Category Archives: Staff Picks
Matt’s Pick: Cayucas – Bigfoot
When I’m looking for summer music, I’ve pretty much got one big qualification: “is it fun?” Cayucas’ album Bigfoot (out today on CD/LP) is exactly that. The joy here is that it’s got a warmth and a wit that’ll last … Continue reading
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Matt’s Pick: Black Angels – Indigo Meadow
For me, this spring’s breakout rock hit so far is The Black Angels’ Indigo Meadow. It carries the torch for both classic psychedelia and raw, modern rock. And for a band with such a defined sound, there’s a lot of … Continue reading
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Matt’s Pick: Fidlar – Fidlar
I checked out Fidlar’s debut album because of the anticipation for it that was coming from a lot of our customers. We had a lot of people in the store asking if we would have it on release day and … Continue reading
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CD Central’s 2012 Staff Picks Booklet
Every year we put together a list of our employee’s favorite albums of the year. The 2012 edition found lots of love for metal, americana, punk and more. Check out the full size images of the booklet by clicking the … Continue reading
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New Metal You Should Know
The Metal listening station has been (mostly) refreshed! Replacing Ufomammut’s Oro: Opus Primum in the number 1 slot is… Ufomammut! With part two of the Oro series, Oro: Opus Alter, Ufomammut conclude what they started earlier this year. The albums … Continue reading
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Matt’s Pick: Hot Chip – In Our Heads
I suppose at this point I’m a Hot Chip fan. A month ago I would’ve said that I was “so so” about the group, but In Our Heads has my fandom locked up tight. This record pulls together funk, pop … Continue reading
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Matt’s Pick: Maps & Atlas’ Beware and Be Grateful
If any of you took my advice on Shearwater’s Animal Joy, please follow me over to Maps & Atlas’ new album Beware and Be Grateful. Those two albums are dissimilar in so many ways that it might seem a weird … Continue reading
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