October is thick with not only great archival horror soundtracks, but favorites from all genres! Let's dive in to eight great film score reissues from this past month. Intrada rolled out titles from three iconic composers. This week sees an expansion of the late James Horner's score to The Land Before Time (1988). The second collaboration between animator Don Bluth and producer Steven Spielberg (this time with George Lucas in tow) told the story of a group of juvenile dinosaurs roaming the
Short Takes: Neil Young and Elton John Prepare 50th Anniversary Editions of Classic Albums
Today, two of music's most important figures announced 50th anniversary editions of landmark albums. Neil Young's After the Gold Rush will be reissued on CD and LP with two bonus tracks, while Elton John has announced a green vinyl edition of Tumbleweed Connection and a special single featuring two unreleased recordings. We've got all the details below. First up, Neil Young. Neil Young's After The Gold Rush was a game-changing album for the Canadian singer and songwriter. The multiplatinum
A SECOND DISC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Joni Mitchell's Co-Producer Patrick Milligan Discusses New "Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1" Box Set
"I was born to take the highway / I was born to chase a dream / Any road at all is my way / Any place is where I've been." So sings a young Joni Mitchell on "Born to Take the Highway," one of her earliest compositions. The 1965 road song is one of a staggering 29 previously unreleased tracks unearthed for a once-unthinkable project: a deep-dive into her archives. The first installment in the series, Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967), sees her chasing that dream. Out
Release Round-Up: Week of October 30
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) (Rhino) 5-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 5-CD + Lithograph bundle: Joni Mitchell Online Store The first in a series of box sets, Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) features nearly 6 hours of unreleased material - 119 tracks across 5 CDs - all from the period prior to the commencement of the legendary singer-songwriter's recording career.
Almond Kisses: Real Gone Music Reissues Spacehog, Bangles, and Kool and The Gang on Colored Vinyl
Are you in the market for Laurel Canyon-inspired power-pop? How about early '70s funk? Or maybe glam rock from the turn of the millennium is more your speed. Real Gone Music has you covered with new vinyl reissues due this December. This slate kicks off on December 4 with the vinyl debut of Spacehog's The Chinese Album. Fresh off the reissue of the band's debut Resident Alien for RSD, Real Gone now turns to the follow-up, which sees them pulling from power-pop and glam influences and features
Cherry Red, SoulMusic Round-Up, Part Two: Barbara Lewis and Carla Thomas' Complete Atlantic Recordings Collected
In recent weeks, Cherry Red's SoulMusic Records imprint has launched a series of mini-box sets drawn from the Atlantic vaults including titles available now from Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, Barbara Lewis, and Carla Thomas. Yesterday we explored the releases from Burke and Phillips, and today's spotlight is on Lewis and Thomas! If she had only recorded "Hello, Stranger" and "Baby I'm Yours," Barbara Lewis' place in the pop pantheon would have been assured. But there's much more to her
Join the Joyride: Roxette Pull Rarities from 'Bag of Trix'
Sorry, Mr. Rabbit - it seems that Trix aren't just for kids! On December 11, Rhino will release Bag of Trix: Music from the Roxette Vaults, a deep dive into the archives of the Swedish pop duo. This four-volume set to be released on 4 LPs, 3 CDs, and digital platforms features a wealth of rare material from Per Gessle and the late Marie Fredriksson. Even better, fans don't have to wait until December to listen; the four volumes will be individually rolled out to digital services between this
Cherry Red, SoulMusic Round-Up, Part One: Labels Anthologize Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips' Complete Atlantic Recordings
In recent weeks, Cherry Red's SoulMusic Records imprint has launched a series of mini-box sets drawn from the Atlantic vaults including titles available now from Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, Barbara Lewis, and Carla Thomas. Today we're looking at the releases from Burke and Phillips, while we'll next turn to Lewis and Thomas! The late Solomon Burke (who died in 2010 at the age of 70 or 74; reports vary) lived up to his moniker as The King of Rock 'n' Soul. SoulMusic's 3-CD set of that
