Wednesday, February 13, 2008

New Releases: Feb. 12

Notable new releases this week include:
  • Ryan Adams -- Everybody Knows
  • Natalie Grant -- Relentless
  • Buddy Holly -- 1957: The Complete Recordings
  • Mighty Mighty Bosstones -- Medium Rare
  • Kylie Minogue -- X
  • The Smashing Pumpkins -- American Gothic

My pick:


Michael Jackson --Thriller 25
There's a reason why -- with more than 104 million sales -- 'Thriller" is the best-selling album in history. This re-release offers a handful of bonus tracks with new artists (Will.I.Am, Akon, Fergie) remixing some of MJ's classics, but most are forgettable. The real draw is the original tracks. They still retain their genre-revolutionizing distinctions: Eddie Van Halen's bass hook on "Beat It"; Jackson's vocals on "Billie Jean." Bottom line? It's an essential.

1 comment:

Ashley said...

I love Thriller..."Billie Jean" is one of those great singles that still cuts deep every time it plays.

But I don't know how I feel about other mediocre artists messing with this classic album.

Good job on your blog, class buddy!!