Coming Up: "Soul of a Woman" - final Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings album, out Nov. 17

Details:

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman is a lush, orchestral masterpiece. A true testament to the life and career of Daptone's fearless leader and one of the world's greatest performers. In the year prior to her death from pancreatic cancer in 2016, Sharon Jones toured and performed tirelessly, and was also the subject of Miss Sharon Jones!, an acclaimed documentary by Oscar-Winning director Barbara Kopple. Yet somehow, the beloved and heroic soul singer found time to complete a studio album. Soul of a Woman features eleven songs which reveal that the emotion, dynamics, and drama of Jones' voice remained at full power until her final days.

The songs on Soul Of A Woman exemplify two distinct sides of the band s sound. Side One showcases the grittier, bluesier material like Matter Of Time and Sail On giving Sharon the room to flex her vocal prowess, creating a liveness that few studio albums posses. Side Two takes on a more sophisticated orchestral mood. Tracks like When I Saw Your Face and These Tears (No Longer For You), capture a soft vulnerability in Sharon's vocals that draws you deep inside, and yet they remain nuanced with the signature toughness that never allow you to forget she's steering the ship. The finished product is an album that captures a band and a singer at their peak. Includes download card.   

You can pre-order it now from Amazon.     


Coming Up: New version of XTC's classic "Black Sea" on the way

Details:

Black Sea is the fifth in a series of remixed & expanded XTC classic albums. The album has been mixed for 5. 1 Surround Sound from the original multi-track studio master tapes by Steven Wilson with input from Andy Partridge & is fully approved by XTC.

CD: features a completely new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson with many of the bonus tracks also newly mixed by Steven Wilson.

Blu-ray: a 5. 1 Surround mix in 24bit/96khz mixed from the original multi-track tapes available in LPCM and DTS HD MA. Additional Blu-ray features include: The new stereo album mix in 24bit/96khz LPCM audio. Additional songs from the album sessions in stereo & 5. 1, several newly mixed by Steven Wilson. The original stereo album mix in hi-res stereo + bonus tracks. Instrumental versions (mixed by Steven Wilson) of all new album & several bonus mixes in 24bit/96khz LPCM audio. Many album tracks in demo form as recorded (mostly live) at Phonogram Studios prior to the main album sessions. Three Andy Partridge demos from Phonogram studios. Three Andy Partridge demos from Swindon Town Hall. Promo films for Towers Of London, Generals & Majors & Respectable Street. Presented in special packaging with expanded booklet & sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Dave Gregory, Terry Chambers, Steve Lillywhite & Hugh Padgham.     

You can pre-order the album from Amazon here.     
     


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Video Find: Elvis Costello and his dad sing "Georgia on My Mind"

Ross McManus, father to Declan "Elvis Costello" McManus, was a singer for many years in Britain's popular big band, the Joe Loss Orchestra in a 1985 tribute to the bandleader.

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Rolling Stones live at the BBC set coming up


Out Dec. 1, via the Rolling Stones official site:


Dec. 1 sees the release of The Rolling Stones ‘On Air’, an album full of BBC recordings from the 1960’s which offers a unique insight into the formative days of the band.

This is the Stones where it all started, playing the music they loved so much – Blues, R&B and even Country.


Every track has been revolutionary restored via ‘Audio Source Separation’ and you will be able to hear the remarkable difference this makes to each song. 

This album follows the recent release of "The Rolling Stones – On Air" coffee table book, by Richard Havers and published by Virgin Books.

Track listing:
  1. Come OnSaturday Club, 26 October 1963
  2. (I Can’t Get No) SatisfactionSaturday Club, 18 September 1965
  3. Roll Over BeethovenSaturday Club, 26 October 1963
  4. The Spider And The FlyYeah Yeah, 30 August 1965
  5. Cops And RobbersBlues in Rhythm, 9 May 1964
  6. It’s All Over NowThe Joe Loss Pop Show, 17 July 1964
  7. Route 66Blues in Rhythm, 9 May 1964
  8. Memphis, TennesseeSaturday Club, 26 October 1963
  9. Down The Road ApieceTop Gear, 6 March 1965
  10. The Last TimeTop Gear, 6 March 1965
  11. Cry To MeSaturday Club, 18 September 1965
  12. Mercy, MercyYeah Yeah, 30 August 1965
  13. Oh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin’)Saturday Club, 18 September 1965
  14. Around And AroundTop Gear, 23 July 1964
  15. Hi Heel Sneakers - Saturday Club, 18 April 1964
  16. Fannie MaeSaturday Club, 18 September 1965
  17. You Better Move OnBlues in Rhythm, 9 May 1964
  18. MonaBlues In Rhythm, 9 May 1964
Bonus Tracks (Deluxe)

  1. I Wanna Be Your ManSaturday Club, 8 February 1964
  2. CarolSaturday Club, 18 April 1964
  3. I’m moving OnThe Joe Loss Pop Show , 10 April 1964
  4. If You Need MeThe Joe Loss Pop Show, 17 July 1964
  5. Walking The DogSaturday Club, 8 February 1964
  6. Confessin’ The BluesThe Joe Loss Pop Show, 17 July 1964
  7. Everybody Needs Somebody To LoveTop Gear, 6 March 1965
  8. Little By LittleThe Joe Loss Pop Show, 10 April 1964
  9. Ain’t That Loving You BabyRhythm And Blues, 31 October 1964
  10. Beautiful DelilahSaturday Club, 18 April 1964
  11. Crackin’ UpTop Gear, 23 July 1964
  12. I Can’t Be SatisfiedTop Gear, 23 July 1964
  13. I Just Want to Make Love To YouSaturday Club, 18 April 1964
  14. 2120 South Michigan AvenueRhythm and Blues, 31 October 1964

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