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|Raising Sand (CD)|
Alison Krauss (Artist) and Robert Plant (Artist)
2007-10-23
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T Bone Burnette‘s producing genius is nothing
short of a marvel here as he orchestrates the intermingling of these two
iconic voices with glorious restraint.
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|The Black And White Album (CD)|
The Hives (Artist)
2007-11-13
A&M Records (USA)
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The best dressed Swedes in Rock return with
another outburst, this time in black and white! Sexy, catchy and full of
raw energy.
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|Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (CD)|
Foo Fighters (Artist)
2007-09-25
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This highly acclaimed record is nominated for
five grammies and showcases the Foo Fighters at their best. If you don‘t
own it, you need to.
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|Icky Thump (CD)|
The White Stripes (Artist)
2007-06-19
Warner Bros. Records
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Icky Thump is full of the brash and bombastic
songs the duo is best known for but there‘s a little something for everyone
here, from bagpipes to mariachi.
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|Dirt Farmer (CD)|
Levon Helm (Artist)
2007-10-30
Vanguard Records (USA)
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Grammy Nominated, DIRT FARMER is the first
studio recording in 25 years for Levon Helm, the legendary drummer of The
Band. Surprise trendsetter on Billboard‘s Heatseekers charts in 2007.
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|Magic (CD)|
Bruce Springsteen (Artist)
2007-10-02
Columbia (USA)
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This is the album I‘ve been wanting Bruce to
make for the past 25 years: unlike much of his recent work, the only theme
here is superlative, rock anthems.
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|Back To Black (EXPLICIT) (CD)|
Amy Winehouse (Artist)
2007-03-13
Universal Republic
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Despite the fact that the tumult of
Winehouse‘s personal life threatens to derail her promising career, she
perfectly captures the essence of the traditional girl group sound and her
talent is simply a revelation.
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|Chrome Dreams II (CD)|
Neil Young (Artist)
2008-01-15
Reprise
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Chrome Dreams II showcases Young‘s
versatility and transcends all expectations to deliver the most satisfying
Young record in years.
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|Minutes To Midnight (CD)|
Linkin Park (Artist)
2007-05-15
Warner Bros. Records
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Rick Rubin pushes the boys to explore all
their influences and move away from rap/rock to a more anthemic and melodic
sound.
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|Era Vulgaris (CD)|
Queens Of The Stone Age (Artist)
2007-06-12
Interscope Records (USA)
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Big hooks, volatile guitars and guest
vocalists combine to make this QOTSA every bit as compelling as its
predecessors despite the absence of Nick Oliveri.
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|Year Zero (Digipak) (CD)|
Nine Inch Nails (Artist)
2007-04-17
Interscope Records (USA)
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Trent Reznor employs all his powers of
seduction to draw you in to this sinister concept album detailing a dark,
post-apocalyptic world.
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|Ire Works (CD)|
The Dillinger Escape Plan (Artist)
2007-11-13
Relapse Records (USA)
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Dillinger Escape Plan is as heavy as it gets;
it‘s elevated, intelligent metalcore and it rocks HARD.
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|Tio Bitar (Import) (CD)|
Dungen (Artist)
2007-05-15
Kemado Records
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Dungen‘s truly singular sound is a mix of
heavy guitar, prog rock, psychedelia and Swedish folk songs that
miraculously sounds meant to be.
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|Mothership (CD)|
Led Zeppelin (Artist)
2007-11-13
Rhino Records (USA)
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An impressive 24-track, two-CD collection that
spans the illustrious career of Led Zeppelin. All eight of the band‘s
classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being personally
selected by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones.
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|Carry On (CD)|
Chris Cornell (Artist)
2007-06-05
Interscope Records (USA)
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Chris Cornell owns the most compelling voice
of all time. You simply must hear his interpretation of Billie Jean to
believe it.
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|Wildhearts, The (Digipak) (CD)|
The Wildhearts (Artist)
2007-04-23
Round
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This record got rave reviews from critics but
somehow went largely unnoticed. Take a listen and you‘ll find big, heavy
riffs softened by infectious, soaring choruses.
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|Baby 81 (CD)|
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Artist)
2007-05-01
Red Ink (USA)
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B.R.M.C. return to Jesus and Mary Chain
inspired crunchy guitars and fuzz after 2005‘s detour into Americana with
"Howl".
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|Grinderman (CD)|
Grinderman (Artist)
2007-04-10
Anti (USA)
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If you love Nick Cave, this album will thrill
you. He is in superb form here with members of the Bad Seeds on this intense
set which veers from rollicking to malevolent and back again.
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|Because Of The Times (CD)|
Kings Of Leon (Artist)
2007-04-03
RCA Records (USA)
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Rock out and empathize with the Kings as they
recount their unfortunate experiences with bad women, fast cars and tough
breaks.
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|The Historical Conquests Of Josh Ritter
(Import) (CD)
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Josh Ritter (Artist)
2007-08-21
Sony
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Josh Ritter can‘t avoid comparisons to Dylan
and Springsteen but his sound is evocative rather than copycat. What all
three do have in common is the size of their respective talents.
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|From Beale Street To Oblivion (CD)|
Clutch (Artist)
2007-03-27
DRT Entertainment
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Every Clutch record has been fantastic but
their retro leanings are more pronounced than ever here and it will appeal
to fans of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as their
own die-hard following.
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|The Wolf (CD)|
Shooter Jennings (Artist)
2007-10-23
Universal South Records
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Turn up the volume, break out the whiskey,and
torch one up: You‘ll "wanna get high, then get higher" and "get drunk, then
get drunker" right along with Shooter on this Southern Rock stomp.
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|Retox (CD)|
Turbonegro (Artist)
2007-08-14
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If you‘ve never heard Turbonegro‘s
hilarious, cocky, over the top brand of rock, you may not quite know what to
make of it, but rest assured it will really grow on you. Besides, "Everybody
Loves a Chubby Dude", right?
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|Dreaming Out Loud (CD)|
OneRepublic (Artist)
2007-11-20
Interscope Records (USA)
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$8
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With a little help from Hip-hop superstar
Timbaland on the remix of their smash single "Apologize", Colorado‘s
OneRepublic had a stellar year with this chart topping album.
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|Into The Wild (CD)|
Eddie Vedder (Artist)
2007-09-18
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$6
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Vedder plays virtually every instrument on
this record but that impressive accomplishment is rightly overshadowed by
his always astounding vocal performance.
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