“I am so proud of the depth this entire album carries,” Franck tells P&P. “As it began coming together, the goal was to stay focused on the meaning. Because of that, the album became a collaborative effort of creative ideas and emotions.”
“Place in the Sun” (producer: Robert Carranza; guests: Dave Stewart, Xandy Barry of WAX Ltd, Voces Del Rancho; Hear here; Read here; MP3)
(Vanguard)
Paloma Faith
“A Perfect Contradiction” (producers: Pharrell Williams, Plan B, Joss Stone, Raphael Saadiq, Stuart Matthewman; first single: “Can’t Rely On You”; Hear here; See here)
“Glow” (collaborators: Nile Rodgers, Jacques Lu Cont aka Stuart Price, Jamie Lidell, MNEK, Fiora, etc.; new single: “Love Sublime”; Hear here; See here; MP3)
“Rise of an Empire” (guests: Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Shanell, Lil Twist, Christina Milian, Birdman, Weezy, Euro; first single: “We Alright”; Hear here; MP3)
The Sons (Derbyshire, England-based pop-rock band)
“Heading Into Land [MP3]” (producers: The Sons, Rich Collins, Rob Newman; guest: Louise Croft; first single: “Death Love Money”; Hear here; See here)
(Cannon Fodder Recordings, March 10)
“Over a year ago, we launched a Kickstarter campaign; we failed, it was heartbreaking,” multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Steven Herron tells P&P. “So we decided to do it ourselves; we launched our own crowdfunding platform and ended up making more money than we would’ve done with Kickstarter. In short, it was amazing, and so through the generosity of our fans we were able to record 25 songs, mix and master the best 12 and press a load of CDs. This is our third studio album, it is the best thing we’ve ever done, it only exists due to the generosity of our fans. if you like pop, indie pop, AAA, etc, you’ll like this.”
“The Bonniwell Music Machine” (1968 album of rarities and outtakes from the original Music Machine of “Talk Talk” fame; includes a second CD of bonus material; Hear/read here)
“Pieces of a Man” (1971 album, including “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”; remastered, with three bonus tracks)
(BGP / City Hall)
Various artists
“Lou Adler: A Musical History” (25 tracks, featuring Adler-produced songs by Sam Cooke, The Mamas & The Papas, Carole King, The Everly Brothers, Merry Clayton, Spirit, etc.; Hear/read here)
“Picture Book [MP3]” (1985 album; contains “Holding Back the Years” and “Money’s Too Tight [To Mention]”)
(Rhino / Elektra)
10cc
“Clever Clogs: 10cc Live in Concert [MP3]” (17 songs, recorded at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, in March 2007; featuring original members Graham Gouldman and Kevin Godley with top musicians Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson, Mike Stevens and Paul Burgess; See here; CD)
