'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! (2012)

Third wave post-rock legend Godspeed You! Black Emperor made a very triumphant return to the music scene in 2010 when they decided to start touring after their break-up back in 2003, and now they have revealed their first album release since 2002. With no prior warning, this album was sold only in record format during their tours, starting on the first of October. Soon after the news hit, an official post was made on Constellation's website, promoting the album. Released on one 12" record and one 7" record, this album departs from most Godspeed releases, with the 7" specifically being the "drone" tracks that break up the album.

Strung Like Lights at Thee Printemps Erable.

299792458 (2012)

299792458, more commonly known as the speed of light in meters per second, is the first release by Mariko Goto (後藤まりこ), the former front-woman of the popular Japanese jazz-punk band Midori (ミドリ). After the break that followed the band calling it quits in 2010, Goto began her solo career in 2011 with this as the result. More pop orientated than anything, 299792458 is an album that more shows Goto's experience with song writing and her vocal performance, which is absolutely stellar on this album. Definitely something to check out if you're a Midori fan, even if it isn't really your cup of tea.

HARDCORE LIFE

EP's 1988-1991 (2012)

Part of the complete remastering of the band's work done by their frontman, Kevin Shields. The collection features three EPs (You Made Me Realize, Glider, and Tremolo), a single, and some rare and unreleased tracks. A fine collection for the My Bloody Valentine fan in your family.


Get the hell inside
You can close your eyes
Well you might as well commit suicide

Pamyu Pamyu Revolution (2012)

Chances are that you know what this is if you follow j-pop at all. It's good, it's catchy, and her fashion sense rivals that of Lady Gaga. This is the follow up to her mini-album, and her first full release. Three tracks make a return on this album, but the new content is what you would expect from Ms. Pamyu Pamyu: the unexpected.

ぱみゅぱみゅレボリューション

Neck of the Woods (2012)

I shouldn't really need to introduce these guys. Alternative rock with a hint of indie and noise influence.


If we can stay here long enough
We can play with Bloody Mary
Say her name into the dark
Activate our nerve endings

Loveless (1991) [2012 Remaster]

Originally released in 1991, this is the remastered edition.  It comes with the "Original Tape" version, which is the same source of all previous pressings of Loveless.  It also comes with the "Original 1/2 Inch Analogue Tape" version, which is just that.  If you like shoegaze at all, this is album is excellent.

IMPORTANT: The packaging for this remaster incorrectly lists CD 1 as the "Original Tape" version and CD 2 as the "Analogue Tape" version.  Because of this, I feel that I should point out that the tags I have given these songs correctly identify which CD is which.

In addition, you may notice a weird glitchy sound at around 2:46 on the analogue version of "What You Want".  This is not an error when ripping the CD, this is actually present in the song itself, and is found on all copies of the remaster.  I can only assume it is a manufacturing error, which is a shame, because the rest of the album is very nice.

Close my eyes
Feel me now
I don't know
How you could not love me now

Single + Remix Collections (2012)

Singles, an EP, and even some remixes. I'm beginning to wonder why this was only released in Japan, since owning this would actually be really nice. 

Program Double Helix online.