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Starbucks Hear Music | New ReleasesStarbucks Hear Music is dedicated to creating a new and convenient way for consumers to discover, experience and acquire all genres of great music through its CD compilations and music programming for Starbucks coffeehouses worldwide.Published: 2006-10-31T10:00:00-05:00 Last Build Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0100 Copyright: Copyright 2007 Starbucks Entertainment
Diana Krall - Quiet Nights Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Jazz thrush Diana Krall finds the sweet spot once with a collection that draws strains of Brazilian bossa nova and West Coast jazz into a warm, inviting package. Teaming producer Tommy LiPuma and legendary arranger Claus Ogerman, Krall refines the magic of her 2001 breakthrough The Look of Love.
Andrew Bird - Noble Beast Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Long revered as a multi-talented and unique musical craftsman, Andrew Bird attains a new level of accessibility with his fifth solo release. The gifted singer-songwriter unfurls a melodic collection of chamber pop that's earning universal acclaim.
Various Artists - Dancing in the Street Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Motown took pride in creating what it called the "Sound of Young America" during its '60s heyday. Others in the R&B world took note of Motown's success and followed its lead in creating music that's electrifying and ageless.
Various Artists - Jazz Signatures Vol. 3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A fresh accessibility took hold in the '50s as jazz cats began to concern themselves a little less with where their heads were at and more with getting some tails moving. Call it hard bop, soul jazz or boogaloo, it heated up a genre that was running cool.
U2 - No Line on the Horizon Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The arrival of a new release from U2 remains one of rock 'n' roll's defining events. Coming out of an inward-looking phase, the group reaches back to recapture the feel of the late '80s/early '90s phase that was defined by music of towering ambition, grandeur and beauty.
Niko Case - Middle Cyclone Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A powerful and distinctive voice returns with Middle Cyclone, the masterful follow-up to one of the most critically revered releases of 2006, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. Working with friends old and new (ranging from her touring band to guests M. Ward, Garth Hudson and Sarah Harmer), Neko Case unveils a dozen originals plus characteristically offbeat covers from Harry Nilsson and Sparks.
Various Artists - She's Got Soul Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The sweet sound of soul music is made all the more enticing and potent when delivered by the great women of the genre. They've contributed grand works from the '50s and '60s glory days through its celebrated recent revival.
Various Artists - Heading West Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Music makes the miles pass Â… if it's the right music. Certain sounds are suitable for a long stretch of highway and a destination far over the horizon. This is the soundtrack for a day when you've got nothing ahead of you but open road and miles and miles of music.
Various Artists - Swing, Swing, Swing! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Americans swung into action in response to two of the central challenges of the 20th century-the Great Depression followed by World War II-embracing dynamic, rip-roaring music. Big bands roamed the land, raising spirits and bucking up morale with sounds that impelled a nation to search for a silver lining, and swing, swing, swing!
Dean Martin - Amore Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Star of stage, screen and song, Dean Martin was a popular all-around entertainer for more than four decades. As a vocalist, he exhibited a devil-may-car flair with a tune, delivering romantic fare with seductive charm and humor - and just a dash of roguishness. These recordings from the 1950s and '60s capture him at the height of his fame.
Various Artists - Have You Heard Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The unceasing onslaught of fresh musical delights can overwhelm even the most devoted music fan. Here's a shortcut to discover some of the most exciting arrivals on the current music scene.
Yo Yo Ma - Songs of Joy and Peace Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brings together a diverse group of friends, including Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Diana Krall and jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman, to commemorate seasonal festivals from around the world.
Various Artists - Winter Wonderland Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 There are certain names that have been associated with the holidays for generations: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. They're all here, as our less-weathered additions to the seasonal canon from the likes of KT Tunstall, Diana Krall, Mindy Smith and Goldfrapp.
John Legend - Evolver Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A soul legend for the new century returns with his third album, a graceful, star-laced set that includes appearances by Kanye West, Andre 3000 and Estelle.
