NOV. 14, 2006
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| Akon |
"Konvicted" (guests: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Styles P; first single: "Smack That," with Eminem; Hear here; Read here; also available with DVD) |
(SRC/Universal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| All Angels (classical girl group) |
"All Angels" (first single: a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird"; Read here) |
(U.K. - Universal, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| All Saints |
"Studio 1" (British quartet's first album since 2000's "Saints & Sinners"; producers: KG, Greg Kurstin, Rick Nowels; first single: "Rock Steady"; Hear here) |
(U.K. - Parlophone, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| ... and you will know us by the Trail of Dead |
"So Divided" (Hear here; Read here) |
(Interscope, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| April Wine |
"Roughly Speaking" |
(April Wine, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Army of Anyone (Filter's Richard Patrick with former Stone Temple Pilots Dean and Robert DeLeo) |
"Army of Anyone" (producer: Bob Ezrin; first single: "Goodbye"; Hear here; Read here) |
(The Firm/EMI, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Bad Astronaut |
"Twelve Small Steps, One Giant Disappointment" (Hear here) |
(Fat Wreck Chords, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Jarvis Cocker (Pulp frontman) |
"Jarvis" (Hear here) |
(U.K. - Rough Trade, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Fat Freddys Drop |
"Based on a True Story" (Hear here) |
(Kartel, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Fat Joe |
"Me, Myself & I" (producers: Scott Storch, The Runners, LV, DJ Khaled, Streetrunner, etc.; guests: The Game, Lil' Wayne, etc.; first single: "No Drama"; Read here) |
(Terror Squad/Imperial, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Game, The |
"Doctor's Advocate" (producers: Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, Cool & Dre, will.i.am; guests: Mary J. Blige, Nas, Junior Reid; first single: "Let's Ride (Strip Club)"; Read here) |
(Black Wall Street/Geffen, Nov. 14, 2006) |
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| Noah Georgeson (avant folk star producer) |
"Find Shelter" (producer: Georgeson) |
(Plain Recordings, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Nanci Griffith |
"Ruby's Torch" (a collection of torch songs, some penned by Griffith, others by some of her musical heroes; guests: Blue Moon Orchestra) |
(Rounder, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Jon B |
"Holiday Wishes From Me to You" |
(Arsenal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Kenny G |
"I'm in the Mood for Love ... The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time" |
(Arista, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris |
"Real Live Roadrunning [CD/DVD]" (June 28 concert at Los Angeles' Gibson Amphitheatre; Read here) |
(Nonesuch/Warner, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Mercury Rev |
"Hello Blackbird: A Soundtrack by Mercury Rev [film soundtrack]" (enhanced; a collection of mostly instrumental music, written and recorded for the French movie "Bye Bye Blackbird"; See/hear here) |
(U.K. - V2, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Joanna Newsom |
"Ys" (producer: Steve Albini) |
(Drag City, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Joan Osborne |
"Pretty Little Stranger" (producer: Steve Buckingham; guests: Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Sonny Landreth, Rodney Crowell) |
(Vanguard, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Laura Pausini |
"Yo Canto" |
(Warner Music Latina, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| +44 (blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker) |
"When Your Heart Stops Beating" (producers: Hoppus, Barker; Read here) |
(Interscope, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Damien Rice |
"9" (Hear here) |
(Warner, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Bianca Ryan (12-year-old winner of "America's Got Talent" season one) |
"Bianca Ryan" (Read here) |
(Columbia/SYCO, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Tamia |
"Between Friends" (producer: Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins; Hear here) |
(Gallo Record Company/Image, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Tenacious D |
"Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny [film soundtrack]" (producer: Dust Brothers' John King; guests: Meat Loaf and Ronnie James Dio, who both appear in the Jack Black movie; Read here) |
(Epic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Bryn Terfel |
"Tutto Mozart!" (with Sir Charles Mackerras conducting the Scottish Chamber Orchestra; Hear here) |
(Deutsche Grammophon, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| U2 and Green Day |
"The Saints Are Coming [CD-single]" (includes studio and live versions) |
(U.K. - Interscope, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Bobby [film soundtrack]" (Emilio Estevez-directed film about the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy opens Nov. 17; all-star cast includes Anthony Hopkins, William H. Macy, Helen Hunt, Elijah Wood, Lindsay Lohan, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Freddy Rodriguez, Christian Slater, Martin Sheen, Nick Cannon; See here) |
(Rhino, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Casino Royale [film soundtrack]" (James Bond, introducing newcomer Daniel Craig, opens Nov. 17; See here) |
(Columbia, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Fast Food Nation [film soundtrack]" (Richard Linklater film, based on the best-selling book, opens Nov. 17; cast includes Bruce Willis, Patricia Arquette, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Cannavale, Luis Guzman, Ethan Hawke, Kris Kristofferson, Avril Lavigne, Wilmer Valderrama; See here; Hear here) |
(Park the Van, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Simon Webbe (formerly of Blue) |
"Grace" (first single: "Coming Around Again"; Hear here) |
(U.K. - Innocent/ EMI, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Westlife |
"The Love Album" (all-covers album; producer: Steve Mac; guest: Delta Goodrem; first single: "The Rose") |
(U.K. - RCA, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Yusuf (the former Cat Stevens) |
"An Other Cup" (his first pop album in 28 years includes a cover of the Animals' "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"; producer: Rick Nowels; guests: Youssou N’Dour, Alun Davies, Jean Roussel; See here; Read here) |
(Ya/Atlantic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
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| Adam & The Ants |
"Kings of the Wild Frontier" (1980 album; remastered, with four bonus tracks) |
(U.K. - Sony BMG, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Arthur Alexander |
"The Greatest" |
(U.K. - Ace, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| America |
"Silent Letter/Alibi" (1979, 1980 albums on one disc; remastered; "Silent Letter" was the last America album produced by George Martin) |
(U.K. - BGO, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Colin Blunstone (of The Zombies) |
"Greatest Hits + Plus" (includes new material with Rod Argent) |
(U.K. - Mystic, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Johnny Cash |
"Johnny Cash At San Quentin [CD/DVD]" (1969 album) |
(Columbia/Legacy, Nov. 14, 2006) |
BTW: The 2-CD set contains 11 previously unreleased tracks; the DVD features the original 1969 60-minute documentary produced by U.K.-based Granada TV.
