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Feb
2002
· The soundtrack to the upcoming film Anne Rice's Queen Of the Damned, starring the late Aaliyah, is due in stores this Tuesday. While she performs no songs on the CD, the Warner Bros. disc features tracks from Papa Roach, Deftones, Tricky, and five songs co-written by Jonathan Davis of Korn.
These five tracks will feature guest vocals by Marilyn Manson, Wayne Static of Static-X, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, David Draiman of Disturbed, and Jay Gordon of Orgy. Due to contractual obligations moviegoers will hear different versions of these tracks with vocals by Davis as he is backed by members of Korn and Limp Bizkit performing as Satan's Night Out, the band led by the film's vampire rocker Lestat.
· Another soundtrack due this Tuesday looks to be rockin' Mississippi style with contributions by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Kenny Brown, and Robert Belfour. The Nonesuch Records set, Big Bad Love, is highly anticipated by Tom Waits fans as it contains two new tracks, "Long Way Home" and "Jayne's Blue Wish." Waits has recently signed with the indie Anti Records label and looks to release two new albums in May, entitled Blood Money and Alice.
· Hüsker Dü founder Bob Mould is poised to release three separate CDs this year. This first release, Modulate, is due next month on his own Granary Music label and will feature his signature guitar sound alongside electronic elements. Later this year he'll issue Long Playing Grooves, a disc made up of loop-based electronica, and Body of Song, promising more of his acoustic-guitar compositions.
· The DV8/Columbia Records label has announced that it will release a Ramones tribute album this spring featuring cover salutes from Rob Zombie, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, Green Day, and Rancid.
· Speaking of tribute albums, the Rykodisc/Praxis label is putting the final touches on an upcoming collection of Kinks covers entitled This Is Where I Belong: The Songs of Ray Davies & The Kinks. The lineup includes Yo La Tengo, Fountains of Wayne, Queens of the Stone Age, Fastball, Lambchop, Cracker, Ron Sexsmith, and Jonathan Richman.
· Back in 1993, KRS-One asked the magical question, "Do you remember how long 'Superrappin'' was?" The query referenced the 12-minute Grandmaster Flash classic track. Fast forward to 2000, when the Cologne, Germany, label Groove Attack Records debuted its Superrappin' collection of indie hip-hop, blowing up on deep rumbling turntables worldwide. The always-tasty label has recently served up the two-CD or three-LP Superrappin' Volume Two, without a doubt the must-have hip-hop compilation this season. The under-the-radar artists of this collection are dedicated to the art of flow, old-school pleasures, and basement-party showmanship. Highlights include Biz Markie's "Turn tha Party Out," Mike Zoot & Labba's "Spread Love," Mr. Lif's "Ol' Crew," and Obscure Disorder's "Last Call Part 2." This savory delight for the ears bursts and rolls with a freshness that resurrects the new-jack soul with more similarities to the poetry of John Gornio than ganster lean. Highly recommended.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes the Barenaked Ladies on Thursday, Sheryl Crow on Friday, and Nelly Furtado on Tuesday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Incubus on Thursday; and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn features Spearhead on Thursday overnight, Cracker on Friday overnight, and Alison Krauss on Monday overnight.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, Feb. 19:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
Air - Everybody Hertz (Astralwerks) remixes by The Neptunes, Mr. Oizo, Adrian Sherwood, and Jellyfish's Roger Manning
Alien Crime Syndicate - XL from Coast to Coast (Control Group) new from Joe Reineke of The Meices
Antichism - Antichism (Prank) singles collection from this South Carolina peace punk band
Jaymz Bee & The Deep Lounge Coalition - Sub Urban (Oglio) with lounge-chilled covers of songs by Nelly, Wu-Tang Clan, Shaggy, Missy Elliott, and Destiny's Child
