Thematically, Joe Jackson’s new album moves from comedy to tragedy and back again. Musically, the songs shift from driving new-wave rock ’n’ roll to infectiously melodic pop to dusky, jazzy ballads, all revolving around his impeccably crafted lyrics: "Strange Land," "Big Black Cloud," "Fabulously Absolute," "Fool," "Alchemy" and more. Joe remains one of the most distinctive, willfully and wonderfully eclectic singer-songwriters in UK pop, and his latest arrives now on CD, vinyl or limited-edition vinyl (which includes a 7" vinyl disc with "Night by Night" and "Peter Gunn")! Earmusic.193483093741 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival, this ultra-clear vinyl LP presents 13 storied performances from that legendary event (which preceded Woodstock by two years). The original festival poster is the artwork, which joins "Like a Rolling Stone" Jimi Hendrix Experience, "My Generation" Who, "For What It’s Worth" Buffalo Springfield, "The Sound of Silence" Simon & Garfunkel, "California Dreamin’" Mamas & Papas, "I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now)" Otis Redding, "White Rabbit" Jefferson Airplane, "Cold Rain and Snow" Grateful Dead, "Ball and Chain" Big Brother and the Holding Company…iconic and then some! Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation.5036436117420 Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, Alan Price and their fellow Animals rock their classics shot full of blues and soul, live on stage in ’83. Their immortal rendition of "House of the Rising Sun" joins "Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood," "Bring It On Home to Me," "We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place," "Boom Boom," "When I Was Young," "I’m Crying," "It’s Too Late," "Don’t Bring Me Down" and more. CD or vinyl! Secret.5060105491320 The first new Focus studio album in six years sure has a classic look to it (on CD or green 180-gram vinyl), as that cover art is instantly recognizable as the work of Roger Dean. What you’ll hear here is the current touring lineup of these Dutch prog-pop legends, who are still packing ’em in all across the world. Their latest includes "Who’s Calling?," "Heaven," "How Many Miles?," "Palindrome," "Final Analysis," "Winnie" and more! In and Out of Focus.602517456976 Original vinyl copies of "Pink Moon" started fetching £400 after the long-gone British singer-songwriter suddenly surged in popularity in the early ’90s (the original pressing was only 3000 copies). In the wake of that, inferior bootleg vinyl started appearing everywhere; now, 40 years after its original release, "Pink Moon" returns in an exactly replicated vinyl pressing, remastered by the original co-producer and engineer (John Wood) at Abbey Road and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl. No detail is overlooked—you’ll find the original gatefold sleeve, inner sleeve, paper labels, promotional shop poster and even a facsimile of Drake’s handwritten lyrics to four songs, all together in a box displaying the original master tape box from which this was mastered. You also get a digital download card, so you can listen to one of the most transfixing albums ever to be filed under British folk-rock wherever you are: "Pink Moon," "Which Will," "Parasite," "Place to Be," "Free Ride," "Road," "From the Morning," and more! InGrooves.602557221695 This Swedish band—and their irresistible vocalist Nina Persson—won over critics and European fans with their first two LPs, but it was their third (1996) that sent them soaring up the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Newly remastered and pressed on 180-gram gatefold vinyl, the Cardigans’ finest (and most successful) album returns now: their breakthrough hit "Lovefool" plus "Your New Cuckoo," "Never Recover," "Step on Me," "Great Divide," "Been It" and more pop perfections ranging from the dark to the dreamy! Mercury.602577022166 The electronic-music trailblazer probes the magic and mystery of the night on this evocative new album. These tracks will be released across the winter at nightfall, tied in with key events in the astronomical calendar; here, they’re on CD or double