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NOV. 1, 2005

Artist:Title:Label/Due date:
Alabama Boys, The"No Way I Can Lose" (SMC Recordings, Nov. 1, 2005)
Trey Anastasio (formerly of Phish)"Shine" (2 CDs; producer: Brendan O'Brien; Read here; also available as DualDisc) (Columbia, Nov. 1, 2005)
Burt Bacharach"At This Time" (his first solo album of new material since 1979's "Woman"; guests: Elvis Costello, Dr. Dre, Rufus Wainwright; Read here) (Columbia, Nov. 1, 2005)
Bobby Bare"The Moon Was Blue" (his first solo album in 22 years; producers: son Bobby Bare Jr., Lambchop's Mark Nevers) (Dualtone, Nov. 1, 2005)
Captain & Tennille"Saving Up Christmas [CD-single]" (see related DVD below) (R2 Entertainment, Nov. 1, 2005)
Terri Clark"Life Goes On" (first single: "She Didn't Have Time"; Read here) (Mercury Nashville, Nov. 1, 2005)
A.J. Croce"Early On" (Seedling, Nov. 1, 2005)
Deep Purple"Rapture of the Deep" (group members: Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse, Don Airey; producer: Michael Bradford) (Eagle, Nov. 1, 2005)
Fatlip (formerly of The Pharcyde)"The Loneliest Punk" (Delicious Vinyl, Nov. 1, 2005)
Fugees"Take It Easy [CD-single]" (Columbia, Nov. 1, 2005)
Imogen Heap"Speak for Yourself" (RCA, Nov. 1, 2005)
Freddie Jackson"Personal Reflections" (all-covers album; producers: Kevin Evans, Rex Rideout, Cecil Sanchez; guest: Meli'sa Morgan; first single: a version of Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why") (Artemis/ Media World Entertainment, Nov. 1, 2005)
Sander Kleinenberg and Lee Burridge"This Is Everybody! On Tour" (2 discs) (Ultra, Nov. 1, 2005)

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Diana Krall"Christmas Songs, Featuring the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra" (producers: Krall, Tommy LiPuma; composer Johnny Mandel contributes a string arrangement to "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep") (Verve, Nov. 1, 2005)
Lagwagon"Resolve" (Fat Wreck Chords, Nov. 1, 2005)
Kate & Anna McGarrigle"The McGarrigle Christmas Hour" (Nonesuch, Nov. 1, 2005)
Move.meant"The Good Money [EP]" (Wax Paper, Nov. 1, 2005)
Tony Orlando & Dawn"Tony Orlando & Dawn - A Christmas Reunion" (trio's first album in 28 years; producer: Michael Omartian; Read here) (R2 Entertainment, Nov. 1, 2005)
Ozzy Osbourne"Under Cover [DualDisc]" (13-track CD features new covers of Osbourne's personal favorites, including John Lennon's "Woman," Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" and The Moody Blues' "Go Now"; also featured are songs he covered for his "Prince of Darkness" box set) (Epic, Nov. 1, 2005)
Peasall Sisters, The (performed in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?")"Home to You" (producer: John Carter Cash; guest: Ricky Skaggs) (Dualtone, Nov. 1, 2005)
Public Enemy"New Whirl Odor" (Slam Jamz, Nov. 1, 2005)
Rammstein"Rosenrot" (songs that didn't make last fall's "Reise, Reise" album; Read here; first single: "Benzin") (Europe - Republic/ Universal, Oct. 31, 2005)
Santana"All That I Am" (with bonus DVD; guests: Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, Bo Bice, Anthony Hamilton, OutKast's Big Boi, Mary J. Blige, Black Eyed Peas, Los Lonely Boys, Sean Paul, Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Robert Randolph; Read here) (Arista, Nov. 1, 2005)
Ulrich Schnauss"Far Away Trains Passing By" (Domino, Nov. 1, 2005)
Slipknot"9.0 Live [CD/DVD]" (Read here) (Roadrunner, Nov. 1, 2005)
Speech (of Arrested Development)"Vagabond" (Bluhammock, Nov. 1, 2005)
Test Icicles"Boa vs. Python" (Hear here) (Domino, Nov. 1, 2005)
Tha Dogg Pound"Dillinger & Young Gotti, Vol. 2: Tha Saga Continuez" (Gangsta Advisory, Nov. 1, 2005)
Third Day"Wherever You Are" (Essential, Nov. 1, 2005)
Josh Turner"Your Man" (MCA Nashville, Nov. 1, 2005)
Vacancies, The"A Beat Missing or a Silence Added" (producers: Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna; Hear here) (Blackheart, Nov. 1, 2005)
Kenny Vance and the Planotones"Lovers Island" (Hear here) (Varese, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"According to Jim [TV soundtrack]" (ABC sitcom starring Jim Belushi; featuring the Blues Brothers) (Universal, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Chicken Little [film soundtrack]" (animated movie opens Nov. 4; See here) (Universal, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Latin Grammy Nominees 2005" (Univision, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"NOW That's What I Call Music! 20" (UTV, Nov. 1, 2005)

