single “Screaming Infidelities” the album is full of passionate, at times self-deprecating lyrics and acoustic melodies meant to be sung along to at the top of your lungs.

8.       P!nk, ‘Can’t Take Me Home’: P!nk’s debut solo album ‘Can’t Take Me Home’ proves she’s always been a no-nonsense powerhouse pop singer, acrobatic live shows or not. “There You Go” was the big “f--- you” that most of the pop princesses weren’t doing with their music. The rest of the songs follow suit in being fiercely independent, slightly rock informed pieces.   

9.       Eminem, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’: After finding a bit of fame the previous year with ‘The Slim Shady LP,’ Eminem returned in 2000 with the even more polarizing ‘The Marshall Mathers LP.’ While the album had its humorous, tongue-in-cheek moments with songs like “The Real Slim Shady,” it also got dark and violent with songs like “Stan” (about an obsessed fan who kills himself and his pregnant girlfriend) and “Kim” (which made up a scenario where he killed his wife). Despite the album’s intense nature, it became one of his most successful, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide and going diamond in the US.

10.   Baha Men, ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’: Hard to imagine, but “Who Let The Dogs Out” (both the single and album of the same name) turns 20 this year. The song became inescapable that year, and even breaking the top ten on charts all over the world. It continues to be used during sporting events to this day (although not as heavily).

Additional Selections Turning 20:

·         Nelly, ‘Country Grammar’

·         Matchbox 20, ‘Mad Season’

·         Nelly Furtado, ‘Whoa, Nelly!’

·         Outkast, ‘Stankonia’

·         Papa Roach, ‘Infest’

·         Eve 6, ‘Horrorscope’

·         Disturbed, ‘The Sickness’

The musical landscape has changed a lot in the last 20 years. However, looking back on the popular albums of 2000 gives you a unique perspective on where certain trends came from. Reminisce with us on the albums above and let us know about your favorite albums turning 20 in the comments below.

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New Albums Coming Out in December 2019

December is here! That means the final new releases of 2019 (and the 2010s) are on their way.

With the holidays right around the corner, the release schedule has slowed down a bit, but there are still a lot of highly-anticipated albums coming just in time to be gifted. The Who, The Chainsmokers and Harry Styles are just some of the artists to watch for in the coming weeks.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the most anticipated albums of December 2019. Here are five (and a few more), to get excited for.

1.       The Who, ‘WHO’: Rock legends The Who release their first album in 13 years, ‘Who,’ this week. The band still has the knack for writing impeccable and exciting rock melodies, as evidenced by the album’s first three singles. “Ball And Chain” is a strong, bluesy track with political lyrics, jangly guitars and grit for days. “All This Music Must Fade,” with its big sound and early rock feel, and “I Don’t Wanna Get Wise,” with its uncompromising stadium rock feel, were made for the band’s larger-than-life shows. This album will definitely be worth the decade + wait. (12/6)

2.       The Chainsmokers, ‘World War Joy’: The Chainsmokers are set to release their third studio album, ‘World War Joy,’ this weekend, just over a year since the release of 2018’s ‘Sick Boy.’ The duo goes back to their electronic, producer roots for the new record, pulling out all the stops with some huge collaborations. Featured artists on the album include 5 Seconds of Summer, Illenium, Lennon Stella, Blink-182, Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign, Kygo and more. The album’s first single, “Who Do You Love,” which features 5 Seconds of Summer in a track that tries to meld the two artists sounds but ends up electronic-heavy, has already gone platinum in a handful of countries. With fresh hype following the announcement of their Blink-182 collaboration dropping before the album, ‘World War Joy’ could be a big seller. (12/6)

3.       Various Artists, ‘Hannukah+’: Hanukkah compilation album ‘Hannukah+’ is getting a physical release this month, just in time for the holiday. The album features traditional songs, covers and new compositions from indie-rock darlings like Yo La Tengo (who are known for their Hanukkah shows), Haim and the Flaming Lips among others, as well as two very odd contributions from comedian and Tenacious D frontman Jack Black. You don’t come across a lot of mainstream Hanukkah albums, so this one stands out. (12/13)

4.       Harry Styles, ‘Fine Line’: Harry Styles has been defining his own path since the dissolution of One Direction. His 2017 self-titled debut found a whole new audience who found his new, more indie-rock-leaning sound to be of a much higher level than his previous work. Styles looks to build off this success while exploring new sounds on his sophomore album, ‘Fine Line,’ out later this month. The album’s first single, “Lights Up,” is a dark pop track with a deep groove and an ethereal aura that covers the entire composition. “Watermelon Sugar” has a similar 70s groove-meets-dark, sweaty pop feel. (12/13)

