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NEW RELEASE OF THE WEEK: BOB DYLAN'S 'TEMPEST' IS 'FANTASTIC'

September 11, 2012 - The Record Exchange Blog - by - No Comments

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There is a lovely little instrumental passage that opens up Tempest, the new studio album from Bob Dylan. It’s completely unassuming and charming, something that might accompany a beautiful sunset or moonlight glancing off a tranquil ocean. It in no way prepares the listener for the grit and tumult that lies ahead.

The beginning of “Duquesne Whistle” turns out to be a perfect opening to this album of sudden juxtapositions and mood shifts that occur not just within songs but sometimes within verses. Those looking for a smooth ride in one direction should look elsewhere, but people who jump on board the train with the world’s most decorated songwriter will find humanity, in all of its flawed glory, at every turn and enjoy a ride equal parts invigorating and moving.

Whereas Dylan’s previous album, 2009’s Together Through Life, was a pleasant ramble that lacked a bit of substance, Tempest is the kind of meaty offering that his most ardent fans desire most. A large percentage of the ten songs clock in at over five minutes, there are plenty of allusions to be uncovered, and quotable lines pop up constantly.

Unlike the Titanic watchman fast asleep at his post, Bob Dylan’s eyes are as wide open as ever, even when he’s looking back. On this album, he depicts all he sees with his typical insight, dexterity, and honesty, yet he still has ways of doing so that upend all expectations. Tempest is fantastic, but being impressed by Dylan is old hat. That he still finds ways to surprise us is an achievement beyond all comprehension. — American Songwriter

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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY 9/11: LISTENING PARTY WITH BOB DYLAN AND FREE PIE HOLE PIZZA – ENTER TO WIN A DYLAN NUMBERED VINYL TEST PRESSING!

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The Record Exchange’s New Release Tuesday series continues on Sept. 11 with Bob Dylan‘s new album Tempest! The album will be featured during our weekly listening party at 6 p.m. Enjoy free Pie Hole pizza while you listen to Tempest and enter to win one of our New Release Tuesday raffle prizes: A limited edition, numbered vinyl test pressing of Tempest! and a rare Dylan 7-inch featuring tracks from Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series No. 8!

We also have a limited quantity of Bob Dylan 11×13 posters (pictured) to give away free with purchase of the album (available on CD, deluxe CD and vinyl)!

Are you a proud owner of a Radio Boise KRBX Card? Bring it in every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and receive 20% off gift shop items and used CDs, vinyl, DVD/Blu-ray and cassettes (excluding collectibles – individual items $100 and over).

Speaking of our beloved community radio station, their new Radio Boise Tuesdays series at Neurolux is quickly becoming a new favorite on the music scene. The weekly series features local and touring bands as well as a Radio Boise DJ after each show. Radio Boise receives 20% of drink sales from every Radio Boise Tuesday show. You receive the benefit of DRINK SPECIALS at each one. The music kicks off at 7 p.m. — right after you’ve filled your belly with pizza and heard some new music at the RX!

Check out the Radio Boise Tuesdays performance schedule HERE.

Here’s a quick look at the bright and shiny new releases this week at The Record Exchange:

CD

Bob Dylan – Tempest (deluxe edition also available)

The xx – Coexist

Dave Matthews Band – Away from the World (deluxe and super deluxe editions also available)

The Avett Brothers – Carpenter

David Byrne and St. Vincent – Love This Giant

Patterson Hood – Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance

Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Magic Door

The Helio Sequence – Negotiations

ZZ Top – La Future

Calexico – Algiers

Neil Halstead – Palindrome Hunches

Raveonettes – Observator

Seapony – Falling

NOFX – Self Entitled

DMX – Undisputed

Sea Wolf – Old World Romance

Blaqk Audio – Bright Black Heaven

Helvetia – Nothing in Rambling

Amanda Palmer – Theatre is Evil

Thee Oh Sees – Putrifier II

Field Report – Field Report

Residents – Duck Stab

Residents – Eskimo

Chris Knight – Little Victories

Little Big Town – Tornado

Castle – Blacklands

Therapy? – Brief Crack of Light

Mr. Gnome – Madness in Miniature

Kix Brooks – New to This Town

Lewis Black – In God We Rust

Pet Shop Boys – Elysium (deluxe edition also available)

