Last week I featured six new releases. This week brings us six more. Once again, there’s some explicit language in some of the albums, including track names used in the reviews (though fewer this week than last).

I had a chance to listen to a preview copy of The Invisible Plan, the new EP from Kidneythieves, and ask a few questions of the band’s vocalist, Free Dominguez.

number of releases has piled up to the point where it’s necessary to lump a bunch of reviews together. Since my last roundup in April, several nerdy artists have put out albums — so many that I’m splitting this list into three posts.

Last year, I featured thirteen geeky tracks for Halloween. This year I continue the tradition with thirteen more tracks to add to your playlist. Happy Halloween!

Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew’s newest release, Divide the Plunder, is both a “Best Of” and a remix album with a few new tracks as well. Featuring a couple of tracks from each of their previous releases, it showcases their career so far in addition to allowing new fans to join in on the fun.

Before reading this book, I thought of myself as a misanthrope. Shopping, for example, always finds me grumbling under my breath at the idiots who park their carts in the middle of the aisle then stand there for ten minutes trying to decide whether to buy the store brand of cereal of the name brand that’s on sale. And don’t get me started on the abuses of the “express” lane.

Arr, mateys, in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here be twelve tunes about pirates. From semi-traditional sea chanties to raps about computer pirates, all of your piratey needs are covered here. This list is brought to you by the letter “Arrr!”

Kirby Krackle are back with their third album, Super Powered Love. They continue their nerd rock sound with plenty of geekiness, but also branch out a bit in terms of lyrical content. It’s a fine follow-up to last year’s awesome E for Everyone.

Ever since Apollo 18, I have noticed something kind of odd about my relationship with new TMBG material. The first few times I listen to it, I’m not quite sure that I like it, but I keep listening because I love the band so much. Then eventually something clicks, and the album becomes my new favorite. Join Us is on its way to becoming my favorite.

Like most “Weird Al” fans, I eagerly anticipated the new album. My enthusiasm was tempered somewhat, however, by the fact that the last couple of albums haven’t been that great. Thankfully, this album fully restores my enjoyment of the glory that is “Weird Al.”