Welcome to Music That Matters with 3, 2, 1 New Music Monday.
This week, we’ve got sci-fi-sized rock from Muse, the Grinch’s favorite rocker – The Pretty Reckless – and Jersey punk veterans The Bouncing Souls.
Plus, Phoebe Bridgers goes solo again, Brandon Flowers goes solo again – but this time, he’s gone country – and Chris Cornell makes his way back to vinyl.
(Countdown Video)
3 major album drops.
First up — Muse.
They’re from the U.K., and yes, they are already huge around the world, but I still feel like we sometimes miss out on just how massive this band can sound.
(“Unravelling” clip)
They are back with their 10th studio album, The Wow! Signal.
And so far, it very much sounds like a “Muse being Muse” record: big guitars, organs, choirs, contagious energy, and as Louder described it: a “Spielberg-sized sci-fi epic.”
(“Hush” clip)
Next – before her music career, Taylor Momsen started as a child actress.
And yes, she made her film debut as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
(“Grinch” clip)
I’m sure Taylor gets tired of that fun fact, but every time I mention it, somebody is surprised.
By the way – she’s all grown up.
(“When I Wake Up” clip)
That’s Taylor Momsen, lead singer of The Pretty Reckless.
They just released their fifth studio album, Dear God.
And ladies and gentlemen, this is a rock album.
(“For I Am Death” clip)
And then we have The Bouncing Souls with Born To Be.
The New Jersey band is back with fast, melodic, punk energy – the same kind that’s kept them going for nearly four decades.
(“Only Echoes” clip)
2 new singles.
Mr. Brightside himself, Brandon Flowers, is not just going solo again.
He’s also gone country.
(“Plans” clip)
That’s his new song “Plans,” from the upcoming album Thrasher, arriving August 21st.
Another artist returning with solo music this week and feeling like she’s picked up right where she left us is Phoebe Bridgers.
(“Lost Boys” clip)
“Lost Boys” is off her upcoming 16 track album – Lost Weekend – arriving August 14th.
(Record Scratch video)
And finally, 1 vinyl pick.
Carry On, the second solo album from Audioslave and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell, is making its vinyl debut.
This album from 2007 will be available on classic black vinyl and a limited-edition 2LP picture disc version.
I warned ya – any week I can put Chris Cornell in the vinyl spotlight, I’m going to do it.
(clip)
That’s your 3 albums, 2 singles, and 1 vinyl for the week.
This has been 3, 2, 1 New Music Monday
Until next time.
Please subscribe on YouTube and spread the word wherever you can
LYRIC OF THE DAY: “You keep changin’ the rules While I keep playin’ the game I can’t take it much longer I think I might go insane.” – Michael & Janet Jackson
Please subscribe on YouTube and spread this channel wherever you can – Thank you!
LYRIC OF THE DAY: “They got it early in the morning They got it late in the evening Well, I want that, need it Yeah I gotta gotta have it.” – Kula Shaker (covering Joe South)
Please subscribe on YouTube and spread this channel wherever you can – Thank you!
LYRIC OF THE DAY: “Too sweet to be sour; too nice to be mean Well, on the tough guy style, I’m not too keen Trying to change the world, I will plot and scheme.” – Beastie Boys
Please subscribe on YouTube and spread this channel wherever you can – Thank you!
Welcome to Music That Matters with 3, 2, 1 New Music Monday.
This week, we’ve got a breakout British singer-songwriter, a surprise R&B mixtape, and the return of an indie rock band after 15 years.
Plus, Snoop Dogg, FKA twigs, and vinyl from Def Leppard.
(Countdown Video)
3 major album drops.
First up — the official debut album from that British singer-songwriter Myles Smith:
My Mess, My Heart, My Life.
(“Stargazing” clip)
“Stargazing” was a massive global streaming hit, and yes, it’s on the album.
But there’s also a big collaboration with Niall Horan, who joins Smith on the standout duet “Drive Safe.”
(“Drive Safe” clip)
Next, Hard-Fi returns after 15 years with Sweating Someone Else’s Fever
I already liked the lead single “They Ain’t Your Friends” but it’s the story behind it that I really loved.
(“They Ain’t Your Friends” clip)
Frontman Richard Archer had two old demos sitting on his laptop. His 10-year-old son found them, meshed them together, and helped spark the comeback single.
So yes, the kid may need a producer credit.
Then there’s Resurrection — the new joint mixtape from Chlöe and Timbaland which has the big release “Talking Dirty”
(“Talking Dirty” clip)
With this album – don’t blink – it’s fast-paced – you can blitz through 13 tracks in just under 30 minutes.
By the way, the one that stood out to me – “Better Than She Can” – it feels like the brightest and most upbeat song with this future disco bouncing beat to it.
(“Better Than She Can” clip)
2 new singles.
First one is from the upcoming September release of Chakzilla. Snoop Dogg lends a hand to Chaka Khan on the single “Boogie’s in My Soul”
(“Boogie’s in My Soul” clip)
Also teaming up this week: FKA twigs and Lil Yachty on the song “On Your Mind.”
(“On Your Mind” clip)
And finally, 1 Vinyl pick for this week
(Record Scratch video)
Def Leppard’s Greatest Hits lands on vinyl. It’s a simple one for classic rocker — you’ve got big choruses (“Pour Some Sugar On Me” hook), huge ’80s hooks (“Rock of Ages” hook), and a reminder that greatest-hits collections are made for the turntable. (“Hysteria” hook)
That’s your 3 albums, 2 singles, and 1 vinyl for the week.
This has been 3, 2, 1 New Music Monday
Until next time.
Please subscribe on YouTube and spread the word wherever you can
