New Releases Week of 5/12/2017

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New Releases Week of 5/12/2017

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A lower profile week than last time, but I'm sure there are a few gems. As always, if I missed something you'd like to see mentioned, just let me know; I'm simply adding the albums that seem most relevant (which usually means albums that already have reviews on Metacritic or by bands that I find to be currently notable), and our definitions of what's a noteworthy release can be different.

New Releases: 5/12/2017

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PWR BTTM - Pageant
Current Metacritic: 85
PWR BTTM's 2nd Studio Album



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Girlpool - Powerplant
Current Metacritic: 79
Girlpool's 2nd Studio Album



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Paul Weller - A Kind Revolution
Current Metacritic: 86
Paul Weller's 13th Studio Album



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Paramore - After Laughter
Current Metacritic: 81
Paramore's 5th Studio Album

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Thanks, BleuPanda!
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I don't like the juxtaposition of a band named PWR BTTM and a picture of pinecones...
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Early reviews for Paramore have now been added to Metacritic, and I've updated everything else.
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Thanks for the Paul Weller info. Another release is Todd Rundgren's White Knight. Pitchfork's Sam Sodomsky gave it a meh 6.6 rating. I'm sure that some of the songs will grow for me as a Todd fan, but after listening to four of the songs, I can appreciate Sam's take. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/23123-white-knight/
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So, uh, am I just supposed to ignore this PWR BTTM album now?

Anyone who chooses to skip out on it - it's a fine album, there's nothing too special you're missing out on regardless.
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It's disappointing to hear about everything with that band, but I guess it's an important reminder that even the most seemingly vulnerable people can be abusive. Oh well; I'm sure some other explicitly genderqueer artist will pop up soon.

It's a shame they had to take a really awesome band name...
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So, um, can I still listen to PWR BTTM's new album? :?
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This has nothing to do with PWR BTTM, but I might as well mention it somewhere: today's my birthday!
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StevieFan13 wrote:This has nothing to do with PWR BTTM, but I might as well mention it somewhere: today's my birthday!
Happy birthday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inS9gAgSENE
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StevieFan13 wrote:This has nothing to do with PWR BTTM, but I might as well mention it somewhere: today's my birthday!
:occasion-birthdaymulticolor:
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Thanks guys!
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Never would have guessed my headline album for a week would cease to exist by the end of it...
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Just wanted to chip in to say this is pretty useful. Thanks BleuPanda!
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BleuPanda wrote:Never would have guessed my headline album for a week would cease to exist by the end of it...
Yeah, that's what you get for not featuring Harry Styles.

Just jesting.
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