New CD and Music DVD Releases

Fresh spins for the week of November 14

by Staff of CD World

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead: So Divided

Pioneering Austin-based rock band And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead return with their third and most compelling full-length yet. So Divided packs a hook-laden punch, as equal parts anthemic guitar, layered orchestration, and bitingly introspective lyrics crash and interweave.

The Game: Doctor's Advocate

Named in honor of Doctor Dre, one of The Game's mentors, this is his follow-up to his hugely successful previous release. Game releases his Doctor's Advocate after virtually coming out of nowhere and rising to West Coast superstar status with his first album, Game is the biggest (young) California rapper out today.

Damien Rice: 9

9 is the extraordinary follow-up to young Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice’s critically acclaimed 2003 debut album which sold more than 2 million copies worldwide, including more than 1 million in the U.K. Touring this country and making a masterful television premiere on the Late Show with David Letterman, Rice entered the U.S. music consciousness. Considering the overwhelming response to these new songs, which Rice performed on tour this summer, 9 is set to take him even higher. Wrote Rolling Stone of 9: ''Songs that, for all their quietness, leave a dark, lasting impression.'' Newsweek: ''An out-and-out gorgeous CD, so full of undiluted, unfalsified emotions that it verges on open-heart surgery.'' The New Yorker: ''An album of understated gems.''

Staind: Singles 1996-2006

Over 10 years, Staind have produced 4 platinum albums, had numerous Top 10 and #1 songs at both the Rock and Pop formats and have sold in excess of 12,000,000 units. Now, for the first time, all of those hits are being put together in 1 package! To add to the excitement, Staind did a special all acoustic show in early September, 2006. From this concert, they are contributing 4 never-before released songs: the current Pop and Rock hit, ''Everything Changes,'' plus covers by Tool, Alice in Chains and Pink Floyd. Also, as a bonus, a song from their indie-only 1996 debut, ''Come Again'' has been updated and remixed for this release. Finally, the worldwide smash ''Outside,'' which rocketed the band to fame in 1999, is included here: the first time ever on a Staind album. CD World Pick!

Sublime: Everything Under The Sun

60 audio tracks, 20 video tracks, including rare, live demos and outtakes. Demos from 1988-1996 including original demo of 'Date Rape'. Live audio including performances with Bad Brains’ HR, as well as the classic Grateful Dead cover 'Scarlet Begonias'. Acoustic tracks including 'Wrong Way' and 'Boss DJ.' Outtakes including their cover of Peter Tosh’s 'Legalize It,' and the 'Doin’ Time' remix by Snoop Dogg. The DVD contains 4 cuts from the legendary two night run at LA’s House Of Blues, 'Saw Red' featuring Gwen Stefani from the KROQ Weenie Roast In 1995, unseen videos, and more. 3 unreleased tracks feature on the package.

Tenacious D: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny

The time draws near when the titans of rock will give rise to the mother of all soundtracks, an album that will become the center of the sonic solar system, the album that is The Pick Of Destiny. Jack Black and Kyle Glass, those gods of rock that together form the power-metal duo Tenacious D, have achieved the greatest album of all time - a history-making, world-shaking soundtrack that will rock your very soul. One can expect nothing but hell-fire rocking from a team that has worked with president Satan as their film's executive producer on the New Line cinema film ''Tenacious D in the Pick Of Destiny'' starring Jack & Kyle. If the D's 2001 eponymous debut sold nearly 2 million albums worldwide & is platinum in the US, the greatest record ever created must surely exceed these numbers by about a gazillion. Explicit version has a 3D cover. 15 brand new songs along with dialog from the movie.

Also a Limited Edition deluxe box contains 3D digipak, 8 tarot cards, exclusive poster, and the Pick Of Destiny all in a special embossed box.

CD World Pick!

Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Live At The Fillmore East

The first release from Neil Young’s long awaited Archive Performance series is here with Live At The Fillmore East. In 1970, Young toured with CSN&Y and released his platinum album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, after which he performed a series of shows at New York City’s then-new Fillmore East with his band Crazy Horse. That concert finally makes its official debut in the annals of rock history with Live At The Fillmore East, and the circle is unbroken for one of rock’s greatest singer/songwriters. Live At The Fillmore East includes an extended ''Down By The River'' and a 16-minute ''Cowgirl In The Sand''. Country barnburner ''Come On Baby Let’s Go Downtown'' would later be heard on 1975’s Tonight’s The Night live album. 1977’s Decade collection contained a studio take of the countrified folk-rocker ''Winterlong.''

