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Everybody's Still Talkin': Omnivore Preps Unreleased Harry Nilsson Album for November

September 25, 2019 By Joe Marchese 4 Comments

Harry Nilsson Losst and Founnd

Nilsson fans (and who isn't?), rejoice! On November 22, the late singer-songwriter's final recordings will at last see the light of day on CD, vinyl, and digital formats from Omnivore Recordings. Losst and Founnd is the first new album of original material from Harry Nilsson since 1980's Flash Harry. Nilsson was working on the album at the time of his death at the age of 52 in January 1994 with producer Mark Hudson (Ringo Starr, Aerosmith). Two of the songs, "U.C.L.A." and "Animal Farm," were

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: Harry Nilsson

Soundtrack Watch: Intrada Delivers Two John Barry Classics, La-La Land Lights Fuse on "Mission: Impossible"

September 24, 2019 By The Second Disc 1 Comment

Howard The Duck Intrada

Fans of John Barry have double the delight coming their way this week, with two hugely expanded scores from the late British composer. First up is one of the weirdest films Barry's got his name on: the critically-maligned, George Lucas-produced adaptation of Marvel Comics' Howard The Duck. The film, co-starring Lea Thompson as Howard's...uh...human love interest, was scored by Barry and re-scored in part by composer Sylvester LeVay. Part of Barry's score ended up on the second side of a

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Soundtracks Tags: Danny Elfman, John Barry, Lalo Schifrin, Thomas Dolby

Only After Dark: The Complete Mainman Recordings

September 23, 2019 By

Mick Ronson Only After Dark

Over 4 CDs, Only After Dark chronicles the late, great Mick Ronson's RCA/Mainman recordings including two full albums (Slaughter on 10th Avenue and Play Don't Worry), B-sides, demos, alternate takes, unissued-at-the-time studio recordings, outtakes, and live cuts.  Rare photos and a new essay round out this comprehensive package of Ronno rarities.

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Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Classic Rock, Rock

Colorado

September 23, 2019 By

Neil Young Colorado

Neil Young and Crazy Horse's first album since 2012, Colorado, promises the same kind of scorching, raw rock for which the band is known.  Sweetening the pot, Nils Lofgren makes his first appearance on a Crazy Horse record since 1971!  Colorado  features 10 new Young compositions including the 13+-minute epic "She Shows Me Love."  The vinyl version contains a bonus 7-inch single with outtake "Truth Kills" and a live version of the album's "Rainbow of Colors."

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Rock

A SECOND DISC INTERVIEW! Mike McCartney Talks "McGear" Deluxe Reissue

September 23, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

MichaelMcGear McGear box

TSD's own Sam Stone recently had a chance to speak with the enduring artist behind the U.K.'s Christmas chart-topper of 1968, The Scaffold's "Lily the Pink," as well as the top ten smash "Thank U Very Much" and the solo hit "Leave It." Mike McCartney, a.k.a. Mike McGear just happens to be Paul McCartney's younger brother, but has a lifetime of his own musical history to share. In this wide-ranging conversation, he offers stories of the making of his classic album McGear, recently reissued by

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Categories: Interviews, News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Tags: Mike McCartney, Mike McGear, Paul McCartney, Wings

Isn't It Rich: Edsel Collects Nine Judy Collins Classics on "The Elektra Albums Volume Two"

September 23, 2019 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Judy Collins Elektra Albums 2

Demon Music Group's Edsel label has followed up its July release of Judy Collins' The Elektra Albums Volume One (1961-1968) with a second volume available now. The Elektra Albums Volume Two (1970-1984) finishes up the artist's Elektra Records tenure, comprising these nine releases on CD in their original sequences: Whales and Nightingales (1970) Living (1971) True Stories and Other Dreams (1973) Judith (1975) Bread and Roses (1976) Hard Times for Lovers (1979) Running for

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Classic Rock, Folk, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Judy Collins

To The End of Love: Leonard Cohen's Final Recordings Collected on "Thanks For the Dance"

September 20, 2019 By Sam Stone 2 Comments

LeonardCohen ThanksForTheDance sr

When Leonard Cohen passed away in November 2016, he left behind fifty years of words and music, including his final album, You Want It Darker.  Now, Columbia and Legacy have announced a new collection, "a continuation of the master's final work" called Thanks For The Dance. Due on November 22, Thanks For The Dance was produced by Cohen's son Adam, who followed Leonard's wishes to complete the musical sketches that remained after You Want It Darker.  Contributions came from many of Leonard's

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Leonard Cohen

Release Round-Up: Week of September 20

September 20, 2019 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Gerry Rafferty Who Knows What the Day Will Bring

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Judy Collins, The Elektra Albums: Volume Two (1970-1984) (Edsel) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Demon Music Group's Edsel label is following up its July release of Judy Collins' The Elektra Albums Volume One (1961-1968) with a second volume out today. The Elektra Albums Volume Two (1970-1984) finishes up the artist's Elektra Records tenure, comprising these nine releases on CD in their original sequences: Whales and Nightingales

