Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix [1], but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Here are today's selections:
A little rock: I added this album from The Walkmen to my list of must haves [2] for August because I'm a fan of their dark, boozy rock — but I know they can be an acquired taste. The new album, You & Me [3], has already won me over with singles like "In the New Year [4]" and "Postcards from Tiny Islands [5]." This album might not be the biggest deal of the year but I remain a fan and am definitely adding this to my iTunes library.
Earth to music lovers!: Yippee! New Dandy Warhols is finally here and their sixth album Earth to the Dandy Warhols [6] is getting some mixed reviews. Rolling Stone says the album [7] is a "misstep" while the Guardian calls it [8] their "most self-assured set yet." What to make of such diverging opinions? Well, it will always be difficult for them to top "We Used to Be Friends" in my heart but we've all agreed [9] that "World The People Together (Come On) [10]" is great, and this other new track called "Love Song [11]" is totally sweet (I think I hear banjo!). So, we'll have to judge for ourselves but honestly, I'm already sold.
Two more singing ladies, so .
A refreshingly mature voice: If you've ever been even the slightest bit addicted to charmed by a Rhianna song in the past, you will probably enjoy Karina. I just happened to stumble across her debut album [12] and for someone so young her music is good, and it's not just about, you know, sneakers [13]. Songs like "16@War [14]" are danceable and lyrically interesting. I also might listen to "The Love We Got [15]" secretly. . .maybe. . .OK fine, I bought it and I like it.
Sad and pretty: Yeah, it's lonely and a little sad, but the music from Juliana Hatfield's new album is also really pretty and wonderful. It's exciting to have her music here and available for my bus-riding. We already got a peek [16] at "This Lonely Love [17]," and I'm now digging "Remember November [18]" because I have Novembers I hope certain people also remember. . .