Various Artists - Kink Live 11 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 101.9 FM and Starbucks Coffee are proud to announce the release of KINK Live with the music recorded live at the KINK Performance Lounge. The CD will be sold exclusively at company-owned Starbucks Stores in Oregon and Vancouver and hearmusic.com. For nearly a decade artists have visited the KINK Performance Lounge while in Portland.
Various Artists - Glam Revolution Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Combining guitar, glitter and fierce outrageousness, the trendsetters of glam gave rock 'n' roll brash new energy and a wild sense of style that have captured the fancy of artists and fans from its '70s heyday into the 21st century.
James Taylor - Covers Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 One of the most celebrated songwriters of his time, James Taylor is also an interpreter of considerable repute. Here the mellow-voiced troubadour lends his inimitable voice to a selection of favorites from Motown, Nashville and across the map.
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 One of the most acclaimed new bands to emerge in some time, Seattle's Fleet Foxes have won over critics and fans alike with a sound that brings freshness and mystery to classic rock and folk.
Helene Cooper - The House on Sugar Beach Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Journalist Helene Cooper tells the haunting story of her privileged Liberian childhood torn apart by civil war and exile, and of her return to her native country after two decades in order to reconnect with the foster sister who had been left behind. Cooper's extraordinary odyssey is a compelling personal tale right from the broader pages of Liberia's recent turbulent history.
Sonya Kitchell - This Storm Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 One way to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump is by pushing ahead aggressively rather than sticking to a tried formula. Rising star Sonya Kitchell betrays no lack of ambition and vision with her second release, enlisting big-name producer Malcolm Burn (Emmylou Harris, Peter Gabriel) and penning songs that demonstrate she learned a lesson or two from personal heroes such as Joni Mitchell and Herbie Hancock.
Various Artists - Sundown Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Meditative yet vibrant, these selections intertwine electronic and organic elements into soundscapes that invite reflection and quietude. An international cast creates a soundtrack for serenity suitable for sundownÂ…or anytime you need to unwind.
Nina Simone - How Does It Feel to be Free Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Strong-willed, eclectic and prolific, Nina Simone was among the most distinctive and rewarding artists to emerge as a force in the 1960s. Ranging with ease from jazz to blues, from folk to soul, from gospel to cabaret, Simone put her mark on everything she sang. This 14-track retrospective captures a force of nature at her peak as a performer.
Various Artists - Have You Heard Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The unceasing onslaught of fresh musical delights can overwhelm even the most devoted music fan. Here's a shortcut to some of the most exciting arrivals on the music scene.
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 John Mellencamp teams with ace producer T Bone Burnett on a set of "modern electric folk songs" that meet the high standards set by the recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Recorded at his home studio in Bloomington, Indiana, with his crack touring band, Life, Death, Love and Freedom tackles big subjects with intimacy and soulfulness.
James Hunter - The Hard Way Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Those wowed by James Hunter's 2006 album People Gonna Talk will be wild about a much-anticipated follow-up that supports the notion that this soulful singer-guitarist is the rightful heir to Sam Cooke and Bobby Blue Bland.
Jakob Dylan - Seeing Things Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Having made his mark as the leader of the Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan set off methodically accumulating songs and ideas for his first solo set. In tandem with producer extraordinaire Rick Rubin, the dusky-voiced singer-songwriter unveils a stripped-down set that pictures a world of darkness ("Evil is Alive and Well,") and light ("Something Good This Way Comes").
Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Alanis Morissette returns refreshed and reinvigorated with a seventh studio album and first new collection in four years. Teaming with Guy Sigsworth of Frou Frou fame, Morissette finds a comfortable and inspiring middle ground between electronica and organic rock, in the process reaching another artistic plateau in a remarkable career.
