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JAN. 30, 2007

Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
Lily Allen "Alright, Still" (released in the U.K. in July 2006; the U.S. release will feature the bonus tracks "Nan You're A Window Shopper" and "Smile (Version Revisited)"; first single: "Smile"; Hear here; Read here) (Capitol, Jan. 30, 2007)
Busdriver "RoadKillOvercoat" (producers: DJ Nobody, Boom-Bip; first single: "Kill Your Employer [Recreational Paranoia Is the Sport of Now]"; Hear here) (Anti-/Epitaph, Jan. 30, 2007)
Celtic Woman (new member: Hayley Westenra) "A New Journey" (Hear here; Read here; see related DVD below) (Manhattan/EMI, Jan. 30, 2007)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah "Some Loud Thunder" (Hear here; Read here) (Wichita/V2, Jan. 30, 2007)
Harry Connick Jr. "Oh, My NOLA" (New Orleans big-band album features covers of "Working in a Coal Mine," "Jambalaya," "Yes We Can Can," "Hello, Dolly," etc.) (Columbia, Jan. 30, 2007)
Harry Connick Jr. "Chanson du Vieux Carré" (third disc in the Marsalis Music label's Connick on Piano series, a tribute to New Orleans) (Marsalis Music, Jan. 30, 2007)
Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle "Battery Milk" (Hear here; Read here) (Hyena, Jan. 30, 2007)
Art Garfunkel "Some Enchanted Evening" (covers of songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Gershwin, etc.; producer: Richard Perry, who produced Garfunkel's 1975 album "Breakaway") (Atlantic/Atco, Jan. 30, 2007)
Hella "There's No 666 in Outer Space" (Hear here) (Ipecac, Jan. 30, 2007)
Glenn Hughes "Music for the Divine" (released in Europe in 2006; producers: Hughes, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith; guests: Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante; Hear here) (Demolition, Jan. 30, 2007)
Norah Jones "Not Too Late" (producer: Lee Alexander; guests: Adam Levy, Jesse Harris, Kevin Breit, Robbie McIntosh, Andy Borger, Daru Oda, M. Ward, Larry Goldings, Kronos Quartet cellist Jeffrey Zeigler; first single: "Thinking About You"; Hear here: Windows, QuickTime, Real; Read here; also available with DVD) (Blue Note, Jan. 30, 2007)
Dave Koz "At the Movies" (producer: Phil Ramone; guests: Johnny Mathis, Donna Summer, Vanessa Williams, India.Arie, Anita Baker, Chris Botti; Read here) (Capitol, Jan. 30, 2007)
Gill Landry "The Ballad of Lawless Soirez" (producer: Nick Jaina; Hear/read here) (Nettwerk, Jan. 30, 2007)
Tracy Lawrence "For the Love" (Hear here) (Rocky Comfort, Jan. 30, 2007)
Madonna "The Confessions Tour Live From London [CD/DVD]" (NBC special aired on Nov. 22, 2006; Read here) (Warner, Jan. 30, 2007)
Katharine McPhee ("American Idol" season 5 runner-up) "Katharine McPhee" (Hear here; Read here) (19 Recordings/RCA, Jan. 30, 2007)
Paolo Nutini (19-year-old singer-songwriter from Paisley, Scotland) "These Streets" (released in the U.K. in July 2006; producer: Ken Nelson; first single: "New Shoes"; Hear here) (Atlantic, Jan. 30, 2007)
Xavier Rudd "Food in the Belly" (released in his native Australia in May 2006; producers: Rudd, Todd Simko; Hear here) (Anti-/Epitaph, Jan. 30, 2007)
Skinny Puppy "Mythmaker" (the track "politikiL" is featured on "Jackass - The Video Game," out in March 2007; producers: Mark Walk and "the Scaremeister"; guests: Otto Van Shirach, Databomb, Saki Kaskas, Traz Damji; Hear here) (Synthetic Symphony/SPV, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Black Snake Moan [film soundtrack]" (Samuel L. Jackson-Christina Ricci movie opens March 2; Hear/see here) (New West, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Endless Highway: The Music of The Band" (tribute album; contributors: Jack Johnson, Death Cab for Cutie, Bruce Hornsby, My Morning Jacket, Allman Brothers, Gomez, Jakob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, Guster, etc.; Hear here) (429, Jan. 30, 2007)
Vixen "Live & Learn" (group's first studio album since 1990's "Rev It Up"; includes a cover of David Bowie's "Suffragette City"; producer: Dennis MacKay; Hear here) (Demolition, Jan. 30, 2007)
Elisabeth Withers "It Can Happen to Anyone" (singer-actress was nominated for a Tony Award for her Broadway performance in "The Color Purple"; producer: Tony Moran; Hear here) (Blue Note, Jan. 30, 2007)
X-Clan "Return From Mecca" (guests: Damian Marley, Chali 2NA of Jurassic 5, Tech N9ne, KRS-1, Papa Roach's Jacobby Shaddix; Hear here) (Suburban Noize, Jan. 30, 2007)
Young Love "Too Young to Fight It" (first single: "Discotech"; Hear here) (Island, Jan. 30, 2007)
Youth Group "Casino Twilight Dogs" (producer: Wayne Connolly; Hear here) (Epitaph, Jan. 30, 2007)

