Featured New Releases for
March 11, 2022

Impera

Loma Vista / Spinefarm Records
The Swedes return with a melodically infectious, bombastic, hook-laden, riff-drenched stadium rock tome about the rise and fall of empires.

— Thom Jurek

Hits to the Head

Domino
The Glasgow art-punks' greatest-hits collection gathers the highlights of their witty body of work and features two new tracks that hold their own.

— Heather Phares

Mercy

Rubber Jungle
A sweet, meditative acoustic album made in isolation that is also about isolation.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Classic Objects

4AD
Filled with rapturous sounds and literary songwriting, Hval's 4AD debut is a dazzling distillation of her music.

— Heather Phares

Candydrip

Keep Cool / RCA
R&B
David Brown's gleaming second album of progressive R&B, chock-full of persuasive slow jams and ballads.

— Andy Kellman

Blind

Brainfeeder
A challenging yet fascinating fusion of avant-jazz and experimental electronics, with guests including Evan Parker and Dorian Concept.

— Paul Simpson

Chariot of the Gods

Big Time Phonograph Recording Co.
After a 12-year layoff, one of Australia's greatest bands is back in action and reminding us why they still love rock & roll.

— Mark Deming

Gershwin Country

Concord / Craft Records
Country stars have fun with Gershwin tunes on a set highlighted by earnest duets with Dolly Parton and executive producer Liza Minnelli.

— Marcy Donelson

Allhallowtide

Tapete Records
Another fine example of the kind of deeply sophisticated, lyrically dense, and melodically swift albums the band have been making for decades.

— Tim Sendra

GUV III

Run for Cover Records
Brilliant collection of modern power pop that rocks, chimes, gets a little blue, and makes a case for the band's GOAT status.

— Tim Sendra

The Chicago Experiment

Ropeadope
After a 15-year break, Ropeadope reinvigorates its geographical "experiment" series with Greg Spero assembling a star-studded cast.

— Thom Jurek

Broken Equipment

What's Yr Rupture?
The band's second album is a more polished, new wave-influenced take on the strident, witty, and danceable post-punk of their debut.

— Tim Sendra

The Jacket

Captured Tracks
The duo's sixth album explores growth and loss with a hazy montage of storytelling and symbolism that feels as well-worn as a vintage garment.

— Heather Phares

Various Artists

V4 Visions: Of Love & Androids

Numero Group
R&B
Fine underground R&B, house, jungle, lovers rock, and more from a small London-based label active during the first half of the '90s.

— Andy Kellman

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