Welcome back! Today, Varese Vintage celebrates the early solo discography of singer-songwriter, Woodstock folk hero, and Lovin' Spoonful founder John Sebastian with the release of Stories We Could Tell: The Very Best of John Sebastian, a new 16-track anthology drawing on the troubadour's Reprise albums originally released between 1971 and 1976. A New York native and the son of classical harmonica player John Sebastian Sr. and his wife Jane, a writer, young John fused pop and folk when he
Stories We Could Tell: The Very Best of John Sebastian
Varese Vintage collects 16 classic tracks from the singer-songwriter and onetime Lovin' Spoonful leader including "Welcome Back," "She's a Lady," and his solo versions of "Didn't Wanna Have to Do It," "Younger Girl," "Darling Be Home Soon" and more.
Review: Howard Jones, "Best 1983-2017"
Howard Jones is more than his synths. The British keyboardist dominated his home country's charts in the '80s (and flirted with success on American shores more than a few times in the same period) with fascinatingly busy, seriously catchy slices of synthpop with more than a little R&B influence. But peel back the hooks and riffs and you'll find the work of a man who is searching--for what, it's not always clear, but the search is there. Best 1983-2017 (Cherry Red Records PCDTRED 707), an
Party, Party: Big Break Reissues, Expands "The Best of Eruption"
Following last year's expanded reissues of the group's first two albums, Big Break Records has returned to the catalogue of Eruption with another title from the soulful disco group. The Best of Eruption was originally released on the Hansa label in 1981, but BBR's new iteration has happily upped the track listing from 14 to 19 selections to provide a fuller overview of Eruption's positively volcanic legacy in disco, pop, soul, funk, and R&B. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1969 by
Kick Out The Jams! Run Out Groove Compiles Best of The MC5 on Vinyl
Has the time ever been more right for a return of The MC5? The band from Lincoln Park, Michigan fused garage rock with elements of blues, jazz, and psychedelia to give voice to the counterculture movement of the mid- to late 1960s in as aggressive a fashion as possible. Between 1969 and 1971, the band released three albums on Elektra and Atlantic, anticipating the punk movement with fast and furiously heavy riffs. Run Out Groove, Rhino's new arm dedicated to limited edition
The Very Best of The Beau Brummels: The Complete Singles
Varese Vintage rounds up 16 single sides from San Francisco's British Invasion-inspired Beau Brummels including hits like "Laugh, Laugh" and "Just a Little" in their original mono mixes, plus rare solo singles from singer Sal Valentino on this single-disc collection.
'Til You're Satisfied: Big Break Collects The Best of B.T. Express On New 2-CD Set
Big Break Records has just boarded the B.T. Express - destination: the crossroads of funk, soul, and disco. Give Up the Funk: The B.T. Express Anthology 1974-1982 is a comprehensive, career-spanning 2-CD, 31-track chronicle of the band that scored ten U.S. R&B chart entries (including two No. 1s) and five on the Pop chart (two top 5s). B.T. Express was formed by Richard "Rick" Thompson on guitar, Bill Risbrook (tenor saxophone), Carlos Ward (alto saxophone), Louis Risbrook (bass), Dennis
The Very Best of Peter Cetera
The Very Best of Peter Cetera salutes the Chicago balladeer's solo career over 14 tracks. This special collection rounds up all the hits from his Warner Bros. albums, many of which are presented in their original single edit and mix versions (including Japan-only single "Stay with Me," from the country's fairy-tale film Princess From the Moon), making this a must-own for those who want to remember Cetera's smooth sound as it was heard on radio through the '80s and '90s.
The Best of Big Star
Perennial cult band Big Star gets its first compilation in nearly 15 years with The Best of Big Star. This new release collects (on one CD or 2 LPs) 16 tracks from #1 Record, Radio City and Third; As a bit of a nod to collectors, six of the tracks are presented in their original single mix/edit forms - and four of those ("Don't Lie to Me" and "Watch the Sunrise" from #1 Record, "September Gurls" from Radio City and "Jesus Christ" from 3rd) appear to be making their debut on CD.
Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 1984-2014
Standard 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD) Standard 3LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD) 3CD/1DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD) Super Deluxe: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD) A new multi-format compilation curated by Nick Cave and Mick Harvey serves as an introduction to the group's output over a thirty-year period. Lovely Creatures will be available in several formats: A 2CD and 3LP set features 21 tracks from the group's discography in non-chronological order; A deluxe
BEST+LIVE
A new double-disc offering from Chickenfoot - Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith - arrives, with greatest hits, live tracks, and previously unreleased music. It includes 10 tracks from the group's two studio albums; the newly-recorded "Divine Termination" (praised by Satriani as "bone crunching, hell raising rock, dripping with attitude and vibe" in the official press release); live covers of Deep Purple ("Highway Star"), The Who ("My Generation") and Hagar's former band
Message From The Country: Esoteric Collects "Best of The Move" On CD and DVD
Can you hear the grass grow? Continuing its series of reissues dedicated to the Birmingham rockers The Move, Cherry Red's Esoteric Recordings imprint has just issued a CD/DVD collection that chronicles the band's many facets and iterations between 1966 and 1972. Magnetic Waves of Sound: The Best of The Move, featuring 21 tracks on CD and a further 21 live performances and promotional films on DVD, is certainly not the group's first anthology, but it's doubtless among the finest. Over the
The Best of the Dualtone Years
Late singer-songwriter Guy Clark (1941-2016) is celebrated on this new 2-CD anthology. The Best of the Dualtone Years chronicles the progressive country hero's 2006-2013 period at the Dualtone label during which time he recorded four well-received albums including the Grammy-winning My Favorite Picture of You. This release premieres three previously unreleased demos, and features new liner notes by Holly Gleason.