vinyl: "Nocturnal Promenade," "Moonlight Reflections," "Through the Night Mist," "To the Unknown Man," "Early Years," "Sweet Nostalgia," "To a Friend," "Unfulfilled Desire" and more including solo piano versions of his classic themes from "Blade Runner" and "Chariots of Fire"! Decca.602577187773 Mystifyingly, Blue Note didn’t put this 1965 recording out ’til 1980. This is one of the finest albums by this celebrated saxophonist/composer, a spellbinding quartet performance featuring Herbie Hancock and including Shorter’s compositions "Etcetera," "Penelope," "Toy Tune" and the epic album closer "Indian Song" plus a stellar spin on Gil Evans’ "Barracudas." A long-overlooked career highlight, now on newly pressed vinyl! Blue Note.602577211034 This year marks the 40th anniversary of these UK ska-revival legends. It’s also been 10 years since the Specials re-formed to great fanfare—not just because they were back together, but because their concerts captured all the glory and energy of their early days. Just as they did at the outset, the Specials pair infectious beats with cries against injustice on this new album—their first in 37 years. The single "Vote for Me" joins "The Lunatics Have Taken over the Asylum," "Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys," "Breaking Point," "Blam Blam Fever" and more. Get the breathlessly awaited new Specials album on CD, vinyl or 2-CD deluxe edition (which adds live recordings at Le Bataclan and the Troxy: "Ghost Town," "Too Much Too Young," "Gangsters," "A Message to You, Rudy," "Nite Klub," "Stereotype," "Monkey Man" and more)! Island.602577251382 Chaka Khan fans are giddy as can be, as the sultry soul chanteuse returns with her first new album since 2007’s "Funk This." She sure sounds reinvigorated here, singing the title cut (a vivacious song celebrating the joys of the little things in life) plus "Like a Lady," "Don’t Cha Know," "Too Hot," "Like Sugar" and more tracks with classic R&B vibes but cutting-edge production. CD or vinyl! Island.603497854219 Phil leads his big band from the drum throne in these 1998 Paris performances of his solo and Genesis hits plus his favorite jazz classics. This highly enjoyable 1999 album now comes to CD or double vinyl: "Sussudio," "That’s All," "Invisible Touch," "Against All Odds," "Pick Up the Pieces," "I Don’t Care Anymore," "Milestones" and more! Rhino.603497854240 Debuting at #2 and spending three months in the Top 10, this four-times-platinum LP is one of the best-selling live albums of all time. Now, this 1990 smash comes to CD or double vinyl: live Serious-tour performances of "Sussudio," "Easy Lover," "You Can’t Hurry Love," "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "One More Night," "Don’t Lose My Number," "Two Hearts," "Another Day in Paradise" and more! Rhino.603497855452 Ronstadt brought some of her favorite musicians to the stage for her 1980 HBO special filmed live in Hollywood, including guitarist Danny Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and Little Feat keyboardist Billy Payne. Linda picked her 12 favorite performances from that concert for this new album release on CD or vinyl: a previously unreleased six-minute jam on "You’re No Good" plus "Blue Bayou," "Poor Poor Pitiful Me," "It’s So Easy," "I Can’t Let Go," "How Do I Make You," "Hurt So Bad," "Desperado" and more captivating performances of her hits and classics! Rhino.634457247413 Reed’s Yep Roc debut was inspired by his stint teaching a gospel class to at-risk youth as part of the Gospel for Teens program in Harlem. He also drew on his formative friendship with Chess Records soul-singer-turned-preacher Mitty Collier; here, on CD or vinyl, are "Your Sins Will Find You Out," "Cut Ya Down," "Movin’," "Hold Out," "My Way Home" and more raw, righteous songs, most of which Eli wrote and all of which were recorded live to tape over four days in Brooklyn! Yep Roc.634457248717 The North Carolina duo recorded this 2016 album during a one-week break from touring, bolstering their sound with a full band. This Americana music is deeply rooted, but the stories in these songs spring from modern-day headlines: "Wildfire," "Take