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Photo by Sasha Lytvyn For an MC Paul Barman fan who had lost track of what he had been up to, the past four months have been a cornucopia. We finally have word of a new MC Paul Barman album, and with it, the ?uestlove produced title track. "(((echo chamber)))" seems more like a traditional MC Paul Barman song than "(((leapfrog)))" did. It starts off incredibly quietly. The first few seconds have literally no sound, and it starts off so gradually that you might not realize it at first. Barman's first verse is more spoken word than rap. It bleeds into Open Mike Eagle's verse, which bleeds back into MC Paul Barman. There is no real traditional verse/chorus/verse structure and is one of the most refreshingly unique hip hop songs in years. You can listen to "(((echo chamber)))" below. The new MC Paul Barman album, (((echo chamber))) , will be out May 18 on Mello Music Group. You can pre-order you copy on Bandcamp . For more on MC Paul Barman, chec...

Another busy week of releases, so this'll be a two-parter. Album of the Week : Artist : Lenore. Album : Lenore. Quick Description : Debut album from a new favorite duo here. Why You Should Listen : You wish First Aid Kit was more musically adventurous. Overall Thoughts : Easily my favorite of this week, and it doesn’t even come close. Sort of a more complex First Aid Kit, there’s gorgeous harmonies to go along with interesting songwriting and a haunted sort of feel. I was continually surprised by this throughout my listen, and I simply can’t wait until I get another opportunity to dive back in. Recommendation : This is my favorite album of the week, and it should be yours, too. Artist : Deer Tick Album : Vol. 1 / Vol. 2 Quick Description : Two releases from the somewhat twangy indie rockers. Why You Should Listen : There's enough good here to give some time to it. Overall Thoughts : Deer Tick is officially in “we’re releasing a double album” territory with an...