New Music Tuesday Info 4.04.06

Today's new music Tuesday and iTunes has some pretty significant additions going for this week. First and foremost, the entire Dave Matthews Band studio library has been added, which is huge news as most fans are more than familiar with the band's previous stance on online music store distribution. Also very noteworthy is that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have a sweet pre-order offer running. If you feel like putting down $20 for their upcoming double album Stadium Arcadium, you not only get the single "Dani California" immediately, but you're also eligible for the Ticketmaster pre-sale of any of their summer concert dates, and entered for a chance to win a limited edition Red Hot Chili Peppers iPod (which I'm guessing will be an iPod with the RHCP logo on it and have all their music pre-loaded). That's not it though, as you'll also receive the making of the "Dani California" music video and audio commentary from the Peppers. Considering I'll be seeing RHCP at Lollapalooza, I'm not sure if I'd take advantage of the Ticketmaster offering but it still seems like a pretty good deal, if nothing else it's an awesome promotion. Here are the New Music Tuesday previews for today, and you might have noticed I left off a certain highly anticipated album that came out today. Yeah, I did that on purpose, the Flaming Lips review will be done later tonight. In the meantime, enjoy!

New Music Tuesday 4.04.06

The Vines Vision Valley
Preview Verdict: It seems like the Vines can only be counted on their singles. With each song coming in around 1-2 minutes (with exception for the six minute closer), I can't see myself putting down any more than $5 for this album. If you're the Hives, that's one thing, but really, I don't think these guys have much left in the tank.

Massive Attack Collected
Preview Verdict: If you're a big Massive Attack fan like I am, you have no real reason to purchase this album as it's nothing more than a greatest hits record (the only new track is Live with Me). However if you're a casual fan or new to the duo, definitely check it out as it's a sweet compilation of their more famous music. With an atmospheric group like Massive Attack it's a bit difficult to come up with a greatest hits type album (they're the kind of band that does better from an album standpoint rather than individual songs), this is a nice collection.

Bubba Sparxxx The Charm
Preview Verdict: It's sad that of all songs in the world, "Ms. Fat Booty" had to become the hit record from the album. Ideally, signing with Big Boi's label would be a good thing, but everything on here seems either clichéd, tired, or idiotic (sometimes all three). Maybe eventually he'll figure it out.

The Charlatans Blackened Blue Eyes (single)
Verdict: Wow, good stuff. I've always been a fan of the Charlatans and this song is no exception, definitely worth a listen. 90

The Goo Goo Dolls Stay With You (single)
Preview Verdict: These guys just won't go away. Sure they were (reasonably) cool in the 90's, and then they had a breakthrough (as far as audience reach) with the heartbreaking "Iris" from the City of Angels soundtrack. But now, I don't know, it kind of sounds the same as anything else you'd hear on the radio. Snore.

Chicago Chicago XXX
Preview Verdict: Speaking of not going away. Apparently back from being cryogenically frozen, Chicago releases an album that would ruin their legacy if it weren't for the fact that their legacy was lost for quite some time. XXX should really stand for the dirty feeling you'll have after purchasing such a god-awful CD.

Morrissey Ringleader of the Tormentors
Preview Verdict: I'm admittedly not a Morrissey fan, but this doesn't appear to be bad for him. I know his fans will eat it up like candy, but I don't imagine it bringing in a new audience. So if you liked You Are The Quarry my guess is that you'll find plenty to appreciate on this album.

Snow Patrol Hands Open (single)
Preview Verdict: U2's favorite band is back in action with this single. I'm guessing I'll like it much better when I hear it in the context of the new album, but as of right now it's not doing a lot for me.