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In the Air Tonite: Phil Collins' New Box Set "Plays Well with Others" Features McCartney, Clapton, Plant, Bennett

July 18, 2018 By Joe Marchese 11 Comments

Phil Collins Plays Well with Others

Throughout his career, Phil Collins has always been willing to share his talents - whether at the microphone or the drum kit, as a songwriter, or in the producer's chair - with his fellow musicians.  On September 28, the superstar will collect 59 of his favorite collaborations on a new 4-CD box set.  Rhino/Atlantic will release Plays Well with Others just one week before Collins launches his Not Dead Yet, Live! tour on October 5 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Collins states in the press

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Philip Bailey, Stephen Bishop, Tony Bennett, Various Artists

A Place for Us: Decca Broadway Celebrates Leonard Bernstein on "Jazz Loves Bernstein"

July 17, 2018 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Jazz Loves Bernstein

August 25, 2018 will mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, and while the maestro passed away in 1990 at the age of 72, he left behind a lifetime of remarkable music in multiple genres.  A number of classical releases have been issued for the Bernstein centennial, but a new entry concentrates on the popular side of the composer.  The 2-CD anthology Jazz Loves Bernstein, on the Decca Broadway label in association with Verve and UMe, collects 27 examples from the

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Cast Recordings, Jazz, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: Billie Holiday, Billy Eckstine, Bob James, Diana Krall, Leonard Bernstein, Mel Tormé, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan

Graham Bonnet Gets "Real" On New 3-CD Archival Release from Cherry Red

July 17, 2018 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Graham Bonnet Reel to Real

Cherry Red's Hear No Evil (HNE) imprint has been revisiting the career of English rocker Graham Bonnet in an extensive program encompassing studio, live and vault material.  The recent release of Flying Not Falling: 1991-1999, expanding three albums from that period, has just been followed up with another 3-CD clamshell box set, Reel to Real: The Archives 1987-1992. The first disc of Reel to Real premieres 12 previously unreleased studio tracks.  The first three tracks were recorded in 1987

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Rock Tags: Graham Bonnet

The Atlantic Singles Collection 1967-1970

July 16, 2018 By

Aretha Atlantic Singles Collection 1967 1970

This new collection, available on CD and digital platforms, boasts the 34 classic singles which Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released during her first three years with Atlantic Records. The track listing for the vinyl version has been truncated to 25 songs to fit the LP format.  All tracks are presented in their original mono single mixes.

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

An American Treasure

July 16, 2018 By

Tom Petty An American Treasure cover

4CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 6LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD) / Amazon Canada  This career-spanning retrospective of rare and previously unreleased material from the late Tom Petty arrives on Reprise Records.  The aptly-titled An American Treasure will be the first posthumous collection of Petty material, and it should prove a vital reminder of the power of Petty's art.  The box set, assembled by Petty's wife Dana,

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

In the Blue Light

July 16, 2018 By

Paul Simon In the Blue Light

Legacy releases an album of reimagined music from the Paul Simon songbook.  Co-produced by Simon and longtime associate Roy Halee, In the Blue Light features new recordings of ten lesser-known selections drawn from There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973), Still Crazy After All These Years (1975), One-Trick Pony (1980), Hearts and Bones (1983), The Rhythm of The Saints (1990), You're The One (2000) and So Beautiful Or So What (2011).  Jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Bill Frisell, Jack

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock

Road to Ruin: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

July 16, 2018 By

Ramones Road to Ruin

Rhino continues its series of deluxe Ramones reissues with this 12x12, hardcover book-style 40th anniversary set for 1978's Road to Ruin including 3 CDs and 1 LP.  Disc One of the box set has the remastered version of the original album mix along with a 2018 stripped-down "Road Revisited" remix crafted by original producer Ed Stasium.  This remix is also included in the set on a 180-gram vinyl LP.  CD 2 boasts period rough mixes of every album track as well as bonus material such as single

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

Live at The Troubadour

July 16, 2018 By

Michael Nesmith and First National Band Redux Live

Mike Nesmith reformed his pioneering country-rock outfit The First National Band for five performances only at L.A.'s fabled Troubadour in January 2018; now, everybody who couldn't squeeze into the club will get a chance to hear what they missed.  Michael Nesmith and The First National Band Redux Live at the Troubadour is available on both single CD and double vinyl, with the vinyl edition boasting one bonus track ("Rio").  It's drawn from the band's performance at that Hollywood nightspot on

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Country, Pop, Rock

Don't Say You Don't, Please Say You Do: Morrissey Releases New Compilation

July 16, 2018 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

This is Morrissey

While Morrissey has recently cancelled another round of live shows originally scheduled for the U.K. and Europe, the English singer has released This is Morrissey, a new,  budget-priced 12-track collection of studio and live tracks.  The compilation will arrive on August 31 on vinyl with one additional bonus track. This is Morrissey, sporting a retro-style jacket, goes back to the artist's 1988 solo debut Viva Hate for "Everyday is Like Sunday" and continues with selections from 1991's Kill

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Morrissey

It's a Long Way Back: Rhino Reissues Ramones' "Road to Ruin" In 40th Anniversary Box Set

