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New music from the rock supergroup.

Sammy Hagar & the Circle Crazy Times

UMe The brand-new studio album from the group featuring Sammy Hagar (vocals), Michael Anthony (bass), Jason Bonham (drums/percussion), and Vic Johnson (guitars) includes the title track; Father Time; Funky Feng Shui; and more. 15307155 $13.99

Alter Bridge Pawns & Kings

Napalm Records Since 2004, Alter Bridge has been delivering a mix of driving melodies, blazing guitar riffs, and topical lyrics that resonate with fans. Their seventh album continues this trend with ten unforgettable new songs. 15289497 $14.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Christine and the Queens Redcar Les Adorable Etoiles

Because Music Christine and the Queens unveils a new musical alter ego on his fourth album, which includes the track Je Te Vois Enfin. 15229102 $13.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 28

The Cult Under the Midnight Sun

Round Hill Records The Cult has reveled in a storied career. A new chapter is being added with the release of their eleventh studio album, which features the single Give Me Mercy. 15295183 $12.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Dropkick Murphys This Machine Still Kills Fascists

Dummy Luck Music On their latest album, Dropkick Murphys have crafted an entire record around the seminal American folk icon, bringing Woody Guthrie’s perennial jabs at life–many of which are from the 1940s and ‘50s–into the present. 15302094 $14.99

The Smithereens The Lost Album

Sunset Blvd Records In the fall of 1993, the Smithereens ventured into Crystal Sound Studios NYC to write and record a new album. The results of those one-month marathon recording sessions are this album, unheard by the outside world until now 15289482 $17.99

We Came as Romans Darkbloom

Sharptone Records We Came as Romans usher in an ambitious, courageous new era while honoring the legacy and memory of their fallen bandmate, co-vocalist and keyboardist Kyle Pavone. 15325124 $12.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Live in Colorado Volume 2

Third Man Records Features more songs recorded at the band’s live performances at the historic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, including classic Grateful Dead hits along with covers of Merle Haggard and Marvin Gaye. 15295189 $12.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 3/9/81

Grateful Dead Production Madison Square Garden, the worldfamous New York City arena, was a home away from home for the Grateful Dead. The venue’s fine acoustics combined with the fans’ unbridled energy consistently brought out the best in the Dead. 15317348 $25.99 3 Discs

Dry Cleaning Stumpwork

4AD Less than eighteen months after the release of their debut album New Long Leg, Dry Cleaning returns with their sophomore album. Furious indie-pop anthems combine across the record with psych and prog influences. 15178830 $15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Tegan and Sara Crybaby

Mom+Pop Tegan and Sara’s tenth studio album was recorded in fall 2021 in Seattle and Los Angeles. Produced with John Congleton (Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten), it is a return to form, while also being something entirely new. 15241977 $14.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Todd Rundgren Space Force

Cleopatra

Guest Artists: Rivers Cuomo, Neil Finn

The thrilling new studio album from rock legend Todd Rundgren features collaborations with several peers and acolytes to create one of the most diverse albums of his stellar career. 15325122 $16.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Sloan Steady

Yep Roc Records Thirty years into their career, Canadian indie rock perennials Sloan return with their thirteenth album. It features the band’s trademark harmonies and every band member taking lead vocal duties on at least a couple tracks. 15254788 $15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Blue October Spinning the Truth Around

Up/Down-Brando Records The new double album from Blue October feature the single Where Did You Go I’m Less of a Mess These Days, which explores special moments in a relationship. 15317305 $15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Queensryche Digital Noise Alliance

Century Media Records Ltd With over 20 million albums sold, Queensryche remains a force in music. The band’s sixteenth studio album continues the band’s ever-evolving legacy. 15342837 $16.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Orianthi Rock Candy

Frontiers Music Srl World-class guitarist Orianthi returns with the follow-up to her 2020 album O. Her latest release includes the single Light It Up. 15289498 $13.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Alvvays Blue Rev

Polyvinyl Records Alvvays’ third album is a nervy joyride that is compulsively and lovable, yet doesn’t simply reassert what’s always been great about Alvvays but instead reimagines it. They have, in part and sum, never been better. 15307160 $14.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Follow-up to 2014’s After the Disco.

Broken Bells • Into the Blue

30th Century Records/Columbia Broken Bells, the duo of Danger Mouse and the Shins’ James Mercer, release their third full-length album, which features the tracks Saturdays; Fade Away; and Forgotten Boy. 15342833 $16.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

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