Linkin Park return, Iron Maiden, The Orb, The Corrs, RSD Black Friday coming soon

Posted by Lee Conybeare on November 14, 2024

A Taster of What's New In Store This Week...

Linkin Park are back with a new album From Zero

'Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix Farrell and Joe Hahn are joined by new members Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain, a songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock, as drummer.

Right out of the gate, lead single "The Emptiness Machine" channels the DNA of Linkin Park, harnessing the band’s explosive energy and retaining the hallmarks of their instantly identifiable and inimitable sound. A chameleonic and catchy anthem, Shinoda’s hypnotic melodies hand off to Armstrong’s blistering chorus, over distorted riffs and head-nodding drums.

Ultimately, with From Zero, the band is looking to harness the purest energy of their past, present, and future. The new era has officially begun.'

CD and vinyl versions are out Friday 15th November

Iron Maiden's Powerslave is released as a Zoetrope picture disc.

'Powerslave is the fifth studio album by Iron Maiden, released on 3 September 1984 on EMI in Europe and its sister label Capitol Records in North America. It is notable for its Ancient Egyptian theme displayed in the cover artwork, lifted from the title track, which was carried over to the album's supporting tour. "The World Slavery Tour" began in Warsaw, Poland on 9 August 1984 – and is widely regarded as being the band's longest and most arduous to date – and also led to the live album Live After Death.'

The original sleeve has been expanded to gatefold and contains new artwork and exclusive notes from Steve Harris.

For fans of The Corrs we have two reissue releases on coloured vinyl for you this week.

'Borrowed Heaven comes a few years after the Greatest Hits collection and the Corr's last proper studio album, In Blue. It's easy to see it was time well spent as of the 12 new songs here there is very little filler and plenty of catchy, rousing choruses. Lead single and opener "Summer Sunshine" is jolly, guitar-driven, 80s pop-rock and, like much of the album, has a few quirky production gimmicks to fill out the verse while the chorus explodes into big drums and meaty guitar hooks.'

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'Home is the fifth studio album by Irish band the Corrs. An Irish-themed album, it includes covers of old Irish songs and traditionals, but also covers of non-Irish songs such as "Heart Like a Wheel". It includes two tracks in Irish, "Buachaill Ón Éirne" and "Bríd Óg Ní Mháille".'

English electronic duo formed in 1988, The Orb release Orboretum: The Orb Collection, a career-spanning set including new and rare mixes, compiled by Dr. Alex Paterson.

“I don’t want The Orb to end up milking it like Roxy Music, who were always cranking out another best-of, although we did release the ‘History Of The Future’ best-of in 2013, and its part 2 in 2015 to be fair. We have such a gigantic catalogue though, that sometimes even I need a reminder of what I’ve done, especially these days. This is a sort of director’s cut, reframing our output, making new neuro pathways, and new juxtapositions. Some of these tracks are 30 years apart, but there are clear through lines, a continuum.” Alex Paterson

2CD - 6 panel 2CD with 24 page booklet.

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Limited RSD Black Friday releases are coming soon...

Exclusive titles will be available on 'Black Friday' 29th Nov in store only from 8am and on a first come, first served basis.

Any remaining titles will appear on our shop website from 8am 30th Nov.

Get your hands on releases from Billie Eilish, Echo and The Bunnymen, Isaac Hayes, MF Doom, Whitney Houston, Hendrix, Olivia Rodrigo, Rage Against The Machine, Modest Mouse and loads more..

You can browse ahead online now here:

https://offthebeatentracks.co.uk/collections/rsd-black-friday-2024

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We will be open on Sunday 24th November for Louth's Christmas Market...

As well as new vinyl and CDs we always have plenty of great 2nd hand vinyl, including 7" singles plus CDs, cassettes, DVDs and books and don't forget we have gift vouchers available for any amount so you can get started on your Christmas shopping!

We will be unveiling a new Christmas card designed exclusively for Off The Beaten tracks by the super talented Neil Roberts. And we will be stocking some fantastic greetings cards and other merchandise by another fabulous Lincs artist Marc Renshaw...watch this space!

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Southside is a fantastic arts venue in Lincoln, in the former St Katharine's church near Southside Common. We had the opportunity to see the brilliant folk guitarist Kris Drever there last week, supported by Glasgow based singer/songwriter Heather Cartwright. Check out their forthcoming events here:

https://www.southsidelincs.com/what-s-on

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As always we are spoiled for live music in Louth, here's a little taster...