New albums by established favorites and good albums by promising newcomers add up to a great week at hte record store.
1) Pharrell - In My Mind
Super-producer and musician Pharrell Williams steps into the spotlight with his first solo album, a collection of signature masterful pop/hip hop productions with a host of guests including Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, and Nelly.
2) LeToya - LeToya
It has been over 6 years since she left Destiny's Child, and LeToya's solo album is finally here.
3) Tom Petty - Highway Companion
Expect another collection of masterful pop-rock from this member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
4) Sammy Hagar & the Wabos - Livin' It Up
He has settled down a bit with age, but Sammy Hagar is still one of the rockers who truly knows how to have a good time with his music.
5) Jurassic 5 - Feedback
One of the most highly acclaimed groups of underground rappers takes several steps toward the mainstream. Is this the new Black Eyed Peas?
6) Landon Pigg - LP
Landon Pigg is a young singer-songwriter who has the looks to make young girls swoon and a sound that will make musical sense to their parents as well.
7) Gran Bel Fisher - Full Moon Cigarette
Gran Bel Fisher is a young singer-songwriter currently making his name touring in support of Corinne Bailey Rae.
8) Boy Kill Boy - Civilian
Boy Kill Boy are the latest English band with a true devotion to the music of the 80's.
9) Vienna Teng - Dreaming Through the Noise
Vienna Teng is an idiosyncratic singer-songwriter who frequently draws comparisons to Tori Amos.
10) Bruce Hornsby - Intersections: 1985-2005
This 4-disc box set is a brilliant reminder of how accomplished Bruce Hornsby's classic pop hits were and of the tremendous growth as an overall musician he has achieved in the years since.
