Eleven sparkling new songs grace this excellent third outing led by midwestern pop machine Tom Curless. From the opening electric guitars and drums which drive the relentless "Decision Tonight" to the closing fragile lilting acoustic guitars and harmonies of "If you Lead There", Sleepers Awaken paints on a very broad musical and lyrical canvas. With many contributions from friends and fellow musicians John Ross and Brian Leach, the music seemingly echoes several different musical eras at once. Recorded in Michigan and Chicago at three different studios throughout most of 2010, Sleepers Awaken is the third release from Your Gracious Host, and it delivers on the promise of previous releases with fantastic panache. Majestic layered vocals collide with strident, complex rhythmic... Less

Personnel: Isaac Hanson (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Taylor Hanson (vocals, harmonica, piano, organ, string synthesizer, percussion); Zachary Hanson (vocals, drums); Aaron Kaplan (electric guitar, organ).Audio Mixer: Steve Ripley.Recording information: Palais Theatre. Directors: Josh Logue; Chris Applebaum. Editor: Ashley Greyson.Hanson sank below the popular radar after their much-touted smash hit single "MMM Bop" took the pop world by storm in 1997. But the reception on this live album recorded on their 2004 world tour proves the onetime teenyboppers are back with a vengeance. The band up the credibility stakes with their version of Radiohead's "Optimistic," and demonstrate their maturing musicality with the scorching, barbed opus "Rock N Roll Razorblade," but most of the... Less

After the humour came exquisitely mournful music. With Reilly and drummer Bruce Mitchell augmented by bass, keyboard, violin, electric piano, drum machine and trumpet, the band's beautiful pieces reflected Wilson's love of rock and classical. Reilly's plangent guitar work showed grief's emotional spectrum, from sadness to overdriven anger. As in life, Wilson had the last word, his recorded voice expounding thoughts on socialism with an eerie echo. Silence followed as Manchester pondered the loss of one of its truly larger-than-life characters. Then everybody cheered.' The bonus disc first appeared in 2005 via Wilson's project F4, as being the fourth version of Factory Records. Originally it was download-only release, Heaven Sent (It Was Called Digital, It Was Heaven Sent). This is the... Less

Audio Mixer: Travis Stuart.Recording information: Brooklyn, NY (2005-2008); Orlando, FL (2005-2008).

The M80 Cymbal case is the lightest, strongest, most versatile carrying solution for the professional drummer. A hybrid case featuring an ultra light laminated foam shell with strategically placed ABS panels, providing an unmatched level of comfort and protection for your most prized investments. Smart features like the Clip/Tuck shoulder straps make for easy airport travel, while the streamlined profile helps you slip through the crowds. 3 separate pockets keep your cymbals balanced and protected. The largest pocket contains 4 slots for rides, crashes and chinas. The hi-hat pocket contains a specialized clutch sleeve which means your clutch is never scratching up your cymbals or disappearing altogether. And the splash pocket is a first of it's kind, keeping them separate from the larger... Less

The deluxe edition features an expanded book and a print of an original artwork by McLachlan. Personnel: Sarah McLachlan (vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano); Pierre Marchand (guitars, organ, keyboards, glockenspiel, drum machine, percussion); David Sinclair (guitars, background vocals); Bill Dillon (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Stephen Nikleva, Michel Pepin (electric guitar); Darren Phillips (keyboards, drums); Jim Creeggan (upright bass); Daryl Exnicious, Dave Kershaw, Brian Minato (bass guitar); Matt Chamberlain (drums, percussion); Ashwin Sood (drums, loops); Lou Shefano, Guy Nadon, Jerry Marotta, Paul Brennan , Ronald Jones (drums); Vince Jones.Additional personnel: Michael Chaves, Mark Jowett (guitars); Yves Desrosiers (electric... Less

Personnel: Allison Moorer (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, programming, background vocals); Allison Moorer (vocals); Richard Bennett , Richard Rodney Bennett (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Steve Earle (electric guitar); Darrell Scott (bouzouki); Chris Donohue (bass guitar); Kenny Malone (drums, percussion); Buddy Miller (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, glockenspiel, percussion); Julie Miller, Ann McCrary, Regina McCrary (vocals); Russ Pahl (steel guitar); Tim O'Brien (banjo); Mike Compton (mandolin); Connie Ellisor, Pamela Sixfin (violin); Tammy Rogers (fiddle); Jim Grosjean (viola); Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen (cello); Chris Carmichael (strings); Phil Madeira (accordion, keyboards); Jim Hoke (saxophone); Neil Rosengarden (trumpet); John Deaderick (keyboards); Bryan Owings... Less