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
3-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop 6-LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop 2-BD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop 2-DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop Rhino brings Eric Clapton's 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival to a variety of formats. The fest features almost four hours of highlights with appearances by Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton,
UPDATED 10/23: Here We Go In The Years: "Neil Young Archives, Volume 2: 1972-1976" Due November 20, Standard Releases to Follow
UPDATE 10/23/2020: It's been a long time since Neil Young released his last Archives box set. In the intervening 11 years since Neil released Archives, Volume 1: 1963-1972, fans have endlessly speculated what might be on Volume 2 - or if it might happen at all. Well, it's happening. The 10-CD Neil Young Archives, Volume 2: 1972-1976 box set will be released on November 20. The links to pre-order are live for the limited, deluxe edition set of 3,000 units which is available exclusively
Tea for the Tillerman: 50th Anniversary Edition
5-CD/Blu-ray/LP/12″ Box: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop 2-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop Cat Stevens, a.k.a. Yusuf, is looking back at his 1970 multi-platinum classic Tea for the Tillerman in a new variety of 50th anniversary formats. The album cemented the artist's
Mona Bone Jakon: 50th Anniversary Edition
4-CD/Blu-ray/LP/12″ Box: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop 2-CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop Cat Stevens revisits 1970's Mona Bone Jakon in a new, 50th anniversary edition arriving in a host of formats. The 4-CD/Blu-ray/LP 50th anniversary box set edition features a new
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop / Criterion Collection DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop / Criterion Collection Part concert document and part mockumentary, Martin Scorsese's acclaimed film saw Bob Dylan, some original Rolling Thunder participants, and a cast of characters tell a not-entirely-truthful story around that wild tour. After over a year as Netflix exclusive, Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story
McCartney III
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Your Local Record Shop CD with alternate album art: Target / JPC / FNAC Green vinyl with alternate album art: Target (Preorders sold out; may be available in store) White vinyl LP: Your Local Record Shop Yellow/black vinyl with alternate album art: Third Man Records (sold out) Red vinyl with alternate Third Man Records album art: Paul McCartney's online shop (sold
Yeah, Baby, Yeah! The Second Disc Guide to Record Store Day Drop 3, October 24
Like most things that have gone on this year, Record Store Day 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride. The result: three days of Record Store Drops. This Saturday, October 24, music fans will be joining the queue - whether in-person if it's safe to do so or online - for their chance at some limited-edition vinyl. Ahead of the event itself, we thought we'd break down what you can expect and detail some of the releases for which we're most excited. The main change from years past? Shorter lines and
Songs of Joy and Peace: Real Gone Music Announces 2020 Christmas Titles
Can it be? Christmas season already? It seems like just yesterday it was March! Well, a time-bending pandemic isn't going to keep holiday cheer away, at least not when it comes to new yuletide reissues! Real Gone Music has a trio of them coming your way in November and December. We told you about Season's Greetings: The Fantastic Strings of Felix Slatkin back in July when it was issued as an online-only product. If you missed out, fear not! The Vatican-endorsed Christmas classic will
Release Round-Up: Week of October 23
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up! Bruce Springsteen, Letter to You (Columbia) CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2-LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2-LP black with white swirl: Bruce Springsteen Online Store 2-LP grey: Your Local Record Shop The Boss returns with a new, long-awaited album featuring The E Street Band. Produced by Springsteen and his frequent collaborator Ron Aniello, it features original songs as well as his first recordings of
Let's Do the Time Warp Again: Ode Reissues "Rocky Horror" For 45th Anniversary