Yusuf: An Other Cup

After 28 years, Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens) has returned to release his first album of modern pop songs since 1978’s Back To Earth. Yusuf’s unique, unmistakable voice is as vibrant on An Other Cup as it was on the classics such as ''Wild World'', ''Father and Son'', ''Morning Has Broken'', ''Moonshadow'', ''Peace Train'', and countless others that made a nation fall in love. After a near death experience in the Pacific Ocean in 1978, Yusuf experienced a spiritual turning point, which included an indefinite hiatus from his multi-platinum recording career. After spending the past 28 years working as an advocate for peace, striving towards an end to poverty in war-torn nations and founding schools throughout London, Yusuf has returned to music to the delight of millions of fans. CD World Pick!

+44: When Your Heart Stops Beating

Former blink-182 co-founders Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker have reunited under the aegis of a new band, (+44), and release their much anticipated album, When Your Heart Stops Beating on Interscope Records. The album is produced by Hoppus and Barker and executive produced by long-time blink-182 producer Jerry Finn. Recruited for their new journey as (+44), Shane Gallagher and Craig Fairbaugh join singer-bassist Hoppus and drummer-keyboardist Barker and pick up where the popular, multi-platinum-selling band blink-182 left off after splitting in late 2004. "We were two thirds of blink-182, so we’re not afraid of sounding like ourselves," says Hoppus. "We’re not divorcing ourselves from the past, but we are pushing beyond the past. We’re progressing like musicians should."

Army Of Anyone: Army Of Anyone

Army of Anyone features Richard Patrick, the lead singer of Filter, Dean and Robert DeLeo, founding members of Stone Temple Pilots, and drummer Ray Luzier. The foundation of the group was laid when Richard Patrick enlisted the DeLeos to help him co-write a song for the Filter album he was working on at the time. The result "A Better Place," turned out to be prophetic, and the beginning of something new. Within a couple of days, the three musicians decided they would take this working relationship to the next level, and Army of Anyone was born.

Johnny Cash: At San Quentin

On February 24, 1969, two days before he turned 37, the legendary Johnny Cash led his traveling troupe behind the foreboding walls of the California State Penitentiary at San Quentin, long known as one of America's toughest prisons. Thirteen months earlier, the Johnny Cash Show made musical history when they appeared at another notorious California State pen. The concert yielded what became Cash's best selling album up to that time, Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison. Johnny Cash At San Quentin, Folsom's follow-up and companion piece, upped the chart-success ante and then some. Originally a single album, At San Quentin is now a deluxe three-disc, Legacy Edition Package; two CDs containing 31 selections,13 them previously unissued, plus a DVD called Johnny Cash In San Quentin.

Depeche Mode: Vol. 1-Best Of Depeche Mode

Hailed as the most popular electronic band in the world, Depeche Mode celebrates its 25th anniversary with the group’s first genuine ''best of'' collection (selected recordings rather than a compilation). The Best Of Volume 1 brings together 17 singles spanning 1981-2005, from ''Just Can’t Get Enough,'' ''Everything Counts,'' ''Personal Jesus'' and ''Enjoy The Silence'' to the recent ''Precious,'' plus a new track, ''Martyr.'' One of music’s most influential artists, Depeche Mode has sold more than 72 million records and remains one of today’s most highly regarded and passionately supported groups. Also available in a CD+DVD edition: The deluxe two-disc set in a Smartpak adds a DVD of music videos and a 30-minute EPK with band interviews.

Nanci Griffith: Ruby's Torch

Ruby’s Torch features an exquisite collection of songs from other writers recorded in lush arrangements with strings, highlighting every nuance of Nanci’s richly expressive singing. Includes songs penned by Tom Waits, Jimmy Webb, and even a tune from the repertoire of Frank Sinatra, plus stunning reinterpretations of her own classics ''Brave Companion of the Road'' and ''Late Night Grande Hotel.'' Ruby’s Torch shows Nanci Griffith’s unparalleled artistry in a whole new light.

H.I.M.: Vol. 1 - Uneasy Listening

On the heels of the band's first US Gold album, HIM continues to swell their ever-expanding fanbase and their brilliant catalog of music & videos. Amassing legions of US fans thanks to Bam Magera and MTV, the popularity of HIM's uncommon brand of "love metal" continues to grow with constant touring and word-of-mouth buzz. Uneasy Listening Vol 666 is a 2-CD set featuring unrelesaed versions of the band's hits. This special collection of remixed, acoustic, live and alternate versions is an essential addition to every HIM fan's collection.

Imogen Heap: I Megaphone

Classically trained in rural Essex, England, Imogen Heap emerged as the next great iconoclastic female performer, a lineage that includes Patti Smith, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Björk and Liz Phair. Her deft blends of electronic grooves and engaging melodies caught the ears of Almo Sounds (the new venture from A&M founders Herb Alpert & Jerry Moss), who released her debut album I Megaphone in 1998. Following a stint in the group Frou Frou - the duo she formed with I Megaphone producer Guy Sigsworth - she returned in 2005 with the release of her sophomore solo album, Speak For Yourself.

