Purgatory/Paradise

Throwing Muses were pioneers of the 80s/early 90s college rock sound, the first American band signed to 4AD, and the launchpad for co-frontwomen (and stepsisters) Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly. In the early 90s, Donelly left to play in the Breeders, and then, subsequently, Belly. Hersh continued with the Muses until 1997, when they disbanded and Hersh concentrated on her solo career. The band reunited in 2003 to release a self-titled album.
Now, Hersh, drummer Dave Narcizo, and bassist Bernard Georges are back with their first album in a decade. It isn't your standard LP release, though. Purgatory/Paradise is an art book that comes packed with a multimedia CD. The book is in stores October 28, with the full release out November 11 via It Books (U.S.) and Friday Project (UK). That's "sleepwalking 1" above.
The book, designed by Narcizo, features lyrics, photos, and writing by Kristin Hersh. The CD comes with 32 tracks, and the book comes with downloadable content, including commentary and instrumentals.
It'll also be released as an interactive e-book/music app.