“Get Up!” is one of the year’s best collaborative albums that showcases multiple genres of music. (Album cover property of Concord Music Group)
By: Jacob Elyachar
This week’s New Music Releases focuses on new albums from Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Andrea Bocelli and Tegan and Sara plus Destiny’s Child’s new single, and a remix of will.i.am and Britney Spears’s “Scream and Shout.”
Get Up by Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
The two impeccable Blues/Rock musicians teamed up for their first collaborative album. This album is a must buy for any music lovers. From the gospel-infused “We Can’t End This Way” to “I’d Rather Go Blind”-influenced “You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend),” this blues/rock album will definitely be nominated for a Grammy next year. A
Songs to Download: “We Can’t End This Way,” “You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend),” “Blood Side Out” and “She Got Kick”
Passione by Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli’s 14th studio album features brilliant interpretations of classic songs including “Love Me Tender” and “Sara’ Settembre (September Mom)” plus superb duets including Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado and Chris Botti. This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for both classical music and opera fans. A-
Songs to Download: “Quizas Quizas Quizas,” “La vie en rose,” “Sara Settembre” and “Love Me Tender”
Tegan and Sara debuted a new sound for their seventh studio album: “Heartthrob” (Album cover by Sire Records)
Heartthrob by Tegan and Sara
Canadian Indie folk band Tegan and Sara changed their sound for their seventh studio album. Heartthrob is an intriguing pop album that puts the twin sisters on par with Florence + the Machine and Fun. Tegan and Sara continue to grow as artists and hopefully, they will produce more albums like this one in the future. B+
Songs to Download: “Closer,” “I’m Not Your Hero” and “Now I’m All Messed Up.”
Nuclear by Destiny’s Child
“Nuclear” is the first brand-new single of the fan-favorite R&B girl band since their 2004 studio album: Destiny Fulfilled. This single featured the incredible vocals from the trio and an impressive New Jack Swing meets R&B/Soul sound from the Neptunes. A-
To listen to the single, click here: http://youtu.be/iPeRZk2MhPE
Scream and Shout (Remix) by will.i.am, Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame & Hit-Boy
This track is abysmal! Will.i.am made a horrible decision to make a remix of “Scream and Shout.” Music lovers should avoid this remix like the plague. F
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