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Rock Tags: Alfred Drake, Allan Clarke, Anthony Perkins, Gerry Beckley, Gerry Rafferty, Herb Alpert, Judy Collins, Kaye Ballard, Margaret Whiting, Robbie Robertson, T.G. Sheppard, The Band, The Hollies

Rhythm of My Heart: Rod Stewart Joins Royal Philharmonic For New Album, Two New Songs

September 19, 2019 By Joe Marchese 7 Comments

Rod Stewart Philharmonic

Following in the footsteps of artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to The Beach Boys, Rod Stewart has announced a collaboration with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. You're in My Heart: Rod Stewart with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, like those other projects, takes classic vocals and pairs them with lush, newly-orchestrated accompaniment. Stewart is sweetening the pot, however, by premiering two new vocals: a duet of Motown favorite "It Takes Two" with Robbie Williams and a new solo track,

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Rod Stewart, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Lay Lady Lay: Dylan's Nashville Period Chronicled In New 'Bootleg Series' Volume

September 19, 2019 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Bob Dylan Bootleg 15

Bob Dylan has travelled to many locales, but few have inspired him as powerfully as Nashville, Tennessee. On November 1, Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings will chronicle Dylan's 1967-1969 recordings in Music City - including those made with a very special guest - on the latest volume of the artist's long-running Bootleg Series. Bob Dylan (featuring Johnny Cash) - Travelin' Thru: 1967-1969: The Bootleg Series Vol. 15 will be released in 3CD, 3LP, and digital configurations, all of which

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Rock Tags: Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash

Curse You Red Barrel: XTC's Dukes Of Stratosphear Years Remixed by Steven Wilson For New Collection

September 18, 2019 By The Second Disc 4 Comments

Psurroundabout Ride

XTC's next Steven Wilson remix project is coming soon...only it's not really XTC at all. The beloved surround engineer and Porcupine Tree frontman has worked his magic on several albums by the British rockers (Drums and Wires, Black Sea, Skylarking, Oranges and Lemons and Nonsuch) - and this year, he now turns his attention to The Dukes Of Stratosphear, the group's beloved psychedelic project. The band's core group (Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory), along with Dave's brother

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray, CD, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: XTC

Check Out Grover: SoulMusic Records Collects Columbia-Era Grover Washington, Jr. Titles on "Sacred Kind of Love"

September 18, 2019 By Sam Stone Leave a Comment

GroverWashingtonJr SacredKindofLove

During the '70s, '80s and '90s, there were few jazz musicians as popular and influential as Grover Washington, Jr. The talented reed-man's skilled saxophone work (he could bring the funk on soprano, alto, baritone, tenor, and even flute) was matched by a pop sensibility that made him an instrumental figure in jazz-fusion as it morphed into smooth-jazz.  His music was funky, danceable, accessible, and always smooth. His groundbreaking work in the '70s and early '89s has been well-documented --

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Funk, Jazz Tags: Grover Washington Jr.

Review: "Country Music - A Film by Ken Burns: The Soundtrack"

September 17, 2019 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Ken Burns Country Music

Can the circle be unbroken? asks The Carter Family on the opening track of Legacy Recordings' new 5-CD, 105-song soundtrack to Ken Burns' epic documentary Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns. The 1935 funeral hymn is a most appropriate way to begin this collection exploring the manifold branches of country music, but the tone on the box set is far from funereal as it gallops from "hillbilly music" to blues, folk, western swing, rockabilly, countrypolitan, outlaw country, and beyond. Country Music

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Categories: Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Country Tags: Buck Owens, Dolly Parton, Eddy Arnold, George Jones, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Marty Robbins, Rosanne Cash, Various Artists, Willie Nelson

Live at Home with His Bad Self

September 17, 2019 By

James Brown Live At Home

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada UMe premieres a 1969 homecoming show recorded in Augusta, Georgia by The Godfather of Soul and his smokin' band.  While select tracks from the show have been previously issued, this release marks its debut in full.  It's been newly mixed by engineer Peter A. Barker from the original multitracks.  Highlights include unreleased versions of Brown's then-current single "World" (performed here as a live

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Funk, R&B/Soul

WHO [Various Formats]

September 17, 2019 By

TheWho WHO

The Who return with their first new studio album in 13 years, and it's available on CD, deluxe CD, digital, cassette, standard vinyl, and deluxe color vinyl. Featuring "Ball and Chain" and "Hero Ground Zero," WHO isn't a concept album but rather a new collection of muscular songs playing to the band's still-considerable strengths.  Target will offer an exclusive CD with three bonus tracks.

