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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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May 8, 2024

Fall album preview

Brendan Flowers' new solo album is his first without his band, The Killers. Photo courtesy of http://www.coffeecitymusiclounge.com.

From the hardcore punk style of No Age to the slow hip-hop grooves of John Legend and The Roots, new releases are storming the music industry. Here are some recommendations for all types of music-lovers.

September 28: “Everything In Between,” by No Age

Los Angeles punk duo No Age will release their third full-length album as a follow-up to their 2008 album, “Nouns.” The band released a three song E.P. Glitter Aug. 24 to give fans a preview of the new album’s sound. On “Glitter,” drummer and vocalist Dean Spunt and guitarist Randy Randall explore new musical ideas, including the use of electronic sampling in their songs. The new songs use this sampling subtly, but sound more mainstream than anything the band has previously done.  “Everything In Between” is a huge step for No Age, and it’s a rapid departure from their earlier material. The new sound is much poppier and could bring them into the mainstream music industry.

September 14: “Hurley,” by Weezer

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Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo is switching record labels for their latest album release. Many fans feel that the band needs to redeem themselves after “Raditude” and “Weezer,” their latest two efforts. Hurley will not disappoint Weezer fans.

September 14: “Flamingo,” by Brendan Flowers

Originally a Killers album, lead singer Brendan Flowers decided to release this album as a solo project. If this album is anything like the Killers’ last album, Flamingocould possibly put Flowers on the charts again, this time without his bandmates.

September 21: “Wake up,” by John Legend and The Roots

John Legend and The Roots teamed up to release an album of 60s and 70s soul covers, all with the underlining message to The Wake Up. The Roots and Legend  previewed  these songs live at the  second annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on June 5. Some of the songs include Donny Hathaway’s “Little Ghetto Boy” and Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” This album is sure to be a knockout.

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