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This Week's Releases

New music from David Bowie, Gold Fields, Josh Ritter and more.

David Bowie - The Next Day (Sony)

We got the chance to hear David Bowie's newest album at a special listening party - Liz Giuffre dispelled some myths about the release and reviewed it for all those fanatics out there.

Gold Fields - Black Sun (Capitol/EMI)

The much-loved Ballarat band stake their claim with Black Sun - a glossy, disciplined and well-thought out debut that's been a longtime coming for fans.

Josh Ritter - The Beast In Its Tracks (IndoChine/Warner)

We had an exclusive stream on theMusic this week of the sixth album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. If you haven't heard it, well, what are you waiting for?

The Men - New Moon (Spunk/Co-Operative)

This is the fourth release from The Men and only eleven months after their most previous effort. But we're not going to say no to new tunes from these guys.

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Songs - Malabar (Popfrenzy)

The second album from this Sydney four-piece is full of toe-tapping, get you dancing type tracks. Their new lineup has down well to make a great Aussie record.

Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Melbourne Ska Orchestra (ABC/Universal)

Finally! We have an album from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra. And it doesn't disappoint. Want to make that decision yourself - have a listen to our exclusive stream.

Ainslie Wills - You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine (Independent)

A teenage admiration for Jeff Buckey is evident on the new LP from Ainslie Wills. Plenty of soul, courage and boundary pushing arrangements.

Also out this week:

Caitlin Rose - The Stand-In (Spunk/Co-Operative)
Night Works - Urban Heat Island (Loose Lips/Co-Operative)
Fiction - The Big Other (Moshi Moshi/Co-Operative)
Various - Sound City: From Real To Reel (Sony)
Hurts - Exile (Sony)
How To Destroy Angels - Welcome Oblivion (Sony)
Bruce Springsteen - Collection 1973-2012 Australian Tour Edition (Sony)
Jimi Hendrix - People, Hell And Angels (Sony)
Marco Beltrami - A Good Die To Die Hard Soundtrack (Sony)
Aarib Zigman - Escape From Planet Earth Soundtrack (Sony)
Ascetic - Self Initiation (OSCL)
Richard Clayderman - Romantique (Universal)
Bon Jovi - What About Now (Universal)
Boz Scaggs - Memphis (429/Universal)
Sandy Thom - Flesh And Blood (Universal)
Manu Chao - Live (Because/Warner)
Various - Spring Breakers Soundtrack (Atlantic/warner)
Roger Knox  & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Stranger In My Land (Bloodshot/Inertia)
Will & The Indians - Wrong End Of Town (Laughing Outlaw/Inertia)
The McMenamins - Sand And Stone (MGM)
Sticky Fingers - Caress Yourself (MGM
Brighter Later - The Wolves (Independent)
Sugar Glyder - The Eyes They See (Smack Face)