New CD and Music DVD Releases

Fresh spins for the week of December 5

by Staff of CD World

Ciara: Evolution

Multi-platinum R&B star Ciara returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Ciara: The Evolution. She has evolved from a teen who signed a record deal at only 16 years old into a young woman who has toured several countries and sold over three million record with her debut album. Ciara: The Evolution reflects all that, and more. In addition to writing and/or co-writing every song on the album, she earns her first production credits, co-production credits, co-producing almost every track. She is joined by all-star producers Rodney Jerkins, Pharrel Williams, will.i.am, Lil Jon, Polow Da Don, as well as up-and-comers. This CD shows Ciara's growth as a singer, songwriter, producer and as a performer. Ciara: The Evolution is an enhanced CD, featuring behind the scenes footage from her 'Promise' video shoot, and special message from Ciara to her fans.

Children Of Bodom: Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm

This brutal assault was filmed in February at the Arenan in Stockholm and displays the boys tightly wrapped in their element. Full stage, full lights-full roar! The band has never sounded better, and their joyous possession of the crowd's attention was all caught on film. Riddled throughout the pounding metal performance is the band's personalities. When they are not messing with each other, or messing with the crowd, they grin ear to ear as they see the crowd go nuts song after song. Throughout all the fun they have on stage, one thing is repeatedly mentioned - their appreciation of the fans. Over 90 minutes of pure brutality,

Costello/Toussaint: Hot As Pistol, Keen As A Blade

Recorded live in Montreal in 2006, during Costello's month long tour in support of The River in Reverse, a collaboration with New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint and featuring his regular backing group, The Imposters, along with Toussaint and his New Orleans horn section, The Crescent City Horns. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Costello and Toussaint began the collaboration that resulted in The River in Reverse. The album includes new and old compositions by Toussaint, several songs co-written by Toussaint and Costello, plus one new Costello original, the title track. Presented in 5.1 surround sound, this amazing DVD includes incredible live performances of Elvis songs spanning the last four decades.

Cure: Festival 2005

In 2005 a nascent Cure trio of Robert Smith, Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper celebrated the return of former guitarist Porl Thompson with a series of nine eclectic headline festival shows across Europe. This 30-song DVD features the Cure's biggest hits such as 'Fascination Street', 'Never Enough' and more. DVD is a wonderful reminder of how and why The Cure remain one of the most vibrant bands on the planet.

Rise Against: Generation Lost

Rise Against/Generation Lost DVD includes: ''How We Survive,'' an exclusive never before seen documentary piece. It is a captivating look at this true punk rock band, their start, their scene, as well as an insight into their family, friends & fans. 'Burn Hollywood Burn' is a live performances taped at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles during the band’s sold out 5-night stand May 2006. Featuring: 'Injection', 'Like An Angel', 'Black Masks And Gasoline' and the making of the video clips for 'Ready To Fall' and 'Swing Life Away'. Band videos: 'Give It All', 'Swing Life Away,' 'Ready To Fall' and 'Prayer Of The Refugee'.

Slipknot: Voliminal: Inside The Nine

2 DVD set. Disc 1: titled Voliminal, the 80-minute film, created and directed by M. Shawn Crahan, better known as Clown, gives the Slipknot fan a window into the world of the band as seen through the mind of its creator. Shot entirely with hand-held cameras, the film is brutally honest with intense and jarring edits and raw cinematography. Disc 2: Features three main elements - live footage, music videos and interviews with each member of the band. Also included are the celebrated music videos for ''Duality,'' ''Vermilion,'' ''Before I Forget,'' ''The Nameless,'' and the controversial video for ''Vermilion 2,'' which was never officially released. Additionally, for the first time ever, fans get an up-close look at the band's death masks.

Gwen Stefani: Harajuku Lover Live

First-ever solo DVD from Gwen Stefani. This new release captures her recent high-energy crowd-pleasing headlining tour, which brought her music to life in an elaborately staged live show. Filmed in Gwen’s hometown of Anaheim, CA and directed by longtime visual collaborator Sophie Muller, this beautifully shot DVD features 2 brand new songs, was recorded with a 5.1 sound mix and contains extensive bonus material captured along the way. Contains behind the scenes documentary on how the show came together. Meet The Band and Dancers: an in-depth look at the moves and grooves that made the show. Photo Gallery: all of your favorite show moments. The Real Thing Camera Remix: see the show from new angles.

Eminem Presents: Re-Up

Features unreleased material from Eminem, 50 Cent tracks and three with Eminem & 50 Cent as well as new music from O Trice, D-12, Stat Quo. Each of the tracks are official CD debuts on the Re-Up.

