Heartless Bastards to perform at CD Central May 23

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mattj

If we at the store have seemed quietly excited since Record Store Day, it’s because we were hoping with all our might that this potential Heartless Bastards instore would become a reality. Now it’s not only actually happening, but it’s quickly approaching!

The Heartless Bastards
CD Central Instore
Wednesday May 23 2012
6pm | free | all ages

If you aren’t familiar with Austin-by-way-of-Cincinnati’s the Heartless Bastards, consider this fair warning before they come back to town. They’ve been around since 2003, but you’d probably be best served to pick up this year’s album The Arrow, produced by Jim Eno of Spoon (others might suggest you go with 2009′s The Mountain — that’s good advice too). Here’s “Parted Ways” from The Arrow:

Heartless Bastards: “Parted Ways”

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New Releases — May 15, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Dave Alvin – Eleven Seven Expanded 3xCD+DVD (Yep Roc)
Includes the 2011 album plus bonus discs featuring live and non-album tracks and a 10-song live DVD.

Bassnectar – Vava Voom 2xLP (Amorphous)
Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. New album featuring guest appearance by Lupe Fiasco.

Beach House – Bloom CD/2xLP+MP3 (Sub Pop)
Bloom is the fourth full length album by Baltimore-based Beach House. It builds on 2010’s Teen Dream to further develop their distinctive sound yet stands apart as a new piece of work. Bloom is meant to be experienced as an album, a singular, unified vision of the world.

Best Coast – The Only Place CD/LP (Mexican Summer)
The Only Place is the follow-up to the acclaimed Crazy For You and finds Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno maturing in both sound and perspective. This album finds front woman Cosentino transitioning into adulthood, with the feeling of uncertainty and self-doubt at the emotional center of the album.

Birthmark – Antibodies CD/LP (Polyvinyl)
Unfolds to the ebb and flow of a gentle, unhurried cadence to form a record comfortable in its own skin. Nate Kinsella’s reverberating vocals often result with songs that are undeniably captivating in their sublime simplicity. Continue reading →

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Trick shots with LPs and a record player

Posted on May 15, 2012 by mattj

You may have seen some trick shots done with ping pong balls, basketballs or records, but have you ever seen them done with records? These guys took a portable turntable, some records and made an impressive video pairing up the two. And though it goes without saying, we obviously wouldn’t suggest trying this with any records you plan to listen to after.

(And to answer your question, yes we do have portable turntables like the one shown in the video for sale in the store)

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Top Selling Music, Week of May 7-13, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

1. Jack White – Blunderbuss
2. Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls
3. Silversun Pickups – Neck of the Woods
4. Norah Jones – Little Broken Hearts
5. Black Keys – El Camino
6. Dr John – Locked Down
7. Santigold – Master of My Make Believe
8. Bonnie Raitt – Slipstream
9. Marilyn Manson – Born Villan
10. Those Crosstown Rivals – Kentucky Gentlemen
11. Off – Off
12. Keane – Strangeland
13. Jack Johnson – Jack Johnson & Friends
14. Les Discrets – Ariettes Oubliees
15. Ufomammut – Oro: Opus Primum
16. Sarah Jaffe – Body Wins
17. Leonard Cohen – Old Ideas
18. Oh My Me – Oh My Me
19. Eastbound and Down – O.S.T.
20. Earth – Angels of Darkness Demons of Light

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New Releases — May 8, 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Damon Albarn - Dr. Dee CD/LP (Virgin)
First proper solo album from Blur/Gorillaz member, described as “strange pastoral folk.”

Allegaeon – Formshifter CD (Metal Blade)
Allegaeon is a melodic/technical death metal band from Denver/Fort Collins, CO.

Allman Brothers Band – American University 12/13/70 CD (ABR)
Recorded live at American University on Sunday December 13, 1970, at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. (The CD is drawn from both shows) The Allmans were at a crucial stage in their development on that December night, having just returned from shows at the Fillmore East in New York on a tour promoting their second album, Idlewild South.

ALO – Sounds Like This CD/LP (Brushfire)
Recorded in San Francisco in April of 2011 and featuring longtime collaborator David Simon-Baker, this is Animal Liberation Orchestra’s newest studio album.

At The Skylines – The Secrets To Life CD (Roadrunner)
Debut album from the melodic hardcore group. Continue reading →

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Daniel Martin Moore and Joan Shelley instore this Friday 5/11

Posted on May 7, 2012 by mattj

Daniel Martin Moore and Joan Shelley’s new album Farthest Field comes out this week, Tuesday May 8. To celebrate, the duo will be performing a free in-store show here this Friday May 11.

Daniel Martin Moore and Joan Shelley
@ CD Central
7pm Friday 5/11

You can stream their song “Would You Tell Me Your Dreams” below. Afterward, check out a great video of the duo performing live at the Emery Theater in Cincinnati.

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Top Selling Music, Week of April 30-May 6, 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

1. Jack White – Blunderbuss
2. Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls
3. Norah Jones – Little Broken Hearts
4. Santigold – Master of My Make-Believe
5. Father John Misty – Fear Fun
6. Rufus Wainwright – Out of the Game
7. Loudon Wainwright – Older Than My Old Man
8. Warren Haynes – Live at the Moody Theater
9. Lana Del Rey – Born to Die
10. Neon Trees – Picture Show
11. Bassnectar – Vava Voom
12. Eastbound & Down Soundtrack
13. George Harrison – Early Takes 1
14. Gotye – Making Mirrors
15. Marilyn Manson – Born Villain
16. Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Twenty Dozen
17. They Yearn for What They Fear – Eat Work Sleep Die
18. Esperanza Spalding – Radio Music Society
19. School of Seven Bells – Ghostory
20. Dr John – Locked Down

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HUGE CD CLEARANCE SALE ON MAY 12

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

We had so much going on during Record Store Day that we decided to skip doing our usual parking lot sale of $1 CDs and vinyl. We’re going to make up for that on Saturday, May 12 by having our BIGGEST parking lot sale ever. We will have thousands of used CDs on sale for a buck each, as well as some vinyl, tapes and other goodies. We are really going to clean out the storage closets for this one. Sale starts at 11 a.m., and at 2 p.m. everything not sold will be cut to HALF-PRICE (50 cents). You’ll find lots of new CDs, used CDs, indie bands, old country CDs, promo CDs, slightly scuffed but mostly playable CDs, CD singles, sampler discs, and who knows what. Seriously, if you find even one song you want on a disc, it’s cheaper than iTunes. Rain date will be Sunday, May 13.

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