New Releases Tuesday (2/15)

Really slow week for new releases...I guess the music industry doesn't want to compete with Hallmark. Nonetheless, here are a couple of notables that slipped through the cracks: LCD Soundsystem - s/t (DFA/Capitol) After listening to this record briefly, it's pretty clear that James Murphy's career as the one-man dance/rock machine known as LCD Soundsystem will never overshadow his work as a producer and indie-label proprietor. That being said, this record doesn't completely suck...and when Murphy sticks to the ironic dance-punk that he does best, it's a riot. In fact, unless there are plans to release it as a 12" single, the track "Daft Punk is Playing At My House" is almost worth the price of the entire CD itself. Speaking of 12" tracks, the classic LCD jams "Losing My Edge" and "Yeah" are also included in this double CD release. If you don't own these already (or...[gasp!] haven't even heard these tracks before) this record is easily worth the $13.99, no matter how bad the filler tracks may be. They Might Be Giants - Here Come the ABCs (Disney Sound) According to Amazon.com, this record "offers up twenty-five alphabetically themed songs. However, as is their charming way, the two Johns (Flansburgh and Linnell), use the letters as merely the connective tissue, allowing them to pursuit intriguing flights of fancy that consider everything from the relative power of letters and sounds to animal hijinks." Don't worry, these guys haven't completely flipped, this record was purposely made for kids. Electric Six - Senor Smoke (WEA) Danger, Danger...this band's 15 minutes are up! (available on import only)