Monday, January 17, 2005
January's Great New Imports
Continuing the success of this series, EMI present volume 4 of The Best Arabian Nights Album in The World Ever. As with the previous two releases (there was no volume 2) this album features the biggest hits from the Arabic pop world from the last year. Volume 1 has now sold almost 7k since it's release in March 2002 and Volume 3 is fast catching up with 3.5k since it's release in August 2003. It seems there are a number of Arabic music fans in the UK and they want more... so we're giving it to them!
ELO 2 - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (REMASTERED)
ELO 2 was the Electric Light Orchestra's first worldwide hit album, reaching no. 35 in the UK and no. 51 in the USA and similar chart positions throughout the world during 1973. For such a complex album, it was recorded surprisingly quickly, in one or two takes with almost no overdubs. This edition features five previously unreleased tracks and three bonus tracks.
KILLERS - SOMEBODY TOLD ME PT.1 (2 TRACKS)
"Somebody Told Me" is a re-release of The Killers first single with an unreleased B-side "Show You How".
KILLERS - SOMEBODY TOLD ME PT.2
"Somebody Told Me" is a re-release of The Killers first single with a brand new B-side "Show You How", new remixes including a Mylo mix and an exclusive "Somebody Told Me" U-Myx, allowing fans to create and share their own mixes of the song.
FISCHER Z - HIGHLIGHTS 1979 TO 2004 (BEST OF 25 YEARS)(REMASTERED)
This compilation has been put together by John Watts to commemorate 25 years in the business and includes a couple of minor UK hits such as "The Worker" and "So Long". The album has been fully remastered covering each album with at least one song, from each of his albums. The 12 page booklet includes newly written liner notes and a lot of rare photographs.
ASHANTI - CAN'T STOP
"Can't Stop" was written and recorded in 1997 and was set for release approximately one year later. History now shows that this never happened. That is until now. September 2004 saw the tapes back in the studio where, in the hands of Genard Parker and Ernie Lake, they were fully re-mixed and re-mastered using today's latest cutting edge "Pro tools" equipment.and the resulting product is nothing less than pure genius.
TONY CHRISTIE - DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
Tony Christie's profile has been raised over the last year with a connection to Peter Kaye. "Is This The Road To Amarillo" was sung both on Phoenix Nights as well as Jonathan Ross (BBC1). The interest in this track resulted in a hotly tipped number one Christmas single (which was never even scheduled) and rumours are rife regarding a dance remix of the track. The creative for this album draws heavily on an early seventies feel much in the vain of "Music To Watch Girls By" and "The Protectors" (the theme song "Avenues and Alleyways" features). The TV commercial will follow this style, and should appeal to a younger demographic.
NAT KING COLE - WORLD OF NAT KING COLE
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of crooner Nat King Cole, Capitol compiled this 2005 compilation in several different packages worldwide. It was created with the full cooperation of the artist's estate This international version has 7 alternate tracks to the USA version; "It's All In The Game", "Pretend", "Autumn Leaves", "Looking Back", "Love Letters", "Somewhere Along The Way", and "Stay As Sweet As You Are".
FEEDER - PUSHING THE SENSES (ENHANCED)
'Pushing The Senses' was recorded throughout 2004 with long-standing Feeder collaborator Gil Norton who co-produced the album with frontman Grant Nicholas. Including 10 tracks, the record is the bands most ambitious and accomplished to date with the amazing song writing and engaging melodies the band are known for, reaching a higher level than previously achieved.
KLUTE - NO ONE'S LISTENING ANYMORE
Hot on the tip of 2003's double extravanganza, 'Lie, CheatandSteal/You Should Be Ashamed', comes another double dose of Klute, the fourth album. Support from LTJ Bukem, Goldie, Laurent Garnier, Doc Scott, Marcus Intalex, Total Science and High Contrast.
LEMONADA - ARABIAN LATIN CHILLOUT EXPERIENCE
Lemonada is actually one Lebanese songwriter/guitarist and producer, Ahmed Ghannoum, working with a variety of musicians and using the soothing female vocals of Layal. Opening with the chilled out "Abali", this song perfectly sets the chilled tone of the album with its fusion of Latin and Arabic beats bringing to mind the music of Bebel Gilberto. "Abali" is follwed by more chilled beats from the love song "Waynak". The album continues in this way until the three remixes at the end: "Zwareeb" and "Jnoon" are remixes of Lemonada's own music, while "Istatilak" is a dance rendition of a classic Farid Al Atrache hit.
