New Release Tuesday

[Jim Schue]

For as long as I can recall, Tuesday has been the day for new releases of music, movies and video games. My first experience of New Release Tuesday was riding up to Florence from Warsaw with my uncle way back when I was eight so he could pick up a copy of Supertramp's outstanding album "Breakfast In America."

 

He was staying with my parents at the time and knew I was a big music junkie, so he would indulge me by letting me have at his record collection and by taking me with him to the record stores when he went to pick up new stuff. So, if you want someone to blame for how I am about music, my uncle is a good place to start.

 

Anyway, I thought it would be cool to have a running thread where folks can list their recent music, movie and game pick-ups and make suggestions, etc. So, have at it!

[Jim Schue]

Today's pick-ups were long-awaited releases from two of my favorite bands:

 

"Hernando" by North Mississippi All-Stars

"Brighter Than Creation's Dark" by Drive-By Truckers

[kygirl]

Good Idea!!!! By the way-Supertramp's "Breakfast in America" is one of my faves.

My latest pick-up "Songs from the Heart" by Frank Sinatra which was released 1/15/08.

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

I don't ever buy anything cause I have no money. :lol:

BUT I would be happy to list what comes out on DVD and CD today.

 

Gameplan Starring the Rock, didn't see that one in theatres.

Saw 4

Reservation Road starring Jennifer Connelly and Jaoquin Phoenix

and

Blonde Ambition starring Jessica Simpson. I list that movie because it was so bad, they could only release it direct to DVD.

 

The only cd that comes out today with a name that I somewhat recognize is the band Whigs.

 

They have a cd that comes out today called Mission Control.

[Jim Schue]

I don't ever buy anything cause I have no money. :lol:

BUT I would be happy to list what comes out on DVD and CD today.

 

Gameplan Starring the Rock, didn't see that one in theatres.

Saw 4

Reservation Road starring Jennifer Connelly and Jaoquin Phoenix

and

Blonde Ambition starring Jessica Simpson. I list that movie because it was so bad, they could only release it direct to DVD.

 

The only cd that comes out today with a name that I somewhat recognize is the band Whigs.

 

They have a cd that comes out today called Mission Control.

 

I hope you recognize it because you're a fan of the great Afghan Whigs. Not sure who this name-stealing upstart is, though.

[youknowme]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?ie=UTF8&rs=301668&sort=salesrank&rh=n%3A301668%2Cp%5F69%3A0y-6y&page=1

 

I'm sure you 2 (Jim & HC) have looked at this website already but here it is any way.

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

I hope you recognize it because you're a fan of the great Afghan Whigs. Not sure who this name-stealing upstart is, though.

 

Yep, when I did a search on Amazon for Whigs, Afghan Whigs came up, I know them for sure. As for this band Whigs, they are from Athens, GA:

 

In the summer of 2005 the band recorded their first album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip, in an empty fraternity house. They used equipment purchased on eBay and resold after recording was finished to help offset the cost of production. Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was released independently in 2005. In July 2006, The Whigs signed with Dave Matthews' record label ATO Records, and Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was rereleased on September 19, 2006. Before signing with Matthew's label, Rolling Stone called the band "perhaps the best unsigned band in America."

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Whigs

 

As for a sample of their music:

 

[Jim Schue]

Both of today's purchases are VERY good.

 

With the Truckers, it just feels a lot deeper than the last album. "Lisa's Birthday" is especially good.

 

With the NoMiss AS, it's a grittier, gutsier album than the last, with less hip-hop influence and more of that dirty Delta blues.

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

Dusting off this thread before it vanished to page 2. I know it's only Sunday, but I wanted to pass along the new DVD/CD releases this Tuesday.

 

On DVD:

Nicole Kidman/Daniel Craig in "The Invasion"

Michael Douglas in "The King of California"

Jennifer Lopez in a movie that I think is direct to dvd called "BorderTown"

Daddy Day Camp with Cuba Gooding Jr.

Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Sixth Season

 

Last, but not least for any horror fans,

Lake Placid 2

 

As for CDs.

 

Dub Trio:: Another Sound is Dying

Elephant Man:: Let's Get Physical

Helio Sequence:: Keep Your Eyes Open

Joe Jackson:: Rain

Louis XIV:: Slick Dogs and Ponies

The Mars Volta:: The Bedlam In Goliath

The Shackeltons:: The Shackeltons

Sons and Daughters:: The Gift

Vampire Weekend:: Vampire Weekend

Chris Walla:: Field Manual

Xiu Xiu:: Women As Lovers

 

None of those ring a bell to me, BUT maybe we have someone here who is a fan of one of them. :lol:

[ADopted ADmiral]

I used to be a big tuesday new release guy back before I got back into vinyl...I would jump on the Best Buy ad that came in the Newspaper on Sundays...I would make a trip to Lex on tuesday just because of new releases...:thumb:

[cch5432]

Dusting off this thread before it vanished to page 2. I know it's only Sunday, but I wanted to pass along the new DVD/CD releases this Tuesday.

 

On DVD:

Nicole Kidman/Daniel Craig in "The Invasion"

Michael Douglas in "The King of California"

Jennifer Lopez in a movie that I think is direct to dvd called "BorderTown"

Daddy Day Camp with Cuba Gooding Jr.

Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Sixth Season

 

Last, but not least for any horror fans,

Lake Placid 2

 

As for CDs.

 

Dub Trio:: Another Sound is Dying

Elephant Man:: Let's Get Physical

Helio Sequence:: Keep Your Eyes Open

Joe Jackson:: Rain

Louis XIV:: Slick Dogs and Ponies

The Mars Volta:: The Bedlam In Goliath

The Shackeltons:: The Shackeltons

Sons and Daughters:: The Gift

Vampire Weekend:: Vampire Weekend

Chris Walla:: Field Manual

Xiu Xiu:: Women As Lovers

 

None of those ring a bell to me, BUT maybe we have someone here who is a fan of one of them. :lol:

I will definently be going to get the Mars Volta, I didn't know it was already here, thanks HC. I'd advise you to get it as well.

[HOMELESS CAMEL]

I will definently be going to get the Mars Volta, I didn't know it was already here, thanks HC. I'd advise you to get it as well.

 

If anyone cares, Mars Volta was on David Letterman recently. Enjoy! :lol:

 

[shamrock fan]

The last thing I picked up first day was a book called World War Z by Max Brooks. I pre-ordered Mothership on iTunes for one of my kids. We also had to pre-order Guitar Hero III for Wii. I guess I will buy the next season of Law and Order Criminal Intent if/when it ever gets released. I've gotten old and boring...

[cch5432]

If anyone cares, Mars Volta was on David Letterman recently. Enjoy! :lol:

 

 

Wow, that is horrible. Unfortunately, I have not seen them live, so I can't give a full assessment. I can assure you that the studio version is better than that.

[Mack The Knife]

I ckeck The Enquirer every Tuesday morning for the new releases. My last purchase was "Zodiac" on DVD.