Album Release of the Week: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Here We Rest

Here We Rest, Isbell's 2nd official release with the 400 Unit, displays the talented songwriter and band leader's lighter side.  This former Drive-By Trucker embraces more of that Muscle Shoals soul sound that put his home on the map.  While the album's tone is lighter, fans of Isbell's darker tracks need not worry because he still tackles a few heavy issues such as drug use and unwarranted Southern love gone wrong.  Here We Rest has something for all Isbell fans and will make DBT fans proud to boot.  Check out some samples below and purchase the album HERE.

Also, check out an earlier post with the album's 1st single and standout track "Codeine" HERE.

Alabama Pines

Never Could Believe

Album Release of the Week: Generationals, Actor-Caster

Sorry to all of the Britney fans out there, but this week's release feature is Generationals Actor-Caster.  This is the New Orleans duo's sophomore album and I like what I hear.  The album is being released on Park The Van label that is home to YAGN favorite Dr. Dog.  Check out a few tracks below, then go pick it up HERE.

Ten-Twenty-Ten

Greenleaf

Album Release of the Week: The Strokes, Angles

This one was easy.  The Strokes return tomorrow with their third album Angles, their first in 5 years.  It has its ups ("Under Cover of Darkness", "Gratisfaction", and "Taken For A Fool") and downs, but I enjoy it more than First Impressions of Earth.  No downloads this time, but you can stream the album in its entirety by clicking the link below.

The Strokes, Angles

Album Release of the Week: Caitlin Rose, Own Side Now

I just came to know Caitlin Rose yesterday and love what I've heard.  This 24 year-old singer/songwriter out of Nashville is making country music that sounds as it should.  Buy Own Side Now tomorrow and her EP, Dead Flowers, HERE.

Answer In One of These Bottles (via Daytrotter and from Dead Flowers EP)

For the Rabbits (Demo)

Album Release of the Week: Wye Oak, Civilian

Each Monday I will pick out an album releasing that week to be the Album Release of the Week.  This week's album is Wye Oak's third release Civilian.  Good album and great cover from this Baltimore female-fronted duo.  Sample "Civilian" below then go pick this one up tomorrow.

Civilian