Various Artists - One Step Beyond Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Call it bluebeat or ska, rocksteady or reggae. Regardless, an offbeat rhythm is the driving force behind these classic selections spanning five decades. Here is the sound that jolts the heart and soothes the soul.
Sergio Mendes - Encanto Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The follow-up to the acclaimed Timeless is another all-star affair, with an international cast ranging from Fergie to Juanes to original Brazil '66 singer Lani Hall joining Brazilian legend Sergio Mendes on an infectious, rhythmic excursion.
John Coltrane - A Man Called Trane Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 One of the towering figures in jazz history, saxophonist John Coltrane created an astonishing body of work in the span of little more than a decade that is revered for its grace, intensity and boundless beauty.
Neil Diamond - Home Before Dark Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Neil Diamond's second collaboration with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin bares all the hallmarks of its popular predecessor-simple arrangements, unabashed passion and the voice that launched dozens of hits.
Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Conveyed from the perspective of Enzo, a philosophical dog who shares his life with a promising race-car driver, The Art of Racing is a moving, uplifting and unique novel. A dog's eye view of the human condition, Garth Stein's third novel has earned critical kudos for its humor and insight.
Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Pacific Northwest indie-pop darlings Death Cab for Cutie pull back the covers to reveal the masterful follow-up to 2005's Plans. Their sixth outing mixes joyful dissonance with lyrics that mull over bereft hearts, loss and obsession.
Various Artists - Second Wave Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Bands fueled by the New Wave and punk uprisings consolidated their gains as the '70s gave way to the '80s. Retaining the energy of their aggressive predecessors, upstart artists explored new avenues with increasing sophistication and style.
Carly Simon - This Kind of Love Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Carly Simon turns to Brazil for inspiration with her first collection of new material in eight years. The iconic singer-songwriter enlists acclaimed songwriter Jimmy Webb and Frank Filipetti as producers on a sexy, joyous 13-track set inspired by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfa and other South American musical giants.
Hilary McRae - Through These Walls Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Rich, soulful newcomer Hilary McRae arrives with a collection of original compositions that mix contemporary pop with old-school, horn-drenched R&B. The gifted singer-songwriter deftly indulges her affection for Earth, Wind & Fire-style brass and demonstrates an affinity for addressing the trying romantic entanglements.
Various Artists - Jazz Signatures Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Each featured musician in this compilation is a complete original. These performances, taken mainly from the '50s and '60s, represent electrifying moments in the careers of artists who played music like it had never been played before.
Juno - Juno Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A comedy about growing up and the bumps along the way. Nominated for four Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Juno follows the journey to adulthood by a quirky teenager (Best Actress nominee Ellen Page) facing an unplanned pregnancy. Funny, smart and offbeat, Juno has captured the hearts of filmgoers and critics alike. The DVD includes deleted scenes and commentary by director Jason Reitman and screen writer Diablo Cody. Rated PG-13 © 2008 FOX Exclusive packaging available at Starbucks.
REM - Accelerate Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The aptly named Accelerate finds Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Pete Buck and company pressing the pedal to the metal after several years of leisurely Sunday driving. Their 14th album is built around short, sharp that recall the groundbreaking IRS albums that launched a thousand alternative bands.
Counting Crows - Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download the latest album from this award-winning rock band; this deluxe version of Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings includes two bonus tracks, two music videos, a track by track interview with Adam Duritz, and a digital booklet. In stores only.
Cat Power - Jukebox Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download Jukebox, featuring cover songs from this prolific singer/songwriter, plus six bonus tracks, one music video, and a digital booklet. In stores only.
Various Artists - Blue Note Blend Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download Blue Note Blend and enjoy 20 swingin' songs, plus a digital booklet, featuring legendary jazz masters like Chet Baker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Nat "King" Cole, and more. In stores only.
Various Artists - From the Coffeehouse Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Spearheaded by Bob Dylan and his Greenwich Village compatriots and urged on by coffeehouse denizens and festival crowds, folksingers who'd cut their teeth on traditional fare developed their own repertoires as the 1960s progressed, penning deeply intimate songs that spoke to restless romantics the world over.