This Heart of Gold," "Hey Stranger," "Hard Travelin’," "Echo" and more on CD or vinyl! Yep Roc.634457263888 Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz confront loss and grief head-on, finding redemption in the songs on this new album. The slow-burning acoustic meditations on their fourth Yep Roc release include "Golden Embers," "The Wolves," "Into the Sun," "Like You Used To," "Late September," "Suspended in Heaven" and more on CD or vinyl. Yep Roc.634457264410 For this new album, Flesh Eaters frontman Chris Desjardins managed to reassemble the all-star group heard on the band’s 1981 LP "A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die": Dave Alvin and Bill Bateman of the Blasters, John Doe and D.J. Bonebrake of X and Steve Berlin of the Plugz (and later the Blasters and Los Lobos). These L.A. punk legends present new songs plus new versions of early Flesh Easters faves on CD or double vinyl: "Black Temptation," "Ghost Cave Lament," "My Life to Live," "Miss Muerte," "Cinderella," "Pony Dress," "She’s Like Heroin to Me" and more! Yep Roc.644216265916 Michael’s new documentary has been making waves on the film-festival circuit. It features music from this new studio album, his seventh with Spearhead; the reggae-tinged single "Just to Say I Love You" joins "Little Things," "Flower in the Gun," "Summertime Won’t Last Long," "Enjoy Every Second" and more songs of love and hope in a world that needs desperately needs it. CD or double vinyl! Boo Boo Wax.673855065014 Do we usually think of a sunny disposition when we think of Bob Mould? The alt-rock giant has been living in Berlin for a few years now, and his spirits have soared; this new album is his personal ray of light during dark times. The title track is a bracing burst of positive energy, as strings join his customary wall of guitars; that joins "Thirty Dozen Roses," "Sunny Love Song," "Western Sunset," "Camp Sunshine," "The Final Years" and the rest of Bob’s surprising new album, his most inspiring and infectious in years. CD or vinyl (with download)! Merge.720841216216 Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams, Beth Orton, Vashti Bunyan, Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval and Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier join Mercury Rev for this stunning tribute to Bobbie, one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. Bobbie’s 1968 LP "The Delta Sweete" has been hailed as "the first country-rock opera," but it might have been too far ahead of its time, as it was virtually ignored upon arrival. It’s revered now, and this affectionate, inventive resurrection on CD/vinyl features "Okolona River Bottom Band," "Big Boss Man," "Reunion," "Parchman Farm," "Mornin’ Glory," "Sermon" and more! PTKF.818914025022 Few singer-songwriters have inspired the kind of across-the-board reverence that Lennon has, which is why this Madison Square Garden tribute concert boasts such an eclectic array of stars. You’ll encounter Sheryl Crow, John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Aloe Blacc, the Roots, Spoon, Christ Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Morello, Willie Nelson…who but a giant like John could bring all those artists together? They pour their hearts into John’s solo and Beatles classics; watch on DVD or listen on 2 CDs or double vinyl as they do "Come Together," "Instant Karma," "Don’t Let Me Down," "Jealous Guy," "In My Life," "Working Class Hero," "Hey Bulldog," "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," "Give Peace a Chance," "Imagine," "Power to the People," "Revolution," "Norwegian Wood" and more! Blackbird.819873018179 Walter continues his inspiring rebound from serious illness with this new album, on which he looks back to vintage blues songs he’s always loved but which are rarely covered. The Doors’ Robbie Krieger plays on "Goin’ Down to the River," and that’s Sugaray Rayford on "Woman Don’t Lie"; those join "Sadie," "Red Sun," "God’s Word," "It Takes Time," "Out of Bad Luck" and more songs previously recorded by Magic Sam, Otis Rush, B.B. King, Elmore James and more. CD, double vinyl (180-gram, with download) or limited-edition