There aren't a lot of releases today... in fact, hardly any. Regardless, here they are (check out last week's if you missed it... there were some fabulous releases!):
Releases for November 27, 2007
Keane- Live At The 02 (DVD) **Sam’s Pick**
I haven’t been able to find it on Amazon, but I’ve seen Keane several times live and I’m excited to get my hands on it. In honor of the DVD release, I’ll play some live Keane today for my AuNaturAlice song of the day.
Pitbull- The Boatlift
Pitbull’s second album features guest appearances by Lil Jon, Trina, Trick Daddy, Twista and more. I’m pretty picky when it comes to rap, so the jury is still out on whether this will be something I feel necessary to add to my regular listening. So far so good, though.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
no turkeys here.. well.. maybe
CD Releases for November 19, 2007
OneRepublic- Dreaming Out Loud **Sam's Pick**
We’ve been waiting for this one! Alice currently plays the version of Apologize that Timbaland remixed (It’s on his latest: Shock Value). The original version can be found here along with a secret track that is low-and-behold the remix! This is a super pleasant listen and we are proud to be playing another act that has roots right here in Colorado!
Gorillaz- D Sides
Go for the limited edition box collection… two discs loaded with sweet remixes from favs like Dare and Feel Good Inc, plus you get some fun Gorillaz schwag like a patch, buttons and some art prints.
Sebastian Bach- Angel Down
80s metal lovers! You can’t beat Sebastian Bach collaborating with Axl Rose. Two of the biggest frontmen in metal unite on this solo album by Bach. Axl is featured on three tracks (including a cover of Back in the Saddle by Aerosmith) and if you are either a fan of Guns-n-Roses or Skid Row, you’ll probably want to pull out the Aquanet and tease up that long hair you can’t part with and tease it up.
Amy Winehouse- Frank
This is Amy’s debut album… so yes, it was released before, but not officially in the US. Critics hold this release much higher than Amy’s more recent album Back To Black, which was critically acclaimed on its own. This album is a bit more soulful, a bit jazzier and something you must have if you dig Amy.
MercyMe- All That Is Within Me
This is the latest release from Christian/Gospel phenoms MercyMe.
Nine Inch Nails- Y34RZ3ROR3MIX3D (CD+DVD) **Sam's Pick**
Year Zero remixed and this is one of the coolest remix albums I’ve ever seen! Not only did Trent Reznor bring some heavyweights in to do their own musical interpretations of his Year Zero tunes (Stephen Morris of Joy Division and New Order fame, Sam Fogarino from Interpol etc.. ), the DVD Rom has every track from Year Zero in multi-track format that you can use on Mac or PC to remix the songs yourself! I believe you can upload your remixes to remix.nin.com SUPER COOL!
Other CDs worth noting:
Keith Urban- Greatest Hits
Halo 3 SoundtrackFoxy Brown- Brooklyn Don’s Diva
We’ve been waiting for this one! Alice currently plays the version of Apologize that Timbaland remixed (It’s on his latest: Shock Value). The original version can be found here along with a secret track that is low-and-behold the remix! This is a super pleasant listen and we are proud to be playing another act that has roots right here in Colorado!
Gorillaz- D Sides
Go for the limited edition box collection… two discs loaded with sweet remixes from favs like Dare and Feel Good Inc, plus you get some fun Gorillaz schwag like a patch, buttons and some art prints.
Sebastian Bach- Angel Down
80s metal lovers! You can’t beat Sebastian Bach collaborating with Axl Rose. Two of the biggest frontmen in metal unite on this solo album by Bach. Axl is featured on three tracks (including a cover of Back in the Saddle by Aerosmith) and if you are either a fan of Guns-n-Roses or Skid Row, you’ll probably want to pull out the Aquanet and tease up that long hair you can’t part with and tease it up.
Amy Winehouse- Frank
This is Amy’s debut album… so yes, it was released before, but not officially in the US. Critics hold this release much higher than Amy’s more recent album Back To Black, which was critically acclaimed on its own. This album is a bit more soulful, a bit jazzier and something you must have if you dig Amy.
