If Edsel's recent double-disc overview of the work of early rock pioneer Del Shannon wasn't enough for you, the label has even more: a 12CD box set comprehensively covering the singer's oeuvre. Stranger in Town: A Del Shannon Compendium pretty definitively captures the work of the man born Charles Weedon Westover, from early landmark hits like the chart-topper "Runaway," "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt," all the way to scores of posthumously released sessions. It comprises material
The Complete Scepter Singles 1962-1973
The Complete Scepter Singles 1962-1973 is a set for which Dionne Warwick fans have long been waiting: a complete collection featuring the A- and B-sides of every one of her classic Scepter Records singles (plus two bonus sides originally issued on the Musicor label). A total of 74 songs are featured including all of the classic original Bacharach/David productions as well as deep cuts, for a total of more than 30 entries on the Hot 100, seven of which hit the Top 10 (not to mention plentiful AC
The Weekend Stream: February 18, 2023
Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Today, Joe and Mike are sharing the latest from the Stream: new posthumous singles from Burt Bacharach and Olivia Newton-John, a new song from Ben Folds, a demo from Sting and more - plus a way you can voice your support for members of the LGBTQ+ community who need it. Burt Bacharach &
Release Round-Up: Week of February 17
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles in stores today! Dionne Warwick, Sure Thing: The Warner Bros. Recordings (1972-1977) (Cherry Red/SoulMusic) (Cherry Red / Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Dionne Warwick's new 6-CD box set Sure Thing: The Warner Bros. Recordings (1972-1977) anthologizes the superstar singer's years for the famous label, including five full albums and over 40 additional recordings. This adds up to the most
OUT TOMORROW! Dionne Warwick's Warner Bros. Recordings Collected on SoulMusic's "Sure Thing" Box
Between 1962 and 1971, Dionne Warwick put New York's Scepter Records on the map with over fifteen original albums and forty chart hits, more than twenty of which reached the top 40. Seven hit the top ten. Dionne earned her first two Grammy Awards during this period for "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" - just two of the timeless songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David which she brought to stunning life. (Those hits can soon be heard on an upcoming collection,
Holy Mackerel! Hanky Panky Collects Early Paul Williams on Two New LPs
He might have been born a someday man, but Paul Williams has proven himself to be a forever artist. A modern-day renaissance man, the Nebraska native tried his luck as an actor, a songwriter, and a singer from his earliest days in Los Angeles. A brief three-month stint peddling his tunes at The Turtles' home of White Whale Records ended in disappointment when Williams was shown the door. But he didn't have to wait long for a new opportunity. A friend played his songs for Herb Alpert and
Harem Scarem
Real Gone reissues the self-titled debut album from Canadian hard-rockers Harem Scarem on vinyl. Founded in Toronto in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess and taking their name from a Bugs Bunny cartoon, the band eventually included drummer Darren Smith and bassist Mike Gionet. A demo CD got them signed to Warner Music and their self-titled debut came out in August 1991. The ten songs on the album were all penned by Hess and Lesperance with some other co-writers, including
Live 1982
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Liberation Hall has rescued one of Darlene Love's "comeback" performances recorded at Hop Singh's in Marina Del Rey, California, on April 21, 1982 for release on both CD and DVD. This concert was originally issued in 1985 on the fledgling Rhino label as Darlene Love Live! with a CD arriving in Japan in 1992. Liberation Hall's new edition drops one song from the program issued on Rhino (The
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
This new collection gathers together 14 hymns and spirituals recorded by the late Whitney Houston. Most of the songs stem from soundtracks, one of the few places she flexed her muscles within the genre (on 1992's juggernaut The Bodyguard and more notably on 1996's The Preacher's Wife); six of the tracks are previously unreleased, and at least one was recorded in 1981, before Houston signed a deal with Clive Davis' Arista Records. The set also includes a stirring cover of Simon & Garfunkel's
The Magic Number: De La Soul Catalogue Coming to Streaming, with Some Amendments
One of the biggest omissions in hip-hop digital catalogue history is finally being corrected next month - and it comes alongside some news of what it'll sound like and a deeply ironic tragedy concerning the group in question. On March 3, the first six albums by rap trio De La Soul - 1989's landmark debut 3 Feel High and Rising, De La Soul is Dead (1991), Buhloone Mindstate (1993), Stakes is High (1996), Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump (2001) and AOI: Bionix (2001) - will finally be
The Weekend Stream: February 11, 2023
Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Today sees digital expansions from Jan Berry, Brian McKnight and Weezer; new songs from The Guess Who and a member of Jellyfish - plus a great way to provide aid in the face of the week's biggest natural disaster. Brian McKnight, Anytime (Deluxe Edition) (Motown/UMe) (iTunes / Amazon) Soulful
A New Testament: Whitney Houston Gospel Collection Announced
Whitney Houston's skills as an R&B and pop singer made her a blockbuster act in the '80s and '90s, but the late singer had a deep, familial passion for gospel that she only partially explored during her too-brief career. A new compilation and documentary due in March will change that. I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston is a new 14-track collection featuring hymns and spirituals Houston recorded throughout her time as a professional singer. Most of the songs stem from
Release Round-Up: Week of February 10
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles in stores today! The Rolling Stones, GRRR! Live (Mercury Studios) 3LP black vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP red vinyl: uDiscoverMusic.com / Rolling Stones Store 3LP white vinyl: Barnes & Noble 2CD/Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Mercury Studios commemorates a
