Dirty Projectors "Temecula Sunrise (EP)"

It's difficult to separate good music and good marketing nowadays. Dirty Projectors put out one of the top albums of the year in Bitte Orca back in June. Now, to capitalize on their current popularity, their record label releases a "new" EP featuring 2 songs off Bitte Orca and 2 "new" songs (where "new" equals "new to us" and not "hot off the press new"). If the urge strikes you then find a way to listen to the new songs but don't worry about buying this release. Go get Bitte Orca instead.

Must hear: Temecula Sunrise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtXtgHGrL9E)

(Release Date: 9/28/09)

Dirty Projectors "Bitte Orca"

A little disclaimer: Stereogum had an article asking if Bitte Orca was in fact the best album of 2009. Always a tough question. I'll say this, it's definitely an artsy, experimental rock, but it is fairly accessible to casual listeners.

Must hear: Stillness is the Move

(Release Date: 6/9/09)