5.       Kanye West, ‘Jesus Is Born’: Kanye West released ‘Jesus Is King,’ his first album of gospel music, in October and is already gearing up to release its follow-up. ‘Jesus Is Born’ will be an extension of his Sunday Service events, which he has been performing all over the US this year with an “esteemed choir” backing him up. There doesn’t seem to be too much more information about the album yet, other than its intended release on Christmas day, which is surely going to peek the curiosity of fans come release day. (12/25)

Further Listening:

·         Camila Cabello, ‘Romance’: (12/6)

·         Cro-Mags, ‘From the Grave’ EP: (12/6)

·         Liam Payne, ‘LP1’: (12/6)

·         Ashland, ‘Over the Moon’: (12/13)

Even with the holidays and end of the year upon us, there are still plenty of new albums to look forward to in December. Check out our list above and let us know what new album you’re excited to get your hands on in the comments below.

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New Albums to Watch For in October 2019

Fall has begun and so has the fall album release season. There are some big releases happening in the month of October, with new music expected from the likes of The Darkness, Jimmy Eat World, Yungblud and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re taking a look at some of the new albums coming out over the course of this month. Here are eight (and a few more) that we think will be worth keeping an eye out for throughout October.

1.       The Darkness, ‘Easter Is Cancelled’: Very bluntly, ‘Easter Is Cancelled’ is a fantastic album that you won’t want to miss. The first concept album from British rockers The Darkness, the album examines the musician’s role in culture today, conveying the discussion through dramatic orchestrations that vary from heavy metal guitar ragers to 80s power ballads, sometimes within the same song. (10/4)

2.       FINNEAS, ‘Blood Harmony EP’: Though better known as Billie Eilish’s older brother (you probably saw him accompany her on SNL this past week), FINNEAS is a talented musician in his own right. This week he releases his latest solo EP, ‘Blood Harmony,’ a combination of previously released singles and new recordings. Songs like “I Lost A Friend” and “Shelter” showcase his easy, slightly raspy vocals well as he combines them with subtle dance music beats and jazzy, pop-y melodies. (10/4)

3.       Art Alexakis, ‘Sun Songs’: Everclear frontman Art Alexakis finally releases his debut solo album, ‘Sun Songs,’ this month. If the first single, ‘The Hot Water Test,’ written bluntly and passionately about his MS diagnosis from a couple of years ago, is any indication, the album should be filled with highly personal, upfront lyricism and eclectic melodic influences. I’m excited just as an Everclear fan, but I think there will be something more to the album than what you would typically hear from a singer-songwriter that might make it an interesting listen. (10/11)

4.       BBMak, ‘Powerstation’: UK boy band trio BBMak is back and releasing their first album together in 17 years this month. The singles released from ‘Powerstation’ so far have shown a level of maturity I don’t remember from 2002, while still remaining pop-y and melodic. (10/11)

5.       Waterparks, ‘Fandom’: One of my favorite new pop-punk bands of the last five years, Waterparks releases their third album, ‘Fandom,’ this month. The singles released so far are a little more experimental than what the band has released before, adding more electronic and hip-hop elements into their sound. The new songs, however, remains as fun and energetic as their previous releases, so there is a lot to be excited about. (10/11)

6.       Jimmy Eat World, ‘Surviving’: Alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World are getting ready to release their 10^th studio album, ‘Surviving,’ this month. According to the band, the album tackles self-doubt and overcoming your personal obstacles to better yourself. Lead single “All The Way (Stay)” has a mid-2000s Jimmy Eat World sound to it, falling somewhere between “emo” and garage rock sonically. (10/18)

7.       Yungblud, ‘The Underrated Youth EP’: British rocker Yungblud has been gaining popularity lately and with good reason. His blend of hip-hop-tinged pop-rock is unique and a bit wild. So the expectation for Yungblud’s upcoming EP ‘The Underrated Youth,’ whose release was originally slated for October 11 but was bumped back a week, is pretty high. Single “Parents” is a brash rap-rock jam with a foot-tapping, head-bobbing beat. “Hope For The Underrated Youth” is big and anthemic, like a punk rock grand overture. (10/18)

8.       Bad Wolves, ‘N.A.T.I.O.N.’: Last year, metal band Bad Wolves broke out with their debut album, ‘Disobey,’ which featured their hit cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.” The band returns this month with their sophomore album, ‘N.A.T.I.O.N.’ According to the band, the new album will be “more focused” than their last, saying “Basically, it’s like pouring steroids on everything we love about the first record to create an album that’s a roller coaster of emotional experience.” The songs on their last album were deep and personal, so hopefully the new album follows suit. (10/25)