MercyMe- All That Is Within Me
This is the latest release from Christian/Gospel phenoms MercyMe.
Nine Inch Nails- Y34RZ3ROR3MIX3D (CD+DVD) **Sam's Pick**
Year Zero remixed and this is one of the coolest remix albums I’ve ever seen! Not only did Trent Reznor bring some heavyweights in to do their own musical interpretations of his Year Zero tunes (Stephen Morris of Joy Division and New Order fame, Sam Fogarino from Interpol etc.. ), the DVD Rom has every track from Year Zero in multi-track format that you can use on Mac or PC to remix the songs yourself! I believe you can upload your remixes to remix.nin.com SUPER COOL!
Other CDs worth noting:
Keith Urban- Greatest Hits
Halo 3 SoundtrackFoxy Brown- Brooklyn Don’s Diva
Thursday, November 15, 2007
finally, a cardio workout I can love....
You may have heard me talk about it on the air, but I wanted to touch on it in the blog as well. I recently started taking classes at LA Boxing in Westminster.
One thing you should know about me: I do NOT normally dig excercise. My whole life I've tried to stick with some form of it, but nothing seems to really excite me.
Around a year ago, I discovered yoga was something I could enjoy and for the first time, I was actually regularly doing something to make me feel better physically. I LOVE yoga, but it made me want more. You know.. a bit of cardio to get the heart pumping a bit more. Something to change it up a bit once in a while.
I've never been much of a gym person, but when I heard about LA Boxing, I thought it sounded like something different and I was right!!! The first class I took literally KICKED MY BUTT. I went home a bit shaky and exhausted, but I felt amazing. Like I'd really done something. So, back I've gone... the instructors at LA Boxing in Westminster are fantastic. Luke and Cody are helpful, professional and knowledgeable. I'm still such a beginner, but it's almost like having a private lesson because the guys go around and watch and instruct the whole time the class is going on, paying individual attention to each student. If you work hard, you can actually burn 1,000 calories in one hour!! Those are words I love to hear.
So, basically... I've found something new to kick myself into shape and it's the perfect balance to my yoga workouts. I want to thank everyone at LA Boxing (Jil and her girl included) for helping me find a place I feel comfortable.
I know they have some pretty smokin' specials on right now, including a free trial class to check it out. You can call LA Boxing in Westminster at 303-439-UBOX to find out more. Tell them I sent you and maybe I'll see you there.
Thanks for reading!
xo,
Sam
One thing you should know about me: I do NOT normally dig excercise. My whole life I've tried to stick with some form of it, but nothing seems to really excite me.
Around a year ago, I discovered yoga was something I could enjoy and for the first time, I was actually regularly doing something to make me feel better physically. I LOVE yoga, but it made me want more. You know.. a bit of cardio to get the heart pumping a bit more. Something to change it up a bit once in a while.
I've never been much of a gym person, but when I heard about LA Boxing, I thought it sounded like something different and I was right!!! The first class I took literally KICKED MY BUTT. I went home a bit shaky and exhausted, but I felt amazing. Like I'd really done something. So, back I've gone... the instructors at LA Boxing in Westminster are fantastic. Luke and Cody are helpful, professional and knowledgeable. I'm still such a beginner, but it's almost like having a private lesson because the guys go around and watch and instruct the whole time the class is going on, paying individual attention to each student. If you work hard, you can actually burn 1,000 calories in one hour!! Those are words I love to hear.
So, basically... I've found something new to kick myself into shape and it's the perfect balance to my yoga workouts. I want to thank everyone at LA Boxing (Jil and her girl included) for helping me find a place I feel comfortable.
I know they have some pretty smokin' specials on right now, including a free trial class to check it out. You can call LA Boxing in Westminster at 303-439-UBOX to find out more. Tell them I sent you and maybe I'll see you there.
Thanks for reading!
xo,
Sam
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
fresh, hot and flat out dope
Here are some of the new releases for today, November 13, 2007
CD Releases
LCD Soundsystem- 45:33
This is not necessarily new, but it is the first time that’s it’s been available on CD. The creation was originally released as one continuous piece… Nike commissioned James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem to create it for their Original Run series. This release has the music in a easier form for the everyday fan to navigate because it’s split into separate tracks.
