Britney and Backstreet are back alright, but we’ve got our eye on a few other notable releases this week. However, if you’re still looking for some last minute Halloween costume ideas…
We’re really excited about the lovely Nicole Atkins’ latest album, Neptune City. The fact that Atkins’ dramatic low-register voice vaguely reminds us of early Stevie Nicks is merely an added bonus.
-Watch the video for the album’s title track on Youtube
-Stream the entire album on AOL
-Download some free songs at CNet
-Read an album review in Rolling Stone
-Buy Neptune City
Colorful former Kinks’ frontman Ray Davies is getting a lot of attention for his second solo effort, Working Man’s Café. Critics are calling it some of his best work.
-Download a song from the album at the Times UK Online (Registration required)
-Davies gave the entire album away for free in the Times earlier this month
-Buy Working Man's Café
The Eagles have gone into business for themselves on their newest studio album in 28 years. Don Henley and crew are distributing Long Road Out of Eden exclusively through a deal with Walmart and through the band’s website.
-Read an album review in the Dallas Morning News
-Check out video interviews and listen to the entire album on MSN
-Buy Long Road Out of Eden at Walmart or on the Eagles' website
Recent Grand Ole Opry inductee Josh Turner's latest release, Everything is Fine, features a smooth duet with R&B singer Anthony Hamilton.
-Watch the video for album single "Firecracker" on Youtube
-Buy Everything is Fine
The new Bob Dylan biopic I’m Not There features seven actors including Cate Blanchett playing the folk king at different stages in his life. Okay, so that last bit might sound questionable, but the film’s soundtrack sounds amazing. Calexico, Iron & Wine, Karen O, Eddie Vedder and many more sing Dylan standards on the two-disc set.
-Stream the entire album on AOL
-Buy the I'm Not There Soundtrack
Houston rapper Baby Bash represents on his latest disc, Cyclone. T-Pain, Sean Kingston and Keith Sweat (!) all guest on the album.
-Watch the video for the album's title track on Youtube
-Buy Cyclone
Celebrate the Houston release of Control, Anton Corbijn’s brilliant film about Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis, by picking up the soundtrack! The album features classics from Joy Division, David Bowie, a Curtis-less New Order, and many more.
-Read a review of Control in Salon
-Control opens at the Angelika Houston on November 2
-Buy the Control soundtrack
Anything we missed? What are you guys looking forward to buying this week? Hit us up in the comments.
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