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Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
ABBA "20th Century Masters: The Best of ABBA - The Millennium Collection" (Polydor/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Alkaline Trio "Remains [CD/DVD]" (rarities collection; Read here) (Vagrant, Jan. 30, 2007)
Almighty, The "Anthf**ing'ology: The Gospel According to ... [CD/DVD]" (U.K. - Castle, Jan. 29, 2007)
Louis Armstrong "20th Century Masters: The Best of Louis Armstrong - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Beats International "Let Them Eat Bingo" (1990 album; remastered, with one bonus track, a remix of "For Spacious Lies") (Collectors' Choice, Jan. 30, 2007)
Clint Black "The Love Songs" (includes two tracks with wife Lisa Hartman Black; Read here) (Equity Music Group, Jan. 30, 2007)
Johnny Cash "20th Century Masters: The Best of Johnny Cash - The Millennium Collection" (Mercury Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Cher "20th Century Masters: The Best of Cher - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Eric Clapton "20th Century Masters: The Best of Eric Clapton - The Millennium Collection" (Polydor/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Petula Clark, Fred Astaire "Finian's Rainbow [film soundtrack]" (1968 album) (Collectors' Choice, Jan. 30, 2007)
Gilby Clarke "Gilby Clarke" (14-track best-of; Read here) (Spitfire, Jan. 30, 2007)
Joe Cocker "20th Century Masters: The Best of Joe Cocker - The Millennium Collection" (A&M/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Natalie Cole "Love Songs" (Hear here) (Rhino, Jan. 30, 2007)
Commodores "20th Century Masters: The Best of The Commodores - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Dexys Midnight Runners "Projected Passion Revue" (rarities collection) (U.K. - Mercury, Jan. 29, 2007)
Thomas Dolby "Gate to the Mind's Eye" (1994 album) (Wounded Bird, Jan. 30, 2007)
Dyke & the Blazers "We Got More Soul: The Ultimate Broadway Funk" (2 CDs; Read here) (U.K. - BGO, Jan. 29, 2007)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer "The Essential Emerson, Lake & Palmer" (2 CDs; Read here) (Shout! Factory, Jan. 30, 2007)
Ella Fitzgerald & Friends "For Lovers" (Verve, Jan. 30, 2007)
Four Tops, The "20th Century Masters: The Best of Four Tops - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Peter Frampton "Frampton Comes Alive II: Special Edition" (1995 album; remastered, with four bonus tracks; see DVD version below) (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Gap Band, The "20th Century Masters: The Best of Gap Band - The Millennium Collection" (Mercury/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Marvin Gaye "20th Century Masters: The Best of Marvin Gaye, Volume 2, The '70s - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Guy "20th Century Masters: The Best of Guy - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Billie Holiday "20th Century Masters: The Best of Billie Holiday - The Millennium Collection" (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Etta James "Gold" (2 CDs) (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Etta James "20th Century Masters: The Best of Etta James - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Antonio Carlos Jobim "For Lovers" (Verve, Jan. 30, 2007)
B.B. King "Best of the Blues King" (U.K. - Ace, Jan. 29, 2007)
B.B. King "20th Century Masters: The Best of B.B. King - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)

