Some classics take the spotlight today...

Here are some of the new releases for today, July 29th, 2008

U2-Deluxe Edition Boxed Set (only on Amazon.com)
Last week there were a few remastered reissues of U2 albums…this week those are combined in an Amazon.com exclusive box-set release. Double CD deluxe editions of Boy, October and War are included with loads of b-sides, rare tracks and live recordings. For some reason, the box has one extra space for a 4th disc, but that’s left up to the U2 fan to fill, because it’s not included with the special set. New liner notes are included for each remastered disc and there’s a full-color replica poster from the boys early years.

Rick Springfield- Venus in Overdrive
Fans of Springfield should be downright delighted that he’s coming out with an album of new material. It’s all about love this time around (thus the title of the recording). He has two songs written for a young fan who passed away. If you are a viewer of General Hospital, you probably all ready know Springfield returns today as his old character Noah Drake and his rocker alter-ego to promote his new release.

Alice Cooper- Along Came a Spider
Here comes Alice, with a new conceptual album and his camp is claiming it’s the ‘hardest’ Alice album yet and a return to his early vocal stylings. Classic Alice, they are saying. Of course, there will be a vinyl release, too.

Greta Gaines- Whiskey Thoughts **Sam’s Pick**
This woman is so fascinating. You may recognize her from her television appearances (MTV, ESPN2 etc) or her conquests as a professional snowboarder, but getting to know the songstress is just as exciting. Her raw lyrics and sultry vocals are delightful. She’s rootsy and dirty… yum.

Additional Releases:
Soulfly- Conquer (CD/DVD)
Scars on Broadway- Scars on Broadway **Sam’s Pick**
Tom Jones- Live at Cardiff Castle
Zach Gill- Stuff **Sam’s Pick**
Rusty Truck- Luck’s Changing Lanes
The Terrible Twos- Jerzy the Giant
Matthew Pryor- Confidence Man
Erin Bode- The Little Garden **Sam’s Pick**
Wild Sweet Orange- We Have Cause to Be Uneasy
Third Day- Revelation
Sieges Even- Playgrounds
Alyssa Graham- Echo
Krallice- Krallice
James Jackson Toth- Waiting in Vain
Peter Salett- In the Ocean of the Stars
Johnny Winter- Live Bootleg Series Volume Three
Neil Halstead- Oh! Mighty Engine
Walls of Jericho- The American Dream
Kidz Bop Kids- Kidz Bop 14
Various Artists- Hed Kandi: Summer Mix 2008
After the Burial- Rareform
Exmortus- In Hatred’s Flame
Brad Caleb Kane- This Day in History
Anson Funderburgh- Talk to You By Hand

Soundtracks:
Mongol- Original Score
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor- Original Score
Pete Kelly’s Blues- Original Soundtrack

Reissues:
Hall & Oates- Along the Red Ledge (Original Recording Remastered)
Stan Getz- Sweet Rain (Original Recording Remastered)
Hugh Masekela- Home is Where the Music Is (Original Recording Remastered)
Vern Gosdin- Till the End