Bevis Frond - Triptych (Rubric) re-issue
The Bodeans - The Best of (Rhino)
The Bottle Rockets - Songs of Sahm (Bloodshot) tribute to Doug Sahm
Elvis Costello - This Year's Model, Blood & Chocolate, and Brutal Youth (Rhino) two-CD deluxe reissues loaded with bonus tracks
Cub Country - High Uinta High (Jade Tree) with members of Helmet, Jets to Brazil, and the Lunachicks
Tanya Donnelly - Beauty Sleep (4AD/Beggars Banquet) all new from the Throwing Muses and Belly founder
Generators - State of the Nation (TKO) enhanced CD
Grandaddy - Concrete Dunes (Will/Lakeshore) collection of 15 rare tracks
The Hives - "Hate to Say I Told You So" (Poptones) import-only CD and seven-inch single from these UK critical favorites
Don Howland - Land Beyond the Mountains (Birdman) debut solo album from the Gibson Bros. and Bassholes founder
Infinite X's - Infinite X's (Chainsaw) featuring former members of Team Dresch and Longstocking
Damien Jurado - I Break Chains (SubPop) produced by Pedro the Lion's Dave Bazan
Damien Jurado - Four Songs (Burnt Toast) debut of this vinyl-only label's one-sided LP series featuring home-recorded sessions
Lambchop - Is a Woman (Merge) intimate piano excursions
Limp - Limp (Honest Don's)
The London Quireboys - This Is Rock 'n' Roll (Sanctuary) new blues-based rock from these late-1980s barnstormers
Midnight Oil - Capricornia (Liquid 8/BMG) all new from these Australian rock legends
Mountain Brothers - Self Volume 1 (Ground Control/Nu Gruv) fantastic CD or two-LP re-issue of this hip-hop classic
The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas (Emperor Jones)
Potshot - A-Gogo (Asian Man) from Japan
Q-Tip - Kamal the Abstract (Arista)
Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me (Sanctuary) posthumous solo debut with guest Captain Sensible of The Damned
Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair - Words of Wisdom & Hope (Alternative Tentacles)
Tindersticks - Trouble Everyday soundtrack (Beggars Banquet) music from the upcoming Claire Denis film
Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee - Part Platform ... Our Schedule Is Change (Estrus)
The Turtles - Solid Zinc: The Anthology (Rhino) two-CD set
Variac - Hard Starward (Rustbelt) debut from a new band raised from the ashes of Big Chief, Forehead Stew, and Big Block
various artists - The Estrus Double Dynomite Sampler Volume 3 (Estrus) 22 tracks from 11 stallions of the Estrus stable, including The Cherry Valence, Man or Astroman?, Gas Huffer, and the Soledad Brothers
Keller Williams - Laugh (Sci-Fidelity) featuring Tye North of Leftover Salmon
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society - 1919 Eternal (Spitfire)
· Another soundtrack due this Tuesday looks to be rockin' Mississippi style with contributions by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Kenny Brown, and Robert Belfour. The Nonesuch Records set, Big Bad Love, is highly anticipated by Tom Waits fans as it contains two new tracks, "Long Way Home" and "Jayne's Blue Wish." Waits has recently signed with the indie Anti Records label and looks to release two new albums in May, entitled Blood Money and Alice.
· Hüsker Dü founder Bob Mould is poised to release three separate CDs this year. This first release, Modulate, is due next month on his own Granary Music label and will feature his signature guitar sound alongside electronic elements. Later this year he'll issue Long Playing Grooves, a disc made up of loop-based electronica, and Body of Song, promising more of his acoustic-guitar compositions.
· The DV8/Columbia Records label has announced that it will release a Ramones tribute album this spring featuring cover salutes from Rob Zombie, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, Green Day, and Rancid.
· Speaking of tribute albums, the Rykodisc/Praxis label is putting the final touches on an upcoming collection of Kinks covers entitled This Is Where I Belong: The Songs of Ray Davies & The Kinks. The lineup includes Yo La Tengo, Fountains of Wayne, Queens of the Stone Age, Fastball, Lambchop, Cracker, Ron Sexsmith, and Jonathan Richman.
