Boo Boo Records

CDs + Vinyl:

Mindi Abair And The Boneshakers – Live In Seattle CD (Heads Up)

Mindi Abair is one of the most recognizable saxophonists on the music scene today. In addition to great solo albums over the years, she has been seen on American Idol, as well as joining Aerosmith on their US tour over the past two years. After releasing her latest studio album Wild Heart in 2014, Mindi has been touring with her live band, The Bone Shakers. On Live In Seattle, Mindi channels the bands high-energy performances that fans have been connecting to for years. The potent Bone Shakers personnel includes renowned Motor City guitarist Randy Jacobs and the stunning vocalist Sweat Pea Atkinson, both from the original Was (Not Was).

Herb Alpert – Come Fly With Me CD (Herb Alpert Presents)

Herb Alpert returns with a new album, Come Fly With Me, a mix of new Alpert originals and classic American tunes (“Come Fly With Me,” “Blue Skies,” and “Take The A Train” are just a few that are featured), performed as only the beloved trumpeter can. “With his latest recording, Come Fly With Me, legendary award-winning trumpeter, producer, artist and overall Renaissance Man, Herb Alpert takes the listener on a melody-rich, groove-embellished artistic journey, offering marvelous musical perspectives and insights with both familiar and exciting new sonic landscapes” – All About Jazz. Vinyl version due November 20.

Gabrielle Aplin – Light Up The Dark CD/LP (WB/Parlophone)

The 22-year-old British singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, who racked up major YouTube views with her acoustic covers, releases her first US album. The catchy, soulful tracks were inspired by a road trip to Reno that Aplin took a few years ago, as well as by the music scene in LA’s Laurel Canyon in the ‘60s and ‘70s. She also cites Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young as key influences.

Avant – The VIII CD (MO-B Entertainment)

Avant is an R&B singer/songwriter from Cleveland that broke into the music scene with his first platinum singles “Separated” and “My First Love.”

Balthazar – Thin Walls CD/LP (PIAS America)

“After ten years of making music together and two memorable LP outputs, Belgian indie-pop institution Balthazar’s third record was created in a whole new environment in the murky and restless moments on tour. The quintet was successfully touring the world with their 2012 album Rats, when they had to fit in writing sessions whenever they had some time off. While Applause and Rats were yet self-produced, this time Balthazar decided to team up with cool cats Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode producer) and Jason Cox (Gorillaz, Massive Attack) to help form the sound of Thin Walls, which took some of the generational pressure off their shoulders as well. Being able to solely focus on the music resulted in ten legit tracks that are pure evidence of self-confidence and hands-on experience.” – Nothing But Hope And Passion

Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap – The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern CD (Columbia)

On The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, Tony Bennett is joined by acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Charlap. This release continues the classic series of Tony Bennett album releases celebrating the essentials of the Great American Songbook. Jerome Kern was a major force on Broadway and in Hollywood musicals in a career that spanned more than four decades.

Big Grams – Big Grams CDEP (Epic)

New release from this musical project featuring Big Boi and Phantogram. The Atlanta rap vet and NY electro-pop duo first worked together on Big’s 2012 solo album Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors, and they clicked so much that it blossomed into a fully realized joint venture. Vinyl version due October 30.

Bikini Kill – Revolution Girl Style Now [1991] CD/LP+MP3 (Bikini Kill)

Bikini Kill’s first collection of work (previously cassette-only) has been expanded with three previously unreleased tracks: “Ocean Song,” “Just Once,” and “Playground.” These songs feature a decidedly more grunge sound than the rest of the Bikini Kill catalog.

Clint Black – On Purpose CD (Black Top)

The country artist releases his tenth studio album – his first in ten years.

Black Breath – Slaves Beyond Death CD (Southern Lord)

Slaves Beyond Death arrives three years after Black Breath’s 2012-released Sentenced To Life, a revered album of morbid metal anthems laced with a deadly allure that few could resist. A foul den of thrashing potency, reanimated hardcore muscle and icy death metal, it’s a record that partly sets the tone for this nefarious third chapter of the band, but it’s safe to say that Slaves Beyond Death represents a harder, bleaker Black Breath than ever before. Vinyl version due October 30.

David Bowie –Space Oddity [Reissue/1969] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

David Bowie –The Man Who Sold The World [Reissue/1970] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

David Bowie –Hunky Dory [Reissue/1971] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars [Reissue/1972] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

David Bowie –Aladdin Sane [Reissue/1973] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

David Bowie –Pin Ups [Reissue/1973] CD (Rhino/Parlophone)

CD reissues of David Bowie’s second through seventh studio albums, which were available earlier this year as import-only (UK and Japan), but are now available domestically in conjunction with the Five Years 1969-1973 box set.

David Bowie – Five Years 1969-1973 12xCD/13xLP (Rhino/Parlophone)

This set features all of the material officially released by rock chameleon David Bowie during the nascent stage of his career from 1969 to 1973, including tracks that have never before appeared on CD. The accompanying 128-page book features rarely seen photos as well as technical notes about each album from producers Tony Visconti and Ken Scott, an original press review for each album, and a short foreword by legendary Kinks front man Ray Davies.

Apollo Brown – Grandeur CD (Mello Music)

In recent years, Apollo Brown has become an institution of Detroit hip-hop. For his newest album, Grandeur, Brown has assembled an all-star cast of MCs including Sean Price & Reks, Freddie Gibbs, MOP, Evidence, Oddisee, Vinnie Paz, Masta Ace, Rapper Big Pooh and more. Vinyl version due October 16.

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