James Brown - Soul Brother No. 1 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Soul Brother No. 1, Mr. Excitement. By any name, James Brown stands alone. From pleading soul-cry ballads to urgent funk jams, he conceived and commanded a rhythmic revolution that resonates today. These selections, dating from 1956 to 1970, capture the Godfather of Soul at the peak of his powers. Catch "The God Father Of Soul" from 4/15 to 5/15 on CONCERT.TV.
Various Artists - Vintage Country Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Country and greatest performers have always tapped into the highs and lows, hopes and heartaches, of average people. But while the subjects the likes of Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson sang about-heartache, wanderlust, fast living-may be commonplace, the genuineness they brought to their songs was extraordinary.
David Sheff - Beautiful Boy Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Beautiful Boy is the inspiring story of a father and son. While drug addiction nearly killed his son, but David Sheff refused to give up. This father's true story is one you simply have to read.
Various Artists - Bella Luna Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Made for a moonlit night on the patio of an Italian cafe that glows with a selection of romantic music, Bella Luna ranges from Dean Martin's cool croon to Rosemary Clooney's vivaciousness to Louis Prima's sweet swing.
Lizz Wright - The Orchard Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 On her third and most personal album, Lizz Wright creates a genre-transcending recording of emotional honesty-music from the heart and for the soul.
Buddy Holly - Not Fade Away Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A 1959 plane crash ended the life of one of pop music's most brilliant shooting stars, but not before Buddy Holly created some of the most innovative, exuberant and infectious music of the time, paving a path for generations of rock 'n' rollers.
Various Artists - Upright, Grand, and All Right Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Solo or as part of an ensemble, the piano has played a vital role in jazz as the genre has become more sophisticated and intricate. These pieces span five decades and capture some of jazz's great pianists in action.
Bob Dylan - Artists Choice Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Ranging from blues to jazz to rockabilly, from Paris to Memphis to Ethiopia, these selections support Bob Dylan's contention that "there're a lot of different ways a record can get under your skin."
Al Green - What Makes the World Go Round Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Al Green emerged at a stage when soul music was beginning to flag. In tandem with producer Willie Mitchell, the silky-voiced Memphis singer recharged the genre with some of the most seductive and urgent sounds of the 1970's.
KD Lang - Watershed Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Canadian thrush k.d. lang checks in with her first collection of original material since 2000's Invincible Summer. Reflecting a renewed passion for songwriting, lang also produced the Nonesuch album, which reflects, in her words, "a change in direction-emotionally-and a change in priorities."
Kenny G - Rhythm and Romance Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The most popular instrumental artist of his time, Kenny G. returns with his first full collection of Latin love songs. Drawing from salsa, samba and bossa nova, it's just right for lovers.
Sheryl Crow - Detours Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Illness, heartbreak, the arrival of a child and social activism all inform the songs on Sheryl Crow's sixth studio album. The singer-songwriter continues her run as one of the preeminent figures in contemporary pop and rock with a collection of heartfelt, hooky originals. Catch her performance of "All I Wanna Do" from 4/15 to 5/15 on CONCERT.TV.
Various Artists - Soulville USA: Stax Classics 1965-1973 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Stax was the first name in soul music during the genre's 1960s heyday. Home to some of the most vital artists of the era, it put Memphis on the map as the capital of Soulsville U.S.A.
Mary J Blige - Growing Pains Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Mary J. Blige is eight albums into a career that has finds her entrenched as the most revered woman in contemporary R&B. Growing Pains, the follow-up to 2005's The Breakthrough (which earned Blige three GRAMMY® Awards) isn't the work of a woman content to sit back and accept accolades. Ever candid, the soulful diva explores "accepting the pain that comes with growing" throughout this riveting collection.
