Out today is a new 20th anniversary edition of Semisonic's breakthrough album Feeling Strangely Fine from UMe/Geffen Records which adds four bonus tracks to the original tracklisting. Hailing from Minnesota, Dan Wilson and John Munson were members of the band Trip Shakespeare. When that group broke up, the joined with drummer Jacob Slichter in 1995 to form Semisonic. The trio recorded an EP, Pleasure, released on an indie label. They were then signed to Elektra, but dropped when the label
Release Round-Up: Week of October 26
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! The Kinks, The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society [Various Formats] (BMG) 5CD/3LP/3-7″ Box Set: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The Kinks are going back to the Village Green - and it's grown quite a bit in size! The band's legendary fifth album, 1968's The Kinks Are The
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
'80s Symphonic
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada '80s Symphonic blends 15 original '80s tracks from across Warner's celebrated catalogue and blends them with brand-new, symphonic arrangements performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Among the tracks given the symphonic treatment are The Cars' "Drive," Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It," a-ha's "Take On Me," and David Bowie's "Let's Dance." While "Let's Dance" was helmed by
The Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Wild Life [Various Formats]
3CD/DVD Box: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada (TBD) 2LP [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada (TBD) 2CD [Remastered Album + Bonus Audio]: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada (TBD) Wild Life was the first Wings album but third overall by McCartney outside the shadow of his famous band. Paul and his wife Linda teamed up with drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Denny Laine to create a relaxed, pastoral album that was
Hemispheres: 40th Anniversary Edition [Various Formats]
2CD/3LP1/BD Super Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The 1978 album Hemispheres from Canadian rock heroes Rush celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and UMe/Anthem is not letting the occasion go unnoticed. The classic LP is being reissued on November 16 in a variety of formats including a 2CD/1BD/3LP Super Deluxe Edition, standalone 3LP and
Unchained Melodies: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Unchained Melodies: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents another 15 selections from the famously operatic vocalist in lavish, new orchestrations. Track include "Blue Bayou," "California Blue," "The Comedians," and a duet version of "Heartbreak Radio" with country artist Cam. The CD edition arrives on November 16, and the vinyl version one week later on November 23.
Songs For Judy
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD Neil Young, aided by filmmaker Cameron Crowe and archivist Joel Bernstein, has selected 23 solo acoustic tracks from his 1976 U.S. tour. The album will first be released on CD and digital, though a double-vinyl release will follow on December 14. Its cover artwork is based on a photograph of none other than Judy Garland; Young reflected on the late star in the monologue which
Love Has Many Faces: A Quartet, A Ballet, Waiting To Be Danced
Joni Mitchell's 2014 4-CD box set is reissued as an 8-LP vinyl collection. The set is strictly limited to 5,000 units and will be presented in a hardbound, deluxe folio package. To retain Joni's original four-act concept, though, etchings of her artwork appear on four individual sides of vinyl. In addition, the packaging will include a book with lyrics, six paintings, and illuminating, Grammy-winning liner notes written by Joni herself that detail the trajectory of the project and provide
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
On Blue Bayou: Royal Philharmonic Re-Teams With Roy Orbison On "Unchained Melodies"
Last November, the late Roy Orbison followed in the footsteps of his fellow Sun alumnus Elvis Presley when his original recordings were given the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra treatment on the set entitled A Love So Beautiful. On November 16, a little over a year after that successful release, the Orchestra has returned to the Orbison songbook with an all-new collection. Unchained Melodies: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents another 15 selections from the famously
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
Bip Bop: Paul McCartney's Archive Collection Rolls On with Deluxe "Wild Life," "Red Rose Speedway"
2018 has delivered an embarrassment of riches for Beatle fans, including the Ultimate Mixes of John Lennon's Imagine, Paul McCartney's new album Egypt Station, and soon, the super deluxe anniversary box set of The Beatles, a.k.a. The White Album. Today, McCartney upped the ante further with the announcement of not one, but two, new box sets in his ongoing Archive Collection series. On December 7, Macca will release deluxe, expanded editions of his first two albums with Wings: 1971's Wild Life
Release Round-Up: Week of October 19