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Artist:Title:Label/Due date:
Aphex Twin"Hangable Autobulb [EPs]" (originally released as vinyl-only releases in 1995) (Warp, Nov. 1, 2005)
Atomic Rooster"Atomic Rooster" (1970 album; remastered) (U.K. - Angel Air, Oct. 31, 2005)
blink-182"Greatest Hits" (Geffen, Nov. 1, 2005)
BoySetsFire"After the Eulogy" (2000 album) (Victory, Nov. 1, 2005)
June Carter Cash"Ring of Fire: The Best of June Carter Cash" (Red Distribution, Nov. 1, 2005)
Rosanne Cash"Seven Year Ache" (1981 album; with bonus tracks), "King's Record Shop" (1987 album; with bonus tracks), "Interiors" (1990 album; with bonus tracks), "The Very Best of Rosanne Cash" (Columbia/Legacy, Nov. 1, 2005)
Embrace"Dry Kids (B-Sides 1997-2005)" (U.K. - EMI/Hut, Oct. 31, 2005)
John Fogerty"The Long Road Home - The Ultimate John Fogerty-Creedence Collection" (25 tracks, including four new live cuts from his 2005 U.S. tour; See here; Read here) (Fantasy/Concord Music Group, Nov. 1, 2005)
Grateful Dead"Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings" (3-CD set collects material not included on the original "Live/Dead" release; Read here) (Rhino, Nov. 1, 2005)
Isaac Hayes"The Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?" (2 CDs; features hits, album cuts and rarities from 1969 to 1975; with bonus DVD, including animation of "Chocolate Salty Balls" from Comedy Central's "South Park") (Stax, Nov. 1, 2005)
Justin Hayward"Classic Blue" (1993 album) (U.K. - Castle, Oct. 31, 2005)
Montgomery Gentry"Something To Be Proud of: The Best of 1999-2005" (Columbia, Nov. 1, 2005)
Nirvana"Sliver: The Best of the Box" (22-track compilation, featuring tracks from the "With the Lights Out" collection plus previously unreleased cuts; Hear here; Read here) (Geffen/UME, Nov. 1, 2005)

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Queen"A Night at the Opera: 30th Anniversary Edition" (1975 album) (U.K. - Parlophone, Oct. 31, 2005)
Prodigy, The"Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005" (U.K. - XL, Oct. 31, 2005)
Senses Fail"Let It Enfold You [CD/DVD]" (2004 album) (Vagrant, Nov. 1, 2005)
Small Faces"First Step" (1969 album; remastered) (U.K. - Warner, Oct. 31, 2005)
Dusty Springfield"Live at the Royal Albert Hall" (1979 concert in London; see DVD version below) (Eagle, Nov. 1, 2005)
Rod Stewart"Atlantic Crossing" (1975 album; remastered), "A Night on the Town" (1976 album; remastered), "Foot Loose & Fancy Free" (1977 album; remastered), "Blondes Have More Fun" (1978 album; remastered), "Foolish Behaviour" (1980 album; remastered), "Tonight I'm Yours" (1981 album; remastered), "Absolutely Live" (1982 album; remastered), "Body Wishes" (1983 album; remastered), "Camouflage" (1984 album; remastered) (U.K. - Warner, Oct. 31, 2005)
Jule Styne"I've Heard That Song Before: The Songs of Jule Styne" (U.K. - Living Era, Oct. 31, 2005)
Taking Back Sunday"Tell All Your Friends" (2002 album) (Victory, Nov. 1, 2005)
Richard & Linda Thompson"Pour Down Like Silver" (1975 album; remastered, with four bonus live tracks) (Fontana, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Coming Home for Christmas" (holiday favorites by Michael Bolton, Jim Brickman, John Denver, Amy Grant, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kenny Loggins, Take Three, etc.) (RCA Victor/Legacy, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"The Complete Verve Remixed Deluxe Box" (4 CDs) (Verve, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Gilles Peterson Presents The BBC Sessions" (performances by Beck, Björk, N.E.R.D., Common, The Roots, etc.) (RRM, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Trampoline Records Greatest Hits Vol. I," "Trampoline Records Greatest Hits Vol. II" (Rounder, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"WDAS 105.3FM - Classic Soul Hits, Volume 10" (Read here) (Collectables, Nov. 1, 2005)

