New music releases: Of Montreal, The Sea and Cake and more

October 21, 10:37 AMChicago Rock Music ExaminerFrank Krolicki

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Locals The Sea and Cake release "Car Alarm" today

Of Montreal - "Skeletal Lamping" - Athens, Georgia's renowned psychedelic indie pop act follow up their 2007 release, "Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?," with this release, their ninth studio album. The record continues the band's shift to an even more theatrical, flamboyant approach, so far resulting in a split reaction from critics.

The Dears - "Missiles" - Canadian experimental post-rock band The Dears follow-up 2006's "Gang of Losers" with this, their fourth LP. The record is perhaps their most challenging yet, with fewer hooks and longer songs than on past releases. While the record requires more work from listeners, it is receiving mostly positive reviews from critics.

Electric Six - "Flashy" - This band's disco-rock tends to polarize audiences, with many enjoying the dumb fun of  tracks such as "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar," and many deeming it cringe-worthy. If you're in the former camp, you'll likely be satisfied with the band's new release, which doesn't stray much from the band's known sound - it even includes "Gay Bar, Pt. 2."

Local artists:

The Sea and Cake - "Car Alarm" - These staples in the Chicago indie rock scene release their latest LP just 17 months after their previous one, "Everybody." "Car Alarm" is their eighth album, following a string of critically acclaimed records since the mid-90s.

The Gunshy - "I Gave Too Much Time to the Wine"