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JAN. 27, 2009

Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
Walter Beasley "Free Your Mind" (includes a cover of Kem's "Love Calls"; Hear here) (Heads Up, Jan. 27, 2009)
The Bird and the Bee "Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future" (Hear here) (Blue Note, Jan. 27, 2009)
Ferry Corsten "Twice in a Blue Moon" (Hear here; Read here) (Ultra, Jan. 27, 2009)
dälek "Gutter Tactics" (Hear here; MP3 Download) (Ipecac Recordings, Jan. 27, 2009)
Chad Daniels (standup comic) "Busy Being Awesome" (See here) (Stand-up!/Koch, Jan. 27, 2009)
Death Sentence: Panda! "Insects Awaken" (Hear here) (Southern, Jan. 27, 2009)
Tina Dico "A Beginning, A Detour, An Open Ending" (three-EP box set; first single: "A New Situation"; Hear here) (Defend Music/Ryko, Jan. 27, 2009)
Pat DiNizio "Pat DiNizio/Buddy Holly" (covers of Buddy Holly songs, with the Encore Chamber String Quartet, arranged by Charles Calello; producer: Kurt Reil; guest: Bobby Vee; Hear here; MP3 Download) (Koch, Jan. 27, 2009)
Damon Fowler "Sugar Shack" (producer: Scott Cable; Hear here) (Blind Pig, Jan. 27, 2009)
Franz Ferdinand "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" (producers: Dan Carey, Xenomania; Read here; Vinyl LP) (Domino, Jan. 27, 2009)
Andy Friedman & The Other Failures "Weary Things" (Hear here) (City Salvage/Kindred Rhythm, Jan. 27, 2009)
John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist) "The Empyrean" (guests: Johnny Marr, Flea, Sonus Quartet, The New Dimension Singers; Hear here; Vinyl LP) (Adrenaline, Jan. 27, 2009)
Pat Green "What I'm For" (first single: "Let Me"; Hear here) (BNA, Jan. 27, 2009)
Guggenheim Grotto, The "Happy the Man" (Hear here; MP3 Download) (United for Opportunity, Jan. 27, 2009)
Hoobastank "FOR(N)EVER" (producer: Howard Benson; first single: "My Turn"; Hear here; MP3 Download) (Island, Jan. 27, 2009)
James Ingram "Stand (In the Light)" (his first inspirational album; producers: Ingram, Keith Thomas, Jeremy Lubbock, Rickey Minor, Keith Andes; first single: "Mercy"; Hear here; Read here) (Intering/Music One, Jan. 27, 2009)
Iwrestledabearonce "Iwrestledabearonce" (Hear here) (Tragic Hero, Jan. 27, 2009)
Bernie Journey "The World in the Eye of the Beholder" (producers: Journey, Dave Ahl; first single: "Everything"; Hear here) (J2, Jan. 27, 2009)

BTW: For his album, Journey aimed "to record and share inspirational songs containing a positive message in these difficult and confusing times," he tells P&P. "Also, encourage listeners to view life from a different perspective as we approach life in an increasingly complicated world."

Journey says his musical hero is Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.

"She's from Akron, Ohio; I am from Cleveland, Ohio, and have been influenced by not only her musical stylings but, also her strong rebel spirit. She is someone who fights for, and speaks loudly and clearly about topics and causes she believes in. Creatively, she is a fantastic songwriter who has crafted many popular hits and continues putting out really good records over the years."