double orange vinyl (just 300 copies)l! Provogue.819873018254 Eric debuted on Elektra in 1991 at age 16, and has put out a prolific streak of 15 studio albums since then. But he’s only been sober for two years, and his guitar playing and songwriting have reached a whole new level. Beth Hart, B. Slade, Doyle Bramhall II and producer Matt Wallace collaborated with Eric on this dynamic new album: "Something’s Gotta Give," "Whatcha Gon’ Do," "Southpaw Serenade," "With a Little Help from My Friends" and more on CD or 180-gram vinyl (with download)! Provogue.821826025691 Here’s to 25 years of the Dandy Warhols! Their 10th studio album is a freewheeling trip through off-kilter psych-pop, earthy Americana and even one piano-propelled rumba: "Be Alright," "Motor City Steel," "Forever," "Terraform," "Fred ’n’ Ginger," "Sins Are Forgiven" and more. A surrealist view of the modern world, courtesy of 12 new Dandy Warhols songs on CD or vinyl! Dine Alone.848064008248 In ’67, Mercury issued this LP as a soundtrack—but to what? Some say it was the music from five short films…but on one soundtrack? Others say, more realistically, that it was the soundtrack to a film Leary and his collaborators made that was even too far out for 1967 audiences, one that pretty much saw no theatrical release. What is here is a head-spinning mix of Leary’s rap and Eastern instruments; it’s an acid-trip time machine, pressed on red, blue and green "kaleidoscope" vinyl: "The Beginning of the Voyage (Heart Chakra)," "Freak-Out," "Genetic Memory," "Re-Entry (Nirvana)" and more from "The Most Dangerous Man in America" (per Richard Nixon). Limited to 1600 copies! Real Gone Music.848064008293 These two Faces got tired of waiting for Rod Stewart to show up for the 1972 "Ooh La La" recording session, so they opted to use the studio time to record music for a film by their actor friend Alexis Kanner. The movie never saw a proper theatrical release, which is why this soundtrack fell into obscurity—but it features Pete Townshend, fellow Faces Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones, Rolling Stones habitués Ian Stewart and Bobby Keys and more! Discover this rootsy, rustic blues-rock gem: two versions of Lane’s wonderful "Just for a Moment" plus "I’ll Fly Away," "Chicken Wire" and more. A fascinating find for Stones and Faces fans, reissued on LP (green vinyl) for the first time and limited to 700 copies! Real Gone Music.848064008347 This gritty Jamaican vocalist left behind his "Mr. Rock Steady" days and went in a darker, more politically minded direction on his 1973 Trojan debut. This is some of the most passionate, soulful singing of his career: "Out of Love," "Missing You," "Second Chance," "Have I Sinned," "Second Chance," the title track, his spin on Bill Withers’ "Ain’t No Sunshine" and more. This is Memphis-soul-meets-Kingston-reggae at its best, and this first-time vinyl reissue is a black-and-green LP limited to 700 copies! Real Gone Music.848064008354 The cast (Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Billy Bob Thornton…) and its 10 entwined tales of love made this 2003 film one of the best romantic comedies of the past 20 years. The soundtrack played a big role in the movie’s impact, too, as director Richard Curtis attests in the liner notes. For its first vinyl debut, Real Gone Music created a gatefold jacket with stills from the film and pressed 1000 copies on double white vinyl. Includes "Turn Me On" Norah Jones, "Both Sides Now" Joni Mitchell, "God Only Knows" Beach Boys, "White Christmas" Otis Redding, "Jump (for My Love)" Pointer Sisters, "Take Me As I Am" Wyclef Jean/Sharissa, "The Trouble with Love Is" Kelly Clarkson, "Sweetest Goodbye/Sunday Morning" Maroon 5 and more! Real Gone Music.848064008378 After eight successful LPs on the Fania label, Joe co-founded Salsoul and debuted for the label with this 1975 album. He blends disco, soul, funk and salsa—aided and abetted by Richard Tee, John Faddis, Cornell Dupree, Randy Brecker and David Sanborn—on this classic slab of Latin R&B: "Chico and the Man (Main Theme)," "Hey, Girl," "When You’re Down (Funky Mambo)," "Ordinary Guy (Afrofilipino)" and