Motley Crue- Saints of Los Angeles
Years of up and down… good times and bad times. Perfect fodder for any behind the music show. But now… the original lineup is back… with a new album and a big ol’ tour modeled after Ozzfest. You wanna catch the guys live? They will be on Letterman tonight. Plus, their tour Crue Fest will be hitting Fiddlers’ on July 27th.
Billy Idol- The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself **Sam’s Pick**
This release comes just as a CD with 16 classic Idol tracks and two new songs, but if you go for the deluxe edition (also out today) you will get a DVD as well that has 13 videos that have until now been unavailable commercially. Yes, I’m telling you to spring for the deluxe!
Pat Benatar- Ultimate Collection (Double Disc)
You’re not going to find any special unreleased material on this double disc set, but you will get a heckuva great collection of Benatar’s greatest hits. Some digital remasters, but nothing new. 40 tracks in all.
Edwin McCain- Nobody’s Fault But Mine
A lot of songwriters decide at some point to do an album filled with covers of some of their personal favorites. Some of these ventures fall flat, true.. but this isn’t one of those. McCain covered vintage southern soul tunes and classic R&B songs from greats like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, etc. Plus, they did this disc the right way, leaving the recordings for the most part alone. What we get is something with a minimal amount of tweakage.
Steve Tyrell- Back to Bacharach
Speaking of cover albums, here is another from Steve Tyrell. This album focuses completely on the legendary composer Burt Bacharach. A very thorough collection and very true to the subject chosen.
D’Angelo- The Best So Far (CD/DVD)
The first collection of hits from D'Angelo, the innovator of the Neo-Soul movement. DVD contains music videos commercially available for the first time. Cross label compilation including tracks from rare albums and soundtracks. Features songs with Eryka Badu and Raphael Sadiq. Platinum selling artist having sold over 6 million albums worldwide.
Amos Lee- Last Days At the Lodge
This is Lee’s third album and the singer-songwriter only seems to get better with each release. I’ve only listened all the way through once, but my initial reaction is that this is one super sexy and super chill album..
G. Love & Special Sauce- Superhero Brother
The inspiration for one tune on this album stemmed from a trip G. Love made to Rio de Janeiro, but that’s far from the only political track on the release. However, there is a nice balance. G. Love’s role as a daddy has obviously influenced his music. So, what we get is a perfect blend of all good things G. Love.
Less Than Jake- Gnv Fla **Sam’s Pick**
Wheee! New LTG! If you love good ska punk I’ll meet you at Cheapo this evening and we can clean ‘em out of copies. Haha!
And here are some more!
Cute Is What We Aim For- Rotation (Playing the Marquis on August 5th)
Sigur Ros- Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust **Sam’s Pick**
Shinedown- The Sound of Madness.(fan club edition out, too)
Various (Sinead O’Connor, Peter Gabriel etc.)- Big Blue Ball
Soundtrack- Wanted (by Danny Elfman)
Soundtrack- Wall*e
Soundtrack- Into Great Silence: Office of the Night
Kutless- To Know That You’re Alice
Niyaz- Nine Heavens
Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog- Party Intellectuals
Ry Cooder- I, Flathead Limited Deluxe Edition
Greg Howe- Sound Proof
Walter Trout- The Outsider
Reckless Kelly- Bulletproof
Superschic(k)- Rock What You Got
RZA- Digi Snax
Immortal Technique & DJ Green Lantern- The 3rd World
Hercules and Love Affair- Hercules & Love Affair
Eric Darius- Goin’ All Out
The Watson Twins- Fire Songs
Mark Chesnutt- Rollin’ with the Flow
Incognito- Tales from the Beach
Chase- Chase/Ennea/Pure Music
The Jeff Lorber Fusion- Soft Space
Crooked Still- Still Crooked
Thalia- Lunada
Blondie- Parallel Lines (Deluxe/Collector’s Edition)
DVD
ZZ Top- Live From Texas
Hi-5 Summer Rainbows- Hi-5: Summer Rainbows
New Order- Live in Glasgow
Spock’s Beard- Live
Thanks for reading!
xoxo,
Sam
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
deeeep breath... and go!
