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Since they busted into the big leagues in 1999, Montgomery Gentry's five previous studio albums (and a greatest-hits collection) have all cracked the Country Top Ten. In addition, each album has been certified gold or platinum. Of the 20-plus singles they've released to date, 13 have landed in the Top Ten -- including the title track from 2008's Back When I Knew It All. It's a hell of a track record. Montgomery Gentry don't write much of their material, but they don't need to.....

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Fusing traditional country with traditional rock & roll, the Mavericks became one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early '90s. Led by singer/songwriter Raul Malo (born August 7, 1965, Miami, FL), the band was formed in Florida in the late '80s. Malo had previously played in several different bands while he was in high school, as did bassist Robert Reynolds (born Robert Earl Reynolds, April 30, 1962, Kansas City, MO).

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Legend would have it that Rock'N'Roll was born in Memphis in 1954 when a young truck-driver by the name Elvis Presley opted to sing "Black Blues" his way. A legend that drastically over-simplifies reality, however, for the roots of Rock'N'Roll are already to be found in the early recordings of Blues, Jazz and Country music of the mid-1920. This collection, created by Gérard Herzhaft, shows that the Rock 'n' Roll was not born with Bill Haley and Elvis Presley but before, the fusion of Rhythm and Blues, Western Swing, Country, Gospel - or the whole of popular music from the early twentieth century. This collection has become indispensable, because the history of interbreeding reveals the crystallization and the formation of gender identity as the history of amplified music...

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Tight bass-heavy funk from Slave – still working here in that excellent compressed style that was their unique contribution to soul music – possibly the best album ever by the Ohio funky soul combo! They may be be handling the vocals with just a bit more focus and care on Just A Touch Of Love than on other albums – which takes to all to a more soulful level, but doesn't spare on the strength of the grooves one bit. They also point the way towards the more club soul styled approach to come in the 80s, but do so firmly grounded in simmering 70s funk. Excellence!

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Limited edition 21 CD box set from the British Rock veterans, released to coincide with their 40th Anniversary. Also includes a 36-page booklet of the band's history with extensive notes for each album, a 32-page book of Manfred's own memories and anecdotes and a poster of the current band. The catalogue CDs have been remastered and repackaged in LP-style sleeves. The albums have the original UK running order and refreshed sleeves. This box also includes "Live In Ersingen" is a brand-new live recording from July 22nd, 2011 featuring the band's latest vocalist, Robert Hart, and "Leftovers" is the latest compilation of the hit singles and rare or previously unavailable recordings.

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German modern metallers CALIBAN will release their eighth studio album, "I Am Nemesis", on February 28, 2012 via Century Media Records. The CD will feature guest appearances by Marcus Bischoff (HEAVEN SHALL BURN) and Mitch Lucker (SUICIDE SILENCE).The extra CD features cover versions of songs by Motley Crue, Rammstein, Six Feet Under, Misfits, At The Gates, Pink Floyd & Anthrax.

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Some people think guitar shredding is a thing of the past like a distant memory of the 1990s. That’s because they haven’t heard Kermheat. Kermheat’s music refuses to be pigeon-holed. It associates techniques from the past with contemporary electronic sounds in order to create a futuristic atmosphere. Kermheat’s music explores a whole slew of styles, which allow him to reach music lovers in general as well as the fans of these various musical genres. Kermheat’s approach suggests a new concept, where hard work contrasts with self deprecating irony and an off-beat sense of humour. Although Kermheat’s music is complex, it is aimed at all listeners in search of a new experience in sound, vibration and humour.

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Aggressive Norwegian thrash metal band.Formed in 1997.Members are: Steffan Schulze on Vocals & Bass/Guitars,Nicolay johnsen on Guitars, Kevin Kvaale on Drums.The guys began to put together their material with a mutual understanding on what direction the progression would go. The hard will be harder, the heavy will be heavier,the fast will be faster, and allover more technical and more extreme.April 15th 2011, Harm’s new killer thrash-metal album “DEMONIC ALLIANCE” will be relised trough BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS!!

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The Rosenberg Trio with Bireli Lagrene - Djangologists Rather than putting the focus on Django s most famous compositions, Djangologists the Rosenberg Trio s fifteenth album hails the spirit that has guided Django s work, digging into the less known, the unexpected and the unpredictable. It is a tribute to the master paid by masters. The enclosed DVD shows the musicians in the studio while recording this important project and also offers nice interviews with them reflecting their love for Django s music.

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Here's a superb segment of the Art Tatum story, beginning with ten trio sides featuring guitarist Tiny Grimes and bowing, singing bassist Slam Stewart. Six marvelous selections recorded May 1, 1944, were subsequently issued on the Comet label. Each of these performances appeared on 12" 78-rpm records, allowing for well over four minutes of...

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Super Deluxe Edition features recreations of the 1st 16 singles of the Beach Boys Catalog (1962-65), including accurate reproductions of the original sleeves and labels.

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It's difficult to object to anything about The SMiLE Sessions, considering the time and care invested into the entire package (which becomes yet more lavish with the varying Deluxe Editions available).

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