BTW: 19 U.K. singles, including the NME giveaway "Capitol Radio EP," which has never been commercially released; the individual CD singles include bonus tracks from 12-inches, non-U.K. B-sides and promos.
BTW: Track listing - "Personal Jesus," "Just Can't Get Enough," "Everything Counts," "Enjoy the Silence," "Shake the Disease," "See You," "It's No Good," "Strangelove," "Suffer Well," "Dream On," "People Are People," "Martyr," "Walking In My Shoes," "I Feel You," "Precious," "Master and Servant," "New Life," "Never Let Me Down Again."
| Nick Drake |
"Fruit Tree" (1979 compilation of his three albums, "Five Leaves Left," "Bryter Layter" and "Pink Moon") |
(U.K. - Island, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Emmylou Harris & Carl Jackson |
"I've Always Needed You" (duets collection) |
(Music Avenue, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| HIM |
"Uneasy Listening Vol. 1" (previously unreleased versions of past hits; see related DVD below) |
(Universal Republic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Roger Hodgson (of Supertramp) |
"Hai Hai" (1987 album; remastered) |
(U.K. - A&M/Universal, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Incredible Bongo Band, The |
"Bongo Rock" (1973 album; includes the oft-sampled "Bongo Rock" and "Apache") |
(Mr. Bongo, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Michael Jackson |
"Visionary: The Video Singles [DualDisc box set]" (Hear here; See here) |
(Epic/Legacy, Nov. 14, 2006) |
BTW: The box set contains DualDisc replicas of 20 singles, with music and DVD content on double-sided discs. Each remastered track will be accompanied by the original 7-inch or radio edit version.
| George Jones |
"50 Years of Hits" |
(Rounder, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Paul Kelly |
"Dirt" (1972 album; features his Top 50 hit "Stealing in the Name of the Lord") |
(Water, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Gladys Knight & The Pips |
"Everybody Needs Love/Feelin' Bluesy" (1967, 1968 albums on one disc; remastered, with four bonus tracks), "Silk N' Soul/Nitty Gritty" (1969 albums on one disc; remastered, with two bonus tracks), "Neither One of Us/All I Need Is Time" (1973 albums on one disc; remastered, with four bonus tracks), "Knight Time/A Little Knight Music" (1974, 1975 albums on one disc; remastered, with four bonus tracks) |
(U.K. - Island/Universal, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Lonnie Mack |
"The Wham of That Memphis Man!" (1963 album; remastered) |
(U.K. - Ace, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Bernie Marsden (formerly of Whitesnake) |
"Blues N' Scales: A Snakeman's Odyssey 1970-2005" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Castle, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| John Mayall |
"The Blues Alone" (1967 album; remastered, with two bonus tracks) |
(U.K. - Decca, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| George Michael |
"Twentyfive" (2-CD best-of marks his 25th year in the music business; includes two new tracks, "An Easier Affair" and This Is Not Real Love") |
(Epic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
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| Ennio Morricone |
"50 Movie Theme Hits" (3 CDs) |
(Cooking Vinyl, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Nickel Creek |
"Reasons Why (The Very Best) [CD/DVD]" |
(Sugar Hill, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Panic! At the Disco |
"A Fever You Can't Sweat Out [CD/DVD]" (group's 2005 album packaged with a documentary and live-performance DVD, a 140-page blank diary, lyric cards and other items) |
(Decaydance/ Atlantic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Alan Parsons Project |
"The Dutch Collection" (3-CD best-of; the 48 tracks were selected by fans) |
(Europe - Sony BMG, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Luciano Pavarotti |
"The Ultimate Collection" (21 tracks) |
(U.K. - Universal, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Charlotte Rae (Mrs. Garrett on the 1980s sitcom "The Facts of Life") |
"Charlotte Rae sings Songs I Taught My Mother: Silly, Sinful & Satiric Selections" (1955 album; Read here) |
(PS Classics, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Gene Simmons (1950s rockabilly pioneer) |
"Drinkin' Wine: The Sun Years, Plus" |
(U.K. - Bear Family, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Solange (younger sister of Beyoncé) |
"Solo Star" (2003 album) |
(Music World/Columbia, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Staind |
"Staind 1996-2006" (see related DVD below) |
(Flip/Atlantic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| String Cheese Incident |
"On the Road: Anchorage, AK 07-23-06" (2 CDs), "On the Road: Eugene, OR 08-06-06" (2 CDs), "On the Road: Redmond, WA 08-02-06" (2 CDs), "On the Road: Travelogue Summer 06" (3 CDs) |
(SCI Fidelity, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Sublime |
"Everything Under the Sun [CD/DVD box set]" (four discs, including a DVD of live performances and music videos; Read here) |
