HEAR TODAY NEW RELEASES AND NEWS FROM THE MUSIC WORLD.Byline: - Sandra Barrera Hip-hop sensation Outkast today unleashes ``Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'' (LaFace), a double CD that could easily have been released as two separate discs - one for each of its members. Although the Atlanta-based rap duo appears on both discs, in the studio the project was divided in two. It's one-half funked-up hip-hop and one- half concept album about relationships. Here's just a sample from the more than 580 new record releases and reissues arriving in stores today: The Bangles: ``Doll Revolution'' (Koch) A comeback album from the '80s girl band best-known for such hits as ``Walk Like an Egyptian'' and ``Manic Monday.'' Elvis Costello  The of this article or section may be compromised by "peacock terms".You can help Wikipedia by removing peacock terms. : ``North'' (Deutsche Grammophon Deutsche Grammophon is a German classical record label. The company has long been known for its high standards of audio fidelity. The Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft ) You'll have to listen to the album in its entirety to understand why the celebrated singer- songwriter opens with a ballad called ``You Left Me in the Dark,'' and closes with ``I'm in the Mood Again.'' Steve Earle Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and country music, as well as for his many political views. He is also a published writer, a political activist and has written and directed a play. : ``Just an American Boy'' (Artemis) The two-disc set of live music features old and new favorites. It's also the companion piece to the documentary by the same name due later this year. Gloria Estefan: ``Unwrapped'' (Epic) Her first English-language album since 1998's ``Gloria!'' And most of the lyrics were penned by the singer. Cesaria Evora: ``Voz D'Amor'' (Bluebird bluebird, common name for a North American migratory bird of the family Turdidae (thrush family). The eastern bluebird, Sialia sialis, is among the first spring arrivals in the North. It is about 7 in. (17.8 cm) long. ) The Cape Verdean vocalist performs the classic songs of her island nation and new compositions written expressly for her voice. Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris (b. April 2, 1947, Birmingham, Alabama) is a country, folk and alternative rock musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and : ``Stumble Into Grace'' (Nonesuch none·such also non·such n. 1. A person or thing without equal. 2. See black medic. none ) The follow-up to the country singer's critically acclaimed ``Red Dirt Red dirt refers to:
Latif: ``Love in the First'' (Motown) The recording debut from this 20- year-old r&b newcomer schooled in the art of performing by family friend and superstar Teddy Pendergrass Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, Sr. (born March 26 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) affectionately known as 'Teddy P', "TP", or "Teddy Bear" is an American soul singer. . Murphy Lee: ``Murphy's Law'' (Universal) The solo debut from rapper Lee, a member of the St. Lunatics, Nelly's posse. Limp Bizkit: ``Results May Vary'' (Interscope) Guitarist Wes Borland already had left the band fronted by famous bad boy Fred Durst when it came time to record the follow-up to 2000's ``Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water.'' Includes a cover of ``Behind Blue Eyes'' by the Who. Dave Matthews: ``Some Devil'' (RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. ) What didn't make it onto the Dave Matthews Band's latest album, ``Busted Stuff,'' is now presented here on Matthews' solo debut. Luciano Pavarotti: ``Ti Adoro'' (Decca) The world-famous tenor gets away from the bel canto arias he's known for to release his first recording of Italian pop songs. Rufus Wainwright: ``Want One'' (DreamWorks) The third studio release from the openly gay singer-songwriter best-known for his theatrical folk-pop. Sandra Barrera, (818) 713-3728 sandra.barrera(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Outkast) |
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