Ty Segall has been a busy man. Once upon a time, the guitar virtuoso was the secret gem of the Bay Area, but the world was bound to pick up on a guy who has released eight albums in just four years.

The U.S. release of this record includes the song "Paint it, Black." The U.K. version has "Mother's Little Helper."

"Shields" carries the same lush harmonies and dramatic crescendos as their previous releases, but the band has reached a new stage in their career as lyricists and song writers.

One half of Guante and Big Cats!, Spencer Wirth-Davis has been busy with his Big Cats self, creating beats for much of the hip-hop community in the Twin Cities over the past year. Because of his extensive collaborations, he's become of the most sought-after producers in the area. But for his new record "For My Mother," Spencer did the gathering of talent.

America's longest-tenured punk trio celebrate their 25th anniversary with the release of their ninth studio album, "Uno!" The Current has four copies of the new CD to give away to lucky listeners!

Paul and Linda McCartney's "Ram" was released in 1971, and was the only album credited to the pair. The Current is giving away the Deluxe Box Set of the record's re-release.

Local music notes from the week of October 1-5

US release from The Kinks with the big hits "All Day and All of the Night" and "Tired of Waiting for You," and their respective B-sides.

After the breakup of The Runaways ("Cherry Bomb"), Joan Jett started her solo career. This record was her second release and first with her backup band The Blackhearts.

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week