Well I think I got more than I could ask for in light of last week's hits. I knew that the lack of releases last week would sure enough bite me in the ass. Well, it's going to be an interesting (short) week ahead of me here with the vast selection I get to choose from. I have been eager to get my hands on the new Dark New Day album, as well as the new Wednesday 13 (totally underrated musician) and this obscure album I sought out titled "Son of Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys" (the original album was released back in 2006). Sounds like an odd album I am looking forward to hearing, and hopefully leads me into the original album.
Some other notable albums have caught my attention as well from other genres, such as Armin Van Buuren's new State of Trance and the mellow rockers Atlas Genius. So all in all, a slew of great new music this week. Make sure to show love for your local record shops and if need be then your online retailer to grab a few or all of the albums. Cheers!
Armin van Buuren will release the 10th edition of his popular A State Of Trance (ASOT) compilation series. This release commemorates the 10-year anniversary of van Buuren’s weekly radio show of the same name, heard by more than 20 million people per week from around the world. Bursting with exclusive tracks and remixes and seamlessly mixed by the world’s #1 DJ, van Buuren proudly presents A State Of Trance 2013. -PR Web
Most of the songs extend to about the three and a half minute mark, and are notable for their craftsmanship. While there are moments that it’s convenient to say “Hey, this kinda sounds like _____,” enough counter examples emerge to acclaim the quartet on their own accord. These guys can write a catchy tune with meaningful lyrics while keeping the music interesting—no small feat. If Atlas Genius qualifies as pop music in 2013, bring it on. -Glide Magazine
Out of the vault and into the world comes Dark New Day's "Hail Mary" release which hits stores TOMORROW Tuesday February 19th!! The original follow up to the band's debut release "Twelve Year Silence" is right where "Hail Mary" picks up with 12 tracks featuring members of Sevendust and Evanescence. With anthems such as the lead single "Goodbye" and title track "Hail Mary" this is a must have for any fans of Dark New Day. Top notch production and well crafted songs are what to expect from this slab of pure heavy rock. Available at a low price at Best Buy, FYE, and other fine retailers, as well as digitally and online. Don't miss out on this piece of Dark new Day history!! -Pavement Music
Fatboy Slim has an instant connection with his home crowd. There is not one moment throughout the show where you cannot hear them. Cook does not need to prompt them to sing along or encourage them to join in – they do it anyway and by the time he ends his set with the huge anthem "Praise You" his own music becomes in danger of being overshadowed by the singing crowd. Fatboy Slim will always remain an artist that is widely respected but recently he has drawn criticism for energy-void shows. This album shows that he is back to his best, feeding off an infectious crowd and performing like a man in his twenties and showing us why he will be remembered as a dance music legend for a very long time. -Alt Sounds
At its core, though, Reach Beyond The Sun is a very earnest hardcore record with much more to absorb than simply the surface level. If you’re just trying to mosh, though, Shai Hulud still can bring it. Another strong release from one of the most consistently solid bands in hardcore. I can’t say it’s anything truly groundbreaking, but there’s no real need for that when you’ve dialed in your sound as well as Shai Hulud have. -Under The Gun
‘The Enforcer’ is unapologetic and bold. Sure, it’s only four tracks and does not contain a lot of lengthy variety, but the brief affair is developed, polished and quite slick. If this is a precursor or neat preview, something tells us the band's forthcoming studio album might feature in many end of year ‘best of’ lists. -Kill Your Stereo
Money For Nothing is comprised of six tracks that were recorded in the time TAS were apart of their former label Prosthetic Records. Prosthetic is planning on releasing this EP of rarities on February 19. -Under The Gun
With the seven deadly sins providing a thematic core, there is plenty of room for Buckcherry to please those diehard fans that demand hard-edged party anthems, not least on Wrath and their first single, Gluttony. Much like their obvious forebears Aerosmith, this band have never been afraid to pen a dewy-eyed ballad, and The Truth and Dreamin' of You are two of their best to date. However, it is the bleak and harrowing Sloth, which deals with the suicide of Todd's father when he was 10 years old, and the spiky spoken word sermonising of Pride that wield the most power. By putting themselves through the wringer, Buckcherry have produced their best album yet. -The Guardian
Is this album going to reap Wednesday 13 the critical acclaim and success that he so rightly deserves? Probably not. What it will provide is another solid addition to his impressive back catalogue, sitting itself comfortably just underneath the dizzying grandeur of ‘Transylvania 90210’. We find ourselves watching every other metal band greedily chase after the dubstep sound in an attempt to appeal to masses of screaming teenagers. It’s a relief to watch Wednesday 13 continue to carve his own way through the business, oblivious and uncaring towards current trends. The man is a true artist, and be it now or 25 years down the line, he’ll one day get the credit he is owed. -Stereoboard
For all those still in shock that Tool doesn’t plan on a 2013 release, the Drumcell industrial rework of “Breathe” offers a small glimpse into what may be possible on that outfit’s next effort.Due to the reliance on covers and genre-bending remixes, Donkey Punch the Night doesn’t arrive with the same comedic post-rock energy of Puscifer’s previous LPs. But it definitely isn’t as embarrassing as wrecking a Vespa. -Consequence of Sound
There’s not a bad cut on the packed compilation: disc one is almost 72 minutes long while disc two is over 68 minutes. The fullness adds a hallucinatory aura to the production and makes one philosophize, like the way one feels when looking out at the ocean. The vast scale of it makes one look inward in response. For those unable to get to the sea, listening to this disc will serve as a fine substitute. -Pop Matters
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