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Artist:Title:Label/Due date:
Alvin and The Chipmunks"Alvin and The Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas [DVD]" (1981 animated special) (Paramount, Nov. 1, 2005)
George Benson"Live at Montreux 1986 [DVD]" (Red Distribution, Nov. 1, 2005)
Brady Bunch, The"The Brady Bunch: The Complete Fourth Season [DVD]" (4 discs; ABC sitcom, 1972-73 season) (Paramount, Nov. 1, 2005)
Captain & Tennille"Captain & Tennille: The Ultimate Collection [DVD]" (3 discs; ABC musical variety series, 1976-77 season) (Respond2, Nov. 1, 2005)
Duran Duran"Duran Duran: Live From London [DVD]" (2004 concerts at London's Wembley Arena; Read here; also available with CD) (Zoe Vision/Rounder, Nov. 1, 2005)
Whoopi Goldberg"Whoopi: Back to Broadway (20th Anniversary Show) [DVD]" (2 discs) (Warner, Nov. 1, 2005)
Grateful Dead"Dead Ahead [DVD]" (1980 concert film; recorded at Radio City Music Hall) (Monterey, Nov. 1, 2005)
John Hiatt"Live From Austin TX [DVD]" (New West, Nov. 1, 2005)
Eric Johnson"Live From Austin TX [DVD]" (New West, Nov. 1, 2005)
R. Kelly"Trapped in the Closet Chapters 1-12 [DVD]" (musical drama, plus documentary; Hear here) (Jive, Nov. 1, 2005)
Kidz Bop Kids"Kidz Bop Kids: The Videos [DVD]" (Razor & Tie, Nov. 1, 2005)
Killing Joke"XXV Gathering: The Band That Preys Together Stays Together [DVD]" (25th anniversary show at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London) (Red Distribution, Nov. 1, 2005)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono"The Dick Cavett Show: John & Yoko Collection [DVD]" (2 discs; Read here) (Shout! Factory, Nov. 1, 2005)
Dusty Springfield"Live at the Royal Albert Hall [DVD]" (Red Distribution, Nov. 1, 2005)
Testament"Live in London [DVD]" (Red Distribution, Nov. 1, 2005)
Texas Tornados"Live From Austin TX [DVD]" (New West, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"The Brat Pack Movies + Music Collection [DVD]" (3 discs, featuring "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles" and "Weird Science") (Universal, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Fame: The Complete First Season [DVD]" (4 discs; NBC drama, 1982 season) (MGM, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Live8 at Eden: Africa Calling [DVD]" (organized by Peter Gabriel and held at the Eden Project in Cornwall, South West England, featuring some of Africa's finest artists; excerpts were broadcast during the Live8 airings; See here) (Rhino, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Office Space - Special Edition With Flair! [DVD]" (1999 film) (Fox, Nov. 1, 2005)
Various artists"Stars Wars - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith [DVD]" (2005 film) (Fox, Nov. 1, 2005)
Dwight Yoakam"Live From Austin TX [DVD]" (New West, Nov. 1, 2005)

MUSIC BOOKS

Subject/ Author(s):Title:Publisher/Due date:
AC/DC"Two Sides to Every Glory: The Complete Biography [Paperback]" (author: Paul Stenning) (Chrome Dreams, Nov. 1, 2005)
Beatles, The"The Beatles: The Biography [Hardcover]" (author: Bob Spitz) (Little, Brown, Nov. 1, 2005)
Ian Bessler"2006 Songwriter's Market [Paperback]" (Writer's Digest Books, Nov. 1, 2005)
Ken Burke"Country Music Changed My Life: Tales of Tough Times and Triumph From Country's Legends [Paperback]" (Chicago Press Review, Nov. 1, 2005)
Leander Kahney"The Cult of the iPod [Paperback]" (No Starch Press, Nov. 1, 2005)
Alicia Keys"Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems & Lyrics [Paperback]" (Berkeley Trade, Nov. 1, 2005)
Bruce Kirle"Unfinished Show Business: Broadway Musicals As Works-in-Process [Hardcover]" (Southern Illinois University Press, Oct. 30, 2005)
Yoko Ono"Memories of John Lennon [Hardcover]" (Harper Entertainment, Nov. 1, 2005)
Elvis Presley"The King [Hardcover]" (author: Jim Piazza) (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Nov. 1, 2005)
Rolling Stone editors"Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time [Hardcover]" (Wenner Books, Nov. 1, 2005)
Run-D.M.C."Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin, and Redemption of Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay [Hardcover]" (author: Ronin Ro) (Amistad, Nov. 1, 2005)

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