First Listen: New Releases for 9 November
Not a busy week for releases, but a number of really good ones nonetheless. Artist : Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers Album : Bought to Rot Quick Description : Solo-ish record from the Against Me! veteran. Why You Should Listen : Grace embracing the solo side is a good thing. Overall Thoughts : Laura Jane Grace has basically transcended Against Me! at this point, having become a poster image for transgender people everywhere while still maintaining punk cred. This is definitely more of an alternative rock record, but it puts aside a lot of punk trappings in favor of fun (and sometimes funny, as with the ode to Chicago midway through) music with a message. It may be easy to sleep on this one, especially if Against Me! has never been your thing, but this is definitely worth your time. Recommendation : Best record of the week, easy. Artist : Darren Hayman Album : Thankful Villages Vol. 3 Quick Description : Hefner frontman's historic project lands its third vo...