Here are some of the new releases for today!
Rihanna- Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (CD/DVD)
This is a limited edition release that includes three new tracks including the duet with Maroon 5.. the new version of “If I Never See Your Face Again.” The new DVD provides fans with behind the scenes footage of the star.
Coldplay- Viva La Vida
This is the group’s 4th album and they have been teasing us for months, telling us it’s a bit of a departure from their ‘norm.’ but the first two singles didn’t sound too different to me, but the other tracks show the new experimentation a little more clearly. One thing is clear, this is a sonically beautiful album.
The Offspring- Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace
(remastered versions of Ignition/Smash also out today)
Album number 8 has arrived! I’ll admit, my love for The Offspring waned after Ixnay on the Hombre, but this album has brought me back! The guys pulled a good move having producer Bob Rock along this time.
Katy Perry- One of the Boys
You’ve heard one of her songs on Alice. The naughty in a good way “I Kissed a Girl.” Slacker and Steve have been putting it on when they feel like aggravating the boss. There’s more than that song, though! The album is super fun and impeccably produced.
Sister Hazel- Before the Amplifiers- Live Acoustic
New and old songs alike can be found on this 16-track stripped down album. Love it!
The Byrds- Live at Royal Albert Hall 1971
This is pretty cool! This live recording was found in singer/guitarist Roger McGuinn’s garage.. dusty and forgotten.. but it’s out now for the world to hear. Early reviews hail this as the best Byrds live recording ever.
Rehab- Sittin’ at a Bar
Oh yeah… The title track is about drinking and fightin’ with the girlfriend in the trailer park and ending up at the bar, waiting for the cops. Maybe good for a curiosity listen? At least the title track is and the band was generous enough to include a karaoke version of the song for those that want to belt it out themselves.
Additional Releases:
The Notwist- The Devil, You + Me **Sam’s Pick**
Soundtrack- Camp Rock
Soundtrack- Get Smart
Soundtrack- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Judas Priest- Nostradamus
Chicago- Stone of Sisyphus (XXXII)
Kathy Griffin- For Your Consideration
DJ Tiesto- Elements of Life World Tour
Chante Moore and Mariah Carey- Love the Woman
Mick Hucknall- Tribute to Bobby
Tilly and the Wall- o
Deep Purple- Around the World Live (DVD Box Set)
Eric Clapton- Eric Clapton- Masterpieces (Collectors Special Edition) DVD
The Pogues- Just Look Them Straight in the Eye and Say… Pogue Mahone (Box Set)
Wolf Parade- At Mount Zoomer
Julieta Venegas- MTV Unplugged
Teddy Thompson- A Piece of What You Need
Dan Tyminski- Wheels
2 Pistols- Death Before Dishonor
Silver Jews- Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea
Amethystium- Isabliss
Rebecca Lynn Howard- No Rules
Cielo- CincoAdem- Takes
Rihanna- Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (CD/DVD)
This is a limited edition release that includes three new tracks including the duet with Maroon 5.. the new version of “If I Never See Your Face Again.” The new DVD provides fans with behind the scenes footage of the star.
Coldplay- Viva La Vida
This is the group’s 4th album and they have been teasing us for months, telling us it’s a bit of a departure from their ‘norm.’ but the first two singles didn’t sound too different to me, but the other tracks show the new experimentation a little more clearly. One thing is clear, this is a sonically beautiful album.
The Offspring- Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace
(remastered versions of Ignition/Smash also out today)
Album number 8 has arrived! I’ll admit, my love for The Offspring waned after Ixnay on the Hombre, but this album has brought me back! The guys pulled a good move having producer Bob Rock along this time.