Bob Marley – Live on Air

Kathy Mattea – Calling Me Home

Billy Talent – Dead Silence

Jerry Jeff Walker – Live from Dixie’s Bar and Bus Station

Thin Lizzy – Live on Air

Uriah Heep – Live on Air

Velvet Acid Christ – Maldire

Time Jumpers – Time Jumpers

Turbo Fruits – Butter

Hawkwind – 77

Magma – Trilogy

Weather Report – Live in Cologne 1983

Marco Benevento – Tigerface

Lee Scratch Perry – Gold Collection

Lee Scratch Perry – Master Piece

Hoobastank – Fight or Flight

Firewater – International Orange

Daddy Yankee – Prestige

Adicts – All the Young Droogs

Grave Digger – Clash of the Gods (deluxe edition also available)

Altar of Oblivion – Grand Gesture of Defiance

Evocation – Tales from the Tomb

Barclay James Harvest – Live in Concert at Metropolis

VINYL

Bob Dylan – Tempest

The xx – Coexist

David Byrne and St. Vincent – Love This Giant

Patterson Hood – Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance

Dave Matthews Band – Away from the World

The Helio Sequence – Negotiations

Calexico – Algiers

Thee Oh Sees – Putrifier II

Easy Star All-Stars – Thrillah

NOFX – Self Entitled

My Morning Jacket – Outta My System

Tom Tom Club – Downtown Rockers

Rolling Stones – Some Girls Live in Texas

Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones – Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

Grateful Dead – From the Mars Hotel

Van Morrison – Midnight Special

Sea Wolf – Old World Romance

Corb Lund – Cabin Fever

Neil Halstead – Palindrome Hunches

Jimi Hendrix – Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)

Trey Anastasio – Scabbard

DVD/BLU-RAY

Grateful Dead – The Closing of Winterland DVD

George Martin – Produced By George Martin

Wishbone Ash – Live from the Marquee Club

30 Rock Season 6 DVD

Lewis Black – In God We Rust DVD

Castle Season 4 DVD

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RECORD EXCHANGE TOP 20 SELLERS (WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 9, 2012)

September 10, 2012 - The Record Exchange Blog - by - No Comments

1. Sun, Cat Power 
2. Stars and Satellites, Trampled By Turtles
3. Centipede Hz, Animal Collective
4. Drag It Up (Deluxe Reissue), Old 97’s
5. Carry Me Back, Old Crow Medicine Show
6. Failed States, Propagandhi
7. Silver Age, Bob Mould
8. Nothin’ But Love, Robert Cray
9. Boys and Girls, Alabama Shakes
10. Infinity Overhead, Minus the Bear
11. A Thing Called Divine Fits, Divine Fits
12. The North, Stars
13. Screaming for Vengeance Special 30th Anniversary Edition, Judas Priest
14. North, Matchbox Twenty
15. Beacon, Two Door Cinema Club
16. Vol. 2- The Soul Sessions, Joss Stone
17. Antibalas, Antibalas
18. Bowl Of Cherries, Randy Meenach
19. Slipstream, Bonnie Raitt
20. Kill For Love, Chromatics

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THE VINYL WORD: STARS ARE BACK WITH 'THE NORTH' — ALSO AVAILABLE ON LIMITED EDITION GOLD COLORED WAX!

September 7, 2012 - The Record Exchange Blog - by - No Comments

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After four albums of the same dreamy, subtle, electronica-tinged indie pop, Stars modernized their formula for 2010’s The Five Ghosts and underwhelmed with dance beats heavy on synths and light on enthusiasm. On The North, the Toronto five-piece blends old and new, saving its sound from getting stale without making another apathetic play at assimilating into the ’80s-retro craze. A touch of sonic glitter and melodic energy gives a little kick to the group’s gently grand compositions, and it goes a long way—there’s a fresh, focused vibe across The North, breathing new life into a band that had become a bit of a chore to listen to. — The A.V. Club

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NEW ALBUM FROM THE XX ON SEPT. 11!

September 6, 2012 - The Record Exchange Blog - by - No Comments

Coexist, the second album from The xx, is out on Tuesday, Sept. 11 (deluxe vinyl is coming Sept. 25). We’re pretty excited about it, as are the many xx fans who, like us, were enraptured by their 2009 debut X.

The entire album is currently streaming online, and there’s a cool interactive feature tied to the stream that lets fans track the album’s path across the Internet as it’s shared. Full details and the stream can be found HERE.

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