It's been 32 years since David Byrne's directorial debut True Stories first arrived in theaters, and this November the film will be revisited to the tune of brand-new audio and visual restorations. Master film restorers The Criterion Collection are slated to release True Stories on Blu-ray and DVD on November 27. On the music front, Todomundo Records and Nonesuch have announced an expanded soundtrack album, True Stories, A Film By David Byrne: The Complete due on CD, 2-LP, and digital November
A Lot More Action: Toby Keith Expands Debut Album For 25th Anniversary
Originally released in April of 1993, Toby Keith's self-titled debut introduced his unique, Oklahoma-raised country songcraft to the world. It contained four hit singles and has since been certified platinum. On November 30, Mercury Nashville/UMe will release an expanded 25th anniversary edition of the landmark album under a new name, Should've Been A Cowboy, in honor of Keith's debut single that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts. The title will arrive on CD, digital, and LP -- marking
You Know His Name: Chris Cornell’s Legacy Celebrated In New Box Set
Last year, the world lost one of the greatest voices and songwriters of modern times -- Chris Cornell. From his work in Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and his solo career, Chris's music defined a generation of rock music. Tomorrow, November 16, UMe will release a new collection that celebrates his legacy of song. Entitled Chris Cornell, the set comes in a variety of configurations: 1-CD distillation, 2-LP, 4-CD, and super deluxe 4-CD/1-DVD/7-LP. There will also be digital versions
Sweetness Follows: Real Gone Announces “Music From Vanilla Sky” and “Orange County” on LP
Last month, Real Gone Music announced the release of seven Christmas-related goodies, including a pair of joint releases with Second Disc Records. But, as temperatures fall, Real Gone plans to bring more than just holiday melodies to keep listeners warm this winter. On December 14, the label will release limited-edition, two-disc colored vinyl sets of two cult film soundtracks: Music From Vanilla Sky and Orange County: The Soundtrack. Vanilla Sky was Cameron Crowe's seventh film. Based
Review: Golden Smog, “Down By the Old Mainstream” from Run Out Groove
What do you get when you bring together members of Wilco, Soul Asylum, and The Jayhawks and throw them into a remote recording studio in Minnesota wilderness? Well, as the Run Out Groove label proved with its LP reissue earlier this year, the result is one mighty down-home, fun album of country-rock grooves: Down By the Old Mainstream by '90s supergroup Golden Smog. While their lineup has been mercurial since they first got together in the late-'80s, the core lineup included Kraig Johnson of
Like You’ll Never Let Me Go: Early John Denver Material Unearthed On New Compilation
John Denver was one of the most renowned artists of the 1970s. His unique, mellow style resonated with audiences to the tune of twelve gold-certified and four platinum-certified albums, and a whopping 33 million records sold worldwide. Though his best-known albums arrived in the early 1970s, Denver's music journey had begun long before, as a member of The Mitchell Trio, and as one-third of Denver, Boise & Johnson. This Friday, November 9, Varese Sarabande will release a new CD collection of
They Say It’s Wonderful: Impulse! Collects John Coltrane Takes on “1963: New Directions” CD and LP Sets
Jazz historians have long designated 1963 as a pivotal year in the genre's history, thanks in no small part to John Coltrane's indelible contributions to jazz that year. In the summer, Impulse! stunned jazz fans worldwide when they unveiled a lost Coltrane artifact, entitled Both Directions at Once, that reaffirmed Coltrane's excellence. The unreleased recording session within showed the saxophonist wholeheartedly exploring new territories in jazz. Though that session remained unreleased for 50+
Cadence and Cascade: King Crimson’s Early Output Celebrated in Two Limited-Edition LP Box Sets from Panegyric
As the progressive rock titans King Crimson continue their Europe leg of their current Uncertain Time tour, the group has announced two new six-disc, 200-gram vinyl box sets that celebrate their formative years. Arriving on the Panegyric imprint this month, the collections -- entitled 1969-1972 and 1972-1974 -- bring together seven classic albums between them, as well as an array of rare tracks that are new to vinyl. This marks the first time that King Crimson's 40th Anniversary mixes, prepared
Sparks Will Fly: The Rolling Stones’ “Voodoo Lounge Uncut” Concert Arrives on CD, LP, DVD, and Blu-ray
"Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones..." Those are the exciting words that have let audiences worldwide know they're in for a night of exciting rock and roll. Though The Rolling Stones wrapped up their No Filter Tour in July, fans of live Stones will have good reason to be happy this fall, as a concert from 1994 is finally released in full as Voodoo Lounge Uncut. In recent years, Universal Music and Eagle Rock Entertainment have shone a light on rare and previously unreleased concerts
People Get Ready: Aretha Franklin Hits and Orchestral Versions Collected on “The Queen of Soul”
This summer, music lovers across the world mourned the loss of one of the most renowned vocalists to ever grace the planet: Aretha Franklin. Now, Rhino U.K. has announced a new collection that celebrates the music icon's reign, entitled The Queen of Soul. Arriving on November 23 to CD and digital, the two-disc set pairs some of Aretha's classic Atlantic sides with recent symphonic versions that feature The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The first disc covers the Atlantic territory, boasting
Hey, Soul Sister: Train Prep New ‘Greatest Hits’
Since their founding in 1993, the San Francisco rock group Train has released ten studio albums and a number of iconic singles, like "Drops of Jupiter," "Hey, Soul Sister," and "Calling All Angels." On November 9, Train will commemorate 25 years as a band with their first-ever compilation album, simply entitled Greatest Hits. The 17-track album collects tracks from every one of the band's studio albums and includes their latest single, "Call Me Sir." Exclusive to this set is a brand-new
Review: Matthew Sweet, “100% Fun” From Intervention Records
This spring, Intervention Records announced a highly anticipated new endeavor: a series of Matthew Sweet SACD and 2-LP reissues, encompassing his entire recorded output from 1991-1995. The Second Disc was able to hear the two-disc vinyl configuration of the release that kicked off the series: an expanded edition of Sweet's 1995 album, 100% Fun. Originally released on the Zoo Entertainment label, the album has seen surprisingly few reissues over the years. Music On Vinyl released a
The Only Joy in Town: Rhino Announces Limited, 8-LP Reissue of Joni Mitchell’s “Love Has Many Faces” Box Set
The renowned songwriter, singer, guitarist, and painter Joni Mitchell will turn 75 this November. The milestone is being marked by a recently announced pair of tribute concerts in L.A., a new photo book, and now, a limited-edition, 8-disc,180-gram vinyl box set of some of Joni's finest work--53 ruminations on love and all its complexities from across her storied career, including many tracks that are brand-new to vinyl. Yesterday, Rhino officially announced the November 2 release of an 8-LP
No One Seems To Know: Neil Young Announces 1976 Live Acoustic Collection, “Songs For Judy”
Last week, Neil Young wrote in a post on his NYA Times-Contrarian blog that his much-anticipated Archives, Volume 2 box set is set to arrive in May 2019. While this is welcome news, listeners won't have to wait until spring to hear unreleased, vintage rarities from the artist. On November 30, Neil Young will release Songs For Judy, a 23-track collection of previously unreleased solo acoustic performances from his legendary 1976 tour of the U.S. The album will first be released on CD and
Holding Back the Years: Rhino to Deliver Reimagined Orchestral Classics with “’80s Symphonic”
Looking back from a vantage point thirty years on, there's no denying the special place that the 1980s have in the history of popular music. It was a decade that surveyed past musical ground while simultaneously advancing the art form further, making an indelible mark on music to come. With dancefloor grooves, yearning ballads, infectious pop, and more, it was a decade of great music. Now, Rhino has announced a new collection that reimagines some of the smash hits from the decade: 80s
Review: Vince Guaraldi, “The Complete Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Recordings”
For many listeners, Vince Guaraldi's legacy will forever be tied to the merry Yuletide melodies that he recorded on the landmark soundtrack album, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Though it arrived a decade into his recording career, the album solidified in the public consciousness Guaraldi's unique and playful piano style, the impact of which has endured for generations. Now, Omnivore Recordings puts the spotlight on another chapter of the pianist's career in a new 2-CD set called The Complete
I’m Open to Persuasion: Intervention Celebrates Joan Armatrading’s Self-Titled Album With LP, Hybrid SACD Reissue
Today, The Second Disc welcomes a new voice! Please give a warm welcome to our newest contributor, Sam Stone. Sam brings deep knowledge and tremendous passion for the world of catalogue music, and we're confident that his fresh perspective will put his news and reviews for The Second Disc on the top of your must-read list. You can read a little more about Sam at the end of this post. We couldn't be more thrilled to have him on board. Without further ado...take it away, Sam! Intervention