Release Round-Up: Week of April 4
Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Who Believes in Angels? (Rocket/Mercury/EMI)
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. Link TBD / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD / EltonJohn.com (U.S.)
Tri-Color LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Alternate Cover “Neon Angel” CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Blu-ray: EltonJohn.com (U.S.)
Elton John has teamed with Brandi Carlile as well as Bernie Taupin and producer Andrew Watt for his first studio album since 2021’s COVID-era The Lockdown Sessions and first with Taupin since 2016’s Wonderful Crazy Night. Who Believes in Angels? features the epic title track as well as “Never Too Late,” “The Rose of Laura Nyro,” and “Little Richard’s Bible.” Available on CD, deluxe CD/DVD set (with studio footage and one bonus track on DVD as well as an expanded booklet and set of postcards), LP, Blu-ray (with surround and hi-res mixes), and digitally.
Melanie, Lay Your Hands Across the Six Strings (Cleopatra) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Cleopatra’s long-running Melanie campaign continues with this collection of 19 recordings from the early 1970s including demos, alternate versions, outtakes, and home recordings. Dave Thompson puts it all in context with his new liner notes.
Joan Sutherland, The Complete Decca Recordings: Operas 1959-1970 (Decca) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Decca boxes up the Decca operas of Australian soprano legend Dame Joan Sutherland (1926-2010) on this lavish 49-CD box set. This release is a companion to Decca’s 37-disc box of Sutherland’s oratorios and recitals. This collection promises rarities as well as liner notes from Raymond McGill, an introduction by Richard Bonynge, and an audio documentary by Jon Tolansky.
Guy Clark, Dublin Blues: 30th Anniversary Edition (Compass) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Original co-producer Miles Wilkinson has newly remixed the late Guy Clark’s Dublin Blues in time for its 30th anniversary; Wilkinson also pens liner notes with Clark’s touring mate Darrell Scott. One bonus track has been added: “Once More with Caution,” featuring Emmylou Harris and Verlon Thompson on harmonies. Available on CD and “Dublin blue” vinyl.
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (Kino Lorber/Zeitgeist Films) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
The 2024 documentary about the one and only Liza Minnelli comes to DVD and Blu-ray, featuring interviews with Joel Grey, Ben Vereen, Lorna Luft, Michael Feinstein, the late Chita Rivera, and Liza with a Z herself. Bonus features include audio commentary with writer/director Bruce David Klein and others on the creative team; interview outtakes; a Q&A with Klein moderated by Liza’s pal Jim Caruso; and the original theatrical trailer.
A Complete Unknown (Sony/Searchlight) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
How does it feel? Co-writer/director James Mangold’s Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet hits DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K with special features including a documentary and commentary by Mangold.
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Thanks for noting the release of the “A Complete Unknown” Blu-Ray. Is there any indication of whether or not it might feature an isolated – possibly expanded – score? The marketers must have considered a “bundle” option with a disc of the songs sung by the cast for the film…
I don’t believe there any bonus features listed beyond those mentioned, but the film would be a great candidate for a Criterion Collection or similar release, with the full song performances, etc. Here’s hoping!