Fresh Album Fridays: Lil Uzi Vert, The Japanese House, Angelo De Augustine and more
Good morning. This is a thread to discuss new album releases arriving at our doorsteps today (and until next week!). Feel free to comment albums that have caught your eye and interest.
Looks like Lil Uzi spotted a slower week to release what is likely the biggest album in terms of sheer numbers (the best thing about it might be the interview from Nardwuar). I think folks here will get the most from the new Japanese House - sleepy, melodic, nostalgic indie pop. I'm looking forward to hearing this new Angelo De Augustine after his fantastic collab with Sufjan Stevens in 2021.
Discussion Points
What are you looking forward to listen to?
Have you listened to any of these releases?
What are your thoughts?
What have you enjoyed from these artists in the past?
Why Friday?
Most (but not all) new LPs release on a Friday, as labels want to give the the release a full week of sales before entering the charts.
~~ Any feedback on the format welcome!
Albums I plan on checking out this week:
-Serpent of Old - Ensemble Under the Dark Sun (Black Metal/Death Metal) (already heard this one, it's great!)
-Loma Prieta - Last (Screamo)
-Anberlin - Convinced EP (Alternative)
-The Japanese House - In the End it Always Does (Indie)
-Nothing But Thieves - Dead Club City (Alternative)
-Lil Uzi Vert - Pink Tape (Rap/Hip-Hop)
-Before the Dawn - Stormbringers (Gothic/Melodic Death Metal)
-The Body - I Shall Die Here/Earth Triumphant (Doom/Sludge)
Pretty solid week! Better than last week for sure IMO.
Artist:
Lil Uzi Vert
Album:
Pink Tape
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Release: 30th June, 2023
Genre(s): Pop Rap, Trap
Country: United States
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RYM
26 tracks of anything is too much unless you're the Wu.
Metal:
Serpent Of Old – Ensemble Under The Dark Sun
None – Inevitable
Coffin Mulch – Spectral Intercession
Lucifixion – Trisect Joys Of Pierced Hearts
Grotesqueries – Vile Crematory
If you like Dungeon Synth:
Bruxa – Between the Mist and the End
Artist:
The Japanese House
Album:
In the End It Always Does
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Release: 30th June, 2023
Genre(s): Indie, Alt-pop
Country: United Kingdom
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Rym
Artist:
Angelo De Augustine
Album:
Toil and Trouble
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Release: 30th June, 2023
Genre(s): Indie
Country: United States
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Rym
Here are some new releases I listened to today. Coffin Mulch was also mentioned by 0x29A
Metal
Decade of Mutiny I by Vampire Squid - [Technical Death Metal, Mathcore]:
Vampire Squid's discography consists of humorous oceanic puns and technical instrumentation, in that order. Reading the lyrics is half the fun. The band re-recorded five of their favorite songs from their first album in honor of its 10 year anniversary, and they sound great.
Spectral Intercession by Coffin Mulch - [Death Metal]:
Coffin Mulch's first EP was solid, but at the same time it didn't particularly stand out to me. Spectral Intercession, on the other hand, sharpened the dull butcher knife and polished it for good measure. There are plenty of headbangers in this one.
Chiptune
I've always liked Petriform's compositions within the chiptune genre, especially the synthetic vocals. This album is essentially a collection of goofy B-sides from the 2018 album nothing is for sure, and they brightened up my day.