Further Recommendations:

·         The Menzingers, ‘Hello Exile’: (10/4)

·         Wilco, ‘Ode To Joy’: (10/4)

·         Lagwagon, ‘Railer’: (10/4)

·         The Avett Brothers, ‘Closer Than Together’: (10/4)

·         Simple Creatures, ‘Everything Opposite’: (10/11)

·         Kim Gordon, ‘No Home Record’: (10/11)

·         Third Eye Blind, ‘Screamer’: (10/18)

·         Neil Young and Crazy Horse, ‘Colorado’: (10/25)

October is shaping up to be a spectacular start to the fall release season. With a lot of worthy rock and pop albums set to hit shelves, there is a lot to be excited for. Check out some of our highly anticipated albums above and let us know what you’re looking forward to hearing in the comments below.

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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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Albums to Watch For in August 2019

The new month of August begins this week, which means a whole new batch of albums will be hitting shelves just in time to add to your late summer playlist. With highly anticipated releases from Taylor Swift, Tool, Slipknot and more, August is gearing up to be a great month for new releases.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our picks for the albums to watch for in August 2019. Here are six (and a few more) we think will be worth checking out.

1.       Volbeat, ‘Rewind, Replay, Rebound’: Volbeat get eclectic with their upcoming album ‘Rewind, Replay, Rebound,’ out Friday. From the pop-punky “Leviathan” and the classic rock-leaning “Last Day Under The Sun” to the rockabilly “Pelvis on Fire” and hard rocking “Cheapside Sloggers,” there seem to be a lot of different elements being dealt out with this album. However different though, all of these singles are memorable and rock hard, which bodes well for the album. (8/2)

2.       Slipknot, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’: Slipknot will be releasing their sixth studio album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind,’ in August.  Frontman Corey Taylor said to NME in 2018 about the tone of the album, “It’s complicated, it’s dark, it’s heavy, it’s heavy, it’s melodic, it’s fierce, it’s angry, it’s raw as hell.” That seems to check out, as singles “Unsainted” and “Solway Firth” are intense, aggressive pieces of metal. (8/9)

3.       Sleater-Kinney, ‘The Center Won’t Hold’: Sleater-Kinney continues their reunion this year with their upcoming ninth studio album, ‘The Center Won’t Hold.’ Produced by St. Vincent, the album features some of the band’s most biting lyricism and cultural commentary to date. Unfortunately, it will be the band’s last album with drummer Janet Weiss, who announced that she was leaving the band in July. (8/16)

4.       Frank Turner, ‘No Man’s Land’: Whereas much of Frank Turner’s repertoire is self-deprecating rock-tinged folk about himself, ‘No Man’s Land’ gets back to the storyteller nature of true folk. The songs, each about a famous woman in history, range from upbeat, jaunty tunes about tavern owner / “witch” Jinny Bingham and early rocker Sister Rosetta Thorpe to low, brooding tracks about dancer Mata Hari. (8/16)

5.       Taylor Swift, ‘Lover’: One of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, ‘Lover’ finds Taylor Swift engaging the happy, bubbly Taylor she drowned in darkness on her last album, 2017’s ‘Reputation.’ The aesthetic associated with the new album cycle is colorful, as evidenced by the imagery in the videos for “Me!” and “You Need to Calm Down.” Both of those singles landed at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while the album has reportedly set pre-order records on Apple Music, so it’s not a stretch to say that this will be a hot release.  (8/23)

6.       Tool, ‘Fear Inoculum’: After years of lawsuits and slow progress, Tool’s first album of new music in 13 years, ‘Fear Inoculum’ is finally making its way to shelves this August. The wait alone makes this another one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, and the slow trickle of information on it only adds fuel to that fire. (8/30)

Further Listening:

·         Skillet, ‘Victorious’ (8/2)

·         Half Alive, ‘Now, Not Yet’ (8/9)

·         Killswitch Engage, ‘Atonement’ (8/16)

·         The Hold Steady, ‘Thrashing Thru The Passion’ (8/16)

·         Sheer Mag, ‘A Distant Call’ (8/23)

·         Jesse Malin, ‘Sunset Kids’ (8/30)

From pop darlings changing up their image to industrial titans returning after more than a decade away and more, there are a lot of highly anticipated albums to look forward to August. Check out some of our picks above and let us know what new albums you’re excited to hear in the comments below.