Various Artists - WBOS FM Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Culled from the archives of Boston's 92.9 WBOS Studio 7, this 14-track collection features today's elite modern rockers in an intimate live setting. Highlights from the compilation, which benefits Camp Harbor View, include contributions from Ryan Adams, KT Tunstall, Brandi Carlile and Brett Dennen.
Sia - Some People Have Real Problems Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Sia's profile was raised considerably when her song "Breathe Me" was featured in the final episode of Six Feet Under. Now the Australian-born, U.K.-based singer-songwriter is poised to solidify her standing with this rich, accessible collection.
Radiohead - In Rainbows Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The revolutionary way Radiohead's seventh album was initially made available to the public-via digital download with buyers naming the price-made In Rainbows the industry story of 2007. With the hubbub dying down, fans are celebrating the group's creation-an expert melding of the accessible and experimental impulses at the core of their remarkable music.
Pavarotti - Greatest Hits Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The original version of this best-selling album was released in 1980. It's since been upgraded to a two-CD set that features some of the finest performances from the greatest of opera tenors. All his signature performances are here, including "Funiculi Funicula," "Vesti la Guibba" and his immortal rendition of "Nessum Dorma."
John Lennon - Video Album Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download 21 of John Lennon's biggest hits on video - from vintage clips like Imagine to newly created videos like Mind Games and #9 Dream. In stores only.
Arctic Tale - Arctic Tale Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Filmed over a span of a decade and a half, the stunning documentary Arctic Tale chronicles the struggles for survival by a walrus and her calf and a polar bear and her cubs. Simultaneously entertaining and edifying, the Queen Latifah-narrated film delivers a powerful message in a manner that captivates adults and youth alike.
Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash TV Show Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 One of the most revered music shows in television history, the Johnny Cash Show ran for 58 episodes beginning in the summer of 1969 and featured many of the great artists of the era, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, Neil Young and, of course, the Man in Black himself. This exclusive Starbucks DVD/CD compilation features all of the above and many more performances from the groundbreaking program.
David Isay - Listening Is An Act of Love Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A collection of stories gathered by Dave Isay from everyday Americans, Listening is an Act of Love is rife with tales that are powerfully moving and unforgettable.
Alicia Keys - As I Am Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Alicia Keys reaches outside the worlds of soul and R&B with her third studio album, enlisting the likes of John Mayer and hit songwriter/musician Linda Perry to assist on a collection that, she says, even surpasses her vivid imagination.
Wyclef Jean - Carnival Vol. II Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Wyclef Jean has long displayed a knack for making friends in high places. His flair for mixing and matching diverse talent is on full display throughout his sixth solo album, which features contributions from a cast that ranges from Paul Simon and Norah Jones to T.I. and Mary J. Blige.
Colbie Caillat - Coco Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Colbie Caillat's Universal Republic debut reflects the freshness and sunlit spirit of her California home. The Malibu resident, the daughter of Fleetwood Mac producer Ken Caillat, has already won over legions of fans via her MySpace page (Rolling Stone noted her standing as one of the sites top female artists), and their numbers will be swelling after CD buyers get a load of these John Mayer-like originals.
James Taylor - One Man Band Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Quintessential singer-songwriter James Taylor revisits highlights of his 40-year career in an intimate setting throughout this CD/DVD package. Intermixing stories and songs (including "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend" and "Shower the People"), One Man Band captures the enduring onstage appeal of a performer who transcends genres and generations.
Various Artists - Stockings by the Fire Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 In the tradition of the hit holiday compilations Baby, It's Cold Outside and Santa Baby, Starbucks Entertainment again delivers a choice selection of seasonal treats both old and new. Traditional fare from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole intertwines with fresh additions to the Yule songbook from Sarah McLachlan, Jack Johnson, Rufus Wainwright and Corinne Bailey Rae in a compilation that's suited for end-of-the year gatherings and evenings by the fire.