LeATHERMOUTH (featuring Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance) "XO" (Hear here) (Epitaph, Jan. 27, 2009)
Loney Dear "Dear John" (Hear here) (Polyvinyl, Jan. 27, 2009)
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes "Eye Legacy [CD/DVD]" (posthumous album from the TLC singer; guests: the late Tupac Shakur, Missy Elliott, Chamillionaire, Lil Mama, Bobby Valentino; first single: "Let's Just Do It"; Hear here; Read here; MP3 Download) (Mass Appeal/Koch, Jan. 27, 2009)
Magnetic Morning "A.M." (producer: Andy LeMaster; Hear here) (Friend or Faux Recordings, Jan. 27, 2009)
Steve Martin "The Crow: New Songs For the Five-String Banjo" (producer: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen; guests: Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Mary Black, Earl Scruggs, Tony Trischka, Tim O'Brien, Pete Wrenick; See hereRead here) (40 Productions, Jan. 27, 2009)
Luba Mason (singer-actress and wife of Ruben Blades) "Krazy Love" (guests: Blades, Hubert Laws, Jimmy Haslip, etc.; Hear here; See here) (Sunnyside, Jan. 27, 2009)
Paul McCartney "Amoeba's Secret" (four-song live EP; MP3 Download) (Hear Music, Jan. 27, 2009)
Mothlite "The Flax of Reverie" (Hear here) (Southern, Jan. 27, 2009)
Of Montreal "The Jon Brion Remix EP" (producer: Brion; Hear here; MP3 Download) (Polyvinyl, Jan. 27, 2009)
Mark Olson & Gary Louris (of The Jayhawks) "Ready for the Flood" (producer: The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson; Hear here; MP3 Download) (New West, Jan. 27, 2009)
Reneé Olstead "Skylark" (Hear here) (Reprise, Jan. 27, 2009)
Judith Owen (singer and wife of Harry Shearer) "Mopping Up Karma" (Hear here; Read here) (Courgette, Jan. 27, 2009)
Owl Service, The "A Garland of Song" (Hear here) (Southern, Jan. 27, 2009)
Doug Paisley "Doug Paisley" (Hear here) (No Quarter, Jan. 27, 2009)
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women "Havin' the Last Word" (group's last album; Hear here) (Alligator, Jan. 27, 2009)
Sepultura "A-Lex" (based on the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange"; producers: Sepultura, Stanley Soares) (SPV, Jan. 27, 2009)
Duncan Sheik "Whisper House" (the Tony Award-winning composer's songs will be used in a musical theater production of the same name with the Delaware Theater Company in April; Hear here; Read here) (Sneaky/RCA Victor, Jan. 27, 2009)
Bruce Springsteen "Working on a Dream" (Deluxe Edition; Vinyl LP; Read here; MP3 Download) (Columbia, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Just Like Heaven: A Tribute to The Cure" (producers: Joseph H. Spadaro, Gwen Marie Hysler; contributors: The Wedding Present, Dean & Britta, The Brunettes, The Submarines, Tanya Donelly & Dylan in the Movies, The Rosebuds, Elk City, Devics, Grand Duchy, etc.; Hear here) (American Laundromat, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Radio Disney Jams 11" (2 CDs) (Walt Disney, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "The RZA Presents Afro Samurai: The Resurrection - The Soundtrack" (season two of Spike TV's animated TV series and DVD featuring the voice of Samuel L. Jackson; guests: Sly Stone, members of Wu-Tang Clan, Kool G Rap, Rah Digga, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard's son Boy Jones, etc.; Hear here; MP3 Download) (Wu Music Group, Jan. 27, 2009)


Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
Altered Images "Happy Birthday [MP3 Download]" (1981 album), "Pinky lue [MP3 Download]" (1982 album) (Epic, Jan. 27, 2009)
Ashford & Simpson "Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing" (DVD; Blu-ray) (Burgundy, Jan. 27, 2009)
Big Country "Rarities VI [MP3 Download]" (Track, Jan. 26, 2009)
Boston "Greatest Hits" (15 tracks) (Epic/Legacy, Jan. 27, 2009)
Jim Brickman "Ultimate Love Songs: The Very Best of Jim Brickman" (Time Life, Jan. 27, 2009)
James Brown "The Singles, Volume Six: 1969-1970" (MP3 Download) (Hip-O Select, Jan. 27, 2009)
Johnny Cash "Johnny Cash Remixed" (his early Sun tracks are touched up by some of the biggest remixers, from Snoop Dogg to Mocean Worker; MP3 Download) (Compadre/Music World Music, Jan. 27, 2009)
Cher "Cher: Live in Concert [CD/DVD]" (at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas during her "Do You Believe" Tour 1999) (U.K. - Warner, Jan. 26, 2009)
Commodores "Love Songs" (MP3 Download) (Motown/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Count Basie and His Orchestra "On My Way & Shoutin' Again!" (1962 album; remastered) (Verve, Jan. 27, 2009)
Eagles "Hotel California [180-gram vinyl LP]" (1976 album) (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)
Stan Getz "Dynasty" (1971 album; 2 CDs; remastered) (Verve, Jan. 27, 2009)
Buddy Holly "Down the Line: The Rarities" (2 CDs; Read here; MP3 Download) (Geffen/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Jackson 5, The "Love Songs" (MP3 Download) (Motown/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Jacksons, The "Destiny" (1978 album; remastered, with two bonus John Luongo disco mixes of "Blame It on the Boogie" and "Shake Your Body [Down to the Ground]"; MP3 Download), "Triumph" (1980 album; remastered, with three bonus tracks - "This Place Hotel," aka "Heartbreak Hotel," single version) and a John Luongo disco mix and instrumental mix of "Walk Right Now"; MP3 Download) (Epic/Legacy, Jan. 27, 2009)
Quincy Jones "You've Got It Bad Girl [MP3 Download]" (1973 album; includes the theme to "Sanford & Son"; Hear here) (A&M/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Gladys Knight & The Pips "Love Songs" (MP3 Download) (Motown/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Leona Lewis "Best Kept Secret" (unreleased album she was working on before she won the U.K. reality series "The X Factor"; Hear here; MP3 Download) (Caroline, Jan. 27, 2009)
Man or Astro-Man? "EEVIAC: Operational Index and Reference Guide" (1999 album) (Touch & Go, Jan. 27, 2009)
Dean Martin "Amoré" (Capitol/EMI, Jan. 27, 2009)
Marshall Tucker Band, The "Love Songs" (13 tracks; MP3 Download) (Ramblin'/Shout! Factory, Jan. 27, 2009)
Kylie Minogue "Boombox: The Remix Album 2000-2008" (16 tracks; remixes by the Chemical Brothers, Fischerspooner, Mylo, Sebastien Leger, etc.; MP3 Download) (Astralwerks, Jan. 27, 2009)
Mission (UK), The "Best of the BBC Recordings" (15 tracks) (Universal, Jan. 27, 2009)


