Ten albums you cannot miss this month – June 2012
That’s Why God Made The Radio – The Beach Boys
The original surfing band is back with an album of original material, the last of which was released in 1985, and the old boys still have the magical charm. Despite feuding, lawsuits and animosity between Brian Wilson and his cousin Mike Love, The Beach Boys have reunited to produce what is being said to be a throwback to their previous LP Pet Sounds. This seems justified to some extent with songs such as That’s Why God Made The Radio, with its hearty 60s’ groove and their iconic harmonies.
Out on 4th June.
Anxiety – Ladyhawke
Anxiety is a long coming second album from the hugely popular self-title Ladyhawke debut in 2008. While the Ladyhawke’s first album was a nod at the synth oriented 80s, she has revamped her sound to the 90s Britpop vibes. With a band now backing her vocals, her lyrics convey a more confident and mature side to the artist. The track Cellophane, boasting a thumping bass riff, from the album is a real gauge of the talent of the New Zealander Pip Brown on her new album.
Out on 4th June.
In Our Heads – Hot Chip
The electronic band is known for their fusing of intense dance/disco with joyous pop, and their sharp, witty lyrics. In their fifth new album, their qualities are shining true and strong that will have you struggling not to start moving to their groove. The track Flutes is a techno dream, which keeps you thoroughly engaged through its seven-minute venture of synths. Hot Chip have executed this one stunningly well.
Out on 11th June.
Life In A Beautiful Light – Amy Macdonald
The Scottish-singer/songwriter is back with her third studio album, with a clear boost of confidence in her vocals and a revitalised sound which churns out top-class acoustic goodness. Amy retains her quirky Celtic-roots charm, which made her so unique when her debut album This Is They Life came out in 2008, and this is a step up and in the right direction for the young female artist, her folksy sound with powerful chorus surely keeping her on the tip of our tongues with Adele.
Out on 11th June.
Oceania – Smashing Pumpkins
Released as an “album within an album” being part of Smashing Pumpkins 44-track juggernaut Teargarden By Kaleidyscope, with a whole new line-up, Oceania is absolute unabashed rock. Billy Corgan, the only founding member left of the band, is a true rock song writer, and when teamed up with his band create magnificently amped-up music, the band can effortlessly change from a tender acoustic melody such as Pinwheels to chugging and turn it up with its raw rock sound. Smashing Pumpkins produce music that not only is a way marker for the band but for the entire rock genre.
Out 18th June.
Overexposed – Maroon 5
Lead singer Adam Levine commented on the album that it’s their “poppiest album yet”. Taking a turn from their earlier RnB, soul feel with their first two albums, the band seem to be following in the direction of their huge hit Move’s like Jagger with a much more dance/pop feel. Their single released from the album Payphone is an anthemic feel-good straight up pop song, featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa. The song is a success without doubt and their album is one to look out for!
Out 25th June.
Living Things – Linkin Park
The fifth studio album from the Californian American rock band Linkin Park continues with their new direction since the album A Thousand Suns, dropping their nu-metal genre for a more mature original vibe. The new single Burn It Down, features psychedelic synths and keyboard noises that are reminiscent of a darker, serious Naked and Famous, but the lyrics and vocals are still as powerful and full of angst as their much loved classics.
Out 25th June.
Days Go By – The Offspring
The Offspring boys are releasing their new album following up from their 2008 album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace. This is the first work they have produced with the new drummer Pete Parada, and have been working legendary rock producer, Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith). The first single is available now, title-track Days go By, a catchy punk-rock song with a Foo Fighters’ twinge, moving away from their gimmicky tracks such as Pretty Fly For A White Guy.
Out 25th June.
Synthetica – Metric
Canadian alternative-rock produces an album that simply cannot be categorised into one genre. Their eclectic sounds possesses qualities of a full indie band, with the vocals off a pop diva and the twist of distorting synths that amalgamate to form a beautiful LP of uniqueness. Vocalist Emily Haines voice carries a cold undertone in many songs, creating a quite exenterating tension which can be heard in the track Speed the Collapse.
Out now.
Believe – Justin Bieber
The song that made him famous, Baby seems like it was released a long time ago, and that’s because it was! Bieber-fever has not diminished yet, however, with the release of his all new album Believe featuring the already hit Boyfriend. It’s got a slight dance lean sending signs of maturity on the young star’s talent, but you can be sure that young girls around the globe will be going mad for his angelic voice.
Out 18th June.
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