It's still quiet in release world but there are stuff, ne'ertheless. Although the amount is miniscule, we still have something for you to read.
Caught Spidey2 at midnite with Bits guy, Bill Hunt, and yeah...it's all that.
Now, we'd like to take a minute to talk about the need to vote. Rock has long been strong in the push for voter registration as it's imperative that we recognize our responsibility becoming a part of the process. And you can register online. Everyone knows about Rock the Vote. We're bringing them to the forefront to help remind readers that our responsibility is to our country and to guide the direction that we take. Otherwise...
Reviews from Dw Dunphy today in Capsule form is what we have for you. He has reviewed Metamorphosis' Nobody Cares; Mostly Autumn with their Live at The Grand Opera House (SACD); Reconstruct by Chain; Fearful Symmetry's A Loss of Balance; and Scorpions' new one, Unbreakable. Dw Has more Capsules in store for the very near future.
We will be back on Friday as we prepare to dive headlong into the long 4th of July weekend. Cookouts, relaxation, Spiderman 2! See ya!
In a continuing effort to revitalize the Johnny Winter catalog (where's our SACDs?), Legacy and Columbia are re-issuing the next in the pile. This one is called Second Winter and will be released on August 24. The last issuance in CD was in 1990. Let me tell you, this will mark an improvement over those releases in many ways. So look forward to these and, hopefully, more in the months to follow. Let's hope that they go into the Blue Sky catalog. Nothin' But the Blues, anyone?
Byrds fans should get ready for the next release, New Box Set. That's right. There will also be a separately available New Box Set in DVD video form. That arrives on August 3. More info to follow.
Dreamworks has announced the official date for the release of the next Papa Roach album called, Getting Away With Murder. Getting Away With Murder will be available on August 31 and can be picked up as edited and non-edited versions.
RCA and BMG Heritage will re-release the currently out-of-print album of Jefferson Starship's Spitfire which generated the 80s hit, "With Your Love." There will be new liner notes, photos, and of course, newly remastered songs from original masters. This album will street on August 24 and will be available at less than $13.98 retail from the right locations.
Interscope releases Spiderbait's upcoming Tonight Alright on August 17.
Interscope will issue an SA-CD album for Snow Patrol and their Final Straw album. This SA-CD sill become available on August 17.
Kylie Minogue's upcoming Body Language Live DVD has been date-moved from August 24 to September 7. Capitol Records is the issuing label.
Shout! Factory will issue a Joni Mitchell DVD title on August 24. The video will be Refuge of the Roads, her second video release. More to follow.
Orchestral Wishbone Ash. In January 2005, Orchestral Argus will be the next DVD release for the band from Classic Rock Productions. The concert will be filmed on August 25 in England and with the current lineup. This ought to be an interesting production.
June 29, 2004
It's all quiet around these jungles where news is concerned. We have a few pieces of news and so will just incorporate them with yesterday's news to allow for catching up and because there are some nice pieces in yesterday's news anyway.
Now, we'd like to take a minute to talk about the need to vote. Rock has long been strong in the push for voter registration as it's imperative that we recognize our responsibility becoming a part of the process. And you can register online. Everyone knows about Rock the Vote. We're bringing them to the forefront to help remind readers that our responsibility is to our country and to guide the direction that we take. Otherwise...
Reviews from Dw Dunphy today in Capsule form is what we have for you. He has reviewed Metamorphosis' Nobody Cares; Mostly Autumn with their Live at The Grand Opera House (SACD); Reconstruct by Chain; Fearful Symmetry's A Loss of Balance; and Scorpions' new one, Unbreakable. Dw Has more Capsules in store for the very near future.
We also have a George Bennett review of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells 2003 (the one I CAN'T get) on DVD-Audio. He brings a nice perspective into the whole issue so it's definitely worth checking out to see if it's going to be the right stuff for you.
We will be back briefly tomorrow and then again on Friday. See ya!
Don't forget the reader reviews. If you have a single paragraph about a favourite current album that you have, share it with the world. Write me here and use READER REVIEW in the subject line.
Dreamworks has announced the official date for the release of the next Papa Roach album called, Getting Away With Murder. Getting Away With Murder will be available on August 31 and can be picked up as edited and non-edited versions.
RCA and BMG Heritage will re-release the currently out-of-print album of Jefferson Starship's Spitfire which generated the 80s hit, "With Your Love." There will be new liner notes, photos, and of course, newly remastered songs from original masters. This album will street on August 24 and will be available at less than $13.98 retail from the right locations.
Interscope releases Spiderbait's upcoming Tonight Alright on August 17.
We mentioned to you last week that Virgin Records will issue a Rolling Stones title, Jump Back, on August 24. On September 7, Virgin will also release a Rolling Stones Live album. For all those folks who attended a Stones show over the last few years, this will serve as a highlighting of the tour for you.
As a reminder, August 24, represents the date for the release of The Finn Brothers' Everyone is Here album.
We have also alerted you to upcoming releases of Kraftwerk albums coming down the pike. We now have official US dates for the first 4 issues. Autobahn, RadioActivity, The Man Machine, and Trans-Europe Express will be released on September 7.
Added to the schedule for September 7 is a Sarah Hudson album called The Naked Truth.
Virgin Records announces the title of the next Guerilla Black album. It will be called Guerilla City (9/7) and will be available in both edited and no-edited forms. Virgin also announces the titling of their upcoming The Thrills (9/14) release which will be known as Let's Bottle Bohemia.
Capitol Records will release a 'best-of' for Supergrass called Supergrass is 10: The Best of Supergrass. This release will street on September 28.
A Perfect Circle gets two simultaneous releases for November 11. The first is a DVD that is untitled for the moment while the second issue is a remix CD, also untitled. These come from Virgin Records.
Virgin has a 'best of' scheduled for Culture Club on January 5, 2005.
We've noted an inclusion in the schedules for a February 1 release of the next Chemical Brothers album.
Virgin's releases for Gang Starr's Daily Operation and Step in the Arena has been rescheduled from October 5 to January 11, 2005. Their upcoming DVD, Best of Gang Starr, will also be moved to the January 11 date.
Hollywood Records has a Hilary Duff album coming on September 28, untitled. Also from Hollywood, is an untitled effort from Raven that has an issuance date of September 21.
Legacy will issue a Deluxe Edition CD for Janis Joplin of her perfect Pearl album. This will be released on August 24. Another scheduled Legacy Deluxe Edition album is one that most everyone is aware of at this point, which is the album and DVD release of Jeff Buckley's Grace, issued separately. The scheduled date is August 17.
Interscope will issue an SA-CD album for Snow Patrol and their Final Straw album. This SA-CD sill become available on August 17.
June 28, 2004
We are alerting all you rabid rock fans to an online auction hosted by Max's Kansas City, the proceeds which will be used to benefit struggling and needy people involved in the creative arts. The Max's Kansas City Project supports artists that need help in order to keep them producing without compromise. We, here at MusicTAP join with the the wonderful people of the Project, to encourage you to help out where you can. Check with the MKCP here and here.
Beginning June 30 and going through July 14, the Project will offer cool deals on cool rock memorabilia, art, photography, and jewelry amongst other things via an online auction. You can get more information by emailing them at maxskc@aol.com.
If you just prefer to donate, then click here and donate away.
Cool.
I was called to task for the lack of information concerning upcoming Nick Cave issues coming from the man. For the exclusions, I deeply and humbly apologize. By now, the news is old hat to many of you but here's the scoop for those who haven't heard yet. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will have their thirteenth album issued in September of this year. The album is a 2CD issue called Abattoir Blues / A Lyre for Orpheus. Additionally, the boys are talking about a collection of BSides and rarities album and are anticipating a February release. Forgive now, Adam?