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KISS "20th Century Masters: The Best of KISS - The Millennium Collection" (Mercury/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Kool & The Gang "20th Century Masters: The Best of Kool & The Gang - The Millennium Collection" (Mercury/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Loretta Lynn "20th Century Masters: The Best of Loretta Lynn - The Millennium Collection" (MCA Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Lynyrd Skynyrd "20th Century Masters: The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
The Mamas & The Papas "20th Century Masters: The Best of The Mamas & The Papas - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Benny Mardones "Let's Hear It for Love" (2006 album; guest: Eddie Money) (Warrior/Bungalo, Jan. 30, 2007)
Bob Marley & The Wailers "20th Century Masters: The Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers - The Millennium Collection" (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Brian McKnight "Gold" (2 CDs) (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Mötley Crüe "20th Century Masters: The Best of Mötley Crüe - The Millennium Collection" (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Aaron Neville "20th Century Masters: The Best of Aaron Neville - The Millennium Collection" (Polydor/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
New Edition "20th Century Masters: The Best of New Edition - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Juice Newton "Juice/Quiet Lies" (1981, 1982 albums on one disc) (Collectables, Jan. 30, 2007)
Oak Ridge Boys "Gold" (2 CDs) (MCA Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Queen Latifah "All Hail the Queen" (1989 album; remastered, with three bonus tracks), "Nature of a Sista'" (1989 album) (Collectors' Choice, Jan. 30, 2007)
Gerry Rafferty "City to City/Night Owl" (2 CDs; 1978, 1979 albums, featuring "Baker Street," "Home and Dry" and "Get It Right Next Time") (Collectables, Jan. 30, 2007)
Lionel Richie "20th Century Masters: The Best of Lionel Richie - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Kenny Rogers "20th Century Masters: The Best of Kenny Rogers - The Millennium Collection" (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Diana Ross & The Supremes "20th Century Masters: The Best of Diana Ross & The Supremes - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Roger Sanchez "Choice: A Collection of Classics" (2 CDs) (U.K. - Azuli, Jan. 29, 2007)
Jill Scott "Collaborations" (14 of her best-known duets; Read here) (Hidden Beach/Epic, Jan. 30, 2007)
Sneakers (Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter, Will Rigby) "Nonsequitur of Silence" (features the band's 1976 Don Dixon-produced EP, 1978 album "In the Red" and 1992 reunion LP "Racket"; Read here) (Collectors' Choice, Jan. 30, 2007)
George Strait "20th Century Masters: The Best of George Strait - The Millennium Collection" (MCA Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Donna Summer "20th Century Masters: The Best of Donna Summer - The Millennium Collection" (Mercury/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Temptations, The "20th Century Masters: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 1, The '60s - The Millennium Collection" (Motown/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
38 Special "20th Century Masters: The Best of 38 Special - The Millennium Collection" (A&M/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Conway Twitty "20th Century Masters: The Best of Conway Twitty - The Millennium Collection" (MCA Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Ain't It Hard!: Sunset Strip '60s Sounds! Garage & Psych from Viva Records" (Sundazed, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "The Big Box of Comedy: Featuring Redd Foxx, Pigmeat Markham, Moms Mabley" (3 CDs; 41 tracks) (Fuel, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "'80s Metal: Gold" (2 CDs) (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Putumayo Presents A New Groove" (an eclectic collection of underground sounds from such artists as Thievery Corporation, K-Os, Gabriel Rios, The Cat Empire, Bitter:Sweet, Emo, etc.; Hear here) (Putumayo, Jan. 30, 2007)
Barry White "20th Century Masters: The Best of Barry White - The Millennium Collection" (Island/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Who, The "20th Century Masters: The Best of The Who - The Millennium Collection" (Geffen/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Hank Williams (Sr.) "20th Century Masters: The Best of Hank Williams - The Millennium Collection" (MCA Nashville/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)