· Back in 1993, KRS-One asked the magical question, "Do you remember how long 'Superrappin'' was?" The query referenced the 12-minute Grandmaster Flash classic track. Fast forward to 2000, when the Cologne, Germany, label Groove Attack Records debuted its Superrappin' collection of indie hip-hop, blowing up on deep rumbling turntables worldwide. The always-tasty label has recently served up the two-CD or three-LP Superrappin' Volume Two, without a doubt the must-have hip-hop compilation this season. The under-the-radar artists of this collection are dedicated to the art of flow, old-school pleasures, and basement-party showmanship. Highlights include Biz Markie's "Turn tha Party Out," Mike Zoot & Labba's "Spread Love," Mr. Lif's "Ol' Crew," and Obscure Disorder's "Last Call Part 2." This savory delight for the ears bursts and rolls with a freshness that resurrects the new-jack soul with more similarities to the poetry of John Gornio than ganster lean. Highly recommended.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes the Barenaked Ladies on Thursday, Sheryl Crow on Friday, and Nelly Furtado on Tuesday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Incubus on Thursday; and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn features Spearhead on Thursday overnight, Cracker on Friday overnight, and Alison Krauss on Monday overnight.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, Feb. 19:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
Air - Everybody Hertz (Astralwerks) remixes by The Neptunes, Mr. Oizo, Adrian Sherwood, and Jellyfish's Roger Manning
Alien Crime Syndicate - XL from Coast to Coast (Control Group) new from Joe Reineke of The Meices
Antichism - Antichism (Prank) singles collection from this South Carolina peace punk band
Jaymz Bee & The Deep Lounge Coalition - Sub Urban (Oglio) with lounge-chilled covers of songs by Nelly, Wu-Tang Clan, Shaggy, Missy Elliott, and Destiny's Child
Bevis Frond - Triptych (Rubric) re-issue
The Bodeans - The Best of (Rhino)
The Bottle Rockets - Songs of Sahm (Bloodshot) tribute to Doug Sahm
Elvis Costello - This Year's Model, Blood & Chocolate, and Brutal Youth (Rhino) two-CD deluxe reissues loaded with bonus tracks
Cub Country - High Uinta High (Jade Tree) with members of Helmet, Jets to Brazil, and the Lunachicks
Tanya Donnelly - Beauty Sleep (4AD/Beggars Banquet) all new from the Throwing Muses and Belly founder
Generators - State of the Nation (TKO) enhanced CD
Grandaddy - Concrete Dunes (Will/Lakeshore) collection of 15 rare tracks
The Hives - "Hate to Say I Told You So" (Poptones) import-only CD and seven-inch single from these UK critical favorites
Don Howland - Land Beyond the Mountains (Birdman) debut solo album from the Gibson Bros. and Bassholes founder
Infinite X's - Infinite X's (Chainsaw) featuring former members of Team Dresch and Longstocking
Damien Jurado - I Break Chains (SubPop) produced by Pedro the Lion's Dave Bazan
Damien Jurado - Four Songs (Burnt Toast) debut of this vinyl-only label's one-sided LP series featuring home-recorded sessions
Lambchop - Is a Woman (Merge) intimate piano excursions
Limp - Limp (Honest Don's)
The London Quireboys - This Is Rock 'n' Roll (Sanctuary) new blues-based rock from these late-1980s barnstormers
Midnight Oil - Capricornia (Liquid 8/BMG) all new from these Australian rock legends
Mountain Brothers - Self Volume 1 (Ground Control/Nu Gruv) fantastic CD or two-LP re-issue of this hip-hop classic
The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas (Emperor Jones)
Potshot - A-Gogo (Asian Man) from Japan
Q-Tip - Kamal the Abstract (Arista)
Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me (Sanctuary) posthumous solo debut with guest Captain Sensible of The Damned
Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair - Words of Wisdom & Hope (Alternative Tentacles)
Tindersticks - Trouble Everyday soundtrack (Beggars Banquet) music from the upcoming Claire Denis film
Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee - Part Platform ... Our Schedule Is Change (Estrus)
The Turtles - Solid Zinc: The Anthology (Rhino) two-CD set
Variac - Hard Starward (Rustbelt) debut from a new band raised from the ashes of Big Chief, Forehead Stew, and Big Block
various artists - The Estrus Double Dynomite Sampler Volume 3 (Estrus) 22 tracks from 11 stallions of the Estrus stable, including The Cherry Valence, Man or Astroman?, Gas Huffer, and the Soledad Brothers
Keller Williams - Laugh (Sci-Fidelity) featuring Tye North of Leftover Salmon
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society - 1919 Eternal (Spitfire)
