New Arrivals

A very cool idea for a collection – a set that takes all the classic early Al Green material for Hi Records, and adds in some larger orchestrations – all at a level that's way better than you might expect, and with a sound that's very faithful to the originals! The larger charts are ... CD (Soul CD)

CD (Rock CD)

An earlier classic from The Beach Boys – and easily one of their best records from the prime sun and surf era for the group – with rave up rockers and some sweet ballads! So much as been written about the foreboding behind-the-scenes circumstances in Beach Boys lore, even during these ... CD (Rock CD)

A pre-Pet Sounds moment of genius from The Beach Boys – a record with some surprisingly wonderful songs tucked in amongst more familiar rockers! There's a growing brilliance here that's clearly evident in Brian Wilson's production, the tunes tender themes, and the complicated harmonics used ... CD (Rock CD)

LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)

Quite a bit different than the famous Charles Lloyd work of the 60s – but a nicely introspective session that showcases his quieter sounds of later years! The date was recorded in Oslo, with a relatively laidback feel – by a quartet that features Lloyd on tenor, Bobo Stenson on piano, ... CD (Jazz CD)

Ellery Eskelin on tenor saxophone, Drew Gress on double bass, and Phil Haynes on drums. CD (Jazz CD)

Streetwise raps from Freddie Gibbs, backed by inventive production from Madlib – here on one of the best records yet on 'Lib's own Madlib Invazion imprint! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra ... LP, Vinyl record album (Hip Hop LP)

With Birdman. 12-inch, Vinyl record (Hip Hop 12-inch)

Includes the songs "Confused", "Feel The Glow", "Hear Me Now", "Open Spirit", "When You Click You Clack", "Not Alone", "A Day In Nice", "To The Land", "Feet Wet", "Walk Between The Raindrops", and ... CD (Jazz CD)

A great follow-up to the initial News For Lulu project – a late 80s reinvention of the sound of Blue Note, handled by this trio of key modernists from the time! As proven by recordings like this over the years, John Zorn's a player who – despite his own very modern and avant tendencies ... CD (Jazz CD)

A nice batch of some of (but surely not all of) the breakbeat and sample-heavy tracks from Don's early 70's Blue Note albums. Titles include "Wind Parade", "Dance Band", "Lansana's Priestess", "Love's So Far Away", "Miss Kane", and "Jelly ... CD (Jazz CD)

Erik Lawrence on baritone and soprano saxophone, Peter Apfelbaum on tenor and soprano saxophone, Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, Steven Bernstein on trumpet and slide trumpet, Doug Weiselman on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Charlie Burnham on violin, Matt Munisteri on guitar and banjo, Ben Allison on ... CD (Jazz CD)

One of the last great pop records from Donna Summer – thanks to super huge radio and video play for the title cut – and to a huge amount of tuneful tracks put together by producer/arranger Michael Omartin! By this point, Summer isn't trying to fool anyone that she's a deeper soul ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)

Ray Anderson on trombone and tuba, Christy Doran on guitar and electronics, and Han Bennink on drums. CD (Jazz CD)

Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Peter Washington on bass, Dave Eggar on cello, Lewis Nash on drums, David O'Rourke on guitar, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ron Lawrence on viola, and Joyce Hammann and Meg Okura on violin. CD (Jazz CD)

CD (Soul CD)

Sonny Stitt's work for Verve was some of his best on record – and this album is a perfect illustration of that bold claim! Sonny's blowing here in a wonderful style – a bit more restrained than on his early bop sides, more complicated than on his later soul jazz sessions, and all ... CD (Jazz CD)

A surprisingly great take on the Tijuana Brass sound of the 60s – one that offers up new remixes of classics, but which is nicely respectful of the original Herb Albert groove! Unlike other remix projects of this type, which sometimes clutter up the tracks with too many extra bits – or ... CD (Now Sound CD)

Regina Carter on violin, Werner "Vana" Gierig on piano, Darryl Hall on bass, Alvester Garnett on drums, and Mayra Casales on percussion. CD (Jazz CD)