Clinic: Bubblegum (Domino)

Clinic: Bubblegum (Domino) – The 6th album from Liverpool, UK art punk ensemble Clinic heads in a more subdued, Velvet Underground inspired direction. With songs awash in strings, harpsichords and dulcimers, it’s definitely a Sunday morning set. "Radiostory" resonates like a mellowed out "The Gift", only with a less tragic conclusion. Bubblegum has a dreamy, soundtrack feel that maintains the momentum to carry you forward. Recommended. Play 1 4 6 8 13

Dirty Projectors: Bitte Orca (Expanded Edition- Disc 2) (Domino)

Dirty Projectors: Bitte Orca (Expanded Edition- Disc 2) (Domino) - In March of 2009 Dirty Projectors released "Bitte Orca" to much deserved acclaim. Eighteen months later, Domino decides to expand the offering with a second slab of goodness. Lo-fi experimental-ism at it's best, with fractal guitar, lovely harmonies, looped electronics and Afro-centric touches. Centered on a June 2009 live acoustic set from New York's Other Music, and extended with previously exclusive 7" and 12" gems, the material moves from sparse to tricked out. While I doubt I'd but it again, I'd strongly recommend those who missed it on the first round grab it now. Recommended. Play 2 4 6 7 9 10 12-Dylan Cover

Tricky: Council Estate [ep] (Domino)

Tricky: Council Estate [ep] (Domino) - The UK’s famed electro / trip-hop pothead Tricky awakens from a five-year haze with a hard-hitting lead single of shadowed grime off his forthcoming album Knowle West Boy due in September 2008.  The EP includes remixes to please the various sub-genera, like the dancehall inspired take from South Rakkas Crew, a club-tech blazer by Drums Of Death and more.  [Note: the CD-ep and 12-inch differ]  Recommended.