KT Tunstall - Drastic Fantastic Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download the deluxe version of Drastic Fantastic, including six music videos, a digital booklet and a behind-the-scenes video, all from this pop singer/songwriter sensation. In stores only.
Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Download the deluxe version of the soundtrack to the film Into the Wild, featuring all new music from Eddie Vedder including four bonus tracks and a digital booklet. In stores only.
Khaled Hosseini - Kite Runner Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Khaled Hosseini's tale of a man who returns to his Afghanistan homeland from California to help his friend's son, has sold more than 5 million copies to date. The novel, which is the basis for one of the season's most-anticipated films, explores Afghanistan's political turmoil from a poignantly personal perspective.
John Fogerty - Revival Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 John Fogerty's return to Fantasy Records, where he became a star as the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, seems to have prompted the rock legend to embrace his remarkable legacy. Like CCR in its heyday, this is the work of a man who draws from rock 'n' roll, country and blues to make music that connects with equally divergent audiences.
Diana Krall - Very Best Of Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Canadian pianist/vocalist Diana Krall has become one of the most powerful commercial forces in jazz since she emerged a decade and a half ago. This best-of collection compiles highlights from her rich catalog, tossing in three previously unreleased tracks-"Only the Lonely" and "You Go to My Head" from the Sinatra songbook and Tom Waits's "The Heart of Saturday Night"-for good measure.
Bruce Springsteen - Magic Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Bruce Springsteen's first new studio album with the E Street Band in five year provides a fresh blast of high-impact rock from one of the genre's most storied ensembles. Like its GRAMMY-winning predecessor, 2002's The Rising, the 11-song outing was produced by Brendan O'Brien, whose credits include Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine and Velvet Revolver.
Bob Dylan - Dylan Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Spanning five decades in one of the most important recording artists of all time, Dylan features 18 career highlights from a career laden with unassailable classics. Ranging from 1963's "Blowin' in the Wind" to 2006's "Someday Baby," these selections capture an epochal artist at his most incisive and accessible.
Annie Lennox - Songs of Mass Destruction Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Modern-soul diva Annie Lennox has maintained a creative restlessness dating to her days as one-half of the Eurythmics. She certainly doesn't play it safe with the Glen Ballard-produced Songs of Mass Destruction. From the somber opening single "Dark Road" to the inspiring "Sing," Lennox challenges herself and her audience with winning confidence and authority.
Genesis - 14 From Our Past Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Initially art-rock cult favorites, Genesis engineered one of the great makeovers in contemporary music after founding frontman Peter Gabriel went solo, drafting drummer Phil Collins as lead vocalist and reaching a new level of popularity. This survey of their extensive recording legacy ranges from the Vietnam-era anti-war screed "The Knife" to 1997's "Congo." Coming November 20: Genesis 1983-1998, the second of three CD+DVD career spanning box sets, featuring four Genesis albums in stereo and 5.1 mixes with rare concert and interview footage. Learn more at www.genesis-music.com.
James Blunt - All the Lost Souls Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The colossal worldwide success of the singer-songwriter’s 2004 debut was largely based upon the inescapable single, “Beautiful.” The onetime British army captain turned musician further croons to both the swooning in-love and the broken-hearted set, back with another delectable batch of airily infectious songs that beckon the unconverted to finally come into the fold.
Joni Mitchell - Shine Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A timeless voice challenges today's world. New music born of reflection, extraordinary talent and the need to speak. The second album released by the Hear Music record label (following Paul McCartney's Memory Almost Full), Shine is, in the words of Joni Mitchell, "as serious a work as I've ever done."
