FALL OUT BOY FROM UNDER THE CORK TREE (20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) UMe You know how old you’re getting when formative albums of your youth are receiving 20th Anniversary releases! Still, From Under The Cork Tree is probably one of the most seminal [...]
THE CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE (30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ISLAND/UMe The Cranberries’ No Need to Argue has reached its 30th anniversary, seven years since the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. This album played a pivotal role in establishing the [...]
FRANK ZAPPA CHEAPER THAN CHEEP: THE SOUNDTRACK (LIVE) ZAPPA/UMe Since Frank Zappa left this world, there have been numerous releases, thanks to Joe Travers and his son, Ahmet Zappa who work on behalf of the Zappa Estate. They continued their [...]
THE POLICE SYNCHRONICITY (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) UME/POLYDOR The Police owned 1983. Synchronicity was the album of that year, featuring five hit singles, selling over eight million copies in the world and was nominated for five Grammys. One would [...]
THE CRANBERRIES WORLDWIDE HIT “LINGER” GETS A DREAMY REINVENTION BY CHVRCHES’ IAIN COOK ISLAND/UMe The Cranberries’ quintessential worldwide single “Linger” has gotten a dreamy reimagining by CHVRCHES’ Iain Cook, released today, June 28, [...]
THE BEACH BOYS PET SOUNDS UME/CAPITOL RECORDS ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: MAY 16, 1966 It’s challenging to identify unspoken aspects, a fact that has never been more apparent in this context. After all, it is only a pet sound. The timeless and [...]
AMY WINEHOUSE FRANK (20th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE) UMe Amy Winehouse’s Frank, a remarkable freshman release, celebrates its 20th anniversary by the tragic artist. She was genuinely impressive, arguably one of the most extraordinary talents of [...]
AMY WINEHOUSE FRANK (20th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE) UMe Amy Winehouse’s Frank, a remarkable freshman release, celebrates its 20th anniversary by the tragic artist. She was genuinely impressive, arguably one of the most extraordinary talents of [...]
THE WHO QUADROPHENIA & THE WHO BY NUMBERS (LIMITED EDITION HALF SPEED MASTERED VINYL) UMe Within the court of rock ‘n’ roll, The Who holds an esteemed position. The band is not merely a musical ensemble but a powerful cultural [...]
THE CRANBERRIES EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT, SO WHY CAN’T WE? (30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ISLAND/UMe The ‘90s grunge movement changed music, providing a platform that brought alternative rock to the masses. Nirvana was the catalyst, sparking a [...]
RINGO STARR REWIND FORWARD UME/UNIVERSAL MUSIC A couple of years ago Ringo Starr made the bold declaration that he was not releasing any further albums, but rather focusing on EPs. Rewind Forward is his fourth, and his best yet. Starr has called [...]
THE CRANBERRIES TO THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (DELUXE EDITION) ISLAND/UMe In a time when deep connections are more important than ever, The Cranberries To The Faithful Departed offers a powerful musical experience that resonates with the listener. [...]
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS SPORTS (40th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE) CAPITOL/UME As hard as it is to believe now, at one time Huey Lewis & The News struggled to achieve chart success. Despite being a tight, hard-working band, mainstream success [...]
I’LL SAY IT AGAIN. ‘CAUSE I’M A WOMAN. A CONVERSATION WITH HOLLY FOSTER WELLS (GRANDDAUGHTER OF PEGGY LEE) Peggy Lee is one of the most important artists of both this century and the last one. Not only did she kick down the [...]
STEPHEN MARLEY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “OLD SOUL” AVAILABLE NOW TUFF GONG COLLECTIVE/UMe/GHETTO YOUTHS INTERNATIONAL Stephen Marley releases his highly anticipated single Old Soul, now available on all streaming platforms . The award-winning [...]
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND ADD DATES TO SPRING 2023 TOUR Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette – have added 4 dates to their upcoming Spring [...]
Peggy Lee I’m A Woman (60th Anniversary Edition) Capitol Records/UMe In 1963, Peggy Lee had a surprise hit with the song “I’m A Woman”. She had not been on the charts since 1958 with her classic “Fever”. Rock ‘n’ roll had a firm grip on [...]
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 TOUR WILL INCLUDE SHOWS AT THE VENETIAN IN LAS VEGAS AND AT THE GREEK THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, [...]
THE ROCK AND COAL BREAKDOWN SPILL MAGAZINE DISSECTS SOME OF THE BEST/WORST 2022 CHRISTMAS RELEASES (PART TWO) Christmastime is here again, ain’t been around since you know when….that means new Christmas music. This year, there seems to be a lot [...]
THE ROCK AND COAL BREAKDOWN SPILL MAGAZINE DISSECTS SOME OF THE BEST/WORST 2022 CHRISTMAS RELEASES (PART ONE) Christmastime is here again, ain’t been around since you know when….that means new Christmas music. This year, there seems to be a lot [...]
Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion (Super Deluxe) UMe Appetite For Destruction remains one of the greatest debut records ever, something that forever established Guns N’ Roses among the greatest rock bands but has left a nearly impossible summit [...]
Ringo Starr EP3 Ume/Universal Music It may be hard to believe, but since The Beatles called it a day in 1970, Ringo Starr has released 20 studio albums and 11 live albums. This is quite an accomplishment for the member of the band that few had [...]
Beastie Boys Check Your Head (4-LP Deluxe Edition) UMe In celebration of their seminal, multi-platinum record, the quintessential Check Your Head, the Beastie Boys have reissued the rare, 4-LP deluxe edition of the album. Check Your Head (4-LP [...]
