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Council Skies (Deluxe)

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Alternative & Indie - Released June 2, 2023 | Sour Mash Records Ltd

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A Moon Shaped Pool

Radiohead

Alternative & Indie - Released May 8, 2016 | XL Recordings

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At the close of experimental solo careers for both Thom Yorke and Phil Selway, and the film soundtracks of Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead has finally come back to the fold with their ninth studio album. It's proof that talent never leaves you, more than thirty years after the band got together. Talent yes, surprises no. In fact, the biggest surprise on A Moon Shaped Pool is that there is no surprise. The Oxford grown quintet has undoubtedly just released their most "classic" album, almost with their eyes closed. Yorke is omni-present in the sound, and you can hear his influence throughout. As such, it's like listening to an old Radiohead record, without having heard it before. Radiohead have set aside their experimental tendencies in favour of sometimes minimalist, sometimes luxurious arrangements. Even in the most impressive arrangements for strings, Jonny Greenwood seems to be aiming for purity, (see Daydreaming). His diverse works on the 7th Art and, most notably, for the director Paul Thomas Anderson (Greenwood penned the soundtracks to There will be Blood, The Master, and Inherent Vice) have clearly given him a new vision that makes its presence felt. Even on the most intimate tracks (Desert Island Discs), Radiohead maintains a certain majesty, and when they get to post-rock (Full Stop and Present Tense), their musique becomes grandiose. With such an album, Radiohead pushes the legend slightly further, preserves its distinct style, and adds to its already legendary discography.© CM/Qobuz
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ORQUÍDEAS

Kali Uchis

Pop - Released January 12, 2024 | Geffen Records

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This fourth album from Kali Uchis proves two things: first of all, this climber of the pop charts doesn’t owe her stature to music conceived for social media as some of her pop star counterparts do. There is strategy behind it, of course, but the music seems to come first. Second of all, it’s the singer’s capacity to shine in Spanish, which she favours more and more, going as far as allowing it to inhabit the majority of the comforting Orquídeas, revealing behind the lightheartedness of ambient pop a hidden but ironclad determination.She can switch between, or rather very skillfully combine, the sensuality of a track like Pensamientos Intrusivos and more pronounced reggaeton influences like on Muñekita. In fact, Kali Uchis performs a sort of synthesis of markedly South-American aspirations, even Nigerian at times, as proven by the melodic elements of Diosa or Perdiste, but also summons the orchestral imaginary of Cuba on Te Mata, the surprising single that coincides with the album’s last track, Dame Beso // Muévete. Mexico and its modernised accordions appear on this final song, closing the loop of an album that effectively tells the story of the Latin diaspora in the United States.  © Brice Miclet/Qobuz
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Magical Mystery Tour

The Beatles

Rock - Released November 22, 1967 | EMI Catalogue

A strange album in both its composition and its artwork. But, as we are talking about The Beatles, the strangeness is unquestionably wonderful... Released in late 1967 in England as a double EP and then in the US as a full album, Magical Mystery Tour is the soundtrack of the eponymous TV movie directed by Bernard Knowles for the BBC. Here we find much of the psychedelia of the Sgt Pepper's masterpiece, which had been released a few months earlier. The disc is not really designed as a full album, although it contains some of the greatest songs by the Fab Four, such as Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields Forever, All You Need Is Love, Hello Goodbye, I Am The Walrus and The Fool On The Hill. Even instrumental compositions like Flying are real gems... With Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles sign off what would be the last of their tracks bathed in instrumental experimentation and unusual recording techniques, before turning to a final period of more refined writing. © MZ / Qobuz, Translation/BM
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Council Skies

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Alternative & Indie - Released June 2, 2023 | Sour Mash Records Ltd

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Les choses de la vie

Renaud Capuçon

Classical - Released January 5, 2024 | Warner Classics

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In the notes to his 2018 release Cinema, violinist Renaud Capuçon spoke of "reservations" about recording film music as a classical musician. This time around, there are no such reservations, perhaps because the previous release was quite successful. There are several differences between the two albums that may work to the advantage of this 2024 release; at the very least, Capuçon is not repeating himself. One is that the violinist focuses exclusively on French music this time around; even the several extracts from various English-language films included, such as Love Story and Lawrence of Arabia, have French composers, and the album reflects on the strength of the French strain in Anglo-American film music. Another departure is that Capuçon has replaced the Brussels Philharmonic from the 2018 album with the smaller historical-instrument group Les Siècles. They don't seem to be using anything other than modern instruments, but the performances of the arrangements by Cyrille Lehn are able to sharpen the contrast between the "voices" of Capuçon and the orchestra under the baton of Duncan Ward. Beyond these differences, the album, like its predecessor, will expose non-French audiences to some excellent film tunes that they may not have known. Consider the somber Concerto de l'Adieu from the epic film Dien Bien Phu, a sort of docudrama about the 1954 battle that drove the French out of Vietnam. The Decca label contributes fine studio sound from the ONDIF studio in Alfortville to this strong crossover release from the increasingly popular Capuçon.© James Manheim /TiVo
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Get A Grip