Appropriately enough, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the movie that refuses to stay dead. Written off by audiences and critics upon its opening in summer 1975, the little movie with the $1.4 million budget has since earned some $170 million and counting worldwide - the longest-running movie release in history. Even with COVID-19 shutting cinemas everywhere, Rocky Horror marches on in Zoom screenings and tributes timed to its 45th anniversary. As part of that celebration, Ode Records has
That Happy Day: 50th Anniversary Editions of Yusuf / Cat Stevens' "Mona Bone Jakon" and "Tea For The Tillerman" Announced
On the heels of his acclaimed Tea For The Tillerman ² album, Yusuf/Cat Stevens will once again look back on his landmark 1970 albums with two new box sets arriving from A&M/UMe on December 4. Hitting shelves that day will be 50th anniversary editions of Mona Bone Jakon and Tea For The Tillerman. Released within 7 months in 1970, these albums saw Stevens redefining his sound. Following a battle with tuberculosis and a lengthy stay at in the hospital, Stevens had begun looking inward,
It's Magic, You Know: Cherry Red, 7Ts Collect Pilot's Four Albums on New Box Set
Following Tuesday's look at Brian Protheroe's albums collection, we're exploring another recent box from Cherry Red and 7Ts! "Oh-ho-ho, it's magic, you know..." With that memorable 1974 international hit, Pilot burst into the public consciousness. While the band founded by David Paton, Billy Lyall, and Stuart Tosh was only able to spin off three more chart singles, "Magic" remains a classic radio staple. 7Ts has collected the band's first four long-players from 1974-1977 on a clamshell
How Does That Grab You, Darlin'? Light in the Attic Announces Nancy Sinatra Archive Series, New Collection "Start Walkin'"
It would have been difficult for any young artist to follow in the footsteps of a famous parent - let alone when that parent is Frank Sinatra. But Nancy Sinatra didn't just follow in his footsteps...she did it in boots. Her boots are not just made for walkin', they're made for longevity - and this year, she celebrates her 80th birthday with the announcement of a new archival series from Light in the Attic. Sinatra's reissue series follows LITA's similar releases for her frequent in-studio
Find My Way: Paul McCartney Announces "McCartney III" Self-Produced Album Recorded in Lockdown, Due December 18
UPDATED 12/17 These last few weeks, eagle-eyed fans of Paul McCartney have spotted the number 3 in many places, whether on Spotify canvas videos for McCartney and McCartney II, embedded in the metadata of a blank mccartneyiii.com, or on dice sent at random to fans. The answer is now clear: McCartney III is on the way. Paul McCartney officially announced the release of McCartney III , due on December 11 December 18 (new date!) from Capitol/MPL. Like its predecessors, McCartney III is a
Review: "Bobby Bare Sings Shel Silverstein Plus" from Bear Family Records
Gather 'round, fellows, I'll tell you some tales... "If I had known what you were doing in the studio, I would have stopped it," Bobby Bare recalled RCA Victor's Jerry Bradley telling him upon hearing the singer's 1973 double album Sings Lullabys, Legends, and Lies. Happily, Bradley had to live with the album that marked Bare's return to RCA after a brief sojourn to rival Mercury Records. RCA's Nashville chief Chet Atkins wanted Bare back on the label, and gave him the freedom to create the
Still Disturbing the Peace: New Liberation Hall Label Reissues Bay Area New Wave, Punk, Ska from 415 Records
The vaults of San Francisco indie label 415 Records have opened! 415 was founded in 1978 by rock promoter Howie Klein and record store owner Chris Knab. Together with friend and collector Butch Bridges, they built a powerhouse indie label focusing on young new wave bands such as SVT, The Uptones, and Pop-O-Pies. 415 was championed by Bay Area luminaries such as manager/Fillmore impresario Bill Graham and producer/studio owner David Rubinson. Columbia Records took notice of 415's activities,
I've Been on the Pinball: Cherry Red Collects Brian Protheroe's Chrysalis Albums on New 3-CD Set
This week, we're looking at two recent albums collections from Cherry Red's 7T's label from singer-songwriter Brian Protheroe and the band Pilot. Brian Protheroe's The Albums 1974-76 collects the three albums the English actor-singer (First Dates, the West End's Lord of the Rings) released on Chrysalis Records plus a smattering of bonus tracks. In 1973, Protheroe was touring in a production of playwright William Fairchild's Death on Demand - described in The Oxford Magazine as "not so much a
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