NMW: Foo Fighters, Ringo Starr, Prophets of Rage, and More!!!

Time for your weekly reminder that Overmental is not Over-dead. I’ll tell ya what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s a waste of your time. Thanks for stopping by!

The Big News

I know people, people that I respect and admire, mind you, who think the Foo Fighters are an important band. However, I also know people, people I have an equal amount of respect and admiration for, who think the Foo Fighters, and Dave Grohl in particular, are the biggest fraud ever perpetrated on so-called “alternative music”. I don’t care one way or the other, to be honest, but they do keep releasing music. And provide a regular paycheck to guitarist Pat Smear. For that, I salute the FF’s, even though I doubt I’ll listen to their new record, Concrete and Gold, their ninth. Cheeky new video, btw.

Dope Rappers

Wyclef Jean continues his Carnival series with III: Rise and Fall of a Refugee, his first full length in forever.

New Gucci Mane.

Legendary Legends

The Prophets of Rage collective issues a statement, the Rage Against the Machine / Cypress Hill collab’s self-titled debut.

My daughter’s favorite Beatle, Ringo, returns with his latest, Give More Love.

indie Stuff

There’s always indie stuff, right? Sonic Youth dude Lee Ronaldo unveils a solo effort.

And the Lone Bellow.

and Ariel Pink.

My Recommendation

We lost a couple of really, incredibly important musicians this week and I’d like to give them a little bit of time here. First off, Husker Du’s Grant Heart. He’s actually my favorite Husker, so here’s two from Mr Hart.