FEB. 26, 2008
| Artist: |
Title: |
Label/Due date: |
| Afters, The |
"Never Going Back to OK" (first single: "MySpace Girl"; Hear here) |
(INO/Columbia, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Algebra (female singer-songwriter) |
"Purpose" (producer: Brian Michael Cox; Hear here; Read here) |
(Kedar Entertainment Group, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Avalon |
"Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics" (all covers; producer: Shaun Shankel; Hear here; Read here) |
(Sparrow, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Erykah Badu |
"New AmErykah" (producers: 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, Bilal, the late J. Dilla; first single: "Honey"; Hear here) |
(Motown, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Joe Budden |
"Mood Muzik III: The Album" (Hear here) |
(Amalgam Digital, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Cowboy Junkies |
"Trinity Revisited [CD/DVD]" (re-interpretation of the 1987 album "The Trinity Sessions"; guests: Ryan Adams, Vic Chesnutt, Natalie Merchant; See/read here) |
(Zoë/Rounder, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Death Angel |
"Killing Season" (producer: Nick Raskulinecz; Hear here; Read here) |
(Nuclear Blast, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Cheri Dennis |
"In and Out of Love" (producers: Rodney Jerkins, Soul Diggaz, Ryan Leslie; guests: Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe; first single: "I Love You"; Hear here) |
(Bad Boy/Atlantic, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Stephen Duffy & the Lilac Time |
"The Lilac Time Runout Groove" (Hear here) |
(U.K. - Fulfill/Universal, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Michael English |
"The Prodigal Comes Home" |
(Curb, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Experimental Aircraft |
"Third Transmission::Meet Me on Echo Echo Terrace" (Hear here) |
(Graveface, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Melody Gardot |
"Worrisome Heart" (producers: Glenn Barratt, Gardot; Hear here) |
(Verve, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Goldfrapp |
"Seventh Tree" (Hear here; Read here) |
(Mute, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Tommy Guerrero |
"Return of the Bastard" (Hear here; Read here) |
(Galaxia, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker Band guitarist) |
"Dog Eat Dog World" (first single: "I Love You That Way," featuring Gabrielle Gray, daughter of MTB singer Doug Gray; Hear here) |
(Ramblin'/Shout! Factory, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Missy Higgins |
"On a Clear Night" (released in her native Australia in May 2007; producer: Mitchell Froom; Hear/read here) |
(Reprise, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| HoneyHoney |
"Loose Boots [MP3 Download]" (five-song EP; Hear here) |
(Ironworks, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Janet Jackson |
"Discipline" (producers: Rodney Jerkins, Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream; first single: "Feedback"; Hear here; Read here; also available in deluxe edition) |
(Island Def Jam, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Richard Julian |
"Sunday Morning in Saturday's Shoes" (Hear here) |
(EMI Manhattan, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Ludo |
"You're Awful, I Love You" (producer: Matt Wallace; first single: "Love Me Dead"; Hear here; See here) |
(Island, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Tift Merritt |
"Another Country" (producer: George Drakoulias; guests: Charlie Sexton, Doug Pettibone; Read here; Read here) |
(Fantasy/Concord, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Donny Osmond |
"From Donny ... With Love" (some '70s covers, plus reworkings of his past hits; Hear here) |
(U.K. - Universal, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Dolly Parton |
"Backwoods Barbie" (her first mainstream country album in more than 17 years; first single: "Better Get to Livin'"; Read here) |
(Dolly, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Pillar |
"For the Love of the Game" (producer: Travis Wyrick; Hear here) |
(Flicker, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Power Pill Fist |
"Kongmanivong" (Hear here) |
(Graveface, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Diane Schuur |
"Some Other Time" (Read here) |
(Concord Jazz, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Son Lux |
"At War With Walls & Mazes" (Hear here) |
(Anticon, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers (Nickel Creek member) |
"Punch" (Hear here; Read here) |
(Nonesuch, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Disney's The Little Mermaid [original Broadway cast recording]" (See here; Read here) |
(Walt Disney, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Semi-Pro [film soundtrack]" (basketball movie, starring Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson and André Benjamin, opens Feb. 29; first single: "Love Me Sexy," performed by Ferrell's character, Jackie Moon; See here) |
(New Line, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Webbie |