July 13, 2018 By Joe Marchese 1 Comment

Ramones Road to Ruin

On September 22, 1978, The Ramones unleashed their fourth album on the world: Road to Ruin.  On September 21 of this year, almost forty years to the day, Rhino will reissue Road as part of the label's ongoing series of Ramones box sets.  It will arrive as a 3-CD/1-LP box set and a single-CD remaster of the original album. For Road to Ruin, Dee Dee, Joey, and Johnny were joined for the first time by drummer Marky Ramone (who replaced founder Tommy Ramone, who'd left the ranks to focus on

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Ramones

Release Round-Up: Week of July 13

July 13, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Grateful Dead Anthem of the Sun

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up!  Today might be Friday the 13th, but when it comes to catalogue music, it's a lucky day! Bobby Darin, Go Ahead & Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters (Second Disc/Real Gone) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Naturally, we're most excited about this release - our landmark 25th title on Second Disc Records, and certainly the most rarities-packed!  Go Ahead & Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters premieres a never-before-heard Bobby Darin

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Cast Recordings, Classic Rock, Country, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul, Soundtracks Tags: Ashford and Simpson, Ben Folds Five, Bobby Darin, Grateful Dead, Jason Isbell, Smokey Robinson, The Rolling Stones, The Statler Brothers, Timi Yuro, Willie Nelson

OUT TOMORROW! Bobby Darin's "Go Ahead and Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters" Arrives From Second Disc and Real Gone!

July 12, 2018 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

BD Go Ahead Final Cover

Are you ready to hear Bobby Darin like you've never heard him before? The musical superstar joined Motown Records in 1970, inaugurating the final phase in a remarkable career that saw him transform from a rock-and-roll teen idol to a sophisticated swinger to a socially conscious folkie.  Yet before his tragic death at the age of 37 in 1973, Darin only released one album and a handful of singles for Berry Gordy's legendary label.  A few posthumous recordings followed in 1974 and a live album in

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, R&B/Soul Tags: Ashford and Simpson, Bobby Darin, Smokey Robinson

Songs for the Asking: Paul Simon Announces "In The Blue Light," Previews Rarities Collection "Alternate Tunings" (UPDATED 7/12)

July 12, 2018 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Paul Simon In the Blue Light

ORIGINAL POST (6/18/2018) - UPDATES IN BOLD: Paul Simon may be retiring from the road, but the conclusion of his acclaimed Homeward Bound - The Farewell Tour on September 22 won't be the last we've heard of the legendary musician.  On tour, he's currently previewing two upcoming projects: Alternate Tunings, a long-awaited collection of previously unreleased material (date TBA), and an album entitled In the Blue Light, due on September 7 on CD and vinyl. In lieu of a traditional tour program,

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Paul Simon

Into The Great Wide Open: 'An American Treasure' Collects Unreleased Tom Petty Tracks

July 10, 2018 By Joe Marchese 10 Comments

Tom Petty An American Treasure

Tom Petty's unexpected passing last October at the age of 66 was cause for reflection on the tenacious and passionate artist's lifetime of thrilling and quintessentially American rock-and-roll music.  There was no doubt that Petty's electric brand of soulful rock would live on, but fans were naturally hungry for more.  He had discussed a possible Wildflowers deluxe edition in the past, but that never materialized.  Yesterday, it was revealed on Sirius XM (home of his Tom Petty's Buried Treasure

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: Tom Petty

Holy Moses: Rhino To Compile Aretha Franklin's Early Atlantic Singles In Mono

July 10, 2018 By Joe Marchese 10 Comments

Aretha Atlantic Singles Collection 1967 1970

"Chain of Fools," "Respect," "A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)," "Think."  Between 1967 and 1970, Aretha Franklin released some of the most scorching soul of all time on the Atlantic label. Now, those seminal 45s from that three-year period (including nine gold records) are being collected on CD, vinyl, download, and streaming from Rhino.  On September 28, the label will release The Atlantic Singles Collection 1967-1970.  The CD and digital iterations boast the 34 singles which Franklin

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: R&B/Soul Tags: Aretha Franklin

Prove It All Night: Bruce Springsteen Gives The First Official Release To Famous 1978 Roxy Concert

July 10, 2018 By Randy Fairman 1 Comment

Bruce Springsteen Roxy

Bruce Springsteen is returning to Darkness.  Last week, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the performance, Springsteen gave his concert from July 7, 1978 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California its first official release as part of his ongoing Archive series.  The gig was part of the tour to promote the Darkness On The Edge of Town album.  This particular tour has been well-documented: this latest release marks the fourth show to be officially released from the tour. The Darkness album

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Bruce Springsteen

Review: Keely Smith, "Sings the John Lennon-Paul McCartney Songbook"

July 9, 2018 By Randy Fairman 3 Comments

Keely Smith Sings Lennon McCartney

Oh yeah, I'll tell you something I think you'll understand... At the height of Beatlemania in 1964, some members of the so-called "older generation" still hadn't caught on to what made the Fab Four more than the latest passing teenybopper fad.  But Keely Smith was ready to make them understand.  For her third album at Frank Sinatra's Reprise Records, the smoky-voiced chanteuse set out to have the adults in the room "meet the Beatles" in a new way.  Keely Smith Sings the John Lennon-Paul

