Has anyone else noticed how many new albums have been coming out in the month of September? From Carly Rae Jepsen’s debut album, “Kiss,” to Bob Dylan’s 35th studio album, “Tempest,” it seems as if every genre and every generation of artists is releasing a CD this month.
This phenomenon may be because the new school year begins in September, so many record labels may have the same idea in mind: Students, whether they be sixth graders or college kids, want to kick off a new year with some new tunes to jam to while doing their homework, practicing their sport, meeting new people or trying to change their image by changing the bands they enjoy.
Some of the highlights of this jam-packed music month include Matchbox Twenty’s “North,” their first album released in ten years, and Imagine Dragons’ debut album, “Night Visions,” featuring the well-known hit “It’s Time,” both of which launched on September 4th. The indie folk band Mumford and Sons’ second studio CD, “Babel,” also makes its way to stores on September 21st. Other outstanding new music being released this month are The Avett Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Little Big Town, Mika, Hoobastank, The Killers, Green Day and Pink.
And now a little closer to home: Remember on the first night of classes when many Oles enjoyed the music of Brother Ali in The Pause? Well, he has a CD coming out in September, as well. “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color” will be available on September 18th, so buy a copy soon.
The month of September brings lots of change: the color of the leaves, temperatures outside, new school years bringing new challenges, homework, teachers, and friendships, and now a change in music, too. So check out some of the new music this month and see what suits your fancy.