Lots of great releases to be had this week, with a few in particular that I personally recommend, which are Camera Obscura’s My Maudlin Career, Cryptacize’s Mythomania, and Pet Shop Boys’ Yes. There are some excellent songs that standout on Camera Obscura’s record, but I’m still not quite sure if I enjoy it from top to bottom. Though, I’ve been playing that Pet Shop Boys’ release almost non stop since listening to it for the first time just the other night.

Other worthwhile releases that I’ve heard bits and pieces of would include Super Furry Animals, King Khan and the Shrines, Art Brut, and Empire of the Sun. Anything else worth checking out this week? What are you excited about?

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The very first time I heard Cryptacize was at Athens Popfest last year (so bummed they aren’t doing it this year), and really gravitated towards the vocals of Nedelle Torrisi, as the band had this sort of frenetic type of 60s girl-pop going on.  But I guess that use of the word ‘frenetic’ sorta makes sense as one of the other members that makes up this trio is ex-Deerhoof guitarist Chris Cohen.  It was obvious that they were still a young band, and their sound was still trying to come together.

It seems as though they’ve done just that with the premiere of this new track off their second album, Mythomania, due out April 21st on Asthmatic Kitty.  Torrisi’s vocal melodies are great, and seems to balance out everything else as it feels like Cohen’s guitar playing could possibly go off the rails at any moment.  Two more tracks have been made available over at MOKB and Stereogum, so check those out.  Thanks to GvB for premiering this one.

MP3: Cryptacize :: “Blue Tears”