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Categories: Reviews Formats: CD Genre: Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal Tags: John Lennon, Keely Smith, Paul McCartney, The Beatles

Thinkin' of a Master Plan: Eric B. & Rakim Discography Compiled In Vinyl/CD Box Set

July 9, 2018 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

Eric B. and Rakim Complete

UMe is revisiting the catalogue of influential hip-hop act Eric B. and Rakim with the July 13 release of a new box set. The Complete Collection 1987-1992, on 8 LPs and 2 CDs, brings together all four of the duo's classic albums (on the 4th & Broadway, Uni, and MCA labels) on eight vinyl LPs plus two CDs of remixes. Eric B. (Eric Barrier) was the DJ of the duo, and Rakim (William Griffin Jr., later Rakim Allah) the MC.  Eric B.'s love of James Brown inspired a reassessment of The Godfather

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Tags: Eric B. & Rakim

Bet Your Lucky Star: Cherry Red, SoulMusic Anthologize the Best of Jean Carne

July 6, 2018 By Joe Marchese 4 Comments

Jean Carne Dont Let It Go to Your Head

Cherry Red's SoulMusic imprint has recently continued its series of artist anthologies with a pair of double-disc sets from two great ladies of soul-jazz: Jean Carne and Marlena Shaw.  Today, we're taking a look at Jean Carne's collection! Jean Carne (also known as Jean Carn, though we'll continue to use her preferred spelling with an "e") has recorded for a variety of labels in a 45-plus year career: first, as part of a soul-jazz duo with her then-husband Doug Carn at his Black Jazz Records,

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Disco/Dance, R&B/Soul Tags: Dexter Wansel, Glenn Jones, Grover Washington Jr., Jean Carne, Michael Henderson, Norman Connors

Release Round-Up: Week of July 6

July 6, 2018 By The Second Disc Leave a Comment

Yellow Submarine Single

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! The Beatles, Yellow Submarine [7-Inch Single] (Capitol/Apple/UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" b/w "Eleanor Rigby" returns to 7-inch vinyl as a picture disc single to mark the 50th anniversary of the animated film classic.  It will be housed in a die-cut card sleeve.  Read more here. Judy Garland, I Can't Give You Anything But Love 1938-1961 (Jasmine) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, Rock Tags: Barenaked Ladies, Judy Garland, The Beatles, Vince Guaraldi

A Red Letter Day: Pet Shop Boys' 'Further Listening' Series Completes With Remastering of Three Titles

July 5, 2018 By Joe Marchese 5 Comments

Pet Shop Boys Behaviour

Pet Shop Boys' remastered Catalogue: 1985-2012 series is drawing to a close on August 31 with the fourth and final round of albums.  This batch includes Behaviour (1990); Very (1993); and Bilingual (1996).  All three albums from Messrs. Tennant and Lowe have been newly remastered and will be accompanied by Further Listening discs of bonus tracks such as demos, extended mixes, and remixes.  (Note that these three albums were released with the Further Listening discs in 2001, and those track

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop Tags: Pet Shop Boys

Extra Soul Perception

July 3, 2018 By

Monk Higgins Extra Soul Perception

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Real Gone and its Dusty Groove imprint (affiliated with the mighty Chicago retail store) returns saxophone great Monk Higgins' oft-sampled 1968 album Extra Soul Perception to both CD and vinyl.  The CD reissue features liner notes by Skip Heller.  The vinyl version is limited to 1,000 copies and comes on translucent blue vinyl in a replica of the original "Unipak" jacket.  Both of these editions

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Jazz

Made To Be Broken: Expanded Edition

July 3, 2018 By

Soul Asylum Made to Be Broken

Soul Asylum's second Twin/Tone album gets the expanded treatment from Omnivore.  It adds a whopping fifteen bonus tracks to the album's original twelve songs including "Long Way Home" (which had been added to subsequent reissues) and nine previously unissued recordings.  Gina Arnold has penned the new essay for the deluxe booklet.

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Formats: CD Genre: Rock

Say What You Will...Everything Can Happen: Expanded Edition

July 3, 2018 By

Soul Asylum Say What You Will

Omnivore is expanding Soul Asylum's 1984 Twin/Tone debut.  The reissue of Say What You Will includes the original album plus fourteen bonuses including outtakes, demos (one previously unreleased), and tracks recorded under the names of Loud Fast Rules and Proud Crass Fools.  The five songs appended to the album for the 1988 reissue entitled Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck are all included.  The booklet promises to include a new essay by Robert Vodicka plus photos, artwork,

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Formats: CD Genre: Rock

Waiting for the Sun: 50th Anniversary Edition

July 3, 2018 By

Doors Waiting for the Sun Deluxe

The Doors' Waiting for the Sun is turning 50 with a new box set.  This 2-CD/1-LP box features Bruce Botnick's remastered version of the original stereo mix on both CD and 180-gram vinyl, plus a disc of 14 previously unreleased tracks including nine rough mixes and five live performances from Copenhagen on September 17, 1968. 

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

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