File under "Keeping It Real": David Allan Coe wrote his first album in prison. The long out of print 1968 debut album Penitentiary Blues is now on CD for the first time, remastered and including a booklet containing excerpts from his self-published guide to surviving prison, EX-Convict.
I hadn't realized that they're so popular, but the New Pornographer's Twin Cinema album is currently a top 10 album at Amazon. Likewise, Delbert McClinton's new Cost of Living is #17 today at Amazon, which is more action than I would have guessed.
Bjork appears to be determinedly heading further into left field than ever with the Drawing Restraint 9 soundtrack. I know nothing of the movie, but she's apparently looking for Eastern sounds. Also, she has outside vocalists for all but three songs. That definitely sounds bad to me, as her vocal performances have generally been the most interesting part of her package.
The Amazon review sure makes John Vanderslice's Pixel Revolt sound interesting.
If you're into mediocrity- and a lot of consumers certainly are- you may wish to run not walk to the record store for the Smash Mouth hits album. Hurry!!!
Here's the complete list of this week's major new releases, courtesy AMG:
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Howl Red Ink
Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Americana
David Allan Coe Penitentiary Blues [Deluxe Edition] Shout Factory
Outlaw Country, Country-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Country-Rock
Crazy Frog Presents Crazy Hits Universal
Novelty, Club/Dance
The New Pornographers Twin Cinema Matador
Indie Rock, Pop Underground, Power Pop
Laura Veirs Years of Meteors Nonesuch
Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Indie Pop
August Born August Born Drag City
Experimental Rock, Post-Rock/Experimental
BMX Bandits Serious Drugs: The Creation Anthology Castle
Indie Pop, Twee Pop, Alternative Pop/Rock
Bjork Drawing Restraint 9 [Original Soundtrack] One Little Indian Us
Experimental Rock, Experimental
Liona Boyd Camino Latino (Latin Journey) Moston
Guitar Music
Chicago At Carnegie Hall, Vol. 1-4 (Chicago IV) [Bonus Tracks] Rhino
Pop/Rock, Jazz-Rock
Larry Coryell/Victor Bailey/Lenny White Electric Chesky
Fusion
Criteria When We Break Saddle Creek
Indie Rock
Friends of Dean Martinez Live at Club 2 Aero Recordings
Instrumental Rock, Indie Rock
Jerry Garcia The Jerry Garcia Collection, Vol. 1: Legion of Mary Rhino
Country-Rock, Jam Bands
Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
That definitely sounds bad to me, as her vocal performances have generally been the most interesting part of her package.
Bjork had other voices on Medulla...and it was astounding.
2 - godoggo
I've been waiting for a livie oZo album, because their one of the most explosive live bands around, but seem to wimp out a bit it the studio. Should be awesome.
3 - godoggo
By the way, the first time I heard them (on David Byrne's TV show), my immediate reaction was that they reminded me of Manu Chau's old band Mano Negra, so I'd say fans of either should check out the other.
4 - Sister Ray
The "I been in prison, baby!" badass routine doesn't work as well now that Martha Stewart can use it too.
5 - godoggo
And one more thought: God bless whoever managed to get this gang of ragamuffins on a classy jazz label like Concord