I have to admit, there hasn’t been too much music out in the last month or so (with one notable exception) that has really made a lasting impression on me – hence my radio silence in the bakery lately.  But I realized that starting next week, there are a cascade of releases hitting stores that I’ve been looking forward to for a hot minute.  So come take a mini-sonic journey with me Muffineers and let’s see what the future has in store…

The xx: The xx

Release date: 8/17/09 | Band website

The xx – Crystalised

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Arctic Monkeys: Humbug

Release date: 8/24/09 | Band website

Arctic Monkeys – Crying Lightning

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The Cribs: Ignore The Ignorant

Release date: 9/709 | Band website

The Cribs – We Were Aborted

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The Very Best: Warm Heart of Africa

Release date: 9/14/09 | Band website

The Very Best – Warm Heart of Africa ft. Ezra Koenig

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Monsters of Folk: Monsters of Folk

Release date: 9/22/09 | Band website

Monsters of Folk – Say Please

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Brother Ali: Us

Release date: 9/22/09 | Website

Brother Ali – Us (video edit)

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Sheeeeeeeit….I’m sure I missed a whole slew of other releases – what are all you fine people in Muffinland looking forward to?



  1. Foote on Monday 10, 2009

    Summer travels have indeed kept me from the beloved Muffin. I promise not to stay in hiding too much longer. Love this post. Cannot wait for the new Cribs album, gonna be hot. Also Kings of Convenience got a new one coming in October I think… lots of end of summer goodies..

  2. Josh on Monday 10, 2009

    I’m really diggin the XX song.

    Good work Muffins!

  3. the R on Monday 10, 2009

    All are these are gonna be amazing especially our hometown friends Arctic Monkeys and The Cribs.
    The Slaughterhouse album dropped today. The Temper Trap (8/18). Bombay Bicycle Club dropped today too!!!

  4. Frank on Monday 10, 2009

    Just found out Matisyahu is coming out with a new album, Light, on the 25th, I’ll probably be picking that one up too.