Lil Scrappy: Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live

In the most important teaming in rap since Dre and Snoop, powerhouses Lil Jon and 50 Cent have teamed up to launch the first solo album from Lil Scrappy, Atlanta’s Prince of Crunk. Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live follows the gold success of 2004’s dual artist The King Of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy. With Lil Scrappy’s Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live - half sorrow, half party - crunk gets real.

Brian McKnight: Ten

Best-selling singer, composer, and producer Brian McKnight releases his first album for Warner Bros. Records, entitled Ten. The album is the Grammy®-nominated singer’s tenth album overall. McKnight describes the album, which ranges from his signature soul ballads to smooth, sleek R&B, as the same old Brian, just better. "On this record, from beginning to end, you can tell that there weren’t a lot of things on my mind other than the music," says Brian. McKnight has sold more than 16 million records worldwide since his platinum self-titled debut was released in 1992. As a songwriter and producer, the Buffalo, New York, native has recorded with some of the music industry’s biggest stars, including Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Willie Nelson, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, and Kenny G.

Gwen Stefani: Sweet Escape

On her second album, the music and fashion icon takes you on a wild musical and visual ride featuring some of the most creative collaborators of our time, including Pharrel Williams, Nellee Hooper, Tim Nice-Oxley Of Keane and Tony Kanal Of No Doubt. Other contributors to the album include Akon, Sean Garrett, Swizz Beatz, Dave Stewart and Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley. This album is surprisingly different than the last one. "I started recording it last year before Kingston was born and it’s definitely evolved over the last year. The dance sound is very ‘now.’ It’s modern not so retro," says the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter.

30 Seconds To Mars: Beautiful Lie

"...after soldiering through adversity and slaughtering the sophomore slump, they just might be rock's best-kept secret. He (Jared Leto) sings with a range and ease that makes cathedrals jealous." - Alternative Press. A Beautiful Lie is now certified Gold on MTV's Welcome to the Universe tour. Available now as a special CD/DVD package with a lenticular front cover and special fold-out artwork. Bonus DVD contains the music videos for 'Attack' and 'The Kill' along with other exclusive video footage. Includes a special 'Thank You' to all Echelon fan club members.

I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

Produced in summer 2003 by Britt Daniel of Spoon, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' eponymous debut perfectly captures the band's strong pop-sensibility also found on their debut long-player Fear Is On Our Side from earlier this year. Included among the EP's five tracks is the live favorite and venerable set closer 'Your Worst Is The Best' which features dueling vocals over a chiming Rhodes and epic guitar lines.

The O.C.: Mix 6

"The series’ musical compilations keep getting better and sharper." -All-Music Guide. Music From The O.C.: Mix 6 Covering Our Tracks continues the most adventurous soundtrack series ever conceived. Spawned from the musically hippest show on TV, each album has won widespread critical acclaim. Featuring Rock Kills Kid, The M’s, Pinback, Lady Sovereign, Band Of Horses, Mates Of State, Syd Matters, Rogue Wave and others, Mix 6, Covering Our Tracks may be the edgiest, most indie rock album of the entire series. Lady Sovereign covers the Sex Pistols’ punk classic 'Pretty Vacant' and John Paul White covers Electric Light Orchestra’s ’70s gem 'Can’t Get It Out Of My Head.'

Project Pat: Crook By Da Book: The Fed Story

Three 6 Mafia affiliate Project Pat releases his fourth solo album, Crook By Da Book: The Fed Story. The Sony Urban disc features guest appearances from Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy and Lyfe Jennings, among others. The album is preceded by the singles 'Raised in the Projects' and 'Good Googly Moogly' featuring Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul and Juicy J. Project Pat will also appear on the group's upcoming MTV reality show "Adventures in Hollyhood," which begins airing in February. The album will also feature Mr. Bigg, Lil Wyte and new single 'Raised In The Projects' featuring Chrome.

Armin Van Buuren: 10 Years

Van Buuren's is undoubtedly one of the leading trance DJs in the world. Holding firm at #3 in the prestigious public-voted DJ Mag top 100, he's successfully made the transition from talented young upstart to tastemaker in the echelons of trance. Armin’s unique style of progressive trance has fittingly earned him this title and his discography of hit records makes up his latest album. 10 Years contains all Armin's biggest tracks from the last 10 years including radio smashes 'Burned with Desire', Shivers, 'Hymne', and 'Yet another Day'. An absolutely essential addition to any trance fan's collection! The best of Armin Van Buuren's classic yet distinctive creativity is captured in '10 Years'.

Paul Wall & Chamillionaire: Gymc: The Remix Album-Chopped

Before Paul Wall & Chamillionaire became the major label stars that they are today, they were the original kings of the South with an album called Get Your Mind Correct. The album is now getting completely remixed by Tha Beatco production team whose credits include OutKast, 8 Ball & MJG and many more. This is a must-have item for all Paul Wall & Chamillionaire fans!

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