Aerosmith

Rock - Released January 1, 1993 | Aerosmith P&D - Geffen

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Coming on the heels of the commercially and artistically successful Pump, the fitfully entertaining Get a Grip doesn't match its predecessor's musical diversity, but it's not for lack of trying. In fact, Aerosmith try too hard, making a stab at social commentary ("Livin' on the Edge") while keeping adolescent fans in their corner with their trademark raunch-rock ("Get a Grip" and "Eat the Rich"), as well as having radio-ready hit ballads ("Cryin'," "Amazing," and "Crazy"). It might be a studied performance, but since the album sounds good, many listeners will be willing to overlook those flaws and simply enjoy the ride.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

Soul - Released October 30, 2006 | Universal-Island Records Ltd.

The story of Back to Black is one in which celebrity and the potential of commercial success threaten to ruin Amy Winehouse, since the same insouciance and playfulness that made her sound so special when she debuted could easily have been whitewashed right out of existence for this breakout record. (That fact may help to explain why fans were so scared by press allegations that Winehouse had deliberately lost weight in order to present a slimmer appearance.) Although Back to Black does see her deserting jazz and wholly embracing contemporary R&B, all the best parts of her musical character emerge intact, and actually, are all the better for the transformation from jazz vocalist to soul siren. With producer Salaam Remi returning from Frank, plus the welcome addition of Mark Ronson (fresh off successes producing for Christina Aguilera and Robbie Williams), Back to Black has a similar sound to Frank but much more flair and spark to it. Winehouse was inspired by girl group soul of the '60s, and fortunately Ronson and Remi are two of the most facile and organic R&B producers active. (They certainly know how to evoke the era too; Remi's "Tears Dry on Their Own" is a sparkling homage to the Motown chestnut "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and Ronson summons a host of Brill Building touchstones on his tracks.) As before, Winehouse writes all of the songs from her experiences, most of which involve the occasionally riotous and often bittersweet vagaries of love. Also in similar fashion to Frank, her eye for details and her way of relating them are delightful. She states her case against "Rehab" on the knockout first single with some great lines: "They tried to make me go to rehab I won't go go go, I'd rather be at home with Ray" (Charles, that is). As often as not, though, the songs on Back to Black are universal, songs that anyone, even Joss Stone, could take to the top of the charts, such as "Love Is a Losing Game" or the title song ("We only said good bye with words, I died a hundred times/You go back to her, and I go back to black").© John Bush /TiVo
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Get A Grip

Aerosmith

Rock - Released January 1, 1993 | Aerosmith P&D - Geffen

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Coming on the heels of the commercially and artistically successful Pump, the fitfully entertaining Get a Grip doesn't match its predecessor's musical diversity, but it's not for lack of trying. In fact, Aerosmith try too hard, making a stab at social commentary ("Livin' on the Edge") while keeping adolescent fans in their corner with their trademark raunch-rock ("Get a Grip" and "Eat the Rich"), as well as having radio-ready hit ballads ("Cryin'," "Amazing," and "Crazy"). It might be a studied performance, but since the album sounds good, many listeners will be willing to overlook those flaws and simply enjoy the ride.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Yellow Submarine Songtrack

The Beatles

Film Soundtracks - Released January 13, 1969 | EMI Catalogue

Admittedly, the soundtrack to Yellow Submarine wasn't one of the highlights in the Beatles' catalog, so providing an official alternate version of it is no big deal. The soundtrack always felt cobbled together, because it was. It only contained four new songs -- two of which were written by Harrison, which indicates how seriously Lennon and McCartney took the project, if their enjoyable throwaways ("Hey Bulldog" and "All Together Now," respectively) didn't provide enough of a clue -- plus two previously released songs ("All You Need Is Love," "Yellow Submarine") and a side of George Martin instrumentals from the film's score. The Beatles never assembled a slighter album while they were active, so it wasn't a sacrilege when their organization decided to assemble a "songtrack" -- a soundtrack that featured only the songs in the film, not any of the instrumentals -- to coincide with the re-release of the film in 1999. In a way, the "songtrack" (which is what the Beatles' associates insisted on calling the new effort) is an improvement on the soundtrack since it eliminates dead weight and strengthens the original six songs with nine songs featured in the movie ("Eleanor Rigby," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," etc.). It's a little jarring not to hear the songs from the soundtrack in a different order on the songtrack, but ultimately the record is entertaining, if a bit familiar. That's not the case with the sound, though. The Beatles have decided to make this the first remixed CD in their catalog. The differences are slight but often notable and never really an improvement; as a matter of fact, it could likely be enough to irk, possibly anger, longtime Beatlemaniacs. It helps distinguish the Yellow Submarine "songtrack" as much as the new sequencing.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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A Most Marvellous Party: Noel Coward and Friends