"Savage Life 2" (producers: Mouse, Mannie Fresh, B-Real, BJ; guests: Bun B, Young Dro, Birdman; first single: "Independent," featuring Lil' Phat and Lil' Boosie; Hear here) |
(Trill Entertainment/ Asylum/Atlantic, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Trent Willmon |
"Broken In" (first single: "There Is a God"; Hear here) |
(Compadre, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Lizz Wright |
"The Orchard" (Hear here) |
(Verve Forecast, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Raya Yarbrough |
"Raya Yarbrough" (producer: former Oingo Boingo guitarist Steve Bartek; Hear here) |
(Telarc, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| David Yazbek & His Warmest Regards (a Tony Award-nominated writer for "The Full Monty" and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" |
"Evil Monkey Man" (Hear here) |
(Ghostlight, Feb. 26, 2008) |
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| Apples in Stereo, The |
"Her Wallpaper Reverie" (1999 album) |
(One Little Indian U.S., Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Ashford & Simpson |
"The Warner Brothers Years: Hits, Remixes & Rarities" (2 CDs) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Patti Austin |
"The Very Best of Patti Austin: The Singles 1969-1986" (2001 album; Track listing) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| George Benson |
"Tenderly" (1989 album), "Big Boss Band" (1990 album), "Love Remembers" (1993 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Bloodstone |
"The Very Best of Bloodstone" (1997 album) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Boston |
"X2" (the albums "Boston" and "Don't Look Back") |
(Epic/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Brotherhood of Man |
"United We Stand" (1970 album; remastered, with bonus tracks; Track listing) |
(U.K. - RPM, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Mariah Carey |
"X2" (the albums "Daydream" and "Music Box") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Johnny Cash |
"X2" (the albums "At San Quentin [The Complete 1969 Concert]" and "Orange Blossom Special") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| David Cassidy |
"David Cassidy: Dance Party Remix" (Cassidy and Partridge Family hits are remixed by producer-mixer Craig J; Hear here; Read here) |
(180 Music, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Change |
"The Very Best of Change" (1998 album; 14 tracks) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Harry Chapin |
"Cat's in the Cradle and Other Hits" |
(Rhino Flashback, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Kenny Chesney |
"X2" (the albums "I Will Stand" and "Me and You") |
(BNA/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Nat "King" Cole |
"10th Anniversary" (1955 album), "Top Pops" (1955 album), "This Is Nat 'King' Cole" (1957 album), "The Very Thought of You" (1958 album), "To Whom It May Concern" (1958 album), "A Mis Amigos" (1959 album), "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (1960 album), "Wild Is Love" (1960 album), "Nat King Cole Sings My Fair Lady" (1963 album) |
(Collectors' Choice, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Bing Crosby |
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" (a collection of Irish songs from his old radio show; Hear here) |
(Varése Vintage, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Neil Diamond |
"Velvet Gloves and Spit" (1968 album, which was rereleased in 1970 with "Shilo"; remastered; Read here) |
(U.K. - Universal, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Celiné Dion |
"X2" (the albums "Let's Talk About Love" and "Celiné Dion") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Earth, Wind & Fire |
"X2" (the albums "Gratitude" and "That's the Way of the World") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Aretha Franklin |
"The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '70s" (16 tracks) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Larry Graham & Graham Central Station |
"Star Walk" (1979 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Highwaymen, The |
"Water of Life: A Celtic Collection" |
(Varése Vintage, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Impressions, The |
"The Very Best of The Impressions" (1997 album) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Michael Jackson |
"X2" (the albums "Off the Wall" and "Invincible") |
(Epic/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Jefferson Starship |
"Timeless Classics Live" (recorded at The House of Blues in Hollywood, Calif., in 1995; in her last recorded appearance, Grace Slick came out of retirement to perform at this show, joining Jack Casady, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner, Prairie Prince, Mark "Slick" Aguilar, Tim Gorman and Darby Clark; Track listing) |
(Rainman/Shout! Factory, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Billy Joel |
"X2" (the albums "Piano Man" and "The Stranger") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Journey |
"X2" (the albums "Escape" and "Revolution") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Judybats, The |