Katy Perry- One of the Boys
You’ve heard one of her songs on Alice. The naughty in a good way “I Kissed a Girl.” Slacker and Steve have been putting it on when they feel like aggravating the boss. There’s more than that song, though! The album is super fun and impeccably produced.
Sister Hazel- Before the Amplifiers- Live Acoustic
New and old songs alike can be found on this 16-track stripped down album. Love it!
The Byrds- Live at Royal Albert Hall 1971
This is pretty cool! This live recording was found in singer/guitarist Roger McGuinn’s garage.. dusty and forgotten.. but it’s out now for the world to hear. Early reviews hail this as the best Byrds live recording ever.
Rehab- Sittin’ at a Bar
Oh yeah… The title track is about drinking and fightin’ with the girlfriend in the trailer park and ending up at the bar, waiting for the cops. Maybe good for a curiosity listen? At least the title track is and the band was generous enough to include a karaoke version of the song for those that want to belt it out themselves.
Additional Releases:
The Notwist- The Devil, You + Me **Sam’s Pick**
Soundtrack- Camp Rock
Soundtrack- Get Smart
Soundtrack- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Judas Priest- Nostradamus
Chicago- Stone of Sisyphus (XXXII)
Kathy Griffin- For Your Consideration
DJ Tiesto- Elements of Life World Tour
Chante Moore and Mariah Carey- Love the Woman
Mick Hucknall- Tribute to Bobby
Tilly and the Wall- o
Deep Purple- Around the World Live (DVD Box Set)
Eric Clapton- Eric Clapton- Masterpieces (Collectors Special Edition) DVD
The Pogues- Just Look Them Straight in the Eye and Say… Pogue Mahone (Box Set)
Wolf Parade- At Mount Zoomer
Julieta Venegas- MTV Unplugged
Teddy Thompson- A Piece of What You Need
Dan Tyminski- Wheels
2 Pistols- Death Before Dishonor
Silver Jews- Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea
Amethystium- Isabliss
Rebecca Lynn Howard- No Rules
Cielo- CincoAdem- Takes
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
we'll start with alanis and go from there!
Alanis Morissette- Flavors of Entanglement
Alanis’ new album has just a bit more of a dramatic feel, but not enough to frighten her fans. Her producer has added an edge to this release and Morissette’s failed relationships obviously help her write passionate music. The tunes are very diverse in style and make for a very well-rounded album and a very interesting listen. It’s true, we like her better when she’s ticked off!
My Morning Jacket- Evil Urges
The critics seem afraid that this new work from MMJ is going to sink the band. It is decidedly different yes, but the jury is still out for me on whether they have taken their experimenting too far. MMJ has hit the road in support of their new album. They will be playing Red Rocks with the Black Keyes on August 21st. Tickets are on sale now.
Jakob Dylan- Seeing Things
Jakob is best known as the lead singer of the Wallflowers and for being Bob Dylan’s son This is his first solo album produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin. His songwriting stands out as great as ever on this one and Jakob’s folk roots are most definitely making a stand here. He’s currently touring to support his new album… no date scheduled here yet, but if you want to see him perform live right away, he’s on Letterman tomorrow night.
Adele- 19
Adele has been gearing up to attack the music scene for a while, but you may only be hearing of her for the first time today, the US release of her new album featuring the song “Chasing Pavements.” Adele’s music can best be described as soulful and jazzy.
The Fratellis- Here We Stand **Sam’s Pick**
This is the band’s much anticipated sophomore album. I’m picking it even though I haven’t even heard it in its entirety yet. That’s how much I love this band. If they add us to their world tour plans, their show is a must see.