Mary Bevan

Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released November 17, 2023 | Signum Records

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Mr. Sun

Little Big Town

Country - Released September 16, 2022 | Capitol Records Nashville

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Take the title Mr. Sun to heart. This, Little Big Town's tenth proper studio album, is filled with sweetness, hope, and light, a record built for comfort, not speed. Consider the overwhelming sweetness as the band's way of processing the upheaval generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of wallowing in sorrow, they bask in the sunshine; even the slower ballads act as a balm, serving up soothing melodies instead of sadness. Such relentless positivity isn't monochromatic in the hands of Little Big Town -- which is good, as the record runs a very long 16 tracks. At that length, there's no avoiding a bit of sag. A whole lot of sweetness and light can be slightly stultifying, even when the slow tunes are executed with the precision of a pro. As good as those ballads are, Mr. Sun really springs to life when there's a slight spring in the group's step. The opener "All Summer" is candied perfection, a 1970s soft-rock melody given a spiffy reupholstering," "Heaven Had a Dance Floor" is a new wave spin on adult contemporary new wave, "Gold" is a bright rewrite of Maren Morris' "Rich," "Song Back" is a bright, pulsating number for a mature dance floor, while "Whiskey Colored Eyes" provides an ideal soundtrack for a sepia-toned sunset. These are the songs that give Mr. Sun its pulse and help keep things humming on this amiable affair.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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I Told You I Was Trouble: Live In London

Amy Winehouse

Pop - Released February 26, 2021 | UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

This 2007 concert, twice postponed, took place at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire, and reminds us of the singer's flamboyant energy. This live recording was entitled I Told You I Was Trouble, as Amy Winehouse was unpredictable and many of her appearances were punctuated by incidents and accompanied by permanent chaos. This is fortunately not the case for this recording where we find brilliant performances of such worldwide hits as Rehab or Back to Black, as well as a cover of Valerie by the Zutons, recorded by the star with producer Mark Ronson on his album Version, released in 2007. Of the sixteen tracks that make up this live record, note three other covers, Doo Wop (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill, which Amy Winehouse follows up with her very own He Can Only Hold Her, and two covers of numbers by the legendary ska group led by the no-less-legendary Jerry Dammers: the Specials. Winehouse offers a beautiful version of Hey Little Rich Girl and chooses to end her concert with a perfectly festive, very spirited version of their Monkey Man... This London performance has lost nothing of its freshness and immortalises an hour from the life of this exceptional artist with an exceptional voice and unforgettable charisma. Unfortunately she passed away in 2011 at the age of twenty-seven, joining the likes of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain in the 27 Club... But the one they called “Trouble” has left some of her very best here for us to hold onto forever. © Yan Céh/Qobuz
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Stray Dog

Justin Moore

Country - Released May 5, 2023 | The Valory Music Co., LLC

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Stray Dog is a brief blast of music, lasting little under than a half-hour. Justin Moore doesn't need much to establish his strengths as a hardcore country singer, one who doesn't have much patience for modern sounds. Moore doesn't dedicate himself to any particular retro style here: it's bookended by two numbers -- the Riley Green duet "Everybody Get Along" and "Get Rich or Drunk Trying" that tip their hat to outlaw country -- while the rest of the record is firmly ensconced in the swaggering sounds of the '90s. The sound is big and gleaming, allowing Moore to lay back and deliver his drawl with casual authority. That offhand touch, combined with Stray Dog's swift running time, make this an easy record to enjoy.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Aqua

Asia

Rock - Released June 8, 1992 | Revolver Records

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I Don't Speak The Language

Matthew Wilder

Pop/Rock - Released March 19, 1983 | Legacy Recordings

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Bigger Than Both Of Us

Hall & Oates

Pop/Rock - Released August 1, 1976 | RCA Records Label

Bigger Than Both of Us continued the gold success of its predecessor, Daryl Hall and John Oates, by adding a cleaner, more pop-oriented gloss to the production, as well as fine songwriting that builds on the bright pulse of "Rich Girl."© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Can't Help Falling In Love (From Crazy Rich Asians)

Kina Grannis

Film Soundtracks - Released January 15, 2021 | WaterTower Music

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Lead Me On (15 Year Anniversary Edition)

Kelly Joe Phelps

Blues - Released April 9, 1994 | Burnside Records

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Animal (Expanded Edition)

Ke$ha

Pop - Released January 25, 2010 | RCA Records Label