Notable vinyl releases out this Friday - 22 November (2024)

The pioneering rap metal band Body Count returns with their much-anticipated 8th album. Ice-T and his crew unleash their energy more than ever on the rage-filled 11-track record, Merciless. After persevering through personal tragedies, social opposition, and an army of naysayers, the group emerges bloody but unbroken—and with more rage than ever. “It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done,” shares Ice-T about the album. With guest appearances by George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), Joe Bad (Fit For An Autopsy), and Max Cavalera (Soulfly), “Merciless” offers enough firepower. The current lineup includes surviving OGs Ice-T, Ernie C., and Sean E Sean, joined by bassist Vincent Price, drummer Will “Ill Will” Dorsey, Juan “Juan of the Dead” Garcia, and backing vocalist Little Ice.

In a season where we all seek comfort, tradition, and a return to a home of sorts, a trio composed of indie music’s foundational members have gifted us A Peace of Us—an album of diverse holiday tunes filtered through their musical imaginations. Dean & Britta, well-known from their work defining a genre with Galaxie 500 and Luna, join Spacemen 3’s Sonic Boom, another bastion of indie’s collective adolescence, to bring to life a collection that draws from early ‘60s pop, garage, country, James Bond soundtracks, Christmas carols, and electronica. Dean Wareham recalls a sentiment from his DJ friend Chris: “You can experience all the emotions of Christmas through music: love and hate, joy and heartache, nostalgia, regret, anticipation, and frustration.” Their venture into a holiday album was organic, spurred by a few cover tunes over the years, a Christmas special during the pandemic, and finally collaborative sessions between Dean & Britta in L.A. and Sonic Boom in Portugal. The trio all contributed vocals, with guitars by Wareham, bass and keyboards by Phillips, effects, and mixes by Sonic. The result is an album of exploration as well as comfort, “like Bing Crosby...on acid,” Britta adds, the tracklist a reminder that the holidays are complex and tragicomic. If collaboration is the fuel, peace and mutual understanding is surely the fire, and A Peace of Us has us gathered around it. “Christmas is mostly for children anyway,” says Dean. Sonic adds, “Or the inner child in all of us. Goodwill to all men. Hopes and fears for the year to come. And light in the darkness. Where this festival began.”

After a decade being born, Josh Tillman is finally busy dying. Mahashmashana is the sixth album by Father John Misty. It was produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson. It was engineered and additionally produced by Michael Harris. It was arranged by Drew Erickson. It was performed by Josh Tillman, Drew Erickson, Jonathan Wilson, Dan Bailey, Eli Thomson, David Vandervelde, Chris Dixie Darley, Jon Titterington, and Kyle Flynn. It was executive produced by Jonathan Wilson. It was recorded and mixed at Five Star and East/West, United and Drew's House. Mahasmasana - great cremation ground, all things going thither.

Expanded Edition of Friko's 2024 debut album features a limited-edition bonus LP with 11 tracks made up of B-sides, live tracks and a My Bloody Valentine cover. "Reaffirm[s] that indie rock, as a style and ethos, can still feel the most exciting thing a young person could be into." - Pitchfork. 

Nobody Loves You More is Kim Deal’s debut album, although it’s technically not her first release under her own name – she self- released a 5-part, 10-song 7” vinyl series in 2013, and beyond that, she’s earned her stripes as early as the late 80s with bands Pixies and The Breeders. The long-awaited record’s creation began with its oldest songs, “Are You Mine?” and “Wish I Was,” which were written and recorded in 2011, and included in 2013 vinyl series, shortly after Deal concluded Pixies’ ‘Lost Cities Tour’ and relocated to L.A. In the years since, the record took shape in pieces, with a variety of collaborators including Breeders past and present (Mando Lopez, Kelley Deal, Jim Macpherson, and Britt Walford), and new friends like Jack Lawrence (The Greenhorns) and Savages’ Fay Milton and Ayse Hassan. Tracked over the last several years, the record’s last recording was helmed by iconic engineer and Deal’s close friend Steve Albini, tracking “A Good Time Pushed” with Jim and Kelley in November 2022. Sonically versatile and infectious, the record is a celebration of Deal’s unmatched artistry, nodding not only to her career highlights with celebrated bands across the alternative landscape, but also to her immovable cultural weight, including her impact on current young musicians such Olivia Rodrigo (Deal and The Breeders supported her Guts World Tour this year). At one of her sold-out MSG dates with the band, Rodrigo told the crowd: “I thought Kim was the coolest girl in the world. I’m very inspired by them and everything they stand for. They are absolutely iconic.” Nobody Loves You More, Deal’s first individual entry into her musical canon, will only cement her legacy even further and hopefully crystallize the free-wielding, creatively daring spirit she’s been fostering since her very first appearance.

Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 - Red Vinyl "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1" the 12th album by Marilyn Manson featuring the singles "As Sick As The Secrets Within" (Aug 2), "Raise The Red Flag" (Aug 16) & "Sacrilegious"(Sep 27) will be released worldwide on November 22nd via Nuclear Blast Records.

Small Changes is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Michael’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize winning, and Grammy Award nominated Kiwanuka. Small Changes was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed Kiwanuka and its equally acclaimed predecessor, Love and Hate. The new record was recorded between London and Los Angeles. The core trio made up of Kiwanuka and his trusty co-producers expanded into a wish-list ensemble that featured legendary bassist Pino Palladino (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Beyoncé) and Jimmy Jam of the iconic Jam and Lewis songwriting and production duo (Janet Jackson, Prince, SOS Band). A welcome return for one of Britain’s most talented of songwriters, most recognisable of vocalists, and most virtuosic of guitarists.

”The Last Will and Testament” is a concept record of sorts. A restless musical journey in a way mirroring my own relationship with music as a consumer of it," narrates band leader Mikael Åkerfeldt. "I pick up something here, dismiss something there. I worship and I hate music at the same time. This ambivalence leads me down some type of creative path of my own and then, all of a sudden, a collection of songs has been written. Best case scenario, these songs are good enough to impress the band. Good enough for the ”powers that be” in terms of the industry. Good enough for ”you”?! I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I’m proud even? There are some familiar ingredients in there I suppose. Most of our music has sprung from the same source, so I guess it’s not much of a shocker if it’s going to sound like ”us”. I’m a bit in awe of what we did with ”The Last Will and Testament”. It feels like a dream. There is some "coherence" and ” songwriting skills” I hope, but what do I know? I tend to favour the ”strange” over the ”obvious”, but I feel like I’m in the minority, and that’s fine. So…fair warning! Don’t expect an instant rush (as per usual), but if you do ”get it” (have you got it yet?) right away, that’s ok too!"

Latin Grammy-nominated and Brazilian Music Awards-winning artist Rogê hasbecome a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB).With a rich career spanning over two decades, Rogê has released seven soloalbums that have solidified his place in the contemporary Brazilian musicscene. In March 2023, he released his U.S. debut album "CURYMAN" underDiamond West Records. Produced by Thomas Brenneck of the Budos Band-who has worked with artists like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and AmyWinehouse-the album is a celebration of samba infused with messages ofresilience and redemption. "CURYMAN" not only marked the launch ofBrenneck's new label but also reflected Rogê's deep belief in the power ofmusic to inspire hope and perseverance.As Rogê looks to the future, he is gearing up to release "CURYMAN II" inNovember 2024. Building on the success of his U.S. debut, this upcomingalbum promises to deliver even more vibrant samba rhythms and thoughtprovoking lyrics. Exciting new singles are set to drop in the lead-up to thealbum's release, offering fans a preview of what's to come. As Rogê continuesto evolve his sound and push the boundaries of Brazilian music, he remainsdedicated to spreading the rich cultural heritage of Brazil to audiences aroundthe world.

This 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates the critically acclaimed album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, which won all eight Grammy Awards for which it was nominated, including Album of the Year. The original album - now remastered for the first time - includes the global hit singles, "Vertigo" (winner of three Grammy Awards), "City Of Blinding Lights" and "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own," alongside bonus track, "Fast Cars."