Other releases worth noting:
Emmylou Harris- All I Intended to Be **Sam’s Pick**
N.E.R.D.-Seeing Sounds **Sam’s Pick**
Sloan- Parallel Play
Rev Theory- Light It Up
Solomon Burke- Like a Fire
Joan as Policewoman- To Survive
The Infamous Stringdusters- The Infamous Stringdusters
The Orb- The Dream **Sam’s Pick**
Robert Pollard- Robert Pollard is Off to Business
Craig Armstrong- The Incredible Hulk Score (Double Disc)
Lil Wayne- Tha Carter III
Priscilla Ahn- A Good Day
Martha Wainwright- I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too
Walter Becker- Circus Money
Cassandra Wilson- Loverly
Plies- Definition of Real
Dj Tiesto- In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 7
Mongomery Gentry- Back When I Knew It All
Gene Clard- Silverado ’75- Live and Unreleased
James Hunter- The Hard Way
Dan Zanes- Nueva York!
Victor Manuelle- Soy
Intocable- 2C
No Man- Schoolyard Ghosts
Janiva Magness- What Love Will Do
Bloodbath- Wacken Carnage
Alanis’ new album has just a bit more of a dramatic feel, but not enough to frighten her fans. Her producer has added an edge to this release and Morissette’s failed relationships obviously help her write passionate music. The tunes are very diverse in style and make for a very well-rounded album and a very interesting listen. It’s true, we like her better when she’s ticked off!
My Morning Jacket- Evil Urges
The critics seem afraid that this new work from MMJ is going to sink the band. It is decidedly different yes, but the jury is still out for me on whether they have taken their experimenting too far. MMJ has hit the road in support of their new album. They will be playing Red Rocks with the Black Keyes on August 21st. Tickets are on sale now.
Jakob Dylan- Seeing Things
Jakob is best known as the lead singer of the Wallflowers and for being Bob Dylan’s son This is his first solo album produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin. His songwriting stands out as great as ever on this one and Jakob’s folk roots are most definitely making a stand here. He’s currently touring to support his new album… no date scheduled here yet, but if you want to see him perform live right away, he’s on Letterman tomorrow night.
Adele- 19
Adele has been gearing up to attack the music scene for a while, but you may only be hearing of her for the first time today, the US release of her new album featuring the song “Chasing Pavements.” Adele’s music can best be described as soulful and jazzy.
The Fratellis- Here We Stand **Sam’s Pick**
This is the band’s much anticipated sophomore album. I’m picking it even though I haven’t even heard it in its entirety yet. That’s how much I love this band. If they add us to their world tour plans, their show is a must see.
Other releases worth noting:
Emmylou Harris- All I Intended to Be **Sam’s Pick**
N.E.R.D.-Seeing Sounds **Sam’s Pick**
Sloan- Parallel Play
Rev Theory- Light It Up
Solomon Burke- Like a Fire
Joan as Policewoman- To Survive
The Infamous Stringdusters- The Infamous Stringdusters
The Orb- The Dream **Sam’s Pick**
Robert Pollard- Robert Pollard is Off to Business
Craig Armstrong- The Incredible Hulk Score (Double Disc)
Lil Wayne- Tha Carter III
Priscilla Ahn- A Good Day
Martha Wainwright- I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too
Walter Becker- Circus Money
Cassandra Wilson- Loverly
Plies- Definition of Real
Dj Tiesto- In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 7
Mongomery Gentry- Back When I Knew It All
Gene Clard- Silverado ’75- Live and Unreleased
James Hunter- The Hard Way
Dan Zanes- Nueva York!
Victor Manuelle- Soy
Intocable- 2C
No Man- Schoolyard Ghosts
Janiva Magness- What Love Will Do
Bloodbath- Wacken Carnage
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
and now.. in no particular order...
Here are the new releases for today!
Disturbed- Indestructible **Sam’s Pick**
Disturbed is back with a slammin’ 4th album. The cover was designed by well-known comic book artist David Finch and there are three separate versions of it. Disturbed has enjoyed immense success so far (their first three albums have gone double/triple platinum) and I am certain this one will rise to the ranks of its predecessors.
