New Albums - Page 40

Weezer has returned by dropping the first of a four-EP cycle based on the seasons. “SZNZ: Spring” is a seven-song collection that captures the sweetness of the season with decidedly upbeat love songs.

A new box set is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention’s 1971 lineup (including Jim Pons). “The Mothers 1971” is an eight-CD set that compiles the complete tapes from their Fillmore East concerts and more.

The duo of Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens have returned with the third installment of their “In Common” project, with a new lineup. That includes the masterful rhythm section of drummer Terri Lynne Carrington and bassist Dave Holland.

KISS has released the second installment of their live album series with “Off The Soundboard: Live in Virginia Beach”. The twenty-song collection was captured on July 25, 2004, during their “Rock The Nation” Tour.

Last year, Christian McBride teamed up with the hi-res streaming service Qobuz to release “The Q Sessions”. Now, the EP has been released to all digital platforms to be more widely available.

Seattle-based seven-piece band The Dip has honed a style that pays homage to classic R&B vibes. Now that sound has crystallized on their third full-length album, “Sticking With It”.

The sludge metal pioneers in Crowbar have just released their 12th studio album, “Zero and Below”. This is the first to feature bassist Shane Wesley, and they still have all the same heavy doom and punk attitude.

Jason Raso has released a new album called “Stringspan” that compiles fifteen songs from a decade of collaborations. Special guests on the record include bass royalty like Billy Sheehan, Stuart Hamm, Rich Brown, and Alain Caron.

South African singer Melanie Scholtz and Norwegian jazz bassist Jo Skaansar have teamed up for a beautiful duo album entitled “Kindred”. The intimate offering truly is an international affair.

Robert Glasper has just dropped the third installment of his “Black Radio” series. The album, which marks the tenth anniversary of the original album, continues to celebrate black heritage and resilience.

Bassist Alex “Apolo” Ayala has made a statement with his debut album as a leader, entitled Bámbula. The record is a celebration of his Afro-Puerto Rican heritage while also serving as a tribute to his late mother and grandmother.

Some collaborations seem to be a forced effort, but the pairing of the Khruangbin with Leon Bridges fits like a glove. Their first project together was 2020’s “Texas Sun”, and they’ve just followed it up with a second EP called “Texas Moon”.