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Sigur Rós, James McCartney and Garbage take center stage on outstanding new collections

Artist: Sigur Rós
Title: Kveikur (XL Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Of Monsters and Men
Tell me more: Sigur Rós' new album Kveikur is epic, inspired, heroic and sweeping in ways that defy easy description. Fans of Sigur Rós' previous albums will find that Kveikur rivals the Icelandic troupe's earlier efforts, and is at times even heavier in terms of how distortion has been fused into the symphonic soundscape that has come to define the territory that is the group's alone. Produced by original members Jón Þór Birgisson, Georg Holm and Orri Páll Dýrason, Kveikur is dramatically stronger and more aggressive than the band's 2012 electronica-minded release "Valtari." The expansive "Brennisteinn," glorious "Rafstraumur," resounding title track and piano-anchored instrumental "Var" that closes out the disc demand repeated listenings. Information: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk.

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Artist: Garbage

Title: One Mile High...Live (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Pretenders, any of Garbage's studio albums
Tell me more: Available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital video, One Mile High...Live chronicles Garbage performing at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Oct. 6, 2012. The band was in the midst of its first world tour in seven years and didn't hold back in a concert that was entertainment on steroids and captured perfectly by director Erica Ferrero. Singer Shirley Manson led the outfit (guitarists Steve Marker and Duke Erikson, drummer Butch Vig and bassist Eric Avery) through many of Garbage's best-known songs including "Stupid Girl," "Special" and "Only Happy When It Rains." In addition to the regular 20-song setlist, bonus features on the DVD version (reviewed here) include official music videos for "Big Bright World" and "Blood For Poppies." Information: http://www.eagle-rock.com/.

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Artist: James McCartney
Title: Me (ECR Music Group)
You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Snow Patrol, Paul McCartney
Tell me more: James McCartney's aptly-titled Me is already one of my favorite albums of 2013. The talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist burst on the scene with several EP releases (released as the two-disc The Complete EP Collection in 2011), but his 2013 full-lenth album finds McCartney fully in command of his art. Produced by David Kahne and featuring musical contributions from McCartney's father Sir Paul, James McCartney's rich collection of original songs includes the graceful "Butterfuly," elegiac "Snap Out Of It" and driving melodic rocker "Life's A Pill." The jewel on the disc is "Snow," a gorgeous pianco-anchored song that immerses the listener with a single listen. Information: http://www.jamesmccartney.com/

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Robert Kinsler 2013

CD Reviews Paul McCartney & Wings - Beatallica

This week Robert and TJ look at the Re issue of Wings Over America and the Beatles Metallica Mash up: Beatallica 

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New Releases Celebrate Returns From Musical Legends

First ever Blu-ray release featuring Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, the ninth solo outing from John Fogerty and a new film looking at the history of The Rolling Stones highlight a roundup of new releases and reissues.


Artist: John Fogerty
Title: Wrote a Song for Everyone (Vanguard Records)
You might like if you enjoy: John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Dawes, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tell me more: John Fogerty, the acclaimed leader of legendary late '60s-early '70s rockers Creedence Clearwater Revival, has just released his ninth solo album, the aptly-titled "Wrote a Song for Everyone." In addition to taking center stage on two new rousing cuts ("Mystic Highway," "Train of Fools"), the Southern California-based singer-songwriter-guitarist has joined forces with other musical greats –  young and old –  to tackle new reworkings of some of his best-known material. Not every cut is a gem, but most are. My favorites include "Who'll Stop the Rain" performed with Bob Seger, "Hot Rod Heart" with Brad Paisley and "Bad Moon Rising" with the Zac Brown Band. Cuts with Dawes ("Someday Never Comes") and My Morning Jacket ("Long As I can see the Light") are also outstanding. Information: http://www.johnfogerty.com/.

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Artist: Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark (OMD)
Title: Live - Architecture & Morality & More (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Thomas Dolby
Tell me more: Over the last few years, electronica has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence with artists such as Daft Punk and Phoenix gaining critical and commercial acclaim. In the early 1980s, a handful of seminal pioneers such as Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) paved the way for that 21st century movement with their blend of British New Wave and synthpop. OMD's 1981 masterwork "Architecture & Morality" yielded three Top 5 UK singles and propelled the group to the forefront of the movement. In 2007, the classic line-up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper toured, with the group's London stop at Hammersmith Apollo filmed. Now that release is available on a sterling Blu-ray title featuring the full "Architecture & Morality" track listing, as well as OMD's biggest hits. Anyone who saw OMD tear it up at Coachella 2013 with rousing performances of "Enola Gay," "Electricity" and "If You Leave" will want to get this title for sure. Information: www.eaglerockent.com.


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Artist: The Rolling Stones
Title: Crossfire Hurricane (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones
Tell me more: While The Rolling Stones' "50 and Counting Tour" has been grabbing the attention of plenty of rock fans in recent weeks, the group's full story is also coming to light thanks to the new documentary "Crossfire Hurricane." Directed by Brett Morgen, "Crossfire Hurricane" takes viewers from the outfit's beginnings as teens in love with American blues greats such as Muddy Waters to their status as a stadium act. Made with the full cooperation of The Rolling Stones, the film fuses archive footage, new interviews and news coverage to offer a complete look at the band's history. Bonus features include early performances captured in 1964 and 1965. Information: www.eaglerockent.com.

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Artist: The Aquabats
Title: The Aquabats! Super Show! Season One! (Shout! Factory)
You might like if you enjoy: Reel Big Fish, Save Ferris, "Weird Al" Yankovic
Tell me more: Fans of the Southern California synth pop-meets-ska band The Aquabats are well acquainted with the quintet's fun-filled and upbeat musical approach. But now thanks to the successful musical television series aired on The Hub, a new generation of fans has discovered the troupe's sonic and superhero-charged charms. The first season of "The Aquabats! Super Show!" is featured on a 2-disc deluxe DVD that also includes bonus features. The show is intelligent, appeals to "kids" of all ages and even picked up a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Series. Information: www.ShoutFactory.com.

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