Jewel- Perfectly Clear
For her 7th album, Jewel took her sound in a decidedly country direction. Not that she’s any stranger to it. Jewel has been writing country songs for many years and this was the time she felt she should finally put them on an album.
Weezer- Red Album **Sam’s Pick**
Weezer’s sixth album is actually their third self-titled album, but as with the Green Album (the fan’s name for their second self-title album) this will be known as the Red Album. Rivers Cuomo and company have again delivered an amazing work of quirky, fun and ingenious tunes starting with single number one “Pork and Beans,” a song devoted to the internet stars of today. See the video! Throw in the few extra bucks for the deluxe edition. Well worth it considering you get 4 bonus tracks, a special digipak and a loaded booklet with lyrics, photos and band commentary.
Gavin Rossdale- Wanderlust
Since his multi-platinum band Bush disbanded, Rossdale hasn’t totally rested on his laurels. In 2005, his band Institute released the album Distort Yourself and he’s been fathering children with his wife, the uber-successful Gwen Stefani. For his solo album, Rossdale has teamed with Josh Freese and Chris Traynor (from Bush). Don’t expect the rockin’ Rossdale here. This album is extremely melodic and loaded with slower, moody songs. Thanks to Bob Rock’s producing, it is slick if not a tad overdone.
Aimee Mann- @#%&*! Smilers **Sam’s Pick**
In my opinion, Aimee has one of the the most beautiful female voices on this planet! This her 7th solo release (those not familiar with Aimee as a solo artist will surely remember her as the moody lead of 80s band “Til Tuesday). There are 13 brand new original tunes for your auditory pleasure.
Radiohead- The Best of (Special Edition 2CD)
2 discs don’t go far in covering one of the greatest bands ever… well, according to me, but they chose some great tracks. The first disc is 17 tracks, covering the expected with songs like Creep, Paranoid Android and High and Dry. The second disc is a bit more deep, gathering some more excellent, if not as radio popular, tunes plus a couple tracks that didn’t make the bands albums. The limited edition gives a bit extra in the form of a longer booklet and fancier packaging.
Bret Michaels- Rock My World
Oh yes… the lead of Poison gives the rocker chicks another 12 tracks. Songs like It’s My Party and Menace to Society with surely make the women swoon. Ok, you caught me… I haven’t heard the entire album yet, but out of sheer curiosity, I SO WILL. Hehe…
Ladytron- Velocifero **Sam’s Pick**
Oh no, Ladytron is so much more than a great source for a remix! The members have an amazingly unique sound in their creation of the electronic music. Very experimental and the four all have an individual style that makes their albums highly varied and creative, so very so it can be a bit overwhelming. Velocifero is their 4th studio album.
Various Artists- Now, That’s What I Call Music Vol. 28
Featuring artists like Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Colbie, Caillat and OneRepublic. Basically… you’re getting 20 tracks that are all smashi radio hits. Alice artists galore! Good party album.
Amy Winehouse- Frank (Deluxe)
This release incorporates Amy’s very first album Frank along with a bonus disc that features 17 never-before-heard tunes like demos, b-sides and some exclusive remixes.
Other releases worth noting:
George Stanford- Big Drop
Kaskade- Strobelight Seduction **Sam’s Pick**
James Newton Howard- The Happening (Soundtrack)
Various- Now That’s What I Call Classic Rock
Bitter:Sweet- Drama
The Futureheads- This Is Not the World
Chris Brown- Exclusive- The Forever Edition
Man Raze- Surreal
Ashanti- The Declaration
John5- Requiem
Wayman Tisdale- Rebound
Original Broadway Cast- In The Heights
Opeth- Watershed
Ting Tings- We Started Nothing
Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes
Brendan James- The Day Is Brave
Disturbed- Indestructible **Sam’s Pick**
Disturbed is back with a slammin’ 4th album. The cover was designed by well-known comic book artist David Finch and there are three separate versions of it. Disturbed has enjoyed immense success so far (their first three albums have gone double/triple platinum) and I am certain this one will rise to the ranks of its predecessors.