KIRSTY MACCOLL - FROM CROYDON TO CUBA: AN ANTHOLOGY
"From Croydon to Cuba" traces the path of Kirsty MacColl's musical life, from her home town roots in Croydon to her later, more exotic influences. This collection has been compiled in close consultation with MacColl's mother, Jean MacColl, who has approval of all tracks and artwork. The extensive booklet includes rare photos and new quotes and memories from fellow musicians, friends and collaborators including her former husband and producer Steve Lillywhite, Bono, and members of Talking Heads and The Pogues.
RASMUS - HELLOFACOLLECTION (2004 VERSION)
"Hellofacollection" is a compilation of the best music from their first three albums.
12"/80S - VARIOUS ARTISTS
An 80's retrospective celebrating the original 12" singles now released on a triple CD package on Family Recordings. This collection reflects that ideology and represents the record box of the club DJ and his audience alike. There has never been an album retrospective focussing on this era of popular music culture.
AFTER HOURS V.3: MORE NORTHERN SOUL MASTERS - VARIOUS ARTISTS (REMASTERED)
The third, 29-track instalment of After Hours compiled as always by Richard Searling and delving deep into the vaults of Atco, Atlantic, Loma, Reprise and Warner Brothers. Featuring many in-demand and rare tracks such as Cajun Hart's impossibly rare 'Got To Find A Way', Carl Hall's 'Mean It Baby', Delilah Keenebruew's 'Bright Lights' and The Three Degrees' 'Contact'. Many others are appearing on CD for the first time and all tracks have been re-mastered.
ANDY WARHOL BY CULTURA - VARIOUS ARTISTS
This is the first official compilation, dedicated to Andy Warhol, which has been exclusively authorised by The Warhol Foundation, the Foundation was set up at the request of Warhol (in his will), to enable the "advancement of the visual arts." This double CD collection, presented in an elegant digipak and including a 32 page booklet, was actually compiled by Italian Fashion Designer Joao Tovar, whose Cultura fashion label owns the exclusive rights to reproduce Warhol images for it's Warhol range of clothing. The music featured in this collection has been chosen as a representation of his art and him as a person, with the idea that this might be the music that he would be listening to in 2004/5 were he still alive, with the first CD dedicated to male artists and the second CD to female artists. This is meant as a homage to Warhol.
LAST TIME I SAW PARIS - VARIOUS ARTISTS (+ BONUS DVD)
The CD features some of the hottest contemporary artists such as Alex Lloyd, Ricky Martin, Bryan Adams, Eva Cassidy and Paulini, combined with classic Love songs of yesteryear from Barry White, Jennifer Rush, Roy Orbison, Percy Sledge, Dusty Springfield and more. The bonus DVD (PAL, region code 0) is of the classic 1954 film, 'Last Time I Saw Paris', starring Elizabeth Taylor, Donna Reed, Roger Moore, Eva Gabor and Van Johnson.
WORLD SHUT YOUR MOUTH - OST
Dom Joly, star of Trigger Happy TV, wreaks havoc once more with a show based around situationist pranks, hidden cameras and mischief-making. Trigger Happy TV spawned many imitators, but now the man himself returns to raise the bar. "World Shut Your Mouth" moves the whole genre forward, visually and stylistically ambitious and featuring entirely new characters and set-ups, but all with Joly's recognisable and uniquely absurd sense of humour behind it. In "World Shut Your Mouth", Trigger Happy TV grows up, and becomes aware of the big wide world it lives in. This time the targets are the people and institutions that make up the 21st century establishment. From the Atkins Diet to Harry Potter, Reality TV to celebrity chefs, Britart to Politics, the show takes the stance of a mischievous outsider, targeting anything zeitgeisty that needs a kick in the chops. Each episode will feature regular idented strands and recurring characters, as well as Joly's trademark random acts of comedy.
