This week's essential new releases includes Paul McCartney's best album in 20 years, the funk and disco of St. Paul & The Broken Bones, dark and twisted sounds from the rap duo $UICIDEBOY$ and more. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Ann Powers, Lars Gotrich, Marissa Lorusso, Stephen Thompson and Rodney Carmichael.
Featured Albums:
Featured Song: "Got It Bad"
Featured Song: "Here It Comes (The Road, Let's Go)"
Featured Song: "Haircut Song"
Featured Song: "King Tulip"
Featured Song: "Dominoes"
Featured Song: "Body"
Featured Song: "Counting"
Featured Song: "Another Life"
Other notable releases for Sep. 7: Paul Simon: In the Blue Light; Eric Bachmann: No Recover; Seinabo Sey: I'm A Dream; Kandace Spring: Indigo; Estelle: Lovers Rock; Jeff The Brotherhood: Magik Songs; Mothers: Render Another Ugly Method; Steven A. Clark: Where Neon Goes to Die
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