Faun Fables – Light Of A Vaster Dark CD/LP (Drag City)
Light of A Vaster Dark meditates on the cyclical nature of light and darkness as revealed in the seasons of life, and in the beautiful power of steadfast and humble tales of housekeeping, immigrant pioneers and a civic parade.
Jimi Hendrix – West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology CD/CD+DVD/4xCD+DVD/8xLP (Sony Legacy)
A comprehensive treasure trove of previously unreleased recordings — including demos, alternate takes, live concert jewels and more — from all phases of his recording career (1964 -1970). Includes a 90-minute documentary DVD, Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child.
Norah Jones – …Featuring Norah Jones CD/LP (Blue Note)
Compilation of Norah’s favorite collaborations from 2001-2010, including tracks with: Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Herbie Hancock, Foo Fighters, Ryan Adams, Belle And Sebastian, OutKast, Q-Tip, and Talib Kweli, M. Ward and more.
Pink Martini – Joy To The World CD (Heinz)
Traditional holiday favorites alongside gorgeous, lesser-known discoveries, all imbued with Pink Martini’s signature little orchestra sound.
Bruce Springsteen – The Promise 2xCD/3xLP (Columbia)
Bruce Springsteen – The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story 3xCD+3xDVD (Columbia)
Two discs containing a total of 21 previously-unreleased songs from the Darkness On The Edge Of Town recording sessions, songs that, as Springsteen writes, “perhaps could have/should have been released after Born To Run and before the collection of songs that Darkness On The Edge of Town became.” Deluxe six-disc edition adds a digitally remastered version of Darkness… plus three DVDs featuring a making of the album documentary and a plethora of live performances.
Stereolab – Not Music CD/LP (Drag City)
The first offering since Stereolab’s self-imposed hiatus in 2008, Not Music is part of Tim Gane’s experiment involving improvised chord sequences on piano or vibraphone, over the top of which were placed drum loops. This yielded a bumper crop of new songs, 14 of which were cherry-picked to form their previous LP, Chemical Chords.
Jim Sullivan – U.F.O. [Reissue] CD/LP (Light In The Attic)
Reissue of ultra rare 1969 private press psych-folk-rock masterpiece.
CDs:
A Day To Remember – What Separates Me From You CD (Victory)
The fourth album from the Florida-based melodic hardcore band.
Cassidy – C A S H CD (E1)
New album from the hip-hop artist includes collaborations with Vinylz, John Legend, and Ne-Yo.
The Church – Heyday [Reissue] CD (Second Motion)
The Church – Séance [Reissue] CD (Second Motion)
Reissues in vinyl style soft-pack sleeves with bonus tracks.
Julian Cope – Floored Genius 2: Best Of The BBC Sessions 1983-‘91 [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Hip-O Select)
Digitally remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition including a bonus CD featuring 13 previously unreleased BBC recordings.
Jackie Evancho – O Holy Night CD+DVD (Columbia)
Jackie Evancho is a 10-year-old soprano prodigy whose performances on America’s Got Talent won the hearts of millions and brought her into the national spotlight.
Faun Fables – Light Of A Vaster Dark CD/LP (Drag City)
Light of A Vaster Dark meditates on the cyclical nature of light and darkness as revealed in the seasons of life, and in the beautiful power of steadfast and humble tales of housekeeping, immigrant pioneers and a civic parade.
Nelly Furtado – The Best Of Nelly Furtado CD/2xCD (Geffen)
A collection of hits plus three new songs. Deluxe version adds a disc of collaborations, including duets with Michael Buble, The Roots, Keith Urban and others.
Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band – Ragged But Right [Reissue] CD (Rhino)
Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band – Almost Acoustic [Reissue] CD (Rhino)
Reissue of long out-of-print 1987 and 1988 albums — Almost Acoustic presents a sprightly selection of performances recorded during shows at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles and The Warfield in San Francisco.
Josh Groban – Illuminations CD (143/Reprise)
Illuminations fulfills producer Rick Rubin’s vision of a “fine art” Groban record, marrying the warmth of the sweeping American roots of Groban’s writing and the grandeur of classical settings by matching the live, one-take performances by Groban and the intimate, core acoustic band with colorful orchestral arrangements by David Campbell and James Newton Howard.
Trey Gunn – I’ll Tell What I Saw 2xCD (7D Media)
Double-disc retrospective from the King Crimson guitarist.
