New Albums Recap: May
May was an intense month for new music, so rather than 10, here are 15 albums from this past month.
The Matches
Precomposer
Epitaph Records
Ten years after the release of The Matches’ sophomore album Decomposer, the band finally released it on vinyl on May 31st. In addition to the vinyl release, they released a vinyl (and digital copy) of Precomposer, an album of Decomposer demos. It’s so vastly different (yet still so amazing) from the the final cut of the songs that it definitely deserves its own recognition. So far this is my album of the year. Can’t. Stop. Listening.
The first set of 500 sold out within the first 24 hours, so GET ON IT and buy the second pressing. You won’t regret it. Promise.
Also for the record, the demo of “Papercut Skin” sounds NOTHING like the video. Both amazing, but so so different.
Saosin
SaosinAlong the Shadow
Epitaph Records
Along the Shadow is Saosin’s third full-length album, and it marks the return of original vocalist Anthony Green. It dropped on May 20th on Epitaph.
Pierce the Veil
Pierce the VeilMisadventures
Fearless Records
While Pierce the Veil’s Misadventures just dropped on May 13th, the band is currently on tour with I the Mighty and Movements playing the album front to back.
Issues
IssuesHeadspace
Rise Records
Issues’ second studio album Headspace dropped on May 20th on Rise Records.
Thrice
ThriceTo Be Everywhere Is To 
Be Nowhere
Vagrant Records
Thrice released their ninth studio album on May 27th.
Real Friends
Real FriendsThe Home Inside My Head
Fearless Records
The Home Inside My Head is the second studio album by Real Friends, and it was released on May 27th.
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin DanceTree City Sessions
Rise Records
Tree City Sessions is the second live album by Dance Gavin Dance. It dropped on May 13th.
Radiohead
RadioheadA Moon Shaped Pool
XL Recordings
Radiohead’s ninth studio album dropped on May 8th.
Andy Black
Andy BlackThe Shadow Side
Lava/Republic
Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides released his first solo album under the name Andy Black on May 6th.
Modern Baseball
Modern BaseballHoly Ghost
Run for Cover Records
Modern Baseball’s third studio album Holy Ghost dropped on May 13th.
Hit the Lights
Hit the LightsJust to Get Through to You
Pure Noise Records
Hit the Lights released their acoustic EP Just to Get Through to You on May 6th, featuring never before heard acoustic versions of fan favorite songs.
PUP
PUPThe Dream is Over
SideOneDummy Records
Canadian-based PUP released their second album on May 27th.
Tiger Army
Tiger ArmyV•••–
Rise Records
Tiger Army’s latest album dropped on May 20th.
The Living End
The Living EndShift
Reprise
Australian punk band The Living End released their latest album on May 13th.
Architects
Architects
All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
Epitaph
British band Architects released their latest album on May 27th.
