News from Criminal Records

New and/or Notable Stuff for the week of January 31

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:54:37 +0000

This week there's a lot of new stuff to tell y'all about it. Leonard Cohen has a new LP out along with The Jealous Sound. And you guys should definitely check out Hospitality and Imperial Teen, they both have releases out today on Merge Records.And the buzzworthy release from Lana Del Rey is out today.Check out 'em out and we'll see you at the store! - Emily

CDs:

Leonard Cohen – Old Ideas CD/LP+CD (Columbia) Cohen’s first new album in 8 years.

The Jealous Sound - A Gentle Reminder CD (Militia Group) New album from the recently reunited indie/emo outfit.

Hospitality - Hospitality CD/LP (Merge) The angular, intricate, and intelligent compositions of Hospitality signal a sophisticated new pop voice. Singer Amber Papini's idiosyncratic songwriting coupled with the band's rich arrangements on their self-titled debut is recommended for fans of Camera Obscura and Twin Sister.

Imperial Teen – Feel The Sound CD/LP (Merge) ELO-like symphonic pop has become a touchstone for everyone from Justice to Cut Copy in recent years, but this makes it manifest through live instrumentation that possesses a Krautrock level of intuitive synchronicity and a desert island jukebox's sense of fun.

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die CD (Interscope) Del Rey calls herself the “gangsta Nancy Sinatra” and defines her genre as “Hollywood pop/ sadcore” a dramatic new loop for pop music. Her debut features the hit singles "Blue Jeans" and "Video Games."

Check out the full list of new releases after the cut...

Leonard Cohen - OLD IDEAS

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:36:36 +0000

LEONARD COHEN the legend returns with OLD IDEAS , and while they last, and get a litho featuring art and text from the man himself... quantities limited.

Georgia Declares Music Day

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:22:48 +0000

Congratuatlions to the Georgia Music Partners for their incredible work on all of our behalf. Check out Johnny Colt's

Amnesty International - Chimes of Freedom- Songs of Bob Dylan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:46:22 +0000

Check out the back story behind the creation of Chimes of Freedom for Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Preview and Purchase - Chimes of Freedom - Songs of Bob Dylan

2012 four CD collection containing music from Patty Smith, Rise Against, Pete Townshend, Diana Krall, My Morning Jacket, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Jackson Browne, Sugarland, Joan Baez, Flogging Molly, Joe Perry, Bad Religion and many others. Two iconic forces that have impacted the past 50 years -- the life-saving human rights activism of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Amnesty International and the incomparable artistry of Bob Dylan -- are being saluted by musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International.

Wilco & Popeye - "Dawned On Me"

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:54:01 +0000

"Dawned On Me" from Wilco's Grammy-nominated new record "The Whole Love." This collaboration with King Features presents the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in more than 30 years. Directed by Darren Romanelli.

Wilco - Whole Love

New and/or Notable Stuff for the week of January 24

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:12:17 +0000

I think the end of January means the holiday season is officially over, right? Well, I'm officially back in the swing of things for the most part and here's some new stuff that y'all should definitely check out. Starting with last week, there was a huge release from Guided By Voices, also check out Cate Le Bon and Ani DiFranco. And for this week, Cloud Nothings released their new album ( Pitchfork gave it Best New Music! And we'll have tickets and a CN Rubik's Cube to give away soon !). Craig Finn released his solo album. Porcelain Raft has a new one that I highly recommend and definitely check out Idiot Glee's album. Check out the list below and we'll see you at the store! - Emily

January 17

Guided By Voices - Let’s Go Eat The Factory CD/LP+MP3 (GBV Inc.) Cate Le Bon - Cyrk CD (The Control Group) Ani DiFranco - Which Side Are You On? CD/2xLP (Righteous Babe)

January 24

Cloud Nothings - Attack On Memory CD/LP (Carpark) Craig Finn - Clear Hearts Full Eyes CD/LP (Vagrant) Porcelain Raft - Strange Weekend CD/LP (Secretly Canadian) Idiot Glee - Paddywhack CD (Moshi Moshi)

Check out the full list after the jump...