Alan Parsons Project "Pyramid" (1978 album), "Eve" (1979 album), "The Turn of a Friendly Card" (1980 album), "Ammonia Avenue" (1984 album), "Stereotomy" (1985 album), "Gaudi" (1987 album; each disc is remastered and has bonus tracks and new liner notes) (Arista/Legacy, Jan. 27, 2009)
Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle "Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle" (1963 album; remastered) (Verve, Jan. 27, 2009)
Planet P Project "Planet P Project" (1983 album; includes "Why Me?"; MP3 Download) (Renaissance, Jan. 27, 2009)
Powerman 5000 "the good, the bad and the ugly, vol.1: rare & previously unreleased '91-'96 [MP3 Download]" (20 tracks) (Reincarnate Music, Jan. 27, 2009)
Proclaimers, The "This Is the Story [MP3 Download]" (1987 album), "Hit the Highway [MP3 Download]" (1994 album), "Finest [MP3 Download]" (14-track best-of) (Capitol/EMI, Jan. 27, 2009)
Smokey Robinson "Love Songs" (MP3 Download) (Motown/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Rock Goddess (1980s all-female heavy metal group) "Hell Hath No Fury" (1984 album; See here; Read here; MP3 Download) (Renaissance, Jan. 27, 2009)
Jimmie Rodgers "The Best of Jimmie Rodgers [MP3 Download]" (16 tracks) (Rhino, Jan. 27, 2009)
Diana Ross and the Supremes "Love Songs" (MP3 Download) (Motown/UME, Jan. 27, 2009)
Seal "Human Being [MP3 Download]" (1998 album) (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)
707 "The Second Album" (1981 album; remastered; See here) (Renaissance, Jan. 27, 2009)
Tone-Loc "Loc-ed After Dark: Deluxe Edition [MP3 Download]" (1989 album; with six bonus tracks; Hear here; See here) (Delicious Vinyl, Jan. 27, 2009)
Van Halen "Van Halen [180-gram vinyl LP]" (1978 album) (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Grammy Nominees 2009" (Rhino, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Let Freedom Sing: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement [box set]" (3 CDs; the musical companion piece to the PBS special; Hear here) (Time Life, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Putumayo Presents African Reggae" (Hear/read here) (Putumayo, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Soft Rock: AM Radio Hits" (2 CDs, 18 tracks; Track listing) (Cleopatra, Jan. 27, 2009)
Warren Zevon "Warren Zevon [180-gram vinyl LP]" (1976 album) (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)


Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
Julie Andrews "Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Special Edition [DVD]" (1964 film) (Walt Disney, Jan. 27, 2009)
James Brown "Live at the Boston Garden [DVD]" (April 5, 1968, concert - the day after Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated), "The Night James Brown Saved Boston [DVD]" (VH1 documentary; Read here) (Shout! Factory, Jan. 27, 2009)
Petula Clark, Peter O'Toole "Goodbye, Mr. Chips [DVD]" (1969 film) (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "Live at the Royal Albert Hall [DVD]" (from their "Black Moon" tour in October 1992; Read here) (Shout! Factory, Jan. 27, 2009)
Enigma "Seven Lives Many Faces [DVD]" (Virgin, Jan. 27, 2009)
Brian Eno "Music for Airports & In the Ocean - featuring Bang on a Can All-Stars [DVD]" (Ideale Audience, Jan. 27, 2009)
Al Green "Gospel According to Al Green [DVD]" (Acorn Media, Jan. 27, 2009)
Quincy Jones "Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones [DVD]" (Warner, Jan. 27, 2009)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo "Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live! [DVD]" (recorded in Akron, Ohio, in 2008) (Heads Up, Jan. 27, 2009)
Sonny Rollins "Saxophone Colossus [DVD]" (Acorn Media, Jan. 27, 2009)
Saga "Live in Munich [DVD/CD]" (Inside Out Music, Jan. 27, 2009)
Tupac Shakur "Tupac Assassination, Part I: Conspiracy or Revenge/Part II: Reckoning [DVD]" (2 discs) (Mill Creek Entertainment, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "The Secret Policeman's Balls [DVD]" (3-disc set contains five "Secret Policeman's Ball" shows from 1976-1989, with bonus material; performances by Eric Clapton, Sting, Pete Townshend, Phil Collins, Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Jackson Browne, Peter Gabriel, etc.) (Shout! Factory, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia - Live in Concert [DVD]" (Sony Legacy, Jan. 27, 2009)
Various artists "WOW Gospel 2009 [DVD]" (Verity, Jan. 27, 2009)
Brian Wilson "That Lucky Old Sun [DVD]" (Capitol, Jan. 27, 2009)
Rainn Wilson, Teddy Geiger "The Rocker: Born to Rock Edition [DVD]" (2 discs; 2008 film; Blu-ray) (20th Century Fox, Jan. 27, 2009)

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