Let's Dance: "Legacy" Collects David Bowie's Best Singles and More
Roughly two years ago, David Bowie announced the release of Nothing Has Changed, a career-spanning retrospective available in 2-CD, 3-CD and 2-LP configurations from Columbia/Legacy in the United States and Parlophone in the United Kingdom. Since then, much has changed. Most tragically, Bowie passed away earlier this year at the age of 69, just two days after the release of his final album, Blackstar. Now, a new compilation follows in the footsteps of Nothing Has Changed, bringing the
I'm Glad There Is You - The Best of The Concord Years
Eden Atwood, a jazz singer and actress, signed to Concord Records in 1992. During her tenure, she recorded four albums. Real Gone has put together the first-ever compilation of her time at the label. I'm Glad There Is You - The Best of The Concord Years collects 14 songs from all four of her albums.
Best Of Their Love: BBR Collects "Blessed: The Emotions Anthology"
Rarely has a group's name been as befitting as that of The Emotions. Sisters Sheila, Wanda and Jeanette Hutchinson couldn't help but touch a wide spectrum of emotions with their spirited, soulful recordings. Blessed: The Emotions Anthology 1969-1985, released earlier this year on Cherry Red Group's Big Break Records imprint, is a deliciously comprehensive, 2-CD, 40-track collection drawing on the vaults of Stax/Volt, Columbia/ARC, Red Label and Motown to paint the fullest portrait of The
The Best of the Atlantic Years
A new Twisted Sister compilation celebrates their loudest hits as they celebrate their fourth decade together with one last tour. The Best of The Atlantic Years, a 19-track compilation containing their best '80s tracks (plus an unreleased cover of Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild,") accompanies their "Forty and Fuck It" Tour, one last major touring trek with Snider, Ojeda, French, Mendoza and former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy (replacing A.J. Pero, who died of a heart attack in 2015).
The Best of British/Where You're Concerned/Perry Como/So It Goes
BGO reissues four new-to-CD albums from the great Perry Como dating from 1977, 1980 and 1983 as one 2-CD set. The Best of British was recorded in London in 1977 and was released in the U.K. and Canada, while Where You're Concerned was its U.S. counterpart. This edition presents all of British plus the unique tracks from Concerned. It then continues with the self-titled Perry Como (1980) including beautiful renditions of songs by Stephen Sondheim and Cy Coleman, and So It Goes (1983) with songs
The Very Best of The Highwaymen
Legacy brings together 16 classic tracks from the collective of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings - a.k.a. The Highwaymen - including the Jimmy Webb composition that gave the group its name. Four previously unreleased tracks make their debut - a rendition of Bob Dylan's "One Too Many Mornings" as well as live versions of "City of New Orleans," "Big River," and "The King is Gone (So Are You)." Mickey Raphael, Don Was and Chips Moman have produced these
The Best of All Possible Worlds: Legacy to Release Box Set of Kris Kristofferson's Complete Monument Albums
Legacy Recordings has been releasing comprehensive album collections for some of their artists for the past several years with this year's Elvis Presley collection being the latest. The label has just announced another of these box sets, this time devoted to a star of the country genre: Kris Kristofferson. The Complete Monument and Columbia Album Collection is due to be released on June 10 and the 16-disc set features 11 studio albums and three concerts (two unreleased) plus two more discs of
Mighty Mighty: Varese Compiles "The Best of The Impressions" - And YOU CAN WIN!
Of the many artists who define the distinctive sound of Chicago soul, few stand as tall as The Impressions. Varese Vintage has celebrated the legacy of the group with The Best of The Impressions: The Curtom Years. This new, 18-track anthology of earth-scorching R&B spans the period 1968-1976 and features 16 chart hits (including two chart-toppers) and two choice B-sides from Curtis Mayfield, Fred Cash, Sam Gooden, Leroy Hutson, Reginald Torian and Nate Evans. By the time Curtis Mayfield
The Best of The Impressions: The Curtom Years
Varese brings together 18 prime cuts from the premier purveyors of Chicago soul, Curtis Mayfield and the legendary Impressions. This set features singles released on the Curtom label between 1968 and 1976 including the R&B hits "Fool for You," "Choice of Colors," "Say You Love Me," "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man)" and more. A. Scott Galloway provides a new essay in this exemplary set of rare and classic soul.
Moving in Stereo: The Best of The Cars
Moving in Stereo: The Best of The Cars, a new single-disc compilation, rounds up the best of the band's output from their entire career, including their incredible run on Elektra Records and even the band's 2011 effort Move Like This. (That last record was, of course, only a partial reunion, after the passing of vocalist/bassist Benjamin Orr in 2000.) The collection includes 18 tracks, including the rare single mix of "I'm Not the One" included on the band's original Greatest Hits album, and
Popsicles, Icicles and More: Ace Collects The Best of The Murmaids
Ace Records has recently made quite a splash with the first-ever comprehensive compendium from one-hit wonder girl group The Murmaids. But as the collection so accurately titled A Few of the Things We Love reveals, the girls had more to offer than just "Popsicles and Icicles." This collection is pure girl group manna! That nostalgic composition by the young David Gates, pre-"Make It with You" and "Baby I'm a-Want You" fame, of course kicks off this 21-track anthology comprising The
The Year In Review, Part 2 - More Of The Best Of 2015
The Second Disc is continuing its celebration of 2015's finest with today's column by Ted Frank! Stop, do not pass GO and do not collect 200 dollars if you haven't already read our Sixth Annual Gold Bonus Disc Awards summation of the year's greatest releases. Here, Ted presents his very own, alternative year in review with titles new and old! I make records ... I really don't want to be about singles or anything. -Adele, The Tonight Show In recent years, the download/stream-heavy music
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