Seal- System
It’s been 4 years since a new Seal album was released and this one a lot more dance-oriented than some of his previous work.
The Killers- Sawdust
What you’re going to find on this album includes a b-side from “When You Were Young” (All The Pretty Faces), plus a couple tunes from movie soundtracks and some tunes that weren’t totally finished from the Killers first two albums (Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town).
Queensryche- Take Cover **Sam’s Pick**
Queensryche does covers. Everything from the Police to Sabbath and even some Pink Floyd. Super fun!!
Goo Goo Dolls- Greatest Hits
You’re going to find all the songs you’ve heard on the radio… so all their mainstream hits, yes, plus a couple new versions of songs, but all in all? Not that interesting of a greatest hits. If you own all the Goo’s albums all ready, you have no need for this
Duran Duran- Red Carpet Massacre **Sam's Pick**
And here we go.. another album by the legendary Duran Duran. In order to keep themselves cool (which they excel at!), the guys brought Timbaland and Justin Timberlake on board. This is a much better disc overall than Astronaut, which fell a tad flat in my opinion… it wasn’t horrible at all, but just not.. well, HOT. This album, however, kicks Astronaut’s tail!
Celine Dion- Taking Chances
This is a huge departure from the Celine you all ready know (thus the title of the album, I’m guessin’). She seems to be digging a little deeper and giving us just a bit more than the pretty stuff we’re used to! Even if you’ve never been a fan of Celine, try this one out just for giggles. You might actually like it.
The Hives- Black and White Album **Sam's Pick**
As far as Swedish bands go, these guys are one of the best! This is their third release here in the states and it flat out rocks. Crunchy and full of attitude, or ‘tude. Yeah… ‘tude would be much more appropriate. Hehe.
Boyz II Men- Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
Oh.. hooray! The Boyz have paid homage to some of the most classic Motown tunes from legends like the Temptations and the Four Tops. Randy Jackson (yo, Dawg) from American Idol produced these fun gems. Also on the CD? A handful of their number 1s.
A few others of note:
Dane Cook- Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden
Alicia Keys- As I Am
Various- Now, That’s What I Call Music, Vol. 26
David Gray- Greatest Hits
CD Releases
LCD Soundsystem- 45:33
This is not necessarily new, but it is the first time that’s it’s been available on CD. The creation was originally released as one continuous piece… Nike commissioned James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem to create it for their Original Run series. This release has the music in a easier form for the everyday fan to navigate because it’s split into separate tracks.
Seal- System
It’s been 4 years since a new Seal album was released and this one a lot more dance-oriented than some of his previous work.
The Killers- Sawdust
What you’re going to find on this album includes a b-side from “When You Were Young” (All The Pretty Faces), plus a couple tunes from movie soundtracks and some tunes that weren’t totally finished from the Killers first two albums (Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town).
Queensryche- Take Cover **Sam’s Pick**
Queensryche does covers. Everything from the Police to Sabbath and even some Pink Floyd. Super fun!!
Goo Goo Dolls- Greatest Hits
You’re going to find all the songs you’ve heard on the radio… so all their mainstream hits, yes, plus a couple new versions of songs, but all in all? Not that interesting of a greatest hits. If you own all the Goo’s albums all ready, you have no need for this
Duran Duran- Red Carpet Massacre **Sam's Pick**
And here we go.. another album by the legendary Duran Duran. In order to keep themselves cool (which they excel at!), the guys brought Timbaland and Justin Timberlake on board. This is a much better disc overall than Astronaut, which fell a tad flat in my opinion… it wasn’t horrible at all, but just not.. well, HOT. This album, however, kicks Astronaut’s tail!
Celine Dion- Taking Chances
This is a huge departure from the Celine you all ready know (thus the title of the album, I’m guessin’). She seems to be digging a little deeper and giving us just a bit more than the pretty stuff we’re used to! Even if you’ve never been a fan of Celine, try this one out just for giggles. You might actually like it.