Jewel- Perfectly Clear
For her 7th album, Jewel took her sound in a decidedly country direction. Not that she’s any stranger to it. Jewel has been writing country songs for many years and this was the time she felt she should finally put them on an album.
Weezer- Red Album **Sam’s Pick**
Weezer’s sixth album is actually their third self-titled album, but as with the Green Album (the fan’s name for their second self-title album) this will be known as the Red Album. Rivers Cuomo and company have again delivered an amazing work of quirky, fun and ingenious tunes starting with single number one “Pork and Beans,” a song devoted to the internet stars of today. See the video! Throw in the few extra bucks for the deluxe edition. Well worth it considering you get 4 bonus tracks, a special digipak and a loaded booklet with lyrics, photos and band commentary.
Gavin Rossdale- Wanderlust
Since his multi-platinum band Bush disbanded, Rossdale hasn’t totally rested on his laurels. In 2005, his band Institute released the album Distort Yourself and he’s been fathering children with his wife, the uber-successful Gwen Stefani. For his solo album, Rossdale has teamed with Josh Freese and Chris Traynor (from Bush). Don’t expect the rockin’ Rossdale here. This album is extremely melodic and loaded with slower, moody songs. Thanks to Bob Rock’s producing, it is slick if not a tad overdone.
Aimee Mann- @#%&*! Smilers **Sam’s Pick**
In my opinion, Aimee has one of the the most beautiful female voices on this planet! This her 7th solo release (those not familiar with Aimee as a solo artist will surely remember her as the moody lead of 80s band “Til Tuesday). There are 13 brand new original tunes for your auditory pleasure.
Radiohead- The Best of (Special Edition 2CD)
2 discs don’t go far in covering one of the greatest bands ever… well, according to me, but they chose some great tracks. The first disc is 17 tracks, covering the expected with songs like Creep, Paranoid Android and High and Dry. The second disc is a bit more deep, gathering some more excellent, if not as radio popular, tunes plus a couple tracks that didn’t make the bands albums. The limited edition gives a bit extra in the form of a longer booklet and fancier packaging.
Bret Michaels- Rock My World
Oh yes… the lead of Poison gives the rocker chicks another 12 tracks. Songs like It’s My Party and Menace to Society with surely make the women swoon. Ok, you caught me… I haven’t heard the entire album yet, but out of sheer curiosity, I SO WILL. Hehe…
Ladytron- Velocifero **Sam’s Pick**
Oh no, Ladytron is so much more than a great source for a remix! The members have an amazingly unique sound in their creation of the electronic music. Very experimental and the four all have an individual style that makes their albums highly varied and creative, so very so it can be a bit overwhelming. Velocifero is their 4th studio album.
Various Artists- Now, That’s What I Call Music Vol. 28
Featuring artists like Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Colbie, Caillat and OneRepublic. Basically… you’re getting 20 tracks that are all smashi radio hits. Alice artists galore! Good party album.
Amy Winehouse- Frank (Deluxe)
This release incorporates Amy’s very first album Frank along with a bonus disc that features 17 never-before-heard tunes like demos, b-sides and some exclusive remixes.
Other releases worth noting:
George Stanford- Big Drop
Kaskade- Strobelight Seduction **Sam’s Pick**
James Newton Howard- The Happening (Soundtrack)
Various- Now That’s What I Call Classic Rock
Bitter:Sweet- Drama
The Futureheads- This Is Not the World
Chris Brown- Exclusive- The Forever Edition
Man Raze- Surreal
Ashanti- The Declaration
John5- Requiem
Wayman Tisdale- Rebound
Original Broadway Cast- In The Heights
Opeth- Watershed
Ting Tings- We Started Nothing
Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes
Brendan James- The Day Is Brave
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