Available Today: July 29, 2008
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Takka Takka / Photo by Amber Allena
Here's a rundown of what's available online and in record stores this week, as well as a glimpse forward to next week's lineup. Click each album title for today's releases to read Spin's review:
Takka Takka, Migration: Bookish blog faves woodshed unexpected low-end theory.
James Jackson Toth, Waiting in Vain: Refugee from the freak-folk commune hits lonesome road.
More on SPIN.com:
>> Oxford Collapse, Takka Takka Take Over Nation's Capital
>> Holiday Fodder from Takka Takka
>> Takka Takka Joined by Members of the National, Clap Your Hands on New Album, Out July 29
>> Artist of the Day: Takka Takka
>> Exclusive Takka Takkat MP3 from 'Migration'
>> Review: Takka Takka, 'We Feel Safer at Night' (Self-released)
Here's a look at next week's releases. Check back to SPIN.com Tuesday, Aug. 5 to read the review:
Conor Oberst, Conor Oberst: The bummed-out bard reintroduces himself.
The Faint, Fasciinatiion: The retro synth-wave bash climaxes with a chaotic crash.
Oxford Collapse, Bits: Diligent Brooklyn rock vets make unexpected great leap forward.
Birdmonster, From the Mountain to the Sea: Thoughtful Bay Area gents confuse blandness for subtlety.
Jamey Johnson, That Lonesome Song: Gruff-voiced storyteller gives hellacious tour of hard life.
