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This Month In Americana

Stunning two-CD document of last summer's Louisville, Kentucky shows. DVD to follow

Holy Smokes

Two helpings of previously unreleased material from the leading political comedian of his generation

Bombshell Rocks – From Here And On

Swedish punk with melodic flair

Good Charlotte – The Young And The Hopeless

Maryland foursome produce second album of kiddie-pleasing punk

Erlend Øye – Unrest

Kings Of Convenience man goes electronic on solo debut

Pavement – Slanted And Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe

Indie landmark gets elaborate two-CD reissue

They Might Be Giants – Dial-A-Song—20 Years Of TMBG

Wacky Brooklyn combo who defy taste and fashion but can write a song about that, too

Old Jack Swings

Superb, moving road movie with Nicholson on brilliant form

The Studio One Story

The history of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's legendary Jamaican studio is told through interviews, copious amounts of music and historical footage. There are also plenty of interesting diversions, such as a chapter on how vinyl records are made in a Kingston pressing plant. Early performances by the likes of The Skatalites and Ernest Ranglin are the icing on the irie cake. DVD EXTRAS: Additional interviews with many of the artists featured, plus 16-track CD and 90-page booklet. Rating Star

Metropolis

Lovingly restored version of Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi classic with another 20 minutes' worth of footage, plus the original music score, so even if you know the movie well you're in for treats and surprises. If you don't, you'll discover incredible visuals, the sexiest robot ever made and a core message—capitalism without compassion sucks—that's as fresh now as in 1926.
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