Halestorm – Live In Philly 2010 CD+DVD (Atlantic)
Live concert recorded in Philadelphia.
Heaven & Hell – Neon Nights CD/DVD (Eagle Rock)
In 2009, Heaven & Hell hit the stage at the internationally acclaimed Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany and ripped through a set of classics including “Mob Rules,” “Heaven & Hell,” “Die Young” and “Neon Nights.” Also available on stand-alone DVD.
Jimi Hendrix – BBC Sessions 2xCD+DVD/3xLP (Sony Legacy)
More than 30 original recordings remastered from the original BBC tape archives. Covers all of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s British radio and television appearances and features recordings from Hendrix’s studio appearances in 1967 and 1969. Includes a DVD featuring a mini-documentary.
Jimi Hendrix – Blues [Reissue] CD/CD+DVD (Sony Legacy)
Collection of 11 blues classics, including a 12-string acoustic rendition of “Hear My Train A Comin’,” plus Hendrix’s own tributes to some of his blues forefathers, including Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy” and Booker T. Jones’ “Born Under A Bad Sign.” The Deluxe Edition adds a DVD featuring a 30-minute mini-documentary.
Jimi Hendrix – Live At Woodstock [Reissue] 2xCD/3xLP (Sony Legacy)
Special double-CD set of expanded, remixed, and remastered recordings from Hendrix’s famed August 1969 performance at the Woodstock Festival. Also available on HQ-180 vinyl.
Jimi Hendrix – Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year CDEP (Sony Legacy)
As Christmas 1969 beckoned, Jimi Hendrix, bassist Billy Cox, and drummer Buddy Miles engaged in extensive rehearsals for their highly anticipated appearances at the Fillmore East in New York. To mark the occasion in his own inimitable fashion, Jimi readied this special medley of holiday favorites to celebrate both Christmas and the dawning of a new decade.
Jimi Hendrix – West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology CD/CD+DVD/4xCD+DVD/8xLP (Sony Legacy)
A comprehensive treasure trove of previously unreleased recordings — including demos, alternate takes, live concert jewels and more — from all phases of his recording career (1964 -1970). Includes a 90-minute documentary DVD, Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child.
Jesu – Heartache & Dethroned 2xCD/2xLP (Hydra Head)
Comprised of the Heartache EP, originally released in 2004 (and long since out of print), and the Dethroned EP — originally recorded around the same time as Heartache but only recently unearthed and completed.
Billy Joel – The Hits Of Billy Joel CD (Sony Legacy)
The Hits presents all of Billy’s best and most popular songs for the first time on a single CD. All songs have been remastered from the original album tapes.
Norah Jones – …Featuring Norah Jones CD/LP (Blue Note)
Compilation of Norah’s favorite collaborations from 2001-2010, including tracks with: Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Herbie Hancock, Foo Fighters, Ryan Adams, Belle And Sebastian, OutKast, Q-Tip, and Talib Kweli, M. Ward and more.
Kid Rock – Born Free CD (Atlantic)
Produced by Rick Ruben, Born Free is in many ways a transformational album for Kid Rock. While there is still the edge, wit, and swagger of previous albums, he doesn’t rap, there’s no metal — there isn’t even a parental warning sticker.
Annie Lennox – A Christmas Cornucopia CD (Decca)
A collection of new, inspired interpretations of 11 traditional festive songs, rounded out by a new Lennox composition, “Universal Child.”
Loreena McKennitt – The Wind That Shakes The Barley CD (Verve)
In a stirring and inspirational return to her roots, Loreena McKennitt has created a new album of traditional Celtic songs, recorded this past summer in the historic 1832 Sharon Temple north of Toronto.
Motörhead – Another Perfect Day [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Sanctuary
Motörhead – No Remorse [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Sanctuary
Motörhead – Orgasmatron [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Sanctuary
Motörhead – Rock N Roll [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Sanctuary)
Deluxe Editions now available — featuring non-album B-sides, live tracks and other rarities.
Nelly – 5.0 CD (Motown)
New album from the R&B/hip-hop star — available in Regular and Deluxe editions. Deluxe adds three bonus tracks.
Pink – Greatest Hits… So Far!!! CD/CD+DVD (La Face)
Her biggest hits plus two brand new tracks. Deluxe Edition adds a 19 track DVD featuring music videos, live performances and rare footage.
