The U & U Show 402 | So Many Big Names w/ New LPs

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Tame Impala : 'Cause I'm A Man : Currents (2015)

-          First single from forthcoming 3rd LP.

-          By far the most dance-y track to date. Sounds more like Daft Punk than their previous music.

-          Innerspeaker & Lonerism have been two of the best Beatles-leaning vintage psych rock albums of the past few years.

-          One of the leading forces of the Perth, AUS psych rock scene.

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Sufjan Stevens : The Only Thing : Carrie and Lowell (2015)

-          I believe it's officially his forthcoming 6th album, but he's also but out numerous other compilations and releases from side projects.

-          One of the most talented musicians that I've been able to enjoy every step of the way.

-          This first teaser sounds like a hope-elevating return to his early stripped back folk days.

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Palma Violets : English Tongue : Danger In The Club (2015)

-          2nd album

-          Their 2013 debut was one of the years most highly regarded albums.

-          UK band that makes catchy, chugging anthem rock.

-          Highest energy band at SXSW 2015.

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Sheer Mag : Sit and Cry : Sheer Mag 7" (2015)

-          Debut EP available on BandCamp.

-          Latest single, Button Up, is their best song to date.

-          Awesome blend of punk and catchy vintage rock and roll.

-          One of the best bands at SXSW 2015.

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Damaged Bug : The Mirror : Cold Hot Plumbs (2015)

-          2nd LP

-          Solo moniker for Thee Oh Sees frontman John Dwyer.

-          Debut album, Hubba Bubba, was out in 2014.

-          Less amped up and aggressive, synth-heavy psych rock weirdness.

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Faith Healer : Again : Cosmic Troubles (2015)

-          Debut album.

-          Amid all of this year's big name new LP's this is a contender for my favorite.

-          Led by Jessica Jalbert, who has one solo album out as well, Brother Loyola.

-          Big time sound of Velvet Underground & Nico sound.

-          Edmonton pop/rock duo.

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Courtney Barnett : An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York) : Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit (2015)

-          Technically her debut LP.

-          Huge critical success with the re-release of her first two EPs, The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas.

-          One of the best bands at SXSW 2015 playing the new album in its entirety.

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Ty Segall : Queen Lullabye : Live At Pickathon (2015)

-          Split live EP with King Tuff from their Pickathon sets.

-          Originally from his 2013 album Sleeper.

-          7^th solo album, Manipulator was a highlight of 2014.

-          The once obscure SF garage rock master is now one of the biggest faces of the rock music scene now.

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Waxahatchee : The Dirt : Ivy Tripp (2015)

-          Powerful, feedback-heavy opener from her 3rd full length.

-          Project from Kate Crutchfield. Twin sister of Swearin's Allison Crutchfield.

-          Her 2nd album, 2013's Cerulean Salt, was one of the year's best.

-          Debut was lo-fi and a rougher DIY style album.

-          Played a series of stripped back solo shows with only her twin sister, Allison of Swearin', on backup vocals at SXSW 2015.

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The Mountain Goats : Choked Out : Beat The Champ (2015)

-          Pro wrestling-themed 15th album.

-          Led by John Darnielle.

-          Continually (and deservedly) considered one of the best lyricists in music.

-          Thoughtful, poignant, brutal, and self-evisceratingly honest.

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Ezra Furman : Restless Year (2015)

-          Forthcoming, not yet named, 2nd solo LP.

-          Formerly recorded as Ezra Furman & the Harpoons.

-          Brother of KRILL's leader Jonah Furman.

-          Longtime show favorite.

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Modest Mouse : Wicked Campaign : Strangers to Ourselves (2015)

-          6th album and first in 8 years.

-          Led by Isaac Brock.

-          Just re-released their first two albums at the end of 2014.

-          One of the best bands of the 2000's

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Pfarmers : The 'Ol River Gang : Gunnera (2015)

-          Debut LP

-          Collab band between Menomena's Danny Seim & members of The National & David Byrne.

-          Sounds a ton like Menomena's older stuff and that's a very good thing!

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Algiers : Black Eunuch : Algiers (2015)

-          Forthcoming debut LP

-          Just released their first track from their forthcoming debut in Jan 2015.

-          Only 2 singles out previously and many of those songs will be on this LP.

-          My newest, biggest and hardest band crush.

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Marching Church : King Of Song : The World Is Not Enough (2015)

-          Debut LP.

-          Side project of Iceage's lead singer, Elias

-          Very cool live sound as they featured 2 saxophones even more heavily than the album.

-          Played with Alex Zhang of Dirty Beaches and really showcased Zhang's talent.

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Ryley Walker : Sweet Satisfaction : Primrose Green (2015)

-          2nd album.

-          Lush British folk that reminded me a ton of Clapton at SXSW 2015

-          Dead Oceans label.

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