Elvis Costello – The Spectacular Spinning Songbook now available in new formats

We are excited to confirm the component releases of last year’s The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!! in three formats (standalone CD / standalone DVD / Deluxe CD + DVD) for March 12 2012 internationally.

Elvis Costello returned to the stage in 2011 with his celebrated Spinning Wheel tour and now comes the definitive document of this tour: The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!, recorded over a 2-night stand at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on May 11 and 12, 2011, shows which The Los Angeles Times said were the kind of uniquely invigorating experience that warrants a buzzword all its own: inspiring. Costello once again allowed his set-list to be chosen by The Spectacular Spinning Songbook, a monumental game-show type wheel spun by select fans and featuring songs from his latest critically acclaimed release National Ransom, plus new renditions of hits, rarities and very unexpected covers.

CD and DVD Deluxe Edition 

This Deluxe Edition of The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!! includes a CD, DVD and 28-page booklet filled with musings from Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), the MC of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook show. Recorded over a 2-night stand at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on May 11 and 12, 2011, the CD was culled from both nights' performances, shows which The Los Angeles Times said were "the kind of uniquely invigorating experience that warrants a buzzword all its own: inspiring." and includes popular songs such as Everyday I Write The Book, God Give Me Strength, Watching The Detectives, (What's So Funny `bout) Peace, Love and Understanding plus a cover of the Rolling Stones' Out Of Time; an extended I Want You; and the return of The Bangles on Tear Off Your Own Head. 

The DVD is from Costello's show on May 12, 2011 and includes a special guest appearance by The Bangles. The DVD contains bonus footage including an alternate intro by Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), and behind-the-scenes moments captured with the Imposters - Steve Nieve, Davey Faragher and Pete Thomas - as well as extra performances not included in the main set of the show.

The CD and DVD are also available individually.

Track listing

1. I Hope You're Happy Now
2. Heart Of The City
3. Mystery Dance
4. Radio Radio
5. Clubland
6. God Give Me Strength
7. Tear Off Your Own Head (It s A Doll Revolution) featuring Susanna Hoffs of the The Bangles
8. Out Of Time
9. I Want You
10. Everyday I Write The
11. Stella Hurt
12. A Slow Drag With Josephine
13. Jimmie Standing In The Rain
14. Alison
15. Earthbound
16. (What s So Funny Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding

Bonus Tracks on DVD
- Uncomplicated
- Watching The Detectives
- Monkey To Man

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Diana Ross (1976) - Special Edition out March 5

Album reissue: Diana Ross, Diana Ross
Release date: 5 March 2012
Label: Universal / IMS 

Diana Ross, originally issued in 1976, was Diana Ross's first full-length solo studio album in more than two years. It arrived on the heels of Mahogany, Diana's record-breaking second feature film that included her No. 1 hit, Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To), and surprised audiences around the world with a whole new Diana Ross. The album included familiar sounds, from Theme From Mahogany to the ballad I Thought It Took A Little Time (But Today I Fell In Love), but took an unexpected twist with Diana's first-ever disco song, Love Hangover, which became another No. 1 smash, and Diana's most-sampled song.

Diana Ross: Expanded Edition is a 2-CD set that features the newly re-mastered original album, single-only mixes, non-LP singles, the super-rare promotional single Coming Home, and new alternate mixes of nearly the entire album. There's even more: three never-before-heard performances from the sessions - Harmony, a cover of the Elton John classic; and Go Where Your Mind Is and Le Lo Li, produced by Jeffrey Bowen with help Sly Stone. Rounding out the collection is an excerpt from a Diana Ross interview that hasn't been heard in 36 years.

The gorgeous package - a digi-pak like previous Diana Ross Expanded Editions - contains a deluxe 24-page booklet with detailed song annotations and the story of the album by compilation producers Andrew Skurow and George Solomon, and features spectacular photos from the renowned cover photo shoot.

Track listing

Disc 1

1. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
2. I Thought It Took A Little Time (But Today I Fell In Love)
3. Love Hangover
4. Kiss Me Now
5. You're Good My Child
6. One Love In My Lifetime
7. Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe
8. After You
9. Smile
10. Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right (Single Version)
11. Together (Single Version)
12. I Thought It Took A Little Time (But Today I Fell In Love) (Single Version)
13. Love Hangover (Single Version)
14. One Love In My Lifetime (Single Version)
15. To Love Again (Alternate Version)
16. We're Always Saying Goodbye (Alternate Version)
17. This Christmas (Alternate Version)
18. Coming Home

Disc 2
1. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) (Alternate Version #1)
2. I Thought It Took A Little Time (But Today I Fell In Love) (Alternate Version)
3. Love Hangover (Alternate Version)
4. Kiss Me Now (Alternate Version)
5. You're Good My Child (Alternate Version)
6. One Love In My Lifetime (Alternate Version)
7. Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe (Alternate Version)
8. After You (Alternate Version)
9. Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right (Alternate Version)
10. Together (Alternate Version)
11. Theme From Mahogany (Alternate Version #2)
12. Harmony
13. Le Lo Li
14. Go Where Your Mind Is
15. Diana Ross Interview (excerpted)  

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The Albion Band – The Vice of The People

Album release: The Vice of The People by The Albion Band
Release date: April 30 2012
Label: Powered Flight Music
Listen: http://www.poweredflightmusic.com/

"We have a hell of a heritage to live up to, but with this record we're confident we've made something that stands comfortably alongside anything the genre has had to offer. It's contemporary, relevant and will bring the concept of traditionally rooted rock to a new audience." - Blair Dunlop

"Wipe away any nostalgic tears... an impressive ensemble as refreshing as the original project. Surprisingly audacious!" Maverick

Alongside Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention, The Albion Band are one of the "big three" of English folk-rock, fusing traditional British songs and tunes with contemporary instruments and sounds. All three were formed by legendary band leader Ashley Hutchings. Generally considered one of the most important groupings in the genre, The Albion Band has contained or been associated with a large proportion of major English folk performers from Richard Thompson to Martin Carthy in its long and fluid history. 

Until 2011, the one constant has been Albion Band leader and bass player Ashley Hutchings but, on the fortieth anniversary of the band's founding, an idea was sparked for a re-imagined, new line-up that would bring together a new generation of performers. The new line-up recaptures the spirit of The Albion Band's heyday with a rockier, edgier approach to traditional English folk music. Taking the unique character of classic era Albion Band (Battle of the Field/Rise Up like The Sun) and fusing it with award winning song writing and a contemporary rock and indie vibe, this is the new sound of 21st century English Folk Rock, and a shot in the arm for the whole genre.

For the first time in the band’s history, Ashley steps aside to let son, Blair Dunlop, lead a new generation of folk artists. This new line up features a number of performers from a range of backgrounds reflecting earlier versions of the Albion Band. These members include Folk Award nominee Katriona Gilmore (Tiny Tin Lady, Gilmore/Roberts - Fiddle and vocals) the traditionally biased vocalist, concertina player and guitarist Gavin Davenport, (Solo, Crucible) drummer Tom Wright (former Young Folk Award finalist and member of Eliza Carthy projects, Glorystrokes), and Tim Yates (Blackbeard's Tea Party/The QP) taking on the onerous duty of playing bass - only the second bass player - the first being Ashley Hutchings himself - and lead guitarist Benjamin Trott.

Such a radical overhaul of Albion recruits has met with some controversy, given that no original member of the band remains after Hutchings’ departure, but the startling debut album strikes a contemporary chord that is set to firmly answer many questions.

Throughout March, the band will embark on a 26-date national UK tour.

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