OBSESSED WITH MUSIC - Previous giveaways and music selections

The Vines - The Best Of
Contest winner: Alexa Whitehead (Birmingham, AL)
The Vines’ top hits and album tracks spanning the band’s three studio releases between 2002 and 2006 have been gathered for the first time for The Best Of The Vines. The new CD and digital collection features 16 tracks, including “Factory,” the single that first put them on the international music map, the 90-second title track from the band’s gold-certified debut album, Highly Evolved, and the Modern Rock chart hits “Get Free,” “Ride” and “Outtathaway."
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New Found Glory - Hits
Contest winners: Linda Ellis (Canyon Lake, TX), Ed Nemmers (Skokie, IL)
Angst fueled by hooky guitar riffs and old-school hardcore breakdowns. Defiant, yet upbeat. One of the first bands to fuse emo and punk-pop, add a tinge of hardcore, and bring it to the mainstream, New Found Glory has sold nearly 3-million albums while delivering the quintessential rock sound of the 2000s--melodic, fun, and personable. Now, for the first time, all of the band’s best-loved singles and album cuts have been brought together for Hits.
Listen: Situations (snippet) | Hit Or Miss (snippet)
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Mike Doughty - Golden Delicious
Contest winner: Delilah Vela (Roanoke, IN)
The first single from the album, "27 Jennifers," is currently in the top 10 at AAA radio, according to MediaBase. In early reviews, Relix called it a "ripe and fruitful album," and Paste said, "those with a taste for his off-kilter sensibility will find his latest delicious indeed."
Watch: Fort Hood
Listen: 27 Jennifers | Audio Intro
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Randy Jackson and Friends - Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1
Contest winners: Jeanine Price (Las Vegas, NV), Jessica Davidson (Ashburn, VA)
The album includes a stellar ensemble of artists and features the return of fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul who’s track “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” is her first release of new music in over a decade. Other guests on the album include Idol standouts Katherine McPhee and Elliot Yamin, U.K. phenom Joss Stone, country trailblazer Travis Tritt, pop-rock hitmaker Jason Mraz, ace country songwriter-producer John Rich (of Big & Rich), R&B luminary Sam Moore and Bon Jovi guitarist-harmonizer Richie Sambora. Randy also works once more with Mariah Carey who guests on the gospel track “Understand” along with Bebe Winans and Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell & Rance Allen. The collection also features major up and coming talent such as Barbie Esco on the track “My R&B” and Kelli Selah on “Who’s Gonna Love You Now” among others.
Listen: Dance Like There's No Tomorrow
Watch: Dance Like There's No Tomorrow
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Sheryl Crow - Detours
Lyrically the album is the most politically and personally outspoken record of her career, addressing the current state of the world from different perspectives as well as some of the personal challenges she’s faced over the last several years. The album, which in the end remains spiritually hopeful, retains the raw freshness of Bill Bottrell’s Tuesday Night Music Club-production and subtly pushes the boundaries of her previous work into new musical territories.
Watch: Love Is Free | Shine Over Babylon | Webisode | In The Studio | God Bless This Mess
MP3: Love Is Free (part)
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Kurt Cobain - About A Son DVD
Contest winners: Ilyse Johnson (Kendall Park, NJ), Cassandra Farrar (San Antonio, TX)
An intimate and moving portrait of the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain as told entirely in his own words. In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life – from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame – and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations featured in the film have never before been made public and reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.
Watch: Trailer | Clip | E-card
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Play Radio Play - Texas
Often compared to Postal Service, on the surface, Dan’s songs are sweet, cute, and just bursting with pure happiness. But listen carefully to what his gentle voice is singing about – you'll discover a darker dimension to his music. It's this diverse combination of sound and subject that gives his music depth and realness.
Listen: Madi Don't Leave
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Be Your Own Pet - Get Awkward
Get Awkward is the sophomore full-length from Nashville foursome Be Your Own Pet. Making it presented new challenges for Jonas, Jemina, Nathan, and John, and yielded some surprises. The songs remain fast and loud, totally wired and tantalizingly brief. Applying the dubious word "mature" is open for heated debate – string arrangements and soppy ballads are blessedly absent – but the music definitely reflects a sharp increase in experience.
Listen: The Kelly Affair
Watch: Food Fight teaser video | The Kelly Affair
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Shauna Burns - The Moon And The Fire Circle
Contest winners: Marilyn Wons (Miramar Beach, FL), Linda Ellis (Canyon Lake, TX), Kelly Frey (Horicon, WI)
Drawing upon her degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah, Burns says she uses her passion for that field of study like a shovel that allows her to dig into herself to uncover her next musical adventure. “I use anthropology as a songwriting tool all the time,” she says. “It’s the study of human development and cultural identity and relationships between people.”
Watch: E-card
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Roxy Music - The Thrilll Of it All DVD
Contest winner: Jim Cincinello (Bloomingdale, IL)
Since the early 1970s, Roxy Music has been known for its combined idiosyncratic experimentation, sophisticated wit and highly developed visual presentation. For the first time, the band’s best filmed material has been collected for release in a definitive DVD collection. The Thrill Of It All: A Visual History (1972-1982) includes 38 music videos, concert clips and television performances, many of which have never before been released, on two DVDs.
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Soundtrack - Honeydripper
Contest winners: Dennis Robinson (Mandan, ND), Kathy Conley (Pierce City, MO)
This acclaimed new film written, directed and edited by John Sayles, revisits the genesis of rock 'n' roll -- namely '50s rural blues from the Deep South. The story depicts a second chance for an aging bluesman, the kickoff to a young guitar turk's career and the rise of rock 'n' roll itself. The movie features an all-star cast including Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Stacy Keach, Mary Steenburgen, Yaya DeCosta and Sean Patrick Thomas. Opening in New York and Los Angeles December 28 and nationally in January and February, the soundtrack to this blues music-themed period film includes new songs by Keb' Mo', Mable John and guitar phenom Gary Clark, Jr., who appears in the film as well. The album also contains a new song by the incomparable Ruth Brown, the last recorded before her death in 2006.
Listen: Listening Party
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Soundtrack - Xanadu On Broadway
Contest winners: Belinda Moore (Etta, MS), Elizabeth Browe (Muskegon, MI)
A hilariously reinvented send-up of the 1980's Olivia Newton-John film flop, this irreverent musical adventure, about following your dreams when others say you shouldn't, spins along to the addictive original hit film score by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar.
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Various Artists - Ultimate Grammy Collection
Contest winners: Victor Villa (Suisun City, CA), Dawn Davis (Azle, TX)
In commemoration of the 50th Celebration of the Grammy Awards, a 7-CD series encompassing Grammy winners from four of the legendary awards' major genres. With a personal introduction written by 27-time winner and 50th Celebration Ambassador Quincy Jones, this series is a sumptuous ode to the biggest hits in music history and a must-have for music lovers and collectors alike. Titles are: Contemporary R&B, Contemporary Pop, Classic R&B, Classic Pop, Contemporary Rock, Classic Country and Contemporary Country. Each title is available separately.
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Kottonmouth Kings - Greatest Highs
Contest winner: David Bertolo (Scottsdale, AZ)
The 39-track set stashes the band’s most smokin’ joints, including singles, album cuts and collaborative tracks from the vaults of Capitol Records and the Kings’ own Suburban Noize Records. In addition to standout hits including “Bump,” “Positive Vibes” and “Suburban Life,” the collection also exclusively features two previously unreleased tracks and a package essay by the group’s founder and emcee/producer, Brad “Daddy” X. From their 1998 hit single, “Suburban Life,” to cuts from the band’s latest album, Cloud 9, released in August, Greatest Highs spans the Kottonmouth Kings’ career in one sweeping collection. Tracks from all nine of the Kings’ studio albums are featured, including collaborations with Insane Clown Posse, Tech 9 and Cypress Hill, as well as two previously unreleased songs, “Can Anybody Hear Me” and “No Future".
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Yes - Classic Artists 2-DVD Set
Contest winner: Jessica Gilsdorf (Rockton, IL)
Packed with original music, rare and unseen photographs from personal collections, a performance archive, music promos, and 20-page full-color booklet.
Watch: The Trailer
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Tift Merritt - Another Country
Contest winner: Bill Marguccio (New Brunswick, NJ)
After two records and a Grammy nomination, Tift Merritt took hiatus with a piano in Paris and was rewarded with an unbridled inspiration and a wealth of her most accomplished songs to date.
MP3: Keep You Happy
Listen: Another Country | Broken | EPK
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Ringo Starr - Liverpool 8
The songs were written and produced by Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart. Starr will launch the album with a hometown performance on January 12 to commence Liverpool's 2008 Capital of Culture celebrations. In addition to being released on CD and digitally, Liverpool 8 will be available as a pre-loaded USB wristband including the entire album, a personal video message, interview and track commentary from Ringo Starr, behind-the-scenes making-of footage from the recording sessions, ringtunes, photos and more. The songs on Liverpool 8 feel personal. His candor, wit and soul are evident in the lyrics and the heartbeat of every song. Peace and love are Ringo Starr's primary life beats, and Liverpool 8 propels this universal message in each of its evocative songs, which are imbued with joy, insight, reflection and wisdom from the music icon the world knows and loves simply as 'Ringo.'
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One Republic - Dreaming Out Loud
It’s a curious story but the #4 song on the Billboard Hot 100 (issue date October 20) was actually a remix of a song from a band whose debut album had not yet been released. The remixed “Apologize,” heard on Timbaland Presents Shock Value, features the rock band OneRepublic, whose debut album—Dreaming Out Loud—which includes the song’s original version, was issued November 20th on Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group imprint via Interscope Records.
Listen: Apologize | All Fall Down | Stop And Stare
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Rufus Wainwright - Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall CD and DVD
Contest winner: Cole Sifferlen (St. Paul, MN)
And yes, we ARE referring to Judy Garland! Rufus is releasing not only a 2-Disc album but also a live DVD entitled "Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live at the London Palladium" thru Geffen Records.
Watch: Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
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Kiss - Kissology DVD box set - The Ultimate Kiss Collection, Vol. 3 - 1992-2000
Contest winner: Victoria Crissman (Alexandria, VA)
The set jumps right into 1992 with a complete performance recorded at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit and goes straight through June 2000 with “The Last KISS” concert recorded at The Continental Arena in New Jersey. The grand finale brings the KISSology trilogy full circle, leaving audiences with the entire Coventry Concert. A must-own for any KISS fan, the nearly ten hours of live KISS includes a total of six complete concerts, the MTV “Unplugged” show and an exclusive MTV “Unplugged” Behind-the-scenes documentary in the super expanded four disc set.
Watch: Nothin' To Lose | Detroit Rock City
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Various Artists - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 From Chicago
Contest winner: Bethany Burgos (Cucamonga, CA)
In a second stunning effort earlier this year, Eric Clapton invited old friends and new for the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago. The all-star cast featured Steve Winwood, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, Doyle Bramhall II, and more.
Watch: Presence of the Lord (Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton) | Belief (John Mayer) | Sweet Thing (Vince Gill) | Tulsa Time (Sheryl Crow with Eric Clapton, Vince Gill and Albert Lee) | E-Card
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Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full CD/DVD Deluxe Edition
Contest winner: Gail Burkhart (Harwood Heights, IL)
The CD/DVD Deluxe Edition features three bonus tracks, exclusive live performance footage, and music videos for “Ever Present Past” and “Dance Tonight".
Listen: Ever Present Past | Nod Your Head
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Soundtrack - P.S. I Love You
Contest winners: Diane Perkins (Hamilton, OH), Joni Chadwell (Erie, PA)
The album features tracks from a diverse range of top artists, including James Blunt, Paolo Nutini, The Academy Is, Flogging Molly, and the one-and-only Pogues.
Watch: James Blunt - Same Mistake | Paolo Nutini - Rewind
Listen: James Blunt - Same Mistake | Paolo Nutini - Rewind
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Slash (and Anthony Bozza) - Slash (book)
Contest winner: Mark Bryan (Newalla, OK)
Publisher HarperCollins has posted the entire third chapter from the book online here . Additionally, HarperCollins has teamed up with Ultimate-Guitar.com to give away a $5,000 1958 VOS Les Paul guitar signed by Slash, as well as a copy of Guitar Hero® III: Legends Of Rock for Xbox 360. More info on the contest can be found here.
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Five For Fighting - Back Country CD and DVD
Contest winner: Jessica Harding (Reading, PA)
The first official live concert recording from the platinum certified and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik and his band Five For Fighting. "Back Country" will be available in three physical configurations: a DVD, an audio CD, and a deluxe CD/DVD combination pack. Recorded live in concert in Orlando, "Back Country" is a showcase of definitive performances of classic songs and personal favorites from the Five For Fighting catalog including "100 Years," "Freedom Never Cries," "Superman," "Two Lights," "The Riddle" and many more.
Watch: 100 Years
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Various Artists - NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 26
Contest winner: Patricia Simpkin (Hillsboro, TX)
spotlights 20 of today’s hottest chart hits, including Soulja Boy Tell’Em’s “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” J. Holiday’s “Bed,” Justin Timberlake’s “Lovestoned,” Rihanna’s “Shut Up And Drive,” Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal),” Plain White T’s’ “Hey There Delilah,” Nickelback’s “Rockstar,” Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo’s “Make Me Better,” and many more.
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Darlene Love - It's Christmas Of Course
Contest winners: Lynn Marler (Chico, CA), Roger Willis (Poulsbo, WA), Suanne Giddings (Fort Worth, TX), Phillip Fry (Janesville, WI), Mike Avant (Birmingham, AL)
Darlene gives us her take on 12 tastefully selected holiday neo-classics of the ‘70s and ‘80s from a diverse array of artists like The Pretenders, The Band, James Brown, Tom Petty, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, XTC, and more.
Listen to: Please Come Home For Christmas | Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto | Christmas All Over Again
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James Taylor - One Man Band CD/DVD
Contest winners: Willa Sargent (Hendersonville, TN), Ken Gillette (Riverview, FL)
The DVD helps tell the stories behind some of Taylor’s most beloved hits through exclusive interviews, rare multi-media footage, home movies and photographs from Taylor’s personal archives.
Listen to: You've Got A Friend | Carolina In My Mind | Fire And Rain
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Endeverafter - Kiss Or Kill
Contest winner: Christopher Szcygiel (Ann Arbor, MI)
Free guitar contest
Although at the very beginning of their career, EndeverafteR’s live show are so impressive that they have won them opening slots for rock legends such as KISS, Poison and Cinderella. Local boys from Sacramento, CA.
Listen to: I Wanna Be Your Man
Watch: I Wanna Be Your Man
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Barenaked Ladies - Talk To The Hand: Live In Michigan CD/DVD
Contest winners: Wilda Brown (Auburn, NY), Brian Keck (Kissimmee, FL)
The first ever live CD/DVD from the Barenaked Ladies. Recorded on June 15th of this year, the concert highlights some of the band’s biggest hits, including “One Week” and “If I Had $1,000,000”.
Watch: One Week | If I Had $1,000,000
Listen to: One Week | If I Had $1,000,000
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Queensryche - Take Cover
Queensrÿche pay tribute to some of their favorite songs with an adventurous collection of covers that range from Black Sabbath and The O'Jays to Italian opera and Broadway musical.
Listen/Watch: Listening Party | E-Card
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Johnny Cash - The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 DVD and The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 DVD
Contest winners: Lorraine Rowlands (Lyle, WA), Tonya Keener (Panama City Beach, FL)
These DVDs will mark the first time in 30 years that these Christmas specials have been seen.
Watch: In The Pines (Carter Family) | Christmas Time's A Comin'
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Dan Wilson - Free Life
Contest winner: Amber Rose (Tahlequah, OK)
Grammy® winning songwriter and former member of Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic. The album features contributions from Sheryl Crow, Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) and Eric Fawcett (N.E.R.D.), among others.
Listen to: Cry
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The Ramones - It's Alive 1974-1996 DVD
Together more than 20 years, the Ramones inspired legions of followers as they refined their signature garage-flavored, ear-shattering, pop-skewed sound with a string of now-classic, loud-and-fast punk rock records and 2,263 concerts.
Watch: The Trailer | Blitzkreig Bop | Pinhead | Gimme Gimme Shock Therapy
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Barry Manilow - Greatest Songs Of The Seventies
Contest winner: Rory Kaphing (Bayport, MN)
Barry covers songs by Paul Simon, Carole King, John Lennon and Paul McCartney and Elton John
Listen: It Never Rains In Sounthern California
Watch: E-Card
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Soundtrack - The Heartbreak Kid
Contest winners: Amy Caliendo (Belgrade, MT), Ellen Levitt (Seattle, WA)
The film’s hilarious plot is propelled by its eclectic soundtrack, which showcases exclusive new music from The Flaming Lips and Buva, as well as tracks by David Bowie, Ozomatli, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, and World Party, among others.
Listen to: Three Songs
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Pearl Jam - Immagine in Cornice "Picture in a Frame" DVD
Contest winner: Phyllis Adams (Carlisle, AR)
This live concert film chronicling the band's performances with behind-the-scenes footage from the five Italian concerts that took place as part of the band's 2006 European tour.
Watch the video: Welcome To Pistoia | Jeff Explains Set Lists
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Heart - Dreamboat Annie Live CD and DVD
Contest winners: Matthew Varney (Belfast, ME), Chrystal Jones (Dayton, TN), Renee Grandinetti (Valleyford, WA), Amy Leach (Columbus, OH), Pamela Hansen (Fostoria, OH)
Heart’s DVD/CD release of Dreamboat Annie Live marks the launch of Shout!Factory’s “Legendary Albums Live” series. Dreamboat Annie Live was recorded live at The Orpheum Theatre in April 2007. The original album was the foundation of Heart’s legacy, selling over 3 million copies. The complete album live plus five extra tracks as the encores.
Watch: Crazy On You | Magic Man
Listen to: Dreamboat Annie | Love Reign O'er Me (Who cover)
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Various Artists - The Heavy Metal Box
Contest winner: Elaine Frank (Placentia, CA)
Heavy metal is not for the faint of heart. The songs don't want you to dance, shake, spin, or jump. They insist that you bang your head. Forget nuances or subtlety, heavy metal's main concern is kicking your ass. The Heavy Metal Box presents more than five hours of blistering fury guaranteed to send devil horn salutes in the air.
Watch: The Trailer
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Johnette Napolitano - Scarred
Contest winners: Deborah Wellenstein (Andover, KS), Sandy Okstad (Ely, MN), Mike Rogers (Columbia, MO)
This excellent CD features ten original songs plus covers of Coldplay’s “The Scientist” (recorded with Danny Lohner, of Nine Inch Nails/A Perfect Circle) and the Velvet Underground’s “All Tomorrow’s Parties. Fans of Concrete Blonde will love this one.
Listen: Full Record Stream | MP3 - Amazing | MP3 - The Scientist
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U2 - PopMart Live From Mexico City
Described as a sci-fi disco supermarket, the PopMart Tour introduced a giant mirrorball lemon, a 100ft cocktail stick - complete with olive, and the works of Lichtenstein, Warhol and Haring, to a live rock audience: a production experience never quite seen before.
Watch: The Trailer
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Will.I.Am - Songs About Girls
Contest winner: Dia Watts (Beaumont, CA)
The mastermind of the Black Eyed Peas and producer-extraordinaire will be adding to the crazyiness with the release of his solo album.
Watch the video: I Got It From My Mama
Listen to: I Got It From My Mama | One More Chance MP3
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Debbie Harry - Necessary Evil
Contest winners: Sharon Cerasoli (North Haven, CT), David Vance (Oklahoma City, OK)
The legend and frontwoman of Blondie is out with a new album! Harry and her team of producers and songwriting partners do radio-ready rock, pop, and soul-lite with à la mode savvy to spare.
Watch: Two Times Blue
Listen to: The Album
MP3: Two Times Blue (remix)
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Terence Blanchard - A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina)
Contest winners: Chris Frase (Middleton, WI), Dora Meredith (Grand Ledge, MI), Ken Robinson (Keyport, NJ), Cassandra Farrar (San Antonio, TX), Courtney Hoffard (Seattle, WA)
A stunning jazz CD based on the aftermath of the Katrina tragedy.
Watch: E-Card
MP3: Mantra
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Patty Scialfa - Play It As It Lays
Contest winner: Laurie Genishi (Bethesda, MD)
10 new songs, written and performed by Patti Scialfa, showcasing the artist's soulful command of melody and language in a series of expressive and intimate musical narratives incorporating elements of roots rock, folk, country, street corner doo-wop, girl groups and more into a sound and sensibility uniquely her own
Listen: Looking For Elvis | Town Called Heartbreak
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Various Artists - Love Is The Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 4-CD Box Set
Contest winner: Anita Yancey (Barnesville, GA)
Forty years ago the world turned its ears toward San Francisco as a wave of talented bands gave birth to the American counterculture. The 77 tracks heard here share little beyond an artistic adventurousness long encouraged in the City by the Bay (which was a magnet for free thinkers from the days of the Beats).
Listen to: Listening Party
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Deana Carter - The Chain
The Chain features duets with Deana and some of music’s royalty: Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson , George Jones and John Anderson. The CD also includes two rising stars, Shooter Jennings and Harper Simon. Produced and arranged by Deana Carter."
Listen to: Album samples
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Cipes and the People (Greg Cipes) - The Conscious Revolution Has Begun
“I called on Marley spirit to work its way through me,” he says. “I couldn’t even sing growing up. I just prayed to him to let me spread his message and be a conduit of his love, power and wisdom. And it happened."
Listen to: Free Me
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Mick Jagger - The Very Best Of
Contest winner: Debbie Criss (Lyons, IN)
A compelling 17-track collection, which includes three previously unreleased performances.
Watch: Video Trailer | Charmed Life
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John Fogerty - Revival
Contest winners: Christine Dickenson (Boca Raton, FL), David Pollastrini (North Hills, CA)
“It just seemed like all the records I have made since Creedence Clearwater Revival have all been sort of pushed off center,” he says. “I felt like I was dancing around the outskirts of what is my true center. With this album, I really wanted to stay on the mark, right in the middle, right where rock ‘n’ roll is. I wanted this one to be easier, a lot more fun than some of the past records have been.” - John Fogerty.
Listen: Don't You Wish It Was True | Summer Of Love | EPK
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Various Artists - SXSW Live 2007 Concert DVD
Contest winner: Aaron Martin (Aurora, CO)
Recorded in March 2007 at SXSW in Austin, TX. The DVD contains 18 outstanding performances from the event, including a mix of cutting edge and established artists, including The Bravery, Aqualung, Peter Bjorn & John, Razorlight, Polyphonic Spree, Rachel Fuller with Pete Townshend, Rickie Lee Jones, and more.
Watch: The Bravery “Honest Mistake” | Peter Bjorn & John “Young Folks” | Ozomatli “City of Angels” | Polyphonic Spree “When The Fool Becomes A King”
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Pink Floyd - The Piper At The Gates of Dawn (Special Edition)
Contest winners: William Skrube (Sheboygan, WI), Linda Axelrod (Fort Snelling, MN)
EMI Records will celebrate Pink Floyd’s 40th anniversary by releasing 2-CD and 3-CD sets of their debut album
Watch: Arnold Layne | Bike
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Ringo Starr - Photograph: The Very Best Of
Contest winner: Dave Lesinski (Buffalo, NY)
The CD contains 20 standout Starr tracks, including seven Top 10 Pop hits, released between 1970 and 2005.
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Ben Jelen - Ex-Sensitive
Contest winner: Philip Halter (Jackson, MO)
Jelen’s latest CD speaks of his growth as an artist, songwriter and human being.
Listen to: Where Do We Go?
Watch the video: Where Do We Go? | Vulnerable (Acoustic) | Pulse | Where Do We Go? (Animated)
Watch: Behind the scenes interview footage
MP3: Vulnerable (Acoustic) | Mister Philosopher (Acoustic)
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Ann Wilson - Hope & Glory
Contest winners: Art Beaudet (Greensboro, NC), Kathryn Gutierrez (Austin, TX), Elizabeth Jarnagin (Bastrop, TX), Tracey Henderson (Evansville, IN), Roger Willis (Poulsbo, WA)
Hope & Glory features guest appearances from iconic artists Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson and others on unique renditions of songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and more
MP3: Immigrant Song
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Puddle Of Mudd - Famous
“It’s about passion and writing music that connects with other people and somehow heals them. I really want to try to crawl under peoples’ skin and at the same time make some kick-ass rock ‘n roll music,” says Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin.
Watch: Webisode 1 | Webisode 2
Listen to: Famous
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Queensryche - Sign Of The Times - The Best Of
Contest winners: Kathleen Shattuck (Anaheim, CA), Gary Ford (Pacific City, OR)
The new career-spanning hits collection features 17 of Queensrÿche’s best singles and album tracks, including seven Top 10 Mainstream Rock hits, packaged in a jewelcase with a sixteen-page booklet featuring custom artwork, a discography, and track notes from the band’s singer, Geoff Tate
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Joe Cocker - Classic Cocker
Contest winners: Vicki Mitchell (Katy, TX), Ralph Sayre (Charleston, SC)
The 19-track CD features hit singles from albums Cocker released via Capitol and Epic/550 and from major film soundtracks, including the Grammy-winning “Up Where We Belong,” “You Are So Beautiful,” and “With A Little Help From My Friends.
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Megadeth - That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires
This 2-CD set was live at Obras Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9, 2005 before a rabid audience of over 25,000 fans. The set features songs encompassing Megadeth’s career, ranging from their 1986 album Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying through 2004’s The System Has Failed
Watch: Video Stream
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Zerobridge - Havre de Grace EP
Contest winner: Margery Yeager (Washington DC)
While bands like U2, The Beatles, The Clash, Joy Division/New Order, Bowie and The Replacements are major influences, Din also cites South Asian music like The Sabri Bros and Hindi film composers like RD Burman, A.R. Rahman, and Nadeem Sharavan as inspirations
Listen: Late Bloomer
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Natalie Walker - Urban Angel
Contest winners: Marjorie James (Kensington, CA), Leigh Nichols (Lexington, SC), Israel Yeres (New York, NY), Carol Ezovski (San Jose, CA), Sherry Curry (Sanderson, TX)
All Music Guide describes the album as "funky and elegant at the same time" while Philadelphia magazine calls it "a stirring, sexy record that's filler free
Read: The Bio
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Junkyard Prophet - The Price
Contest winners: Sarah Stern (Laredo, TX), David Seim (Stillwater, MN)
On The Price, Junkyard Prophet’s Rap-Core style has the ferocity and musical chops of Dragon Force with the crunch, melody and pop sensibility of Linkin Park
Watch the video: Remember Me
MP3s: Junkyard Rock | Enemies Of The State
Listen to: Meetin' Thy Maker
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The Bangles - Return To Bangleonia
Contest winner: Stephen Levy (Bethesda, MD)
One of the most successful female groups of all time, the Bangles make a triumphant return to their hometown of Los Angeles with their first-ever concert DVD
Watch: Manic Monday | If She Knew What She Wants
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Various Artists - This Is Next: Indies Biggest Hits Volume 1
Contest winners: John Fry, Jr. (Humble, TX), Anthony Fortunato (Buxton, ME)
The CD includes 15 artists, some you know or at least heard the name flying around, including The Shins, Bloc Party, Cat Power, Bright Eyes, Ted Leo, Of Montreal, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, M. Ward, and more!
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Bitter:Sweet - The Remix Game
Contest winners: Chris Lada (Rochester, NY), Connie George (West Fork, AR), Erica Luckstead (Greensboro, NC), Paula Simecka (Arvada, CO), Richard Lindahl (Brunswick, ME)
On this seductive trip-hop album, Bitter:Sweet’s debut The Mating Game is revamped by today’s top sonic impressionists. Ther result is one of the most seductive renditions of retro swank and hot beats since James Bond was Sean Connery
Listen to: The Mating Game
Watch: Video Interview
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Floratone - Floratone
A brilliant, groove-heavy album by a four-member collective of the same name that features the instrumental teamwork of drummer Matt Chamberlain and guitarist Bill Frisell with producers Tucker Martine and Lee Townsend serving as equally significant imaginative forces
Listen: Floratone
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Johnny Cash - The Great Lost Performance
Contest winner: Terri DeProspero (Clearwater, FL)
Add another musical chapter to the legend of Johnny Cash with the first-ever release of a classic 1990 performance that includes several songs he rarely performed live
Listen: I Walk The Line | Ring Of Fire
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Elvis Presley - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
Contest winner: Clifford C Gardner (Colorado Springs, CO)
The CD features music from and is inspired by the ABC television special Elvis: Viva Las Vegas - the visual chronicle of Elvis's life during the Vegas years with particular focus on his music, his ground-breaking style and his legacy .
Listen to: Viva Las Vegas | See See Rider | Podcast
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Under The Direction Of Dweezil Zappa - Zappa Plays Zappa DVD
This DVD offers audiences an opportunity to spend an evening with Frank Zappa’s music, performed meticulously by a group of top flight musicians who have been schooled in its subtleties.
Watch: The Trailer | Video clips
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Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien (expanded reissue)
Contest winner: Cynthia McCoy (Honolulu, HI)
This two-disc set includes the newly remastered album and a previously never-before-seen live show from the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1988.
Listen to: Satch Boogie | Surfing With The Alien | Always With Me, Always With You
Watch: The EPK
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ScientificLifestyle - The Arrow EP
Contest winner: Billy Ikerd (Strawberry Plains, TN), MaryBeth Isaac (Raleigh, NC), Jennifer Moran (Roberts, WI)
MP3: Flight 273
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Emerson Hart - Cigarettes and Gasoline
Contest winners: David Hogan (Lancaster, CA), Marilyn Wons (Miramar Beach, FL), Anna Titanic (Honolulu, HI), Kerri Renner (Council Bluffs, IA), Pamela Mueller (Palmdale, CA), Edward Valente (Stoneham, MA), Phillip Fry (Janesville, WI), Gaylon Burtman (Converse, TX), Michael Mortimer (Canton, GA), Charlene Kuser (Spotsylvania, VA)
The former singer/songwriter from Tonic digs deep into past, often painful, emotions and memories for inspiration on his introspective solo debut. The CD showcases his penchant for writing thoughtful, memorable songs about life, love and loss, wrapped in irresistible pop-rock melodies.
Listen to: Cigarettes and Gasoline
Watch: The E-card
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Kate Voegele - Don't Look Away
Contest winners: John Fry, Jr. (Humble, TX), Gayle Morgan (Dewitt, IL)
Kate Voegele, a 20-year-old singer/songwriter, is honestly years beyond her young age. She writes songs from the heart.
MP3: Only Fooling Myself
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Back Door Slam - Roll Away
Contest winner: Valencia Pillion (Seal Rock, OR)
Their debut album displays a smooth mix of blues and classic rock . It is an impressive set, full of stirring blues, bruising rockers and affecting minor-key ballads.
MP3: Come Home
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Lifehouse - Who We Are
Contest winner: Judy Sleight (Hollister, CA)
Watch for them this summer on tour with Goo Goo Dolls.
Listen to: First Time
Watch the video: First Time
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Kraak & Smaak - The Remix Sessions
Contest winners: Maurice Forrester (Syracuse, NY), Vicki Wurgler (Fargo, ND), Sandy Okstad (Ely, MN), Connie Hutmacher (Dickinson, ND), Ellen Apfel (Green Cove Springs, FL)
Heralded as "one of the 20 dance acts you must see live" by International DJ Magazine (right along side dance music giants, The Chemical Brothers), Kraak & Smaak "play a tight, dancefloor-friendly blend of house, breaks, funk and soul.
Listen to: The Remix Sessions
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Matt White - Best Days
Drawing inspiration from Elton John, Jeff Buckley, and Coldplay, Matt White’s self-titled debut marks the arrival of a gifted songwriter who draws from his own experience.
Watch the video: Best Days
Listen To: Saying Goodbye | Best Days
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Chris Salewicz - Redemption Song - The Ballad Of Joe Strummer (book)
Contest winner: Laura McLendon (Pelham, Alabama)
A new biography about the frontman for The Clash. Music journalist Chris Salewicz was a friend to Strummer for close to three decades and has covered the Clash's career and the entire punk movement from its inception.
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Brian Ferry - Dylanesque
Contest winner: Pamela White (Marysville, WA)
An entire album of Bob Dylan songs.
Listen to: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues | Positively 4th Street
Full album stream
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Straylight Run - The Needles The Space
Contest winners: Susanne Troop (Racine, WI), Marsha Galinsky (Pasadena, CA), Mihaela Day (Laurel, MS)
More gloriously adventurous off-kilter pop.
Listen to: Soon We'll Be Living In The Future
Watch the video: Soon We'll Be Living In The Future
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Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full
Contest winner: Geraldine Rodriguez (Boca Raton, FL)
The new studio album from the former Beatle is the first release on the new Hear Music label (formed by Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Group).
Paul Writes About Recording His New Album
Listen to: Ever Present Past | Album Sampler
One on one with Paul: You Tell Me
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Genesis - 1976-1982
Contest winners: Sandy Okstad (Ely, MN) and Nina Cunningham (Martinez, GA)
A new 6-CD/6-DVD box set is being released, as well as all 5 individual remastered and expanded albums included in the box set, Trick Of The Tail, Wind And Wuthering, And Then There Were Three, Duke and Abacab.
Listen to: Listening Party
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Jeff Buckley - So Real: Songs From Jeff Buckley
Contest winner: Katharine Adams (Sarasota, FL)
The first official anthology of his work (including two previously unreleased performances).
Listen to: Last Goodbye | Hallelujah | I Know It's Over
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The Alternate Routes - Good And Reckless And True
Contest winners: Hank Lawrence (Bethlehem, PA), Rose Goode (Talbott, TN), Candi Mason (Rock Hill, SC), Florencio Ramirez (Gaffney, SC), Sandy Okstad (Ely, MN)
Watch the video: Time Is A Runaway
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Kelly Sweet - We Are One
Contest winners: Dawn Reid (Whittier, CA), Scott Cox (Noblesville, IN), Kathleen Gereg (Bradenton, FL), Bob Hess (Glendale, CA), Timothy Sternberg (Aventura, FL)
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James Morrison - Undiscovered
Contest winners: Joanna Smith (Rochester, NY), Ken Robinson (Keyport, NJ)
Listen to: You give Me Something
Watch the Video: You Give Me Something
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Eye Talk - Sun And Moon
Contest winners: Susan Smoaks (Mount Pleasant, FL), Jeffrey Beckett (San Clemente, CA), Mary Graves (Cheyenne, WY), Zoe Lee (Beacon, NY), Allison Broad (Jackson, MS)
Listen to: I Can't Fool Myself mp3
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Various Artists - Endless Highway: The Music of The Band
Contest winners: Shannon Scott (Decatur, GA), Irma Van Dam (East Stroudsburg, PA), George Barksdale (Penacook, NH)
Listen to: The Album
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Various Artists - Catch And Release Soundtrack
Contest winner: Katharine Adams (Sarasota, FL)
Watch the video: Blinker The Star - Nest For Two
Watch the video: The Swallows - Turning Blue
Watch the video: Andrew Rodriguez - What I Done
Listen to: Foo Fighters - Razor
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CD giveaway winners
Lance Saltzman
(Warwick, RI)
Ron Casteel
(Hawkins, TX)
Janet Mahurin
(Afton, OK)
Joseph Kershenbaum
(Lowell, MA)
Maurice Forrester
(Syracuse, NY)

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