"Native Son" (1990 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Kleer |
"The Very Best of Kleer" |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| John Klemmer |
"Hush" (1981 album), "Solo Saxophone II: Life" (1981 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
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| Jeff Lorber |
"Private Passion" (1990 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers |
"The Very Best of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers" (1998 album) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Barry Manilow |
"X2" (the albums "This One's For You" and "If I Should Love Again") |
(Arista/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Willie Nelson |
"X2" (the albums "Red Headed Stranger" and "To Lefty From Willie") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Roy Orbison |
"X2" (the albums "Crying" and "In Dreams") |
(Orbison/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Dolly Parton |
"X2" (the albums "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors") |
(RCA/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Roger |
"The Saga Continues" (1984 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Sam & Dave |
"The Very Best of Sam & Dave" (16 tracks) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Santana |
"X2" (the albums "Santana" and "Santana III") |
(Columbia/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Squeeze |
"Play" (1991 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Joe Tex |
"The Very Best of Joe Tex" (1996 album) |
(Rhino, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Pat Travers |
"8+8: The Best of '77-'80" |
(U.K. - Ork, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Randy Travis |
"Storms of Life" (1986 album) |
(Rhino Flashback, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Conway Twitty |
"It's Only Make Believe: The MGM Years" |
(Mercury Nashville/UME, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Luther Vandross |
"X2" (the albums "Never Too Much" and "Songs") |
(Epic/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Club Anthems" (2 CDs; Read here) |
(Water Music, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"A Collector's R&B Dream: 1968, Volume One" (2 CDs) |
(Warpath, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Dance Factory: Ultimate Dance Radio Hits, Volume 1" (Track listing) |
(Toucan Cove/Fontana, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"The Golden Age of American Rock 'n' Roll: The Follow-Up Hits" (30 tracks; Hear/read here) |
(U.K. - Ace, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Little Steven's Underground Garage Presents: The Coolest Songs in the World! Vol. 4" (Read here) |
(Wicked Cool, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Stax Does the Beatles," "Soulsville Sings Hitsville: Stax Sings Songs of Motown Records" |
(Stax, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Top of the Pops: The 80s" (3 CDs) |
(U.K. - Virgin, Feb. 25, 2008) |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan |
"X2" (the albums "Texas Flood" and "In the Beginning") |
(Epic/Legacy, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Eric Weissberg |
"Rural Free Delivery" (1973 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Wild Swans, The |
"Bringing Home the Ashes" (1988 album), "Space Flower" (1989 album) |
(Wounded Bird, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Bobby Womack |
"The Best of Bobby Womack" |
(Capitol/EMI, Feb. 26, 2008) |
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| Andrea Bocelli |
"Vivere: Live in Tuscany [DVD]" |
(Universal, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Bob Dylan |
"Bob Dylan's New York [DVD]" (2 discs) |
(Arts Magic, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| High Kings, The |
"The High Kings Live in Dublin [DVD]" |
(Manhattan, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Led Zeppelin |
"The Song Remains the Same: Two Disc Special Edition [DVD]" (also available in collector's edition, with a T-shirt, collectible lobby cards and clippings and reproductions of original tour schedule and press memorabilia) |
(Warner, Feb. 26, 2008) |
| Various artists |
"Blue Note: A Story of Modern Jazz [DVD]" |
(Euroarts, Feb. 26, 2008) |
MUSIC BOOKS
| Subject/ Author(s): |
Title: |
Publisher/Due date: |
| David Keenan |
"England's Hidden Reverse: A Secret History of the Esoteric Underground [Paperback/CD]" |
(SAF Publishing, Feb. 28, 2008) |
| Al Kooper |
"Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs of a Rock 'N Roll Survivor [Paperback]" |
(Backbeat Books, March 1, 2008) |
| Cameron Lazerine, Devin Lazerine |
"Rap-up: The Ultimate Guide to Hip-Hop and R&B [Paperback]" |
(Grand Central Publishing, Feb. 29, 2008) |
| Susannah McCorkle |
"Haunted Heart: A Biography of Susannah McCorkle [Paperback]" (author: Linda Dahl) |
(University of Michigan Press, Feb. 28, 2008) |
| Doc Pomus |
"Lonely Avenue: The Unlikely Life and Times of Doc Pomus [Paperback]" (author: Alex Halberstadt) |
(Da Capo Press, Feb. 25, 2008) |
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