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Frank Sinatra, Sings for Only the Lonely: 60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Capitol/FSE/UMe) 2-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2-LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada On Frank Sinatra's 1958 Capitol concept album masterwork, he sang for Only the Lonely. But now, 60 years on, that classic is being revisited for everyone in a new 2-CD anniversary edition. Frank Sinatra
Rush Revisits "Hemispheres" For 40th Anniversary In Multiple Formats
The 1978 album Hemispheres from Canadian rock heroes Rush celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and UMe/Anthem is not letting the occasion go unnoticed. The classic LP is being reissued on November 16 in a variety of formats including a 2CD/1BD/3LP Super Deluxe Edition, standalone 3LP and 2CD Deluxe Editions, and a Deluxe Digital Edition. Hemispheres, Rush's sixth studio album, followed A Farewell to Kings, the band's U.K. breakthrough. Recorded at Rockfield Studios with engineer Terry
Lady Soul: Rhino Compiles Aretha Franklin's "The Atlantic Records 1960s Collection," Reissues "This Christmas"
The legacy of Aretha Franklin lives on, with today bringing announcements of a new pair of releases plus a special digital Christmas single from the forever Queen of Soul. On December 7, Rhino/Atlantic will issue a new vinyl box set. The Atlantic Records 1960s Collection presents Franklin's first five Atlantic studio albums, plus a bonus LP with 11 demos and outtakes that are making their vinyl debut. Limited to 5,000 copies, the box features each album pressed on 140-gram vinyl and
Dream A Little Dream: Real Gone's Black Friday RSD Slate Includes The Mamas and the Papas, Cheap Trick and Roy Buchanan
Our continuing look at this year's Black Friday Record Store Day offering now brings us to Real Gone Music's three selections which will be available the day after Thanksgiving, November 23. You may purchase these at any participating independent record shop. (See the full list of shops here!) Roy Buchanan - Live at Town Hall 1974 Blues-rock guitarist Buchanan was famous for playing the Fender Telecaster with an effects-free technique and influencing many other musicians despite never
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
Rare Power: Legacy Announces Record Store Day Black Friday Slate with Hendrix, Byrds, Joan Jett, More
Seven is Legacy Recordings' lucky number for this Black Friday's annual Record Store Day event. On November 23, the label will release seven titles on limited edition vinyl in a variety of genres reflecting the diversity of the Sony vaults. The offerings are highlighted by an EP of mono mixes from Jimi Hendrix; the vinyl debut of the Legacy Edition of The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo, coinciding with Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman's current tour celebrating the album; and more vinyl
R.E.M. At The BBC [Various Formats]
R.E.M. at the BBC, collecting the band's performances from 1984=2008, will be available as a super deluxe 8CD/1DVD box set as well as in 2-CD and 2-LP formats. These sets have been curated from the archives of both the band and the BBC, and are chock full of rare and previously unreleased live and studio recordings of such favorites as "Man on the Moon," "Losing My Religion," and "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"
Elvis Costello Deftly Blends Present and Past on "Look Now"
Among the credits for Elvis Costello and The Imposters' Look Now is a simple acknowledgment: In Memphis - Mary Isobel O'Brien. The onetime Ms. O'Brien, of course, is better known as Dusty Springfield, and the credit from Declan MacManus and his band makes clear the inspiration for this stunning assemblage of what the artist, correctly, deems "uptown pop." Dusty in Memphis is one of the benchmarks of that style: pop with a dash of soul, or is it soul with a dash of pop? It doesn't hurt that
Release Round-Up: Week of October 12
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! David Bowie, Loving the Alien (1983-1988) (Parlophone) 11CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 15LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The fourth annual volume of Parlophone's ongoing series of box sets dedicated to the late David Bowie, Loving the Alien (1983-1988), arrives on 11 CDs or 15 vinyl LPs. This lavish set is filled with more exclusive material than any of its predecessors, as only three studio albums are
Kate Bush: Vinyl Boxes 3 & 4, CD Box 2
Vinyl Box 3 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Vinyl Box 4 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) CD Box 2 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Kate Bush's complete albums discography - plus a smattering of rarities - are coming to CD and vinyl in two waves of releases. The vinyl albums - comprising all ten of the artist's studio albums - will be released in four separate box sets. The first two, the 4-LP Vinyl Box 1 and the 3-LP Vinyl Box 2, will be available on
Kate Bush: Vinyl Boxes 1 & 2, CD Box 1
Vinyl Box 1 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Vinyl Box 2 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) CD Box 1 (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Kate Bush's complete albums discography - plus a smattering of rarities - are coming to CD and vinyl in two waves of releases. The vinyl albums - comprising all ten of the artist's studio albums - will be released in four separate box sets. The first two, the 4-LP Vinyl Box 1 and the 3-LP Vinyl Box 2, will be available on
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