Various Artists - 92.5 DAVE FM Circle of Friends Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Introducing DAVE FM LIVE: VOLUME ONE, a CD compilation of live performances recorded inside the DAVE FM Circle of Friends studio. Featuring live music from Death Cab for Cutie, KT Tunstall, David Gray, Shawn Mullins, and GovÂ’t Mule, DAVE FM LIVE: VOLUME ONE is now available for purchase exclusively at Atlanta area Starbucks Coffee Company retail locations. $2.00 from each sale of the CD will be donated to charitable partner Park Pride, a non-profit that collaborates with community groups to promote more and better parks all over Atlanta.
Various Artists - Saturday Night Live Best of '06-'07 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The '06'/'07 season of Saturday Night Live was one of the best for the long-running series. Here are the highlights, including an unedited version of "D*ck in a Box", Darrell Hammond's impression of Donald Trump, and Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in "Bronx Beat." The DVD also includes audio commentary from the cast and writers, two never-before-seen sketches, outtakes from "Weekend Update" and a bonus disc containing an episode of 30 Rock.
Gloria Estefan - 90 Millas Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 A whoÂ’s who of Latin music joins Gloria Estefan on an album that celebrates her Cuban roots. Carlos Santana, Jose Feliciano, Luis Enrique, Johnny Pacheco and Arturo Sandoval are part of the diverse cast that joins Estefan on 14 tracks that deftly combine a devotion to the roots of Latin music with a modern sensibility.
Lyle Lovett - It's Not Big It's Large Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Lyle Lovett returns 12 new tracks that are classic Lovett. Riding the range from country to blues to jazz to gospel, the Texas troubadour enlists his Large Band to add heft to 12 tracks that boast the bushy-headed singer's inimitable combination of wit, hurt and wonder.
Thelonious Monk - The Measure of Monk Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Among the most distinct composers and instrumentalists to ever record, Thelonious Monk labored for years before his offbeat genius was widely recognized. Today the idiosyncratic pianist is universally revered as one of the greatest jazzmen of the 20th century.
Various Artists - Hail, Britannia Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The astonishing success of the Beatles opened the floodgates at home and abroad for young rock 'n' rollers from the U.K. In what came to be known as the British Invasion, succeeding waves of mop-haired stars captured the airwaves with melodic music that brought a fresh spirit and energy to rock 'n' roll.
Various Artists - Out of Sight Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Get on board the rhythm express with some of the funkiest tracks ever committed to wax. Ranging from the early 1960s through funk's '70s zenith and into the new century, these selections, including classics from James Brown, Parliament and Al Green, blend R&B, soul and jazz in a sweltering stew. To quote the immortal James Brown: "Got to have it!"
Ella Fitzgerald - Love Letters From Ella Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Love Letters from Ella is culled from a late but vital stage in Ella Fitzgerald's career. Conceived to coincide with what would have been her 90th birthday, it consists of 10 never-before-released love songs recorded from 1973 on in tandem with some of her first-call collaborators-Count Basie and his Orchestra, guitarist Joe Pass and pianist Andre Previn.
Common - Finding Forever Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The acclaimed 2005 album Be represented the Chicago Southsider's return to form and proved he hadn't lost a step when it came to conveying sweet funk and choice beats. Common lets fly on his seventh album, re-enlisting Kanye West to help him attain a soulful masterpiece worthy of Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
Dave Matthews Band - Live Trax Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 This exclusive Starbucks CD features an EP's worth of Dave Matthews Band performances ranging from a Meadow Brook Music Festival performance in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in 1995 through their March 2007 show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Live Trax is the first retail release in a new fan-friendly series.
Willie Nelson - Natural Renegade Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 The Red Headed Stranger does it again. This timeless performance was captured in 1994 on the acclaimed BBC show Later with Jools Holland available now on concert.tv
Various Artists - Summertime Groove Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 As summertime rolls along, soul music always plays a big part in outdoor activities. Take a sunny strut through the Latin-flavored balladry of Ben E. King, the sweeping vocals of Aretha Franklin, the vibrancy of Booker T. & the MG's and Otis Redding's simmering euphoria. It's the sound of the sun set to a beat. |
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