Insane Clown Posse: Wraith: Remix Album

Insane Clown Posse has made a career out of their ongoing Six Jokers Card Saga, a morality tale illustrating the perils of a sinful life. The capstone of this story was a set of two albums, The Wraith: Shangri-La and The Wraith: Hell's Pit, each dealing with the benefits and pains of the afterlife. This 2 CD set features the talents of such underground musical powerhouses as the Filthee Immigrants, the Kottonmouth Kings, Martin Gross of the Howling Diablos, Wolf Pac, Mellow Man Ace, and DJ Clay. Songs have also been remixed by artists and producers from Insane Clown Posse's label, Psychopathic Records, featurnig Monoxide of Twiztid, Fritz the Cat, Kuma, and the underground legend Mike E. Clark, who's skill has been featured on many ICP albums throughout their career.

Knopfler/ Harris: Real Live Roadrunning

A great venue, a great tour, two great artists, and a great performance. So it was for icons Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris on June 28, 2006, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles before a sold-out crowd. Their concert together, one of only a handful in the U.S., followed the April release of All The Roadrunning, their long-awaited rootsy collaboration that soared into the Top 10 in the U.K. and Top 20 in the U.S. Now, that special night has been captured on Real Live Roadrunning, a CD+DVD package that showcases real live greatness.

Lil' Flip & Mr. Capone-E: Connected

Reflecting upon the recent recording of Connected, Lil’ Flip had this to say: "What makes this album so real, so raw, so reflective of me, my music, life and lifestyle, is that everything I rap about on it is based on truth. So when I rhyme ''Dirty South'' style about the cars, the parties, the platinum, the women, life's lessons, whatever, it's not bragging, it's just fact." Mr. Capone-E is unstoppable and on top of his game as he continues to enjoy great success on radio across the US and abroad, dropping singles like they were rain drops. His hard work ethic and consistent quality of releases show it is no fluke - Mr. Capone-E, is considered the top Gangsta Rapper in the game today! His Soundscan numbers are consistent and his fans have never been disappointed with his talented lyrical abilities and bad-ass beats.

Marah: Sooner Or Later In Spain

Marah's undeniable and legendary live show, often cited by critics as the best now available for human consumption, has finally been captured on both film and tape with their live DVD/CD, Sooner or Later in Spain! Their first ever live release, Sooner or Later in Spain includes a live DVD with 26 tracks, containing rare material such as fan favorite "Reservation Girl." DVD bonus material includes an appearance and reading by bestselling author Nick Hornby, who once said of Marah, "I can hear everything I ever loved about rock music in their recordings and live shows." See for yourself what he's talking about. The accompanying CD features seven live tracks culled from an assortment of other brilliant Marah shows, including material from their critically lauded albums 20,000 Streets Under the Sky, Let's Cut the Crap..., Kids in Philly, and 2005's If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry.

Modern Lovers: Modern Lovers

2006 reissue of this absolutely mind-blowing classic 1976 album packaged in a miniature LP sleeve from Jonathan Richman and his original line-up of The Modern Lovers which featured David Robinson (later of The Cars) and Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads). This is as raw as Richman would get, mixing basic Rock 'N Roll with a distinct Velvet Underground influence (VU's John Cale actually produced much of this release). Features five bonus tracks: 'I Wanna Sleep In Your Arms', 'Dance With Me', 'Someone I Care About', 'Modern World' and a different version of 'Roadrunner'.

Joanna Newsom: Ys

A new Joanna Newsom album - yes! Well actually, Ys. Pronounced ''ees.'' It’s the title of an almost unspeakably incredible new Joanna Newsom album. Five songs, fifty-five minutes, one what-an-album! Ys is to Ms. Newsom a dream collaboration between her voice and harp and a full orchestra - a sound many of us fans have thought we were hearing when listening with closed eyes at her concert performances. Songs familiar to Joanna’s following are a big part of Ys, having been performed in concert over the past year - but not with the arrangements you’ll find on four of the five songs here. The wide-screen beauty of Ys is due to, among other things, a scrupulously all-analog production involving forty-odd tracks spread over two synched-up 24-track tape machines, mixed to tape and mastered at Abbey Road, home of the all-analog mastering path!

