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Good morning, Idolator faithful. I’m Paul, but you may know me as brasstax. I’m not a “journalist” or a “critic,” so go ahead and engage your disappointment (or elation) sensors right now. I’ll be here all day.

More importantly, though, it’s finally July 10–a huuuge new record release day! I solemnly swear right now to do my best in making Idolator a Spoon, Interpol, Justice and Smashing Pumpkins-free zone between now and 5pm (though I really have no control over Maura). You’ve been reading about all those records ad nauseam in every corner of the internet for weeks. There is one legitimately important release today, however, and it’s this. Buy it now and thank me later.