Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Rush, In Rio [4-LP Vinyl] (Atlantic/Rhino) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Recorded live during their 2002 "comeback" tour, Rush's In Rio was originally released on CD and DVD in 2003. Now, the 28-song set featuring hits and deep cuts from across their career arrives on vinyl for the first time, across four 180-gram discs. The collection includes all 29 songs from the Rio gig, plus two bonus tracks recorded at other stops during the
Locked Away: Keith Richards Premieres Unreleased Material on "Talk Is Cheap" 30th Anniversary
Keith Richards is set to have a busy year. He and The Rolling Stones recently announced a headlining slot at the 50th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as part of the band's U.S. No Filter Festival. Now, Keith and BMG have teamed up for a special look at his debut solo album, Talk Is Cheap, due out March 29. Originally released in 1988, Talk Is Cheap found Richards leading an impressive roster of musicians, including Ivan Neville, Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker, The Memphis Horns, and even
What A Tale My Thoughts Could Tell: Real Gone Collects Gordon Lightfoot's Complete 1970-1980 Singles in March
Next month, Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" celebrates the 45th anniversary of its single release. The tune marked the first Hot 100 No. 1 hit for the Canadian folk, folk-rock, and country singer-songwriter. On March 1, Real Gone Music will anthologize this period of Lightfoot's career with the release of the 2-CD The Complete Singles 1970-1980. Gordon Lightfoot began his recording career in Canada, releasing his first singles in 1962. He signed with United Artists in 1965 and released his
On The Frontier: Esoteric Announces Renaissance "Ashes Are Burning," Byrds' Self-Titled Reissues, 1968 Box Set, and More
February promises to be a packed month for music fans, as Esoteric brings listeners a new, expanded reissue of Renaissance's 1973 classic, Ashes Are Burning, as well as a reissue of The Byrds, the reunion album by the legendary folk-rock group. Also on the way are reissues of Tear Gas's self-titled album, an expanded edition of Greenslade's Time and Tide, and a new 3-CD set called Revolution: Underground Sounds of 1968. Meanwhile, Esoteric's Reactive imprint will issue a 4-CD set
Holding Court: King Crimson Announces 50th Anniversary Plans with New Single, Box Sets, Tour, and More!
Rock royalty King Crimson celebrate their golden jubilee this year and yesterday, January 13 - exactly 50 years since their first rehearsals - the band announced a wealth of new projects and plans to celebrate the momentous feat. Along with an upcoming documentary and ongoing download series, fans can expect a new tour, vinyl reissues, box sets, and live releases from the vault. We'll have full details for each release as they're announced, but to whet your appetite, here's a look at what the
A Long Night Spent With You: Taking Back Sunday Celebrates 20th Anniversary on New Compilation "Twenty"
Taking Back Sunday is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, they have embarked on a tour and are releasing a career retrospective collection. Out today from Craft Recordings, the simply-titled Twenty gathers nineteen songs from the band's career and adds in two new studio recordings. The alternative rock band was formed in Long Island, New York by guitarist Eddie Reyes in 1999. The line-up has fluctuated a bit over the years but the main members over the
Tangerine Dream: The Blue Years Studio Albums 1985-1987
The 4-CD set presents newly remastered versions of the electronic groups' Jive Electro albums. There's Le Parc, featuring a reworking of their theme to the US TV show Streethawk, as well as "Yellowstone Park" featuring guest vocalist Clare Torry. Green Desert, which began in 1973, was finally released over a decade later and also features here. The ambient classic Underwater Sunlight and the Blake-inspired Tyger are also included. All the albums have been remastered and are housed in a
Time and Tide [Expanded]
Arriving from Esoteric Recordings is a 2-CD expanded edition of Greenslade's 1975 effort, Time and Tide, that's been remastered from the original master tapes. Formed in 1972 by former Colosseum keyboardist Dave Greenslade, the notably guitar-free prog group also included former Web and Samurai member Dave Lawson on keys and vocals, Martin Briley on bass, and former King Crimson cohort Andrew McCulloch on drums. With such titles as "Flattery Stakes," "Waltz for a Fallen Idol," "Newsworth,"
The Best of the '68 Comeback Special
The celebration of Elvis Presley's legendary 1968 NBC television special continues. The Best of the '68 Comeback Special features highlights from Legacy's recent '68 Comeback Special box set with performances culled from both of the "stand-up" and "sit-down" shows recorded in June, 1968 for the special. This new, single-disc release also includes the single versions of "Memories," "Suspicious Minds," and "Burning Love." While only "Memories" was included in the original program, all three
Jeff Larson Looks to Past and Present on New Pair of Releases
