by Tom Goodwyn
hmv London; 17/03/2017
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This Week's New Albums: March 17th 2017
Depeche Mode, Zara Larsson, Pulled Apart By Horses and Counterfeit are among the artists with new albums out this week.
Depeche Mode - Spirit
Columbia
The global electropop icons release their 14th studio album ahead of a huge world tour. For new album Spirit, they’ve collaborated with James Ford, best known for his work with Arctic Monkeys and Foals.
The album contains new single ‘Where’s The Revolution’ and hints at the LP’s menacing lyrics and sinister electro soundscapes.
Zara Larsson - So Good
Black Butter
The Swedish pop star unveils her long-awaited debut album, which features hit singles 'I Would Like', 'Never Forget You' and 'Lush Life' as well as contributions from Tinie Tempah, MNEK and Ty Dolla $ign.
Pulled Apart By Horses - The Haze
Caroline International
The Yorkshire alt rockers unveil their fourth full-length effort, an LP recorded with Drenge/Arctic Monkeys producer Ross Orton.
Counterfeit - Together We Are Stronger
Xtra Mile
Jamie Campbell-Bower and his band of punks unveil their debut album this week.
Frances - Things I've Never Said
Capitol Records
The hotly-tipped singer-songwriter finally gets around to releasing her debut album, which includes hit singles 'Say It Again' and 'Don't Worry About Me'.
Conor Oberst - Salutations
Nonesuch
The Bright Eyes mainman unveils the companion record to his 2016 LP Ruminations. This album features 10 songs from the previous effort re-recorded with a full band alongside seven brand new tracks.
Spoon - Hot Thoughts
Matador Records
The powerhouse alt-rockers follow up 2014's They Want My Soul with a brand new effort, an LP produced by Dave Fridmann, best known for his work with The Flaming Lips and Sleater Kinney.
Real Estate - In Mind
Domino Records
The dream pop-infused indie types unveil their fourth album this week.
Milky Chance - Blossom
Ignition Records
The German folk-pop duo release their second album this week, an album that includes single 'Cocoon' and 'Bad Things', a duet with Izzy Bizu.
Jarvis Cocker and Chilly Gonzales - Room 29
Deutsche Grammophon
The Pulp frontman and eccentric composer unite for this joint LP.
Various Artists - Throwback Grooves
Ministry Of Sound
All-time classics from the likes of Neneh Cherry, Soul II Soul, Gabrielle and Michael Jackson are among the 60 tracks gathered across three discs for this new collection.
Sorority Noise - You're Not As _____ As You Think
Big Scary Monsters
The Connecticut slacker rockers return with a third album.
The Charm The Fury - The Sick, Dumb & Happy
Arising Empire
The Dutch metalcore fivesome drop their brand new collection this week.
Righteous Vendetta - Cursed
Century Media
The Christian metalcore types unveil their first new album in four years.
Vera Lynn - 100
Decca Records
The singer celebrates her 100th birthday with a brand new collection that includes all her classic singles and new duets with Alfie Boe, Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong.