Sweet Music Future
 

It's rare to have so many albums to look forward to.
Here's the new and re-releases (upgrades) I'll be sure
to get.

Elvis Presley ON STAGE FEBUARY 1970 2 CD Set.
Possibly his best live album with him at his peak. The
remastering job done on his releases since 2007 have
been amazing. Due March 23, 2010.

Linda Ronstadt SIMPLE DREAMS 1977 released
on the Mobile Fidelity label Gold CD. This will be
the ultimate way to listen to this classic album. Due
March 9, 2010.

Sade SOLDIER OF LOVE. I believe this is her first
album since 2000's "Lover's Rock". She never fails to
deliver (hint, hint). Due Febuary 9, 2010.

Shelby Lynne TEAR'S, LIES AND ALIBIS.
I love her music, and for me personally I don't think
any artist has had a ten year run like she has. Not the
type music that's going to sell millions of CD's. She's almost
like a certain guitar player who releases "boutique" albums.
But do yourself a favor and give Shelby a try, you'll be glad
you did. Due April 20, 2010. Released on her own record
label EVERSO.

And a few artist that are in the studio right now,
making music just for me........

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant......can't wait for this one!

Drum roll please...boom, boom, boom, boom...........
working on an album as we speak...more drums..boom, boom, boom....
DUFFY!!!

The future's so bright I gotta wear shades.

Actually I'm excited about a few albums too although I have to admit, none of them are on your list.

On the Fleetwood Mac front there are suggestions of a new album from Jeremy Spencer, a new one definitely coming from Dave Walker, and if we hold our breath long enough the one from Bob Weston might make an appearance - it was due at the end of 2008.

On the non-FM front, there are albums scheduled for this year from Elton John, ZZ Top and Heart.

Because I respect your acumen & your intelligence, I'll give this artist a try. I'm not promising I'll like her, but I'll give this a chance.

BUT IF I DON'T LIKE IT, IT'S BACK TO THE MISSA SOLEMNIS, BUB!!!!

WHAT? That's outrageous!

My brother you should start out with I AM SHELBY LYNNE,
and then ease into JUST A LITTLE LOVIN'.

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant's next album is my most wanted album this year.

Raising Sand is what got me to branch out of bluegrass.

Cool beans!

Peter Gabriel's got one coming in February. It's just him & an orchestra, with no drums or guitars or anything, doing cover songs - Bowie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Lou Reed, Bon Iver, Neil Young, etc. Should be interesting.

Most of the other albums I am looking forward to this year are metal albums, which may or may not interest anyone here. But Fear Factory has a new one coming out the day before my birthday in February, and Dino's back, so happy birthday to me! They've also got the amazingness that is Gene Hoglan on drums, and the advance tracks I've heard are awesome so far.

I remember when I got a copy of So. I rushed out and
got a copy of most of his previous solo releases. Turned out to
be a big mistake on my part. Though I still really like "So". "Red
Rain" and "Don't Give Up" are my favorites of his.

Remaining of this theme of new music, are any of you familiar with
Allen Toussaint's The Bright Mississippi? I happened to catch
the last fifteen minutes or so of Mr. Toussaint on Austin City Limits
the other night. And his performance was amazing. I will be getting
this release. It's weird how music comes your way sometimes. Was
it just coincidence I heard Toussaint on ACL, and then a day later read
a review out of one of my music publications on "The Bright Mississippi"?
Some music just finds you out.

It's cool when new music finds you...or you find it. I love that. It doesn't happen to me as often anymore, but man, in high school, when I discovered all the amazing things I listen to now...ahhh, nostalgia.

I'm not a major Peter Gabriel follower or anything, but I do love So. And I am interested to hear what he will do on Scratch My Back. Apparently, the artists he is covering are supposed to return the favor or something.

ETA: Also, you gotta love stuff like this:



What are our chances of getting Stevie in monkey mime paint, aping the ape, and swinging on a rope? Lindsey can already hop around whilst playing guitar, so we're halfway there.

Peter Gabriel is a fine entertainer. Understands the art of subtle eccentricity and stuff.

I am SO ready for a new Sade CD. The first single is great and the video is breathtaking!! Truly an original.

CNN recently played a video of Peter Gabriel's orchestral cover of Bowie's "Heroes." Um... not impressed. Considering it's been 8 years since his last proper album (which was fantastic, by the way), I think he could do better than this.

Speaking of Neil Young... I am in utter awe of Jimmy Fallon's imitation of him. It wouldn't be so gosh-darn funny if it wasn't so incredibly spot-on:

Why was it a mistake? Admittedly, the first few albums are difficult to get cozy with. But in my opinion Security is the quintessential PG album- it definitely warrants repeated listening. Be patient, grasshopper.

One of my favorite songs of all time is "I Met a Man" by Toni Childs and Peter Gabriel. It's, like, the greatest PG song not actually written by PG. Too bad it will probably never be reissued. :sad:

So excited about a new Shelby album! She's just brilliant! Her last album was great, and I'm a Dusty Springfield who so have, historically, not liked covers of her material that much. I Am... and Identity Crisis are great, although Suit Yourself is still growing on me afew years later...

Hear hear for the Alsion Krauss/Robert Plant album! I can't wait!!

Melt was the one that got me into Peter's music (along with finding out that Kate Bush sang backup on three songs on the album), although So is still my favourite album of his. It's actually one of my favourite albums of all time.