Pink Martini – Joy To The World CD (Heinz)
Traditional holiday favorites alongside gorgeous, lesser-known discoveries, all imbued with Pink Martini’s signature little orchestra sound.
Rascal Flatts – Nothing Like This CD (Big Machine Records)
New album is a microcosm of all the things the band does well — Jay calls it “Rascal Flatts in a nutshell” — which is to say it touches on many of the best aspects of 21st-century country music.
Rihanna – Loud CD/CD+DVD (Def Jam)
New album — described by insiders as a return to the uptempo dance grooves of her earlier records. Deluxe Edition includes a 30-minute DVD that chronicles Rihanna recording Loud and features special behind the scenes content.
The Sights – Most Of What Follows Is True CD/LP (Alive)
Hailed by critics and fans alike, Detroit’s The Sights continue to build on their incredible legacy of uncanny blues-rock-power pop.
Soundtrack – Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album CD (Columbia)
The Glee cast covers holiday classics such as “We Need A Little Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells” and the Dr. Seuss inspired “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” featuring Grammy Award winner k.d. lang.
Soundtrack – Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part One CD (Water Tower Music)
Original score composed by Alexandre Desplat (The Twilight Saga: New Moon).
Regina Spektor – Soviet Kitch [Reissue] CD (Sire)
Reissue of Spektor’s 2005 major label debut.
Bruce Springsteen – The Promise 2xCD/3xLP (Columbia)
Bruce Springsteen – The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story 3xCD+3xDVD (Columbia)
Two discs containing a total of 21 previously-unreleased songs from the Darkness On The Edge Of Town recording sessions, songs that, as Springsteen writes, “perhaps could have/should have been released after Born To Run and before the collection of songs that Darkness On The Edge of Town became.” Deluxe six-disc edition adds a digitally remastered version of Darkness… plus three DVDs featuring a making of the album documentary and a plethora of live performances.
Stereolab – Not Music CD/LP (Drag City)
The first offering since Stereolab’s self-imposed hiatus in 2008, Not Music is part of Tim Gane’s experiment involving improvised chord sequences on piano or vibraphone, over the top of which were placed drum loops. This yielded a bumper crop of new songs, 14 of which were cherry-picked to form their previous LP, Chemical Chords.
Stereophonics – Word Gets Around [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Island/Mercury)
Stereophonics – Performance And Cocktals [Deluxe Edition] 2xCD (Island/Mercury)
Deluxe Edition reissues of the Welsh band’s 1997 and 1999 albums. Bonus material includes B-sides, live and session cuts, and previously unreleased tracks.
Jim Sullivan – U.F.O. [Reissue] CD/LP (Light In The Attic)
Reissue of ultra rare 1969 private press psych-folk-rock masterpiece.
Keith Urban – Get Closer CD (Capitol)
New album from the country rock superstar.
The Warlocks – Rise And Fall: EP And Rarities 2xCD (Zap Banana)
Reissue of The Warlocks debut album with eight previously unreleased bonus tracks.
DVD/Blu-ray:
Bee Gees – In Our Own Time DVD/Blu-ray (Eagle/Fontana)
In Our Own Time is the compelling story of the Bee Gees career. From their roots in the North West of England, through their early career in Australia, their return to England and international breakthrough in the late-‘60s and then on to global superstardom with Saturday Night Fever and beyond.
Heaven & Hell – Neon Nights DVD (Eagle/Fontana)
In 2009, Heaven & Hell hit the stage at the internationally acclaimed Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany and ripped through a set of classics including “Mob Rules,” “Heaven & Hell,” “Die Young” and “Neon Nights.”
Vinyl:
Eric Clapton – Clapton 2xLP (Reprise)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl. Clapton touches on everything from century-old traditional brass bands to little-known country blues to brand-new originals, and features an all star cast of musical collaborations started with the legendary JJ Cale, drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Willie Weeks, and keyboardist Walt Richmond — and the sessions later added guests including Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint, and Derek Trucks.
Elvis Costello – National Ransom 2xLP (Hear Music)
Recently released on CD — now available on vinyl. On National Ransom Elvis Costello once again teams up with Grammy award winning producer T Bone Burnett and engineer Michael Pierante. Recorded in eleven days between Los Angeles and Nashville, Elvis is joined by all the members of the Imposters and Sugarcanes along with special guests Vince Gill, Marc Ribot, Buddy Miller and Leon Russell. Vinyl version due 11/16.
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