I am proud to report that the album that I nominated as Best 2009 Album Never Released is now making its long-awaited debut. It’s not a total surprise, as We Are Augustines has promised that the album would at some point see the light of day, but it’s so great that the time has finally come.

This 2011 band is different from the band of 2009—a new mix of musicians (Billy, Eric and newbie Rob) and a new name (R.I.P. Pela), but many of the songs are the same.  Apple is offering the single “Headlong into the Abyss” as a free single download this week, so check it out.  They’re definitely getting their music out there—another single, “Chapel Song,” will be featured on Starbucks’ upcoming “10 Song Summer Mix” digital sampler.  Hear the song and watch the video (shot in the BK) here: