It feels like I just did this last week…oh wait…I did. Another Friday and another week full of Christmas albums. I can’t wait (he says very sarcastically). There are a plethora of new releases, but only a few must haves for me. There a few metal ones down the list I will probably give a listen to as well. The most intriguing for me are highlighted in Blue.
- Dee Snider – We Are the Ones – (Snider Than Thou Productions): The Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider, is releasing his first ever solo album and all I can say is..IT IS ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!
- The Answer – Solas – (Napalm Records): Only a year and a half after their last release, I am glad to see new material so quickly. The Answer is a hard rock/blues band with such a great sound. Worth checking out all their stuff.
- The Piano Guys – Uncharted – (Portrait): This classical crossover team makes elevator music cool. Their mixture of classical and pop/rock songs brings you a great new viewpoint to these tunes. They always make it interesting. Their videos are usually just as spectacular. Check out the version of Adele’s Hello below.
- Tove Lo – Lady Wood – (Universal Records)
- Madness – Can’t Touch Us Now – (Lucky 7)
- Thomas Rhett – Tangled Up (Deluxe) – (Big Machine)
- Kenny Chesney – Cosmic Hallelujah – (Sony Music Nashville)
- Cole Swindell – Down Home Series III E.P. – (Warner Music Nashville)
- Kip Moore – Underground E.P. – (MCA Nashville)
- Pitbull – Climate Change – (RCA)
- Jeezy – Trap or Die 3 – (YJ Music, Inc / Def Jam)
- Testament – Brotherhood of the Snake – (Nuclear Blast America)
- Crowbar – The Serpent Only Lies – (Entertainment One Music)
- Dope – Blood Money – (Entertainment One Music)
- Theocracy – Ghost Ship – (Ulterium Records)
- Helmet – Dead to the World – (Edel Germany GmbH)
- Nada Surf – Peaceful Ghosts – (Barsuk Records)
- Roy Orbison – The Ultimate Collection – (Sony Legacy)
- Bret Eldredge – Glow – (Atlantic Nashville)
- Straight No Chaser – I’ll Have Another…Christmas Album – (Atlantic)
- Jimmy Buffett – Tis the SeaSon – (Mailboat Records)
- LeAnn Rimes – Remnants – (Sony Music)
- Neil Diamond – Acoustic Christmas – (Capitol)
- Jennifer Nettles – To Celebrate Christmas – (Big Machine)
- Kacey Musgraves – A Very Kacey Christmas – (Mercury Nashville)
- Jordan Smith – ‘Tis the Season – (Republic)
- Jackie Evancho – Someday at Christmas – (Sony Masterworks)
- She & Him – Christmas Party – (Columbia)
A few here I am curious about, but nothing I’ll be rushing to buy this close to Christmas.
LikeLiked by 1 person
At point in the year, I am streaming everything for that reason.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Streaming is something I haven’t gotten into thus far. I have some kind of mental block about hearing music I don’t own.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was an adjustment. But it is better than a radio and I can try things before I buy. Which is nice.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do you listen to whole albums that way?
I am very OCD (obsessive compulsive) but I was only diagnosed four years ago. Since then, A LOT of stuff about my collecting and habits made more sense! I don’t know when this even really started, but I somehow don’t like listening to music that isn’t in my possession!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I do. As I never know for sure what I am in the mood it is great for switching it up if I am not feeling something at the moment. Also, my kids are into the whole streaming thing and they helped me switch over to the dark side. But there is still nothing better than holding that Album cover or booklet in your hand.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I imagine having kids around makes it easier to hear the newer artists coming out.
I always like looking through the credits, seeing the photos inside. When I was a kid, it was also about seeing the band’s “new image”. Every band seemed to change costumes and sometimes hair from album to album. When Dr. Feelgood came out, it was also cool because it had lots of pictures. And Motley Crue had never looked so cool! Vince looked and was a real rock star back then.
LikeLike
Agree. Poor Vince. How times have changed.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m currently playing Carnival of Sins in the car. It’s strong enough, but Vince has that annoying habit of skipping words and simplifying melodies now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel I had a little of the OCD with buying CDs, but somehow my wife cured me😀. I see it coming back with the rebuying of vinyl.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m still 99% CDs. It’s the sound quality and convenience. I can’t make an LP sounds as good as a CD.
LikeLiked by 1 person
True. But that big album artwork. Awesome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah, can’t argue with that one bit. Or just the enjoyment of holding and playing a record.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How many CDs of I may ask? I was over 600 until my wife broke me of the habit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m hovering over 3000!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I figured it was a lot. Nice! If you count my digital albums, i am over 1,000 but not in your league.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It gets to be a problem to listen to it all!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Of course, but the nice thing is there is probably no shortage of something to listen to for any mood you are in.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yet I still have those days, “Hmmm, I have nothing I want to listen to.” I’m serious!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have those too!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll bet one you want is the Dee Snider!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes! And there was another.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love these lists. Makes my shopping/listening list easier. 🙂
Of all of these, I’m most curious about Helmet (are they still going, or have they re-started?), Dee Snider, and The Answer (thanks for the pro tip on this act!).
I hear good things about Kacey Musgraves, but I don’t tend to like Christmas music so meh. Also, Tove Lo’s album title/cover art combo is the best thing I’ve seen in ages.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! Don’t know about the Helmet one. I just saw that they were releasing something so added it as I was surprised. I will find out for you. The Answer is awesome, glad to hear that you are interested in them. They have never disappointed. Kacey is great but don’t like Christmas albums so won’t be getting. Do check her stuff out though. The only reason Tove Lo is on here is the album cover. Don’t know much about her otherwise.
LikeLike
I had a peek – looks like it’s a reunited Helmet since.. 2004? I am really out of the loop on these guys. I’ll be looking for The Answer. Was thinking, that’s a great name for a band. Whatever your question is, we’re The Answer!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sorry. I forgot to go look. Work was busy today. I never thought about that on The Answer. I like it!
LikeLike
Helmet are still going spasmodically, I saw them last year doing a tour where they played the whole of the ‘Betty’ LP.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Really like the song from The Answer.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too! This is my drive home album this afternoon. Can’t wait.
LikeLike
Greatly enjoyed that classical version of ‘Hello’. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are welcome.
LikeLike