On two new releases, California singer-songwriter Jeff Larson has dynamically showcased the multiple facets of his musical personality. Five Hours to L.A., a Japan-exclusive CD release on the Vivid Sound label, is a revised and revisited version of Larson's 2000 release Room for Summer, meaning that some songs have been dropped, and others have been added, to make a new listening experience. It features many of his close musical collaborators including Jeffrey Foskett, Gerry Beckley, and
Breakfast In Bed: Eddie Hinton Saluted By Dusty, Cher, Box Tops, More On New Ace Collection
As a member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Eddie Hinton played on countless recordings by the likes of Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and Otis Redding. But there was another side of the guitarist that led Jerry Wexler to once proclaim him "the next big thing." Hinton was a persuasive performer and moreover, a fine songwriter. In collaboration with Donnie Fritts, he penned what's likely his most famous song: "Breakfast in Bed," immortalized by Dusty Springfield on Dusty
Release Round-Up: Week of January 11
Welcome to today's Release Round-Up! Taking Back Sunday, Twenty (Craft Recordings) 1CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada This 21-track anthology, available on single CD, double LP, and digital formats, celebrates 20 years of Taking Back Sunday drawing on all seven of the band's studio albums as well as newly-recorded material. Watch for more coverage of this title later today! The Flying Burrito Bros., Burrito Deluxe
Review: Permanent Green Light, "Hallucinations"
Power-pop and Paisley Underground acolytes had reason to celebrate in late 2018. Omnivore Recordings released a brand-new compilation album called Hallucinations, a collection of cult classics, deep cuts, and rarities from the '90s rock group Permanent Green Light, who were the torch-bearers of the psych-rock scene in L.A. early in the decade. The Second Disc was able to hear the new set and are delighted to report back on the excellent comp, which puts on full display Permanent Green Lights's
"Harmony in My Head: UK Power Pop and New Wave, 1977-81" Collects Costello, Squeeze, Nick Lowe, Searchers, More
In recent years, Cherry Red Records has made waves with their box set celebrations of music eras gone by. From late-'70s Scottish independent releases and '60s Baroque pop, to '80s shoegaze and even the avant-garde sound explorations of Edgard Varese and Karlheinz Stockhausen, the label has a reputation for their meticulous deep-dives into music subcultures. In November, Cherry Red put the spotlight on the late-'70s U.K. pop-rock scene with Harmony In My Head: UK Power Pop & New Wave,
Backroads, Rivers and Memories: The Rare and Unreleased John Hartford
When he wasn't playing sidekick to Glen Campbell on TV's Good Time Hour or appearing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, "Gentle On My Mind" songwriter John Hartford was also an in-demand, banjo-picking sideman. He appeared for acts like James Taylor, Delaney & Bonnie, Seals & Crofts, and The Byrds. His unique, Flatt and Scruggs-inspired style started him on his music sojourn that found him embracing conventional country, classic bluegrass stylings, and Dylan-inspired introspection.
Self Made Man: Real Gone Collects John Hartford Rarities on "Backroads, Rivers, and Memories," Due in March
John Hartford may be best known as the writer of the classic hit "Gentle On My Mind," but the legacy of the talented singer, musician, and tunesmith reaches beyond that iconic track. When he wasn't playing sidekick to "Gentle" singer Glen Campbell on TV's Good Time Hour or appearing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Hartford was also an in-demand, banjo-picking performer. He appeared for acts like James Taylor, Delaney & Bonnie, Seals & Crofts, and The Byrds. His unique, Flatt and
Back To The Garden: 'Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration' Tribute Concert Coming to Theaters in February, Soundtrack Arriving in March
Few musicians have had as lasting an impact on music as Joni Mitchell. In her four-decade career, she made groundbreaking music that traversed genres and continually stunned fans and critics alike. The music icon celebrated her 75th birthday in style last November, as Jörn Weisbrodt and The Music Center in Los Angeles hosted a pair of star-studded Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration concerts in her honor. The line-up (which Joni helped select) featured many of her closest friends and dearest
Sweet Memories: Elvis' 'The Best Of The '68 Comeback Special' Offers Highlights From Iconic Show Plus New Tribute
The celebration for Elvis Presley's '68 "comeback special" is continuing into the new year. Legacy Recordings and RCA have announced a new single-CD collection to coincide with an upcoming NBC-TV tribute to the original December 1968 broadcast. The Best of the '68 Comeback Special, coming on February 15, features highlights from the recent '68 Comeback Special box set with performances culled from both of the "stand-up" and "sit-down" shows recorded in June, 1968 for the special.
