OUT TOMORROW! SoulMusic Records, TSD Collect Blue Magic on "Stop to Start: The Atco and WMOT Recordings"

By The Second Disc | October 24, 2024 | 2 Comments

Throughout 2024, SoulMusic Records has teamed with The Second Disc to celebrate the sound of Philadelphia with a number of comprehensive box sets: The Salsoul Orchestra's It's Good for the Soul: The Vince Montana Years (1975-1978); Double Exposure's My Love Is Free: The Salsoul Recordings (1976-1979); First Choice's Love Having You Around: The Gold Mind Recordings (1977-1980); Loleatta […]

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Soundtrack Watch: James Bond Back in Action At La-La Land, Varese Plots 'Matrix' and 'RoboCop' Vinyl

By Mike Duquette | October 24, 2024 | 3 Comments

Following our round-up of soundtrack reissues from September, here's a look at all the great CD and vinyl expansions and re-releases film score fans can expect from this month - and even a few in the next few weeks. From James Bond to RoboCop, there's something here for just about anyone. Everything La-La Land Records […]

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Can You Dig It? Yes, I Can: Chicago's "Live at 55" Features Steve Vai, Robert Randolph, Chris Daughtry, Judith Hill, More

By Joe Marchese | October 23, 2024 | 5 Comments

Last November 17 and 18, Chicago celebrated the 55th anniversary of debut album Chicago Transit Authority at Atlantic City's Ovation Hall (within the massive Ocean Casino Resort) with two marathon concerts touching on every facet of the band's long career.  Now, the film of those concerts - featuring a number of special guests including Steve […]

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A Special One for You: 'Christmas Once More' Offers New Mixes of Carpenters Holiday Classics

By Joe Marchese | October 22, 2024 | 3 Comments

Christmas music was a vital part of the Carpenters canon from the very beginning.  In 1970, Richard and Karen contributed their own standard to the yuletide canon with "Merry Christmas Darling," the first of three holiday singles released by the brother-and-sister duo.  Richard set to music the lyric written by Frank Pooler, choir director at […]

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Soundtrack Watch: September Score Releases Abound at La-La Land, Intrada and More

By Mike Duquette | October 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

The end of the year always brings a deluge of news and releases for archival film score fans. While October is nearly over and has had its share of killer announcements, we'd first like to shine a light on some of the biggest titles released back in September! La-La Land had a busy ninth month […]

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