DESTINY'S CHILD - SOLDIER (SPECIAL EDITION)
Destiny's Child follow their smash single "Lose My Breath" with single number two from "Destiny Fulfuilled".
DUKE SPIRIT - LION RIP (2 TRACKS)
The Duke Spirit return with their 3rd single 'Lion Rip'. A full on raw 'rock n roll' track that draws you into their distinctive sound, once again showing that The Duke Spirit are force to be reckoned with. The single is released on a 2 track CD packaged in a wallet.
HANSON - LOST WITHOUT EACH OTHER (ENHANCED)
The single is a double A-side, featuring the uplifting 'Lost Without Each Other', co-written by New Radicals Gregg Alexander, and the album opener 'Strong Enough To Break'. Also included on this Australian exclusive single is the previously un-released live / acoustic track 'This Time Around', a live video of 'Strong Enough To Break', as well as the 'Lost Without Each Other' video.
HARD-FI - CASH MACHINE (ENHANCED)
Hard-Fi are the product of their suburban West London environment; the sound of twenty-something gun-slingers on the minimum wage. It's the sound of a band weaned on the heady concrete glamour of The Clash, Dexys, Curtis Mayfield, and Happy Mondays. In love and in debt - the raw materials required to soundtrack a life of box-fresh Adidas, Berwick Street vinyl, and the black economy. The video for the single is already gaining widespread notoriety, the band having dodged Terminal 3 security to spend two hours performing 30ft below incoming planes at the arse-end of the main Heathrow runway - the kind of 'guerrilla gig' that makes The Libertines' best efforts come off like a public school fete.
CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY - BASTARDO
Second single from her 2004 "Fade to Grey" full length. Includes 2 unreleased b-sides.
WONDER STUFF - BILE CHANT/ESCAPE FROM RUBBISH ISLAND
This 'double A side' single is the second to come from The Wonder Stuff's studio album 'Escape From Rubbish Island'. The two lead songs 'Bile Chant' and 'Escape From Rubbish Island' have been re-recorded and given a much rockier/live sound akin to the band's live shows.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - LET THERE BE LOVE
Featuring some of Engelbert's favourite songs, which will be familar to all his fans, performed in his own inimitable style.
IRON MAIDEN - NUMBER OF THE BEAST (LIMITED EDITION)
Features previously unreleased live versions of "The Number Of The Beast" and "Hollowed Be Thy Name", plus the previously unreleased live video to "The Number Of The Beast" filmed at Brixton Academy. Die cut picture sleeve
DEAD FLY BUCHOWSKI - BLACKOUT
An energetic mix of grunge, blues and soul from this Scottish four piece.
CHEMICAL BROTHERS - GALVANIZE PT.1 (2 TRACKS)
'Galvanize' is a full blooded pulsing dancefloor anthem, featuring the vocal talents of US rapper Q-tip. From its pounding bass to its classic breakdown, it is The Chemical Brothers at their prime. 'Galvanize' is the first single to be taken from their album 'Push the Button'.
CHEMICAL BROTHERS - GALVANIZE PT.2 (ENHANCED)
'Galvanize' is a full blooded pulsing dancefloor anthem, featuring the vocal talents of US rapper Q-tip. From its pounding bass to its classic breakdown, it is The Chemical Brothers at their prime. 'Galvanize' is the first single to be taken from their album 'Push the Button'.
SALVATORE ADAMO - UN SOIR AU ZANZIBAR
Adamo's greatest hits recorded live at Le Cirque Royal in Brussels.
ASSASSIN - LE FUTUR QUE NOUS RÉSERVE T-IL?
Reissue of the original album.
ASSASSIN - PERLES RARES
Compilation of the greatest hits from the hardcore French rappers. The 15 tracks were recorded between 1989 and 2002.
DAVID CHARVET - SE LAISSER QUELQUE CHOSE
2004 studio release from the famous French pop star who gained U.S. exposure when he was featured on the "Baywatch" television series. The 12 songs were recorded in London and produced by Steve Power.
DORIAND - LE GRAND BAIN (+BONUS DVD)
2004 release from French singer. The bonus DVD (PAL format) features a documentary about recording this album.
FRANCE GALL - BABACAR (REMASTERED)
Digitally remastered reissue of the original edition.
