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CDs You Should Have Heard By Now

by dklein on July 4th, 2008

Happy Independence Day! Since it is halfway through the year I thought I would do a roundup of my favorite releases so far. These are in no particular order…

Girl Talk: Feed the Animals
The ultimate dance party album, the samples Greg Gillis uses this time around are out of control.

Sam Sparro: Black and Gold
New electro-soul master originally from Down Under, sounds like Jamie Lidell with a dash of LCD Soundsystem.

Beach House: Devotion
Baltimore’s dreamy duo is back with another moody opus.

The Breeders: Mountain Battles
Alternative legends return after six years with a great addition to their catalogue.

M83: Saturdays=Youth
Electronic melodies that will move you, physically and emotionally.

Jamie Lidell: Jim
The British white guy with the amazing soul voice is back with an eponymous album.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!
The legendary bad boy is back and growlier than ever.

Santogold: Santogold
Her beats will get you moving, her lyrics will get you thinking.

Hercules and Love Affair: Hercules and Love Affair
The much awaited U.S. debut album is finally out and is a must-have.

Sigur Ros: Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
Icelandic geniuses finally release a new album.

The Notwist: The Devil, You + Me
German indie wunderkinds finally release their sixth album.

Photo Permissions: Sam Sparro Album: Angela Wolf , Nick Cave: Devorah Klein

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