New releases: Aug. 28 | Metromix South Florida

New releases: Aug. 28

August 27, 2007

New releases: Aug. 28
(Credit: Chrissy Piper)
Aesop Rock drops some knowledge this week; plus new discs from VHS or Beta, New Young Pony Club and more.
Aesop Rock, "None Shall Pass"

pick Aesop Rock, "None Shall Pass"

Critic's Rating:
4

An El-P cohort adds more highbrow hip-hop to the '07 mix

New Young Pony Club, "Fantastic Playroom"

pick New Young Pony Club, "Fantastic Playroom"

Critic's Rating:
4

Dance-crazed UK club kids channel B-52’s and No Wave

VHS or Beta, "Bring On the Comets"

pick VHS or Beta, "Bring On the Comets"

Critic's Rating:
4

Kentucky rockers give that '80s sound a progressive update

The Real Tuesday Weld, "The London Book of the Dead"

pick The Real Tuesday Weld, "The London Book of the Dead"

Critic's Rating:
4

British producer exhumes Tin Pan Alley sounds with modern electronics

Atreyu, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor"

Atreyu, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor"

Critic's Rating:
3

SoCal headbangers evoke '80s metal on major label debut

Northern State, "Can I Keep This Pen?"

Northern State, "Can I Keep This Pen?"

Critic's Rating:
3

White female hip-hop trio makes a Beastie-assisted comeback