Today isn’t the greatest day for new music but there are still some great albums that came out. The new Muse album, The Resistance, was released today but you have been able to listen to that for a couple of days now so now real excitement there. The album is a bit of a let down. Fred and I have discussed in length that Muse albums are not supposed to be growers, they are supposed to punch you in the face and have you thank them for it. This album does not have the punch.

The exciting news of the day though is that Sub Pop reissued Sunny Day Real Estate albums Diary and LP2 with each album containing two bonus tracks and they have reunited and are making their way around the states so check the tour dates for the show nearest you.

Also, it’s hard to believe that Porcupine Tree made it an entire year without a release considering that they had 6 releases in 2008 alone. The Incident also has a Special Edition release that includes two live tracks.

Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn released their duet album today which is ironic because Tom Waits also had a new LP hit the shelves as well.

Dappled Cities, Zounds, was release via Dangerbird Records today. I have been working on a review of this album in amongst other duties for a few weeks now and know that this sophomore release is worth listening to. As an added bonus Dangerbird Records is giving their debut album, Granddance, away for free. Click here to download.