Nickel Creek: Reasons Why - Very Best Of Nickel Creek

Reasons Why demonstrates why Nickel Creek developed from three kids playing bluegrass in a pizza parlor in California to one of the most phenomenally successful, musically important acoustic groups in recent decades. Reasons Why juxtaposes songs from their three highly acclaimed albums to weave a thread of continuity from the gentle, lilting beginnings of hits like ''Lighthouse’s Tale'' to trailblazing instrumentals including ''Smoothie Song'' to full-on acoustic rock of ''Helena'' and back to ''When You Come Back Down." Reasons Why includes the band's most popular songs and all of Nickel Creek's videos on one CD and one DVD. Includes rare live tracks from 2000, including fan favorites ''You Don't Have To Move That Mountain'' and ''The Fox/Subterranean Homesick Blues'' medley. Nickel Creek won a Best Contemporary Folk Album Grammy for this side.

Joan Osborne: Pretty Little Stranger

Pretty Little Stranger is the Vanguard debut from premier vocalist and songwriter Joan Osborne. Recorded in Nashville and produced by Grammy winner Steve Buckingham, Pretty Little Stranger highlights the soulful sound of Joan Osborne with elements of country, blues and Americana. This 12 song collection features six original tunes written by Joan including ''Who Divided,'' ''Shake That Devil'', ''After Jane'' and the title track, and also compositions by Kris Kristofferson (''Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends''). Some of music's finest performers lending their talents including Vince Gill on ''Time Won't Tell,'' Alison Krauss, ''Holy Waters'', Sonny Landreth playing slide guitar on ''Dead Roses'' and Rodney Crowell providing harmony vocals on his own 'When The Blue Hour Comes.'' Exquisite!

Rising Son/Legend Of Skateboar: Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Rising Son, The Legend Of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi, boasts music from such artists as Queens of the Stone Age, Gnarls Barkley, Murs and The Gossip. The soundtrack also includes several unreleased tracks, such as Dave Grohl's "Vile", Slightly Stoopid's "Still Be You", and Fishbone's "Cheyenne". The powerful musical lineup helps the film chronicle the colorful life and career of Christian Hosoi, one of skateboarding's most talented and adored superstars, whose meteoric rise to superstardom was matched only by his spiraling descent into a federal prison sentence for drug trafficking. To accompany a film that emphasizes high-energy action sequences and dramatic turns, 21 cutting-edge artists from the hip-hop and rock genres have been selected to make for a non-stop, feel-good compilation.

Roots: Best Of Roots

The Mighty Roots Crew, also known as Illadelph's finest, The Roots are unmistakably one of hip-hop most underrated acts. Not to say they haven't their fair share of shine, because you won't hear them complaining. But their talent is that huge. Already earning his props with vintage mixes of artists such as Nas, Kool G Rap and recent projects with G.O.O.D. Music & CL Smooth, J. Period is commissioned to do the official promo job for The Roots' upcoming album Game Theory. Hosted and narrated by the incredible Black Thought, The Best of The Roots spans more that 50 Roots classics, exclusives, freestyles and rarities, including 10+ original remixes. Featuring an all-star lineup: Jay-Z, Ghostface, Busta Rhymes, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and more.

Adrian Sherwood: On-U Sound Crash: Slash & Mix

Two CD collection of highlights from Adrian Sherwood's influential On-U-Sound label featuring loads of great Reggae and Dub workouts. 31 tracks including cuts from Gary Clail, Tackhead, New Age Steppers, Bim Sherman, Mark Stewart & The Mafia, Dub Syndicate, Dr. Pablo, African Headcharge and many others.

Adrian Sherwood: Tackhead Sound Crash: Slash & Mix

Two CD collection featuring the best of Tackhead's recordings for Adrian Sherwood's On-U-Sound label. Tackhead were originally backing musicians for some of the original Sugarhill Gang recordings as well as other ground-breaking Rap recordings of the '70s and '80s. By the mid-'80s, they relocated to the UK and hooked up with Sherwood and On-U-Sound and continued to break musical ground in Dub and experimental Reggae. 32 tracks.

Tahiti 80: Fosbury

After selling hundreds of thousands of records across the world, French popsters Tahiti 80 return with their third album, Fosbury. Available domestically for the first time, Fosbury picks up where the band left off by blending the sounds of fellow French contemporaries Phoenix and Air with the funkier elements of Prince. The sound is dominated by sub-bass, sturdy beats, Philly string flourishes and quirky electronic noises. To keep with the band’s sound evolution they chose to work with Neal Pouge and Serban Ghenea who fittingly are best known for their work Outkast and Nerd. ''Lemon fresh, sugar sweet French popsters...absolutely irresistible...Tahiti 80 are refreshingly unlike anything else out there right now'' -Rocksound.

Z-Ro: Still Living

Z-Ro has long been a strong voice in the South. Still Living is a testament to his carrer and proof that he is on top of his game.

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