(Geffen/UME/ Gasoline
Alley/Skunk, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Sugababes |
"Overloaded: The Singles Collection" |
(U.K. - Universal, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| 10cc |
"Greatest Hits ... and More" (2 CDs, 25 tracks) |
(U.K. - Mercury, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"The Best Country Album ... Ever!" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Virgin TV/EMI, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Classic Country: Outlaws" |
(Time Life, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Forever Changing: The Golden Age of Elektra 1963-73 [box set]" (5 CDs; Track listing) |
(U.K. - Rhino, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"If I Sing: The Songwriters Album" |
(PS Classics, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"It Came From the Suburbs: Rare Teen Rock From the Kennedy Era" (Hear/read here) |
(U.K. - Ace, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Life, Too, Has Surface Noise: The Complete Dandelion Records Singles Collection 1969-1972" (3-CD retrospective of the late John Peel's label; Track listing) |
(U.K. - Cherry Red, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"NME Presents The Essential Bands" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - UMTV, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Philadelphia International Records 12" Single Collection" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Edsel, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Retro:Active 5: Rare & Remixed" |
(Hi-Bias Canada, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Soft Rock Ballads" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Virgin TV/EMI, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"So You Think You Don't Like Swing" |
(Time Life, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"The Ultimate Bands: The Classic Anthems" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Virgin TV, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Ultimate Classical Chill Out: The Essential Masterpieces [box set]" (5 CDs) |
(Decca, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"XFM Presents This Is Music" (2 CDs) |
(U.K. - Sony BMG TV, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Gene Vincent |
"The Ballads of Gene Vincent" |
(U.K. - Bear Family, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse |
"Live at the Fillmore East 1970 [CD/DVD]" (March 1970 concerts; Hear here: Windows, QuickTime; Read here; also available with DVD-A) |
(Reprise, Nov. 14, 2006) |
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| Don Adams |
"Get Smart: The Complete Collection [DVD]" (25 discs; NBC sitcom, 1965-70; this box set, being sold exclusively through Time Life, won't be available in retail stores until fall 2007; Read here) |
(Time Life, Nov. 13, 2006) |
| Asleep at the Wheel |
"Live from Austin, Texas [DVD]" |
(New West, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Leonard Cohen |
"I'm Your Man [DVD]" (concert-documentary featuring performances from U2, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Jarvis Cocker, Beth Orton, Anthony) |
(Lions Gate, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Bing Crosby |
"Bing Crosby: Screen Legend Collection [DVD]" (3 discs; contains the films "Waikiki Wedding," "Double or Nothing," "East Side of Heaven," "If I Had My Way," "Here Come the Waves") |
(Universal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Dillards, The |
"A Night in the Ozarks: An Audiolithograph - The video documentary [DVD]" |
(Varese, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Tom Hanks |
"The Da Vinci Code [DVD]" (2006 film) |
(Sony Pictures, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| HIM |
"Love Metal Archives Vol. 1 [DVD]" |
(Republic/Universal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Paul McCartney |
"The Space Within Us: A Concert Film [DVD]" (A&E film captures his 2005 U.S. tour; Read here) |
(A&E, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Staind |
"Staind: The Videos [DVD]" |
(Flip/Atlantic, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Marlo Thomas |
"That Girl: Season Two [DVD]" (4 discs; ABC sitcom, 1967-68 season; Read here) |
(Shout! Factory, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"The Best of The Electric Company: Vol. 2 [DVD]" (4 discs) |
(Shout! Factory, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Drive-Thru Records DVD Volume IV [DVD]" |
(Drive-Thru, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Volume Four [DVD]" (4 discs) |
(Warner, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Various artists |
"Northern Exposure: The Complete Fifth Season [DVD]" (5 discs; CBS series, 1993-94 season) |
(Universal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Junior Wells |
"Junior Wells and Guests [DVD]" |
(Immortal, Nov. 14, 2006) |
| Widespread Panic |
"Earth to Atlanta: Live at the Fox Theatre 2006 [DVD]" (2 discs) |
(Sanctuary/Widespread Records, Nov. 14, 2006) |
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