more. This first vinyl reissue is opaque yellow, newly remastered and limited to 1000 copies! Real Gone Music.887830012614 The Buzzcocks’ full-length debut (1978) is where Pete Shelley fully took over the band, as Howard Devoto had decamped after the "Spiral Scratch" EP. This is a masterpiece of pop-punk, before the term came into being: "I Don’t Mind," "Love Battery," "Autonomy," "Moving Away from the Pulsebeat," "Fast Cars," "No Reply" and more snapshots of a young band on fire with energy and ideas. Domino.887830012713 Six months after issuing their full-length debut, Buzzocks were back with LP number two (also ’78). You’ll find some of their most famous cuts and will likely make some delightful discoveries here, too, as the band only gained confidence and brilliance: "Ever Fallen in Love," "Real World," "Just Lust," "Operator’s Manual," "Nostalgia," "Sixteen Again" and more! Domino.888072073869 Hitch was one of the greatest, Herrmann was one of the greatest—and "Vertigo" was arguably their towering achievement together. Here’s a sumptuous reissue of Herrmann’s score for Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece: a 60th-anniversary 180-gram vinyl LP, remastered from the original analog tapes and presented in a classic tip-on jacket from Stoughton Press. One of the most haunting, transfixing films ever made has music to match, and that music has never been presented in a finer looking and sounding package than this: "Prelude and Rooftop," "The Beach," "Farewell and the Tower," "The Nightmare and Dawn," "The Necklace" and more! Varese Sarabande.889466109713 What a find: a long-lost Humble Pie LP recorded in ’74 and ’75 at Clear Sounds Studios featuring Steve Marriott, Greg Ridley, Clem Clempson and Jerry Shirley. They inject soul, R&B and blues into their rockin’ sound on never-before-heard originals plus covers of the Beatles ("Rain"), James Brown ("Think"), Betty Wright ("Let Me Be Your Lovemaker") and more. The liner notes tell the story of this album that’s gone missing all these years, one that arrives here on CD or vinyl! Cleopatra.193483010649 Filmed and recorded in 2006 for VH1’s "Decades Rock Live," this magical night found the Wilson sisters welcoming a dazzling array of guest stars. Newly remixed and remastered, "Live in Atlantic City" arrives here on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and double vinyl: "Crazy on You," "Dog and Butterfly," "Alone," "Magic Man," "Misty Mountain Hop," "Dreamboat Annie," "Barracuda," "Rock ’n’ Roll," "Lost Angel" and more with Dave Navarro, Rufus Wainwright, Alice in Chains, Duff McKagan, Carrie Underwood and more! Earmusic.602577210907 This year marks the 40th anniversary of these UK ska-revival legends. It’s also been 10 years since the Specials re-formed to great fanfare—not just because they were back together, but because their concerts captured all the glory and energy of their early days. Just as they did at the outset, the Specials pair infectious beats with cries against injustice on this new album—their first in 37 years. The single "Vote for Me" joins "The Lunatics Have Taken over the Asylum," "Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys," "Breaking Point," "Blam Blam Fever" and more. Get the breathlessly awaited new Specials album on CD, vinyl or 2-CD deluxe edition (which adds live recordings at Le Bataclan and the Troxy: "Ghost Town," "Too Much Too Young," "Gangsters," "A Message to You, Rudy," "Nite Klub," "Stereotype," "Monkey Man" and more)! Island.193483061351 Thematically, Joe Jackson’s new album moves from comedy to tragedy and back again. Musically, the songs shift from driving new-wave rock ’n’ roll to infectiously melodic pop to dusky, jazzy ballads, all revolving around his impeccably crafted lyrics: "Strange Land," "Big Black Cloud," "Fabulously Absolute," "Fool," "Alchemy" and more. Joe remains one of the most distinctive, willfully and wonderfully eclectic singer-songwriters in UK pop, and his latest arrives now on CD, vinyl or limited-edition vinyl (which includes a 7" vinyl disc with "Night by Night" and "Peter Gunn")! Earmusic.
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