Music List

Fall 2011 Album Preview

By Stewart Mason

After the traditional late-summer lull, the fall new release schedule is packed with exciting stuff. (Seriously, we could have filled this entire list just with albums due out on September 13 and 27.) Come back to Critical Mob every week for reviews of these albums and more, but here's 12 upcoming releases that we're looking forward to.

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Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Girls
Talented youngsters ascend from the minors. >>

Strange Mercy

St. Vincent
Singer-guitarist continues to stretch her wings. >>

Wild Flag

Wild Flag
'90s indie supergroup, surprisingly, does not suck. >>

Gentle Spirit

Jonathan Wilson
Folk-rock balladeer taps into the Laurel Canyon spirit. >>

The Less You Know, The Better

DJ Shadow

Only In Dreams

Dum Dum Girls
Stylish L.A. group transitions to glorious pop. >>

Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

M83
Anthony Gonzalez makes his grand statement. >>

Ancient and Modern

The Mekons
Transatlantic old hands' finest work in years. >>