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"Inside Job"
Don Henley
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Henley's first full-length studio effort in more than a
decade is both characteristically astringent and
fulfillingly eclectic. Amazon.com contributor Jerry McCulley
praises the CD's "subtle grace," calling it "an album that
underscores how quickly life's fine wine can unexpectedly
turn to vinegar"--all with high production value and
trademark melodicism, of course.
"Invincible Summer"
k.d. lang
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k.d. lang returns to the sensual feel of her 1992 "Ingenue"
on "Invincible Summer." A set of deeply smitten-sounding
romance songs, it's winning in its vivid emotion and
inventive production. It'll last long beyond the season
whose pleasures it celebrates.
"The ABBA Generation"
A-Teens
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Already a major European hit, this clean-scrubbed quartet
revisits the ABBA songbook with a high-tech modern
dance-floor gloss. Tracks include "Dancing Queen," "Take a
Chance on Me," "S.O.S.," and "Mamma Mia."
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SAMANTHA SIVA
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Seductive British singer-songwriter Samantha Siva's
"Identity" is a tasteful meld of smooth jazz, soft R&B, and
personal lyrics that0 recall Sade but is steeped in Siva's
own...identity. Guests include producer David Benoit, who
both polishes the sound and lets it breathe, saxophonist
Richard Elliot, and acclaimed drummer Clarence Penn.
And check out "Identity":
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EDITOR'S CHOICE: GO-GO'S
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Backstage, wholesome '80s New Wave superstars the Go-Go's
were quite a different package than the cheery quintet that
bopped with hits like "We Got the Beat." Despite their
personal and professional travails, the 17-track "VH1 Behind
the Music: Go-Go's Collection" is a reminder of how much
song power and rockin' oomph the group had.
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MUSIC LOVERS' LOUNGE: BILL WITHERS
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Soul singer Bill Withers has put a lot of miles between
himself and his 1970s hits "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on
Me," and "Perfect Day." But he's right at home where he's
settled. Upon the release of "Lean on Me--The Best of Bill
Withers," Amazon.com editor Steven Stolder chats with the
philosophical singer-songwriter about stepping away from
the floodlights with grace and dignity. Read the interview
here:
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Find more to read and listen to in Amazon.com's Music Lovers' Lounge.
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And check out "Lean on Me":
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10 UNDER $10: CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY POP
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We've added new titles to Amazon.com's Classic and
Contemporary Pop 10 Under $10 lists. It's a great way to add
classics such as Etta James's "At Last!" and
Herb Alpert's "Greatest Hits" to your collection.
10 Under $10: Classic Pop
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"Whitney: The Greatest Hits"
Whitney Houston
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One of the most successful singers of the past 15 years,
Whitney Houston has had great success on both the R&B and
pop charts. This double-disc set collects past smashes,
remixes, and four new cuts. And the cover's cute.
"Ear-Resistible"
The Temptations
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The Temptations' 57th album finds them in a mid-tempo groove
for most of the disc. "Ear-Resistible" sounds a bit like
what might happen if Luther Vandross stepped in to produce
(and maybe even sing with) the group. Watch for this one to
follow in the footsteps of 1998's platinum "Phoenix Rising."
"Lucy Pearl"
Lucy Pearl
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The long-awaited debut album by this trio--comprised of
former members of Tony! Toni! Tone!, En Vogue, and A Tribe
Called Quest--is definitely something cool. Standout cuts
include the funky single "Dance Tonight," the rock raver
"Hollywood," and the bittersweetly nostalgic "Remember the
Times." One of the most intriguing soul records of the year
thus far.
"Eyes Never Lie"
Dwayne Wiggins
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While ex-Tony! Toni! Tone! frontman Raphael Saadiq pushes on
with Lucy Pearl, the group's former guitarist does his
thing. "Eyes Never Lie" is an unassuming first solo effort,
with a laid-back groove that suggests that Wiggins made
exactly the record he wanted to.
"Greatest Hits"
George Clinton
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Especially invaluable given that most of Clinton's '80s solo
albums have gone out of print, "Greatest Hits" collects some
of the many prizes from that era. In addition to "Atomic
Dog," you can thrill to "Do Fries Go with That Shake!?,"
"Last Dance," "Nubian Nut," and many more classics.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
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"The Ultimate Collection"
Barry White
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Collecting hits from 1973's "I'm Gonna Love You Just a
Little More, Baby" through last year's "Staying Power,"
Barry White's "The Ultimate Collection" is indeed the finest
set of his music around. This double CD features 30 tracks
and demonstrates the strength of this seduction master's
sound over nearly 30 years.
BOX SET: "BEG, SCREAM AND SHOUT!"
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"Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Big Ol' Box Of 60's Soul"
Various Artists
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Subtitled "The Big Ol' Box of '60s Soul," this six-CD set is
packaged to resemble a '60s-style single-record carrying
case. The music within is also a time trip, but one that
reminds the listener of how eternal these sounds are. In
addition to big names like James, Aretha, and Smokey, this
wonder is also full of great tracks by little-known artists
such as Lorraine Ellison, C & the Shells, and the Show
Stoppers.
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"Emancipation"
Prince
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In another of his many astonishing moves, Prince celebrated
his departure from Warner Bros. with "Emancipation," a
three-CD set that's as sprawling as anything in the
Minneapolitan's catalog. Programmed so that each CD has its
own identity, "Emancipation" was a critical success; it's
available for $6.99 in our Bargain Music Store.
Don Bryant : Complete Don Bryant On Hi Reco, May 16 ....CD on Sale
George Clinton : Greatest Hits, May 09 ....CD on Sale
Five : Invincible, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Gold City : Amazing Grace: Hymn Collection, May 11 ....CD on Sale
Al Green : Soul Survivor, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Whitney Houston : Greatest Hits, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Rick James : Millennium Collection-20th Cen, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Lettermen : Greatest Movies Hits, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Curtis Mayfield : Singles Anthology, May 16 ....CD on Sale
New Edition : All The Number Ones, May 09 ....CD on Sale
Sandpebbles : 1967-69 We Got Love Power, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Joe Simon : Easy To Love/Bad Case Of Love, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Donna Summer : Remixed And Early Greats, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Temptations : Earresistable, May 16 ....CD on Sale
VA-Classic Country : Vol. 6-Sony Ladies, May 16 ....CD on Sale
Young Lo : Life In General, May 11 ....CD on Sale
