Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy this first comprehensive overview of Aretha Franklin's productive and fulfilling association with Clive Davis, where she made some of her most commercially successful urban, pop, and dance music from 1980 through 2003. The compilation includes her biggest hits and also showcases her collaborations with her biggest fans, including duets with Annie Lennox, Elton John, Whitney Houston, George Michael, and George Benson, and guest performances by Keith Richards and Clarence Clemons.
Paralytic Stalks
Fans of neo-psychedelia and the music of lo-fi, pop/rock artists Robyn Hitchcock and Olivia Tremor Control will appreciate the indie rock group Of Montreal. Of their latest album, critics are saying: "The band delivers a stimulating array of densely packed ideas that are presented with stunning agility. Each track feeds off the last in what seems a singular album-long movement that never allows listeners to turn away.”
Ringo 2012
The legendary Ringo Starr returns with his first full studio album since 2010’s Y Not. Several superstar guests joined Ringo in the studio for the recording of Ringo 2012 including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Walsh, and Van Dyke Parks. Of the nine tracks, two are covers, "Think It Over," and "Rock Island Line," and two are new versions of his own songs, "Wings" and "Step Lightly."
Rough Guide to Bluegrass
Bluegrass is the sound of the Appalachian Mountains. So connected is it, to the history and heart of its environment, that the music rings with an authentic soulful edge. Each song unfolds a story, typically told with bittersweet honesty and humor. Listen for banjos, mandolins and violins, as well as bouncing rhythm sections, and powerfully expressive voices. This Rough Guide features some of the greatest contemporary bluegrass artists, from Ricky Skaggs to Kathy Mattea.
When Words Fade
Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are perhaps one of the most dazzling young duos performing today, having thrilled concert audiences all over the world with their joyous camaraderie as a four-hand and two-piano team. Here they perform a wide range of works that includes pieces by Rachmaninoff, Vivaldi, and Mozart as well as contemporary works made famous by Radiohead, Coldplay, and Michael Jackson.
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