Fall Music Preview 2012

By Tom Wilbur

As summer turns to fall in D.C. a few things tend to change besides the weather. Iced Mochas turn into Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pool parties turn into afternoons at the bar watching football, and music goes from blasting on porches and out of cars to the more intimate ear-buds.

With this changing of the guard, Cloture Club is here to help you navigate the tricky fall music scene with ten must-listen new albums coming out this fall.

Bob Dylan Tempest (September 11th)—Dylans 35th studio album (!) quickly turns dark as Dylan looks and sees a broken America. Tempest features classic Dylan story telling, including a 14-minute song about the Titanic, including a cameo about Leonardo DiCaprios character from the movie in a twist only Dylan could pull off.

Dave Matthews Band Away From the World (September 11th)—You don’t have to wear cargo shorts and flip-flops to appreciate both D.M.B.’s staying power and musical prowess. Simply put: These guys make hits.

The Avett Brothers The Carpenter (September 11th)—Expect a louder, darker album as these guys went back to their musical roots, Nirvana and Soundgarden, while making this record.

G.O.O.D. Music Cruel Summer (September 18th)—Say what you want about Kanye West, but the man is a workaholic. Despite touring most of the Spring/Summer with Jay-Z on the massively successful Watch the Throne tour, ‘Ye found time to record a full length with his G.O.O.D. Music crew. Don’t expect a masterpiece, but with all the different sounds and voices you can expect something different from each track.

The Killers Battle Born (September 18th) Mixing Springsteen-esque lyrics with synthesizer beats, the Killers have been one of the top rock acts in the game for almost a decade now. On their fourth album, the group is starting to perfect their hard edges, finding room to grow as they age.

Band of Horses Mirage Rock (September 18)—One of the original folk rock bands to strike big, Band of Horses find themselves in familiar territory on their newest record—and that’s not a bad thing.

Mumford and Sons Babel (September 25) Can last years rock surprise story continue on their sophomore album? My guess is that writing great songs is simply in Marcus Mumford’s blood. Expect more radio friendly folk-rock hits.

No Doubt Push and Shove (September 25th) The bands first album in 11 years features production credits from hot new hit-makers like Diplo. Expect dance ready beats and lots of No Doubt fun that made them popular in the first place.

Kendrick Lamar Good Kid, m.A.D.D. City (October 22) Lamar is one of the freshest voices in the hip-hop game right now, blending his Compton, CA party style roots with gritty rhymes about growing up in the recession era that listeners can relate to in every city.

A$ap Rocky LongLiveA$ap (October 31) Another rising hip-hop star, A$ap Rocky has blazed his way into the collective hype machine with surprisingly catchy mix-tapes featuring his laid back New York bred voice stretched over syrup soaked southern style beats.

Also coming out this fall: The XX Coexist (9/11), Grizzly Bear Shields (9/18), Green Day Uno! (9/25), Titus Andronicus Local Business (10/23), Big Boi Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors (11/13), Alicia Keys Girl on Fire (11/27)

So no matter what your tastes, this fall should have something for you to listen while you sip that Pumpkin Spice Latte and watch the changing of the colors.

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