In Memoriam: Burt Bacharach (1928-2023)
"I have a bridge to write." Summer 2021: I had gently clasped Burt Bacharach's hands as I thanked him - not for the first time, but for the last - for composing the melodies which had long enriched my heart. He politely accepted the compliment, his voice barely above a whisper, and quickly excused himself, disappearing into the California sunset. The reason for his exit was simple: there was more music to write. It was announced this morning that Burt passed away at the age of 94. At the
Smokin' in the Boys Room: BMG Boxes Motley Crüe's First Five Albums on CD and LP
In fall 2022, Motley Crüe took to stages across North America for the band's first major concert tour in seven years. Co-headlining with Def Leppard, the group played to packed houses. Future dates have been mooted for both Europe and the U.S. in 2023-2024, and while frontman Vince Neil has insisted that they will remain a touring unit only, BMG is giving fans an opportunity to revisit past studio triumphs. Crücial Crüe: The Studio Albums 1981-1989 arrives February 17. The 5-LP limited
Goodness Gracious Me: Cherry Red Collects Early George Martin Productions on "A Painter in Sound"
Late producer Sir George Martin is described as A Painter in Sound on Cherry Red/El's new collection of his Pre-Beatles Productions and Classical Influences. While Martin has been anthologized in the past, most notably on the unparalleled 6-CD set Produced by George Martin in 2001, there's always room for another one - in this case, an eclectic 4-CD journey that's largely far-removed from the rock which made Martin famous. The title of the set is derived from a Martin quote repeated in its
She's a Rebel: Liberation Hall Brings Darlene Love's "Live 1982" to CD, DVD
When "He's a Rebel" skyrocketed to No. 1 in November 1962, America fell in love with the voice of Darlene Wright...but her name was nowhere to be found on the 45 which was instead credited to The Crystals. Ironically, it displaced Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash" from the top spot; Darlene and her group, The Blossoms, had provided the background vocals for that record, too. A second "Crystals" smash followed for Darlene, "He's Sure the Boy I Love," and she joined The Blossoms' Fanita
The Weekend Stream: February 4, 2023
Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Today sees digital reissues of Raw Power, The Chronic, rare Motown, unreleased music from a Cash family member and more. The Stooges, Raw Power (50th Anniversary Legacy Edition) (Columbia/Legacy) (iTunes / Amazon) Look out honey, 'cause he's using technology! The Stooges' seminal proto-punk
Release Round-Up: Week of February 3
Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today! Carole Bayer Sager, Sometimes Late at Night: Expanded Edition (Iconoclassic) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada) Iconoclassic Records is bringing Carole Bayer Sager's star-studded 1981 album Sometimes Late at Night back to CD, for the very first time from the original Boardwalk Records master tapes. Featuring Burt Bacharach, Michael Jackson, Marvin Hamlisch, Neil Diamond, Melissa
Nancy and Lee Again [Various Formats]
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Standard Black Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada "Big Red Balloon" Swirl Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada "Tippy Toes" Teal Vinyl (Nancy's Bootique Edition): Nancy's Bootique + Bundles / Rough Trade U.S. "Got It Together Again" Gold Vinyl (Fanclub Edition): Light in the Attic Store / Rough Trade U.S. / Elusive Disc White Vinyl (U.K. Exclusive): Rough Trade U.K. / Drift Records / Piccadilly Records Pink Vinyl
Burnin'
LP (Stereo Mix Only): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Craft Recordings reissues blues legend John Lee Hooker's 1962 classic Burnin' on LP and CD. The singer-guitarist was supported by the personnel who would later comprise Motown's legendary Funk Brothers house band including Mike Terry on baritone saxophone, Joe Hunter on piano, James Jamerson on bass, and Benny Benjamin on drums. Another future Motown legend, Hank Cosby, played
GRRR! Live
3LP black vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP red vinyl: uDiscoverMusic.com / Rolling Stones Store 3LP white vinyl: Barnes & Noble 2CD/Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Mercury Studios commemorates a special night on The Rolling Stones' 50 & Counting tour with the release of GRRR Live!, a 24-song set recorded at Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center
OUT TOMORROW! Iconoclassic Reissues Carole Bayer Sager's Star-Studded "Sometimes Late at Night," Featuring Burt Bacharach, Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, More
Carole Bayer Sager was still a student at New York's High School of Music and Art when her song "A Groovy Kind of Love," co-written with Toni Wine, topped the U.S. Cash Box and Record World charts and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Though some at the time thought it wouldn't last due to its prescient use of the word "groovy," Sager and Wine's youthful tune more than proved its endurance. 22 years later, Phil Collins took it to No. 1 Pop and AC in the U.S. - not to mention No.
Get Back to the Woods: Elton John's 'Honky Château' Gets New Deluxe Edition in March
Though Elton John lavishly retired from touring with a run of shows at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last year - part of a tour that's set box-office records - you'd be right that it wouldn't be a long, long time before we heard from him in some way, shape, or form. Indeed: now comes word that his 1972 album Honky Château will be reissued just past its 50th anniversary with a trove of rare session demos and live tracks. If Madman Across the Water - reissued and expanded last year by UMe - was
The Dark Side of the Moon / Live at Wembley 1974
2CD/2LP/2BD/1DVD/2-7" Deluxe Edition: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1CD: Live at Wembley 1974: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 1LP Live at Wembley 1974: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Pink Floyd's 1973 landmark album is returning for its 50th anniversary in a new box set. The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years features the original Dark Side (in various mixes) and a 1974 live concert from the previous Immersion box while adding a vinyl component and new Dolby
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