Small week. Christmas is less than two weeks away, so everyone is making sure to hype some new Lady Gaga whatsit and the deluxe ultra B-side 257 gram vinyl edition of some album by some band you’ve never heard of that is “essential to your collection.”

The Animal Collective EP is worth checking out if you’re a fan. I’m sure Thrice on vinyl or a deluxe edition of Mastodon‘s latest will make a good gift.

Other than that… good luck.

:: Abraxas, Wretched Existence (Relapse)

:: Alicia Keys, The Element of Freedom (J)

:: Anberlin, New Surrender deluxe edition CD/DVD (Republic)

:: Animal Collective, Fall Be Kind EP (Domino)

:: Jesca Hoop, Hunting My Dress (Indie Europe/Zoom)

:: Julian Lennon and James Scott Cook, Lucy EP (Therevolution)

:: Mammoth Grinder, Extinction of Humanity (Relapse)

:: Mastodon, Crack the Skye deluxe edition (Reprise)

:: Patti Smith, Flashback

:: Pet Shop Boys, Pet Shop Boys Christmas (101 Distribution)

:: Shiny Toy Guns, Girls Le Disko (Ultra)

:: Thrice, Beggars vinyl (Vagrant)

:: Tift Merritt, Home Is Loud (101 Distribution)

Did I miss anything important? It seems probable, considering the slim pickins. Post anything I missed in the comments.

2 Responses to “New Releases: Thrice, Mastodon, Animal Collective”

1. On 12/15/09 11:32 AM, Jay DiNitto said:

   

   I love the artwork on the new Mastodon.

2. On 12/16/09 4:54 PM, Jason Hayden said:

   

   Technically not coming until the 29th, but JSL’s Score is supposed to be nifty. Singles are good. Gotta check that Patti Smith too.

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