Can You Hear Me, Major Tom? Rare Bowie Demos Prepped For 7" Vinyl Box
Parlophone has announced a new release of David Bowie rarities on what would have been the singer's 72nd birthday, to additionally mark the milestone of 50 years since the release of breakthrough single "Space Oddity." Spying Through a Keyhole: Demos and Unreleased Songs will feature nine rare recordings, including versions of familiar songs ("Space Oddity," "London Bye Ta Ta," "In The Heat Of The Morning") as well as the heretofore-unknown "Love All Around," a lyric of which gives the set
You Get What You Deserve: Omnivore To Release 1974 Big Star Concert on "Live On WLIR" CD/LPs
Few bands from the 1970s have seen as much resurgence in popularity as Big Star. Anchored by Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens, the Memphis-based power-pop group didn't make much of a commercial splash during their original years together, but their cult following has grown over the years. That's thanks in no small part to a series of fine reissues by Omnivore Recordings. In January, Omnivore will release Live On WLIR, a new, remastered version of Big Star's legendary 1974 radio broadcast. The
Show Me The Way: The Columbia Anthology
The 2-CD collection brings together 29 tracks drawn from 4 albums that she recorded between 1987 and 1995. Among them are the classic tracks like "So Many Tears," "Show Me The Way," and "If I Could," as well as the #1 R&B hits "Baby Come To Me and "Make It Like It Was. Rounding out the set are duets with James "J.T." Taylor ("All I Want Is Forever"), Johnny Mathis ("Better Together"), and Peabo Bryson ("I Can't Imagine"), plus the 1987 "Cool Mix" version of "So Many Tears." Together,
On And On: The Buddah/Columbia Anthology
On And On is a hit-packed 2-CD set featuring Gladys Knight and The Pips' post-Motown work on Buddah (on Disc One) and Columbia (on Disc Two). With a whopping 37 tracks, the set is a definitive look at over a decade of great music. The first disc features the timeless classic "Midnight Train To Georgia," and 19 other Buddha-era tracks, including over a dozen charted singles and an alternate version of "Make Yours A Happy Home" from the soundtrack for Claudine. Disc Two showcases the group's
Ashes Are Burning [Expanded Edition]
Originally formed by ex-Yardbirds Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, Renaissance underwent many line-up changes before they became the jazz-inspired progressive folk act that brought us the classic Ashes Are Burning. Featuring vocalist Annie Haslam, John Tout (keyboards, vocals), Jon Camp (bass, vocals), Terry Sullivan (drums, percussion) and Michael Dunfor on guitar, Ashes Are Burning was Renaissance's breakthrough album. With classics like "Can You Understand," "At The Harbour," and the epic,
Byrds [Remaster]
Originally released on the Asylum label in 1973, The Byrds' legendary reunion album saw Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, and Michael Clarke performing together for the first time since 1966. The group recorded the album in late-1972 at the famed Wally Heider Studios in L.A. The results included new compositions by McGuinn ("Sweet Mary" and "Born to Rock n' Roll"), Clark ("Full Circle" and "Changing Heart"), and Hillman ("Things Will Be Better" and "Borrowing Time")
Tear Gas
The Scottish prog-rock group Tear Gas formed at the tail end of the '60s. By the time this second album was released on the Regal Zonophone label, their line-up included guitarist Zal Kleminson, bassist Chris Glenn, drummer Ted McKenna, and Hugh McKenna on keys and vocals. The following August, the group would join guitarist Alex Harvey to make up The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. But until then, their second album displayed excellence in musicianship and material. Esoteric's reissue edition
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