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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nicki Minaj
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Universal Music Group / Cash Money (2012, Nov 20th).
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2012 expanded three disc (two CDs + DVD) edition of the R&B star's Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album. This edition contains the standard edition of the album, a second disc with eight new songs and a DVD that features the album's music videos and 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage. Minaj worked on the album with a variety of producers such as Hit-Boy, Dr. Luke, Ester Dean, Rico Beats, RedOne and Oak. Includes the singles 'Starships', 'Roman In Moscow' and 'Stupid Hoe'. Nicki's debut album, Pink Friday, achieved commercial success quickly, peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200 and being certified platinum a month after its release. Nicki became the first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. Since the release of her debut, Nicki Minaj has become a true superstar, accumulating massive amounts of awards and accolades in the process. more
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The Piano Guys
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Format: Audio CD
Publisher: SONY MASTERWORKS (2012, Oct 2nd).
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The Piano Guys have become a YouTube sensation with their clever and inspiring takes on popular music and creative videos that accompany them. From Beethoven to Adele, their eclectic mix of classical, film score, rock, and pop favorites resonate with audiences across generations and from all walks of life. Their debut album on Sony Masterworks includes songs featured in their hit videos, including their latest viral smash, a distinctive take on One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful." more
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Now Here This
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John McLaughlin
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Abstract Logix (2012, Oct 16th).
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It has been nearly two years since world-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin released To the One, his highly acclaimed, first studio recording, with The 4th Dimension. The veteran guitar aficionado celebrates his 70th birthday year in 2012 with the release of Now Here This (Abstract Logix), as he ups the ante even further with greater fire, finesse and freewheeling interplay.McLaughlin's musical influences carry over to many of the musical elite, with Jeff Beck declaring him in 2010 to be ''the best guitarist alive.'' In 2003, McLaughlin was ranked 49th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and in the summer of 2007, McLaughlin performed at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chick Corea remarked to DownBeat Magazine that ''. more
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Music From Another Dimension
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aerosmith
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Columbia (2012, Nov 6th).
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MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION presents AEROSMITH in ferociously fine form and at the peak of their powers. They're the only band of their stature with all-original members who are playing better than they ever have before. The album abounds with one highlight after another, including "Out Go The Lights," "Oh Yeah," "Luv XXX," "We All Fall Down," "Street Jesus" and "Can t Stop Loving You," on which Tyler duets with Carrie Underwood. The album also includes "Freedom Fighter" which features Johnny Depp on backing vocals. It marks the band's 15th studio album and their first studio album of all-new material in 11 years. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and at the band s studio in Massachusetts; it was produced by Jack Douglas, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, with the exception of three tracks produced by Tyler and Marti Frederiksen. more
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A More Perfect Union
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Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Appleseed Records (2012, Sep 25th).
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The opening track of A More Perfect Union called God s Counting on Me ... God s Counting on You [with guest Bruce Springsteen] is just the latest in an unmatchable career of socially conscious songs that Seeger delivers with unparalleled conviction. --- Scott Bauer, Associated PressSeeger and Wyatt reveal an easy rapport and still vibrant creativity. Musically, it s a richly varied set . . . Uplifting . . . --Nick Cristiano, Philadelphia InquirerThe tone of the album is established on the first song, God s Counting On Me...God s Counting On You, a new anthem for these times about communal responsibility for fixing what s wrong with our contemporary world. . . . It s an inspiring song destined to join the long list of Pete s essential classics. more
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Miracle
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Third Day
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: PROVIDENT (2012, Nov 6th).
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There comes a time in every artist's career where they need to re-imagine, re-invigorate, and dream it all over again. For Third Day, that time was in the fall of 2011. Their touring was never better, their album Move was successful, the fans were super-engaged, yet they felt it was time to shake things up. As they prepared to write and record their next album, Miracle, the band hired legendary producer Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, The Fray, Train) to help them forge a new sound. From the opening track, "Hit Me Like A Bomb", it is clear that Third Day means business when they say they want to bring something new to the table. Musically, there are sounds that have never been on a Third Day album including layered guitars, layered harmonies, and sing-a-long gang vocals. more
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Lincoln
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John Williams (Composer)
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Sony Classical (2012, Nov 6th).
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In a career spanning almost six decades, John Williams has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures including Star Wars, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List and the first three Harry Potter films. Winner of twenty-one Grammy® Awards, four Golden Globe® Awards and five Academy Awards®, Williams is easily the most recognized composer working in film today. He has a long association with Steven Spielberg, composing music for all but two of Spielberg's feature films, most recently on the Academy Award® -nominated scores for The Adventures of Tintin and Warhorse. more
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Lace Up
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Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Interscope Records (2012, Oct 9th).
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Set to be one of the standout debuts of 2012, Lace Up is sure to prove to critics and music lovers alike why the Cleveland rapper is one of the hottest new talents to hit the music scene.MGK's debut is led by the 1st single, Invincible featuring acclaimed songwriter, Ester Dean. The inspiring single, which MGK performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno recently, was also selected as a theme song for WWE's WrestleMania 28. The debut LP will feature appearances from such artists as hip-hop legend Bun B, Young Jeezy and DMX among others. Standout tracks include Stereo, Hold On (Shut Up) and the title track Lace Up featuring Lil Jon. In addition, the album will provide an eclectic mix of hip-hop, rock and punk genres, which will surely surprise as well as please fans. more
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King Animal
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Soundgarden
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Universal Republic (2012, Nov 13th).
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2012 release, the first studio album from the Seattle Grunge/Rock band in 15 years. The band co-produced their sixth studio album with longtime Soundgarden friend and producer Adam Kasper (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Pearl Jam) and recorded at Studio X in Seattle. King Animal was mixed by Joe Barresi (The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer) in Pasadena, California. With two Grammy award wins, seven overall nominations and over 21 million records sold worldwide, Soundgarden redefined Rock music for a whole generation and had a revolutionary impact on the course of musical history. In the three years since Soundgarden reunited, they released their first retrospective, Telephantasm, their first live album, Live on the 1-5, penned the end title for the feature film The Avengers, and headlined sold-out shows and festivals around the world. more
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Grand Ukulele
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jake Shimabukuro
Format: Audio CD
Publisher: Mailboat Records (2012, Oct 2nd).
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Produced by Alan Parsons (The Beatles Abbey Road and Pink Floyd s Dark Side of The Moon ), ukulele phenom & Youtube sensation, Jake Shimabukuro s new LP fuses a multitude of genres (Billboard) which can be heard on album highlight, Island Fever Blues, which merges classical & blues over a fast-paced flamenco beat. Elsewhere on the album, Jake tackles the playing style of the mandolin ( Gentlemandolin ), rockabilly ( More Ukulele ) and surf rock ( Ukulele Five 0 ), and even transforms his instrument to mimic the intricate melody of a music box ( Music Box ). Grand Ukulele also features covers of Adele s Rolling In the Deep, Sting s Fields of Gold and the Judy Garland classic Over the Rainbow. "Jake is taking the instrument to a place that I can't see anybody else catching up with him. more
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