The Hives- Black and White Album **Sam's Pick**
As far as Swedish bands go, these guys are one of the best! This is their third release here in the states and it flat out rocks. Crunchy and full of attitude, or ‘tude. Yeah… ‘tude would be much more appropriate. Hehe.
Boyz II Men- Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
Oh.. hooray! The Boyz have paid homage to some of the most classic Motown tunes from legends like the Temptations and the Four Tops. Randy Jackson (yo, Dawg) from American Idol produced these fun gems. Also on the CD? A handful of their number 1s.
A few others of note:
Dane Cook- Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden
Alicia Keys- As I Am
Various- Now, That’s What I Call Music, Vol. 26
David Gray- Greatest Hits
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
woo.. new tunes!
Here are some of today's brand new releases: November 6, 2007
Garth Brooks- Ultimate Hits
This greatest hits package from one of country’s biggest selling artists includes 2 CDs and a DVD, with over two hours of music and another couple hours of video. Not his first greatest hits compilation, but definitely hearing it’s the best one.
Angels and Airwaves- I- Empire **Sam’s Pick**
I would call these guys a supergroup… but then again, I like to make up my own rules. Haha. In case you didn’t know, A and A consists of Tom DeLonge (formerly of Blink 182 and Box Car Racer), Atom Willard (formerly of Offspring), David Kennedy (formerly of Hazen Street and Box Car Racer) and Matt Wachter (formerly of 30 Seconds to Mars). Anyway, you get it. This release is awesome. Check it out.
Monster Magnet- 4-Way Diablo **Sam’s Pick**
MM is BACK! This album is rockin’ from start to finish and there is a super cool cover of a Stone’s tune to savor. MMs sound has not evolved too much so they sound exactly as they should and their obsession with space has not dissipated in any way. Delightful for the MM fan.
Rick Springfield- Christmas With You
Yes.. yes… it’s that time of year! New holiday CDs from some of your favs. Rick doesn’t do anything too out of the ordinary here. Just a nice collection of standards like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “What Child is This?” and the like.
Jay Z- American Gangster
This CD is completely separate from the soundtrack to the film. But it does have a connection since portions of the movie have been interpreted in the lyrics of rapper legend-in-the-making Jay Z.
Other Releases of note:
Chris Brown- Exclusive
Cassidy- B.A.R.S.
Little Big Town- A Place To Land
Sigur Ros- Hvarf/Heim
Nonpoint- VengeanceJimmy Buffet- Live in Anguilla (double disc and dvd)
Garth Brooks- Ultimate Hits
This greatest hits package from one of country’s biggest selling artists includes 2 CDs and a DVD, with over two hours of music and another couple hours of video. Not his first greatest hits compilation, but definitely hearing it’s the best one.
Angels and Airwaves- I- Empire **Sam’s Pick**
I would call these guys a supergroup… but then again, I like to make up my own rules. Haha. In case you didn’t know, A and A consists of Tom DeLonge (formerly of Blink 182 and Box Car Racer), Atom Willard (formerly of Offspring), David Kennedy (formerly of Hazen Street and Box Car Racer) and Matt Wachter (formerly of 30 Seconds to Mars). Anyway, you get it. This release is awesome. Check it out.
Monster Magnet- 4-Way Diablo **Sam’s Pick**
MM is BACK! This album is rockin’ from start to finish and there is a super cool cover of a Stone’s tune to savor. MMs sound has not evolved too much so they sound exactly as they should and their obsession with space has not dissipated in any way. Delightful for the MM fan.
Rick Springfield- Christmas With You
Yes.. yes… it’s that time of year! New holiday CDs from some of your favs. Rick doesn’t do anything too out of the ordinary here. Just a nice collection of standards like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “What Child is This?” and the like.
Jay Z- American Gangster
This CD is completely separate from the soundtrack to the film. But it does have a connection since portions of the movie have been interpreted in the lyrics of rapper legend-in-the-making Jay Z.
Other Releases of note:
Chris Brown- Exclusive
Cassidy- B.A.R.S.
Little Big Town- A Place To Land
Sigur Ros- Hvarf/Heim
Nonpoint- VengeanceJimmy Buffet- Live in Anguilla (double disc and dvd)
Monday, November 5, 2007
ghosts of the abyss...