December 9th Is All Right for Fighting

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:32:40 +0000

New and/or Notable Stuff for the Week of December 6

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:28:21 +0000

This week we've got some awesome stuff from The Black Keys, The Dead Milkmen, Gary Numan, The Roots and more! Stop by this week and check 'em out! Also, don't forget about the ICEAtlanta Pop-up shop, it'll be open until Christmas Eve! HOORAY! - Emily

We have some free with purchase goodies for you all to enjoy, check out the list of stuff here ---> http://on.fb.me/hVUTXX

[Editor's note: Hey, y'all, some of these titles may not arrive at our store until later this week. It's usually just the indie label stuff that arrives later, like Thursday or Friday. Call ahead if you want to make sure the new thing you want really super-duper bad is actually in the stock right this very second. The store number is 404-215-9511. One of the guys can put your stuff on hold for you. Thanks for your understanding. xoxo]

CDs:

The Black Keys - El Caminio CD/LP+CD (Nonesuch) An exhilirating, stadium-sized sound produced by Danger Mouse with no-nonsense brilliance. The pace is fast, the mood is upbeat, the choruses are unfailingly addictive and made for shouting along.

The Dead Milkmen - The King In Yellow CD (Quid Ergo) The Dead Milkmen’s first in 15 years, King In Yellow contains lots of great, melodic pop/punk songs with their patented hilarious lyrics, plus some tracks that touch on darker subjects.

Gary Numan - Dead Son Rising CD (Mortal) New album from the electronic pop pioneer.

The Roots - Undun CD (Def Jam) New concept album from the influential hip-hop group.

Check out the full list of new releases after the cut...

The inevitable return of A**HOLE SANTA!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:40:31 +0000

THE BLACK KEYS IN REVERSE

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:57:38 +0000

The Black Keys are releasing a special vinyl version of “Lonely Boy” on Black Friday, available only at indie record stores. Only fitting that they handed us this very special look at the making of the piece.

Criminal Records Benefit at The Cottage - Saturday, 11/19

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:09:19 +0000

This Saturday (11/19) there will be a Save Criminal Records Benefit at The Cottage in East Atlanta. It's $5 admission and all of the door proceeds go to Criminal Records.

Check out the full schedule and more info after the cut...

New and/or Notable Stuff for the Week of November 15

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:59:17 +0000

This week I'm really excited about the latest from Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover. NPR put the full album up on their site and I haven't stopped listening to it since. We've also got some great new stuff from Los Campesinos!, Caveman, Crystal Stilts and more! Check out the full list and we'll see you at the store! - Emily

We have some free with purchase goodies for you all to enjoy, check out the list of stuff here ---> http://on.fb.me/hVUTXX

CDs: Childish Gambino - Camp CD (Glassnote) A unique blend of hip-hop with multiple genres, combined with lyrical genius, Gambino has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation. Vinyl version due December 6. Free patch with purchase -- while supplies last!

Los Campesinos! - Hello Sadness CD/LP (Arts & Crafts) Fourth album with tracks covering love, loss, heartbreak, football (always football).

Caveman - Coco Beware CD/LP (Original Recordings Group) Caveman’s sound is equal parts chamber pop, dreamscape, and horror film score. Crystal Stilts - Radiant Door CDEP/12” (Sacred Bones) Opening track "Dark Eyes" may be their strongest song to date, unshackling them from their fuzzy reputation, which, even at its heaviest, could never obscure one from this bands dexterous songcraft. Pterodactyl - Spills Out CD/LP (Jagjaguwar) Brooklyn noise-punk mischief-makers Pterodactyl have mutated from their abrasive loft-show roots into a glorious, broken-pop juggernaut. The band's squealing, sweat-soaked art-bustle had rapidly put them alongside contemporaries like Oneida, These Are Powers and Parts & Labor, but Spills Out gently leads the trio towards the uplifting, wistful harmonies of '60s rockers like The Zombies, CSNY and the pre-acid Beatles.

Check out the rest of the new releases after the cut...