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Rock

Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition)

September 17, 2019 By

let it bleed stones

ABKCO has a 50th anniversary set for The Rolling Stones' multi-platinum 1969 classic Let It Bleed. Produced by Jimmy Miller and featuring "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want," Let It Bleed will be reissued as a 2-LP/2-Hybrid SACD set remastered in both stereo and mono by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering.  In addition to the original mono and stereo mixes on hybrid SACD (playable in all CD players), the collection also includes a reproduction of the 1969 7-inch mono single of

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, SACD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock

Halloween '73

September 17, 2019 By

FrankZappa Halloween73 box sq

UMe and The Zappa Family Trust have a 4-CD box set featuring over four and a half hours of live material recorded in Chicago on October 31, 1973 at one of Frank Zappa's legendary Halloween shows.  Both of Zappa's live sets from that date - and a further disc of rehearsal tapes - will be collected in the elaborately designed set, which features a "costume box" that houses the four CDs and a "FRANKenZAPPA" mask and gloves set. If four CDs and a Halloween costume seems like a little too much, ZFT

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock

No Other: Expanded Edition [Various Formats]

September 17, 2019 By

Gene Clark No Other Cover

Limited Deluxe LP/2 SACD/BD/7-inch Boxset: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada CD Remaster: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD Expanded Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada LP Remaster: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Ex-Byrd Gene Clark's 1974 cult classic LP is going deluxe.  The box set contains the remastered LP pressed on silver vinyl, three SACDs (a multi-layer SACD of the original album housed in an authentic Japanese vinyl replica sleeve

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, SACD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop

1999: Remastered and Expanded Edition [Various Formats]

September 17, 2019 By

Prince 1999 Super Deluxe

1CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 5CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 10LP/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Prince's fifth studio album gets a major makeover with a variety of deluxe editions. The Super Deluxe Edition of 1999 will premiere 35 previously unreleased tracks. Its 65 tracks total across five CDs or ten 180-gram vinyl LPs will also include B-sides and single mixes plus the original album

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD, Vinyl Genre: Funk, R&B/Soul, Rock

Stranger in Paradise: The Lost New York Sessions

September 17, 2019 By

MattMonro StrangerinParadise

After a brief delay, UMC/Virgin at last releases this special 2-CD package celebrating the late, great Matt Monro.  Disc One presents a 1966 album of Broadway tunes recorded in New York with a small band; some of these recordings were later overdubbed with strings and brass for the Capitol LP Invitation to Broadway, but this release marks their first-ever appearance in their original form as the artist intended.  The second disc has 27 of Monro's finest tracks in optimum sound as mastered by

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Formats: CD Genre: Popular Standards/Vocal

Never Boring

September 17, 2019 By

Freddie Mercury Never Boring

This 3CD/BD/DVD rhapsody celebrates Freddie Mercury's solo career with a variety of material. The three CDs include a new 12-track compilation of many of Mercury's finest solo performances also entitled Never Boring; a newly mixed 11-track special edition of Mr. Bad Guy, and the nine-track 2012 special edition of Barcelona featuring full orchestra. The Blu-ray and DVD boast Mercury's promotional videos and his stage performances with Montserrat Caballé including eight that have been

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Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, DVD Genre: Classic Rock

Monster: 25th Anniversary Edition [Various Formats]

September 17, 2019 By

REM Monster Cover

5CD/1BD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP (contains contents of CD 1 & 3): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD (contains contents of CD 1 & 3): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada A 5-CD/1-BD box will include R.E.M.'s original 1994 album (featuring "What's the Frequency, Kenneth" and "Bang and Blame"), a new 2019 remix from original Monster producer Scott Litt, a CD of previously unreleased demos from the album, and a complete live 1995 performance

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Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Rock

Get On Up: James Brown's 1969 Homecoming Show Remixed and Expanded For October Release

September 17, 2019 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

James Brown Live At Home

Are you ready for Star Time? A new James Brown release, chronicling a 50-year-old homecoming show released in full for the first time, will surely do the trick. Live At Home With His Bad Self was in fact intended to be released not long after its recording. In the fall of 1969, Brown came to Augusta, Georgia's Bell Auditorium, hours from where Brown first sang gospel as a young man in Toccoa. He was backed by a stellar band that featured the talents of horn players Maceo Parker and Fred

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Funk, R&B/Soul Tags: James Brown

Wake Up Everybody: Cherry Red, SoulMusic Collect Classic Philadelphia International Albums from Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes

September 16, 2019 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

HaroldMelvinandtheBlueNotes BeForeReal ThePIRRecordings

If you don't know Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes by now, Cherry Red and SoulMusic Records have just the right collection for you. Be for Real: The PIR Recordings (1972-1975) brings together the four albums recorded by the group for Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records on two CDs, plus a six-song bonus disc. Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes came to Gamble and Huff's newly-formed label in 1972 after having bounced from label to label including Landa, Arctic, and

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Categories: News, Reviews Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Pop, R&B/Soul Tags: Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes

Detour: The Who Announce New Album "WHO," Release Preview Track "Ball and Chain"

September 13, 2019 By Sam Stone 5 Comments

TheWho WHO

UPDATE: Details have been announced about the bonus tracks for the upcoming deluxe edition. Read on for more! Today, legendary rockers The Who announced plans for their long-awaited new album, simply entitled WHO. It's their first studio effort in 13 years, due November 22 December 6 on CD, deluxe CD, digital, cassette, standard vinyl, and deluxe color vinyl. They've also unveiled the album's artwork - designed by frequent collaborator Peter Blake - and released a new single, "Ball and

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Categories: News Formats: Cassette, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: The Who

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