While we're at it, an interesting question was posed by a reader who asks "..how many people, being fans of a certain band or artist and having lost touch somehow, walk into a record store and discover their favourite band or artist has an album (or two..or three) on the shelves?" It's obvious that we do lose track for whatever reasons but it sure has happened to me before. So, for the fun of it, how many of you have walked into a store and was shocked to see a release of a band that has completely traveled and slipped under your radar? And, for extra bonus reverberations, how shocked were you? Email me here with the stories.
We have some fun release notes for you as well as a few reviews via John Dunphy's Capsule Reviews. Dw started these nifty little reviews and y'know, folks liked them. Additionally, it provides a better forum to address more music and we'll certainly use them. They are becoming as popular with us as with the readers. Watch for more of them. I'm doing some right now as we speak.
Awright...we're outta your hair...for now. Til t'morra.
Don't forget the reader reviews. If you have a single paragraph about a favourite current album that you have, share it with the world. Write me here and use READER REVIEW in the subject line.
We mentioned to you last week that Virgin Records will issue a Rolling Stones title, Jump Back, on August 24. On September 7, Virgin will also release a Rolling Stones Live album. For all those folks who attended a Stones show over the last few years, this will serve as a highlighting of the tour for you.
As a reminder, August 24, represents the date for the release of The Finn Brothers' Everyone is Here album.
We have also alerted you to upcoming releases of Kraftwerk albums coming down the pike. We now have official US dates for the first 4 issues. Autobahn, RadioActivity, The Man Machine, and Trans-Europe Express will be released on September 7.
Added to the schedule for September 7 is a Sarah Hudson album called The Naked Truth.
Virgin Records announces the title of the next Guerilla Black album. It will be called Guerilla City (9/7) and will be available in both edited and no-edited forms. Virgin also announces the titling of their upcoming The Thrills (9/14) release which will be known as Let's Bottle Bohemia.
Capitol Records will release a 'best-of' for Supergrass called Supergrass is 10: The Best of Supergrass. This release will street on September 28.
A Perfect Circle gets two simultaneous releases for November 11. The first is a DVD that is untitled for the moment while the second issue is a remix CD, also untitled. These come from Virgin Records.
Virgin has a 'best of' scheduled for Culture Club on January 5, 2005.
We've noted an inclusion in the schedules for a February 1 release of the next Chemical Brothers album.
Virgin's releases for Gang Starr's Daily Operation and Step in the Arena has been rescheduled from October 5 to January 11, 2005. Their upcoming DVD, Best of Gang Starr, will also be moved to the January 11 date.
Hollywood Records has a Hilary Duff album coming on September 28, untitled. Also from Hollywood, is an untitled effort from Raven that has an issuance date of September 21.
Legacy will issue a Deluxe Edition CD for Janis Joplin of her perfect Pearl album. This will be released on August 24. Another scheduled Legacy Deluxe Edition album is one that most everyone is aware of at this point, which is the album and DVD release of Jeff Buckley's Grace, issued separately. The scheduled date is August 17.
John Mayer's Heavier Things, once thought to have been abandoned for his SA-CD issue, is once again on the schedules. Heavier Things is now expected to be issued on August 17 from Columbia Records as a Multi-Channel / Stereo SA-CD Hybrid.
Kylie Minogue's upcoming Body Language Live DVD has been date-moved from August 24 to September 7. Capitol Records is the issuing label.
Boz fans, like the president of Boz Scaggs fan club, Jennifer Simpson, are rabidly anxious for the release of anything Boz. And so:
This DVD will issue on August 3 and will have the below mentioned track listings:
- Lowdown
- Slow Dancer
- Heart of Mine
- It All Went Down the Drain
- Harbor Lights
- Jojo
- Ask Me 'Bout Nothin' But the Blues
- Breakdown Dead Ahead
- Look What You've Done to Me
- I Just Go
- Georgia
- Miss Sun
- Lido Shuffle
- Runnin' Blues
- Loan Me a Dime
- We're all Alone
The DVD is presented in High Definition video and mixed in 5.1 and Stereo. There is also a DTS mix. As special features, there is the obligatory Photo Gallery and Behind the Scenes Documentary. This DVD is being released by ZOE Record | | |
