The July Rehash
A few weeks late (no surprise), here is the movers and shakers that came out for the month of July. Some notable stuff, some amazing stuff, and some stuff we didn’t like so didn’t even bother mentioning.
Gym Class Heroes - As Cruel As Schoolchildren (Fueled By Ramen)
A soulful conflagration of various genres, the album is equally tongue-in-cheek commentary as it is about serious topics.
Johnny Cash - American V: A Hundred Highways (American)
One of the most poignant albums of the American series, if not of his career, the songs found on this disc are equally beautiful as they are haunting, capturing the soul of a fragile man in his last days. A recommended must have.
Muse - Black Holes And Revelations (WBR)
Muse return with more sci-fi conspiracy adventures wrapped in brilliant music. Often sadly overlooked in the states on the scale they are adored in other countries, Muse tack on a few radio friendly tracks that will hopefully open the doors for them to a bigger stateside audience.
Peaches - Impeach My Bush (XL)
Ah, Peaches. Electro-punk-clash and whatever combination there-in is back yet again riding the same pony. At the least it’s an entertaining pony. The queen of smut music has earned a lot of respect amongst her peers and rightfully so. For the fans of past Peaches efforts, she will satisfy,
Pink Floyd - Pulse DVD (Columbia)
One can debate for days whether it’s really “Pink Floyd” without Roger Waters. It’s obviously not the same, but that doesn’t mean the remaining members can’t put on a fantastic show. As a fan of big production shows, this obviously left me wishing I was able to of seen these guys back in 1994.
Strapping Young Lad - The New Black (Century Media)
What can we say about Strapping Young Lad and the always outlandish Devin Townsend? Always balls to the wall in everything they do, this album is no exception. Whether on your headphones or live, SYL know how to ‘bring it’.
Sufjan Stevens - The Avalance - Outtakes And Extras From The Illinois Album (Asthmathic Kitty)
You know you are good when even your b-sides and out-takes album continues where it’s proper counter part left off last year. Clocking in at 75 minutes, these tracks are engaging as any Sufjan Stevens and fill the void between the next proper album.
Venus Hum - The Colors In The Wheel (Nettwerk)
They’ve been low on the radar the past few years, but Venus Hum are bouncing back. New record deal, an updated sound, and some new bells and whistles, the album is worth a listen and will open them up to some new fans.