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Albums Coming Out in July 2019

July is here and the summer release schedule is just heating up. This month will see some hot new releases coming to stores, including highly anticipated projects from the likes of Marshmello, Ed Sheeran, Sum 41 and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve compiled a list highlighting some of the biggest albums and best bets hitting shelves in the month of July. Here are seven albums (and a few more) we think will be worth looking out for.

1.       Marshmello, ‘Joytime III’: Producer / DJ Marshmello has been having a banner couple of years, especially when it came to 2018’s multiplatinum stand-alone single “Happier,” his collaboration with Bastille. The artist releases his third album, ‘Joytime III,’ today, just in time for the long July 4 weekend. Having heard single “Rescue Me,” his collaboration with hard rockers A Day to Remember, and its impressive combination of the two artists’ genres, I think this could be one of the hottest albums of the summer.  (7/3)

2.       Joey Cape, ‘Let Me Know When You Give Up’: Joey Cape, best known as frontman for punk rockers Lagwagon, is releasing his fourth solo album, ‘Let Me Know When You Give Up,’ this week. The sound is a little brighter and more instrumental than his previous solo efforts, which mainly consisted of vocals and guitar. According to an interview with Kerrang, Cape said of the album, “I wanted to say the things I wanted to say, but I really wanted at the core was a guideline to remain hopeful, to try to inflate this idea of things being better to and not control everything and be a positive force.” (7/5)

3.       Ed Sheeran, ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’: Anything Ed Sheeran touches turns to gold and that is sure to prove true again when the British singer-songwriter releases his fourth album ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ this month. The album’s first two singles, “I Don’t Care” featuring Justin Bieber and “Cross Me” featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock, have already amassed huge success on the charts with the latter having already gone platinum in some countries. There is no doubt that this is one of the most anticipated albums of the summer. (7/12)

4.       Sum 41, ‘Order in Decline’: Early 2000s punk rockers Sum 41 are back this month with their most anticipated album in a while. ‘Order in Decline’ is set to feature some of the band’s heaviest work to date, and that’s not just talk from a press release. The album’s first single “Out for Blood” reached number 18 on the Mainstream Rock chart, their first single in nearly 15 years to do so. Their latest single, “Never There,” about frontman Deryck Whibley’s non-existent relationship with his father, is one of the most emotionally songs he has ever written. (7/19)

5.       Violent Femmes, ‘Hotel Last Resort’: Making up for lost time, the Violent Femmes release their latest album, ‘Hotel Last Resort,’ the follow-up to their first album in 16 years, ‘We Can Do Anything’ (2016), this month. The band told Rolling Stone that this is one of their most cohesive albums to date, saying “It’s a classic album, in the sense that people should actually sit down and listen to the whole thing. It’s not too long. It’s short, it’s punchy, it’s solid, it’s to the point, goes a few different directions but it always comes back to the core approach and then it’s over.” (7/26)

6.       NF, ‘The Search’: NF has been making a name for himself in the rap game over the last few years with his honest, upfront and personal lyricism. His single “The Search,” from his upcoming album of the same name, is as impressive and captivating as it is deep, discussing his mental health issues in the wake of his sudden fame. If the other tracks on the album are this special, ‘The Search’ could end up being a great album. (7/26)

7.       Sugar Ray, ‘Little Yachty’: It’s been more than 10 years since 1990s rockers Sugar Ray released their last studio album, the middle-of-the-road 2008 flop ‘Music For Cougars.’ The band ends this decade-long recording hiatus this month with the release of their upcoming seventh studio album ‘Little Yachty.’ According to Billboard, frontman Mark McGrath said the band took their time with this album, trying to recreate the beach-y vibe of their heyday. “So we just decided to make a record our fans wanted to hear. It was a fun record to make, top to bottom.” (7/26)

Further Listening:

·         Machine Gun Kelly, ‘Hotel Diablo’ (7/5)

·         311, ‘Voyager’ (7/12)

·         Andy Grammer, ‘Naïve’ (7/26)

·         Of Monsters and Men, ‘Fever Dream’ (7/26)

With a lot of highly anticipated albums and other interest-piquing new releases, July is gearing up to be a good month for new music. Keep an eye out for some of our picks above and let us know what albums you’re excited to get your hands on this month.

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Discover music new and old this summer at Vinyl Bay 777. As Long Island’s top new independent record shop, we have thousands of titles to choose from in a variety of genres to suit most music fans. Browse our wide selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs, memorabilia and more in store at our Plainview location or online at vinylbay777.com. Whether you’re looking for something new to you or to rediscover the classics, we have you covered. And with more titles being added to our selection all the time, you never know what gems you might find at Vinyl Bay 777.