As we head in November with the holidays looming ahead, I’m starting to think about year-end lists. And I’m realizing that 2011 is a wide open race. So many smart, unique, dynamic local albums have surfaced this year and picking winners is going to be difficult. I”m even thinking of expanding the list this year in order to accommodate more artists and not leave any deserving albums in the dark. We’ll see.
One band that certainly made some strong strides last month was Lyonnais whose long-awaited debut, Want for Wish for Nowhere, finally saw a formal release. It’s a dark and complex listen, full of textured nuances and experimental twists and turns that ultimately lead to one of the year’s most mesmerizing local albums. As for this month’s most overlooked record, I’m going with the District Attorneys’ new five-song collection, Waiting on the Calm Down: The Basement Sessions, over Translee’s latest mixtape, Who’s Translee? Both are very good in their own right, but I’m giving the District Attorneys the edge because their record just kind of struck out of nowhere. Oh, and they’re both 100% certified free so if I were you I’d be doing a little Googling after you get through this post.
So what does November have in store? Plenty. At the top of the pile is a much-anticipated Atlas Sound record, as well as the official debut LP from local rhyme animal Señor Kaos. Also, if you’re a fan of extreme music or just someone who appreciates the technical wizardry of top-of-the-line shredding, don’t sleep on the new full-length from An Isle Ate Her. Shit destroys.
Skin Jobs – Skin Jobs
Release Date: November 1
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Atlanta punk rock outfit Skin Jobs has a self-titled six-song EP that is already out and ready to relieve you of your hard-earned dollars. It is available on CD and through most digital outlets.
Skin Jobs Tracklist:
01. We’re All Skin Jobs
02. You Know Better
03. Your Mama’s the Problem
04. Go Fever
05. Baa Baa Baa
06. Get High and Go Far
More Info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/SKIN-JOBS
An Isle Ate Her – Phrenia
Release Date: November 7
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Extreme grindcore enthusiasts An Isle Ate Her have had their debut LP, Phrenia, available on their Bandcamp page since September, but the official release isn’t until November 7. It will also be available on CD.
An Isle Ate Her will celebrate the release of Phrenia on Monday, November 7 at the Drunken Unicorn. They will play in support of Circle Takes the Square and City of Ships. Also performing is Hello Cobra. Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 the day of show. Purchase tickets here.
Phrenia Tracklist:
01. Lurker Livin’
02. Slueslings
03. Das Ekel
04. Landsraad
05. Phrenia
06. Dun Dorr
07. How to Breed a God
08. Easy, Charles
09. Easy, Charles II
10. Improcalypse
11. Appetency
12. Furukawa
More Info:
Bandcamp: www.anisleateher.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/anisleateher
Myspace: www.myspace.com/anisleateher
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AIAHgrind
Atlas Sound – Parallax
Release Date: November 8
Label: 4AD
Release Info:
Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox is prepping his third studio release as Atlas Sound to be released next week via the venerable 4AD. Parallax will be available on vinyl, CD and through most digital outlets.
Parallax Tracklist:
01. The Shakes
02. Amplifiers
03. Te Amo
04. Parallax
05. Modern Aquatic Nightsongs
06. Mona Lisa
07. Praying Man
08. Doldrums
09. My Angel is Broken
10. Terra Incognita
11. Flagstaff
12. Nightworks
More Info:
Web: www.atlassound.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/atlassound
The N.E.C. – Pineapple
Release Date: November 8
Label: Pretty Ambitious Records
Release Info:
Cosmic punk trio the N.E.C. will be releasing their second full-length effort via local upstart, Pretty Ambitious Records. Pineapple will be available on vinyl and through most digital outlets.
Pineapple Tracklist:
01. GTRRVVL
02. Creatures Flaming
03. All Night Drug Kids
04. 100 Feelings
05. Hate City Serenade
06. Any Place You Want
07. Loralene
More Info:
Web: www.naturalextensionconcept.com
Bandcamp: www.thenec.bandcamp.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/thenec
Señor Kaos – The Kaos Effect
Release Date: November 11
Label: High Water Music
Release Info:
ATL hip hop heads rejoice as local rhymemaster Señor Kaos is teaming up with producer Illastrate to release his official debut LP, The Kaos Effect, on 11/11/11. It will be available on CD and through most digital outlets.
Señor Kaos will celebrate the release of The Kaos Effect on Friday, November 11 at 529 with special guests. Doors are at 9pm. $8 gets you in.
The Kaos Effect Tracklist:
01. The Understanding (feat. Fort Knox)
02. New And Improved (feat. Ozy Reigns & Lyric Jones)
03. It’s Like That (feat. Ekundayo)
04. Did You Miss Me (feat. Binkis Recs)
05. Restless (feat. J-Live)
06. Automatic Classic 2.0
07. You Couldn’t Relate (feat. Fresh Daily)
08. Girls Rock Too Remix
09. Spirit of Jax
10. Last Call (Toast Up)
11. *Bonus* No More (Produced by Marcotiks)
12. *Bonus* Automatic Classic Remix
More Info:
Web: www.thekaoseffect.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/senorkaos
MySpace: www.myspace.com/senorkaos
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thekaoseffect
O’Brother – Garden Window
Release Date: November 15
Label: Triple Crown Records/Favorite Gentlemen
Release Info:
Post-hardcore heroes O’Brother will release their debut full-length, Garden Window, on November 15. It will be available first as a digital-only download with vinyl and CD packages to come soon thereafter.
Garden Window Tracklist:
01. Malum
02. Lo
03. Sputnik
04. Poison!
05. Lay Down
06. Easy Talk (Open Your Mouth)
07. Machines Part I
08. Machines Part II
09. Bear
10. Cleanse Me
11. Last Breath
More Info:
Web: www.beneathyourgardenwindow.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/obrothermusic
Myspace: www.myspace.com/obrothermusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/obrothermusic
Adron – Organismo
Release Date: November 18
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Singer-songwriter Adron’s upcoming LP, Organismo, is a collective effort that includes collaborations with members of Little Tybee, among others. It will be available on CD and through most digital outlets. Cover art TBA.
Adron will celebrate the release of Organismo on Friday, November 18 at Smith’s Olde Bar. C. Simmons will be playing in support. Doors open at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets here.
Organismo Tracklist:
01. Paradise Island Tropical Vacation
02. Basta
03. Mr. My Lord
04. The Sun Behind the Sun
05. Évidemment
06. A Wizened Sage
07. Heaven-Scented Season Tree
08. Peixinho Bêbado
09. Infinite & Tenderlovin’
10. Pyramids
11. Jorgonian of the Midnight Sun
More Info:
Web: www.adronworld.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AdronMusic
Myspace: www.myspace.com/adriennemccann
Twitter: www.twitter.com/adronshows
Eddie Meeks – Flush the Throne
Release Date: TBA
Label: Self-released
Release Info:
Local emcee Eddie Meeks once again unleashes his Cappuccino persona on this short follow-up to the excellent Cappuccino’s Unauthorized Records, released earlier this year. It will be available through most digital outlets.
Flush the Throne Tracklist:
01. Champion Sound Interlude
02. Excellenté
03. The Gospel According to ‘Cino Interlude
04. Flush the Throne (#FTT)
05. It’s Been a Privilege…
06. 100 Blunts (I’m Rick Ross!)
More Info:
Bandcamp: www.eddiemeeks.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthMemphisMeeks
Twitter: www.twitter.com/cappuccinomeeks