I know I've been horrible about updating this with the exception of my release Tuesday blogs, but I'm going to once again try to make the time to keep it up. :)
First, I want to say a HUGE thanks to Tyleen, my Sam's Six in the City winner from last week. I joined Tyleen, her two kids, her brother and her best friend for a fantastic Saturday night! We had an amazing dinner at Sullivan Steakhouse (the sweet potatoes were to DIE for) and then we all met up at the Museum to check out the Titanic exhibit and then watched the IMAX movie, Ghosts of the Abyss.
I had such a great time. I have always been obsessed with the story of the Titanic, ever since I was a little bitty girl and this was the first time I was able to see artifacts up close. It was quite the experience for a Titanic buff like myself. I always find I get a lump in my throat when I reread the accounts of the people that didn't make it off that ship. But the story that gets to me the most? The fact that the band played until the Titanic sank. Thought there is a bit of a dispute over what the last song really was, one of the popular beliefs is they played "Nearer, My God, To Thee." It seems to make the most sense. During the movie, there was discussion about these everyday heroes that just end up being that way because of the way they reacted to the circumstance.
When tragedy strikes, what makes one person run toward it to help and the next to run away? What makes someone save themself during a crisis and someone else risk their own life to help a stranger? What makes a person who knows they are going to die, feel compelled to play music while chaos insues all around? I always like that story, though... regardless of what the last song was, those men kept playing. They knew they weren't going to make it. As musicians, their instruments meant their living to them, but in the end, their instruments were the last thing they could cling to as their lives neared the inevitable end. I get a lump in my throat every time I think about it.
So, yeah... excellent Six in the City. I forgot my camera, but Tyleen had hers and hopefully I'll be able to post a pic of the group in front of the Museum... send it Tyleen!!
The rest of my weekend was equally as great. Ever have one of those days when everything starts to feel normal again after a big shakeup? That's exactly how Sunday was for me. Hard to explain without getting too personal, but let's just say... I haven't felt this at peace in a long time about life in general. It's a good feeling.
Thanks for reading!
xoxoxo,
Sam
First, I want to say a HUGE thanks to Tyleen, my Sam's Six in the City winner from last week. I joined Tyleen, her two kids, her brother and her best friend for a fantastic Saturday night! We had an amazing dinner at Sullivan Steakhouse (the sweet potatoes were to DIE for) and then we all met up at the Museum to check out the Titanic exhibit and then watched the IMAX movie, Ghosts of the Abyss.
I had such a great time. I have always been obsessed with the story of the Titanic, ever since I was a little bitty girl and this was the first time I was able to see artifacts up close. It was quite the experience for a Titanic buff like myself. I always find I get a lump in my throat when I reread the accounts of the people that didn't make it off that ship. But the story that gets to me the most? The fact that the band played until the Titanic sank. Thought there is a bit of a dispute over what the last song really was, one of the popular beliefs is they played "Nearer, My God, To Thee." It seems to make the most sense. During the movie, there was discussion about these everyday heroes that just end up being that way because of the way they reacted to the circumstance.
When tragedy strikes, what makes one person run toward it to help and the next to run away? What makes someone save themself during a crisis and someone else risk their own life to help a stranger? What makes a person who knows they are going to die, feel compelled to play music while chaos insues all around? I always like that story, though... regardless of what the last song was, those men kept playing. They knew they weren't going to make it. As musicians, their instruments meant their living to them, but in the end, their instruments were the last thing they could cling to as their lives neared the inevitable end. I get a lump in my throat every time I think about it.
So, yeah... excellent Six in the City. I forgot my camera, but Tyleen had hers and hopefully I'll be able to post a pic of the group in front of the Museum... send it Tyleen!!
The rest of my weekend was equally as great. Ever have one of those days when everything starts to feel normal again after a big shakeup? That's exactly how Sunday was for me. Hard to explain without getting too personal, but let's just say... I haven't felt this at peace in a long time about life in general. It's a good feeling.
Thanks for reading!
xoxoxo,
Sam
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