All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Feb. 10

The best albums out this week include Paramore's first new full-length in nearly six years, mind-blowing sonic explorations from Kelela and Liv.e, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Yo La Tengo and more. Featured Albums: 1. Paramore — This Is Why Featured Songs: "You First," "C'est Comme Ca," "This Is Why" 2. Liv.e — Girl in the Half Pearl Featured Songs: "Ghost," "A Slumber Party?," "Our Father," "Snowing!" 3. Kelela — Raven Featured Songs: "On the Run," "Contact," "Happy Ending" 4. Black Belt Eagle Scout — The Land, The Water, The Sky Featured Songs: "Fancy Dance," "Blue," "My Blood Runs Through This Land" 5. Yo La Tengo — This Stupid World Featured Songs: "This Stupid World," "Sinatra Drive Breakdown" Lightning Round: Andy Shauf — Norm Brainorchestra — It Means A Lot KING VISION ULTRA — SHOOK WORLD Pearla — Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming Other notable releases for Feb. 10: Amber Arcades — Barefoot on Diamond Road The Brian Jonestown Massacre — The Future is Your Past Lisa O'Neil — All Of This Is Chance Tennis — Pollen You Me At Six — Truth Decay Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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