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Artist: Title: Label/Due date:
Michael Bolton "My Secret Passion: Live from Catania [DVD]" (Kultur, Jan. 30, 2007)
Glen Campbell "Best of the Glen Campbell Music Show: 1972 & 1975 London TV Show Performances [DVD]" (RPM, Jan. 30, 2007)
Celtic Woman "A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland [DVD]" (Manhattan/EMI, Jan. 30, 2007)
Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven "The First Annual Camp Out Live at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)
Peter Frampton "Frampton Comes Alive II [DVD]" (Hip-O/UME, Jan. 30, 2007)
Gang Starr "The Video Collection [DVD]" (Seven Grand, Jan. 30, 2007)
Green Day "The Singles [DVD]" (Classic Rock Legends, Jan. 30, 2007)
Green Day "Under Review 1995-2000: The Middle Years [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)
Guns N' Roses "DVD Collector's Box [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)
Ronnie Hawkins "Still Alive and Kickin' [DVD]" (Casablanca, Jan. 30, 2007)
Iron Maiden "Death on the Road [DVD]" (3 discs) (Sanctuary, Jan. 30, 2007)
Iron Maiden "History of Fear [DVD]" (Locomotive Music, Jan. 30, 2007)
Elton John "Music in Review [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)
John Prine "SoundStage: John Prine [DVD]" (Sony BMG, Jan. 30, 2007)
Racing Cars "76-06: 30th Anniversary Concert [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)
Smokey Robinson "The Greatest Hits Live [DVD]" (Standing Room Only, Jan. 30, 2007)
Stone the Crows "In Concert, Beat Workshop, Germany, 1973 [DVD]" (Angel Air, Jan. 30, 2007)
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons "The Very Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Live in Concert [DVD]" (Standing Room Only, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "The Day the Country Died: The DVD - The History of Anarcho Punk 1980-1984 [DVD]" (Cherry Red, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Land of Look Behind [DVD]" (2-disc documentary on Jamaica, featuring the music of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, etc.) (Subversive Cinema, Jan. 30, 2007)
Various artists "Motown: The Early Years [DVD]" (companion piece to the PBS special, recorded at The Sands Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City on March 15-16, 2005; Read here) (Shout! Factory, Jan. 30, 2007)
Tammy Wynette "Greatest Hits Live [DVD]" (MVD Visual, Jan. 30, 2007)

MUSIC BOOKS

Subject/ Author(s): Title: Publisher/Due date:
Syd Barrett "Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett & the Dawn of Pink Floyd [Paperback]" (authors: Mike Watkinson, Pete Anderson; new revised edition) (Omnibus Press, Feb. 1, 2007)
Joe Ely "Bonfire of Roadmaps [Hardcover]" (University of Texas Press, Feb. 1, 2007)
Susie J. Horgan (photographer) "Punk Love [Hardcover]" (text by Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye) (Universe, Jan. 30, 2007)
Sean Manning "The Show I'll Never Forget: 50 Writers Relive Their Most Memorable Concertgoing Experience [Paperback]" (Da Capo Press, Jan. 30, 2007)
Phil Spector "He's a Rebel: Phil Spector: Rock & Roll's Legendary Producer [Paperback]" (author: Mark Ribowsky) (Perseus Books Group, Jan. 28, 2007)

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