June tunes
Babys are reborn, a veteran goes solo for the first time, and a classic catalog is remastered. June is going to be a good time to be a classic rock fan (but then when is it ever a bad time?)
The first of the freshly remastered Led Zeppelin studio albums drops in June. The band's first three albums -- I, II, and III -- are the first reissues, with the rest of the studio album catalog to follow in the coming months. We'll hear some new material by way of alternate takes and live versions that are being released for the first time. Guitarist Jimmy Page, who produced most of Zep's albums, began working on the remastering project last year.
Available 06/03/14 on CD, MP3 and vinyl LP
Last year, The Who celebrated the 40th anniversary of their second rock opera, Quadrophenia with a tour, performing the album in its entirety, followed by a set list of standards from other albums. Quadrophenia Live in London captures a July 2013 performance at Wimbley Arena in London.
Watch the Quadrophenia: Live in London trailer
Available on DVD, Blu-ray, CD, MP3 on June 10
Chrissie Hynde (minus The Pretenders) is releasing the first solo album of her nearly 40 year career. The title of the album, Stockholm is the location of the studio where it was recorded. In the album release announcement, Hynde hints at what we can expect. “I think life is serious, and you should take it seriously," she says, "but in rock 'n' roll either have a laugh or don’t come to the party. It’s the irreverence in rock that was always the turn on."
Listen to samples of all the tracks on Stockholm
Track List
1. You or No One
2. Dark Sunglasses
3. Like in the Movies
4. Down the Wrong Way
5. You're the One
6. A Plan Too Far
7. In a Miracle
8. House of Cards
9. Tourniquet (Cynthia Ann)
10. Sweet Nuthin'
11. Adding the Blue
Available 06/10/14 on CD, vinyl LP, MP3
It has been a long wait for a new studio album from The Babys - 30 years, to be exact. Two of the artists who were founding members of the band in 1974 -- guitarist Wally Stocker and drummer Tony Brock -- are in the latest lineup. The Babys disbanded in 1981, but rose from the ashes last year. As for other original or longtime members, John Waite went on to build a successful solo career. Guitarist/keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who joined in 1979, moved on to Journey, and Bad English after the breakup
Watch the "Not Ready to Say Goodbye" music video.
Track List
1. "Every Side of You"
2. "All I Wanna Do"
3. "Sunrise & Goodbyes"
4. "After Midnight"
5. "I See You There"
6. "Grass Is Greener"
7. "These Days"
8. "Uncivil War"
9. "You Saved My Live"
10. "It's a Gas"
11. "Stay the Night"
12. "I'll Have Some of That!"
13. "When Life Goes Right"
14. "Not Ready to Say Goodbye"
Available 06/24/14 on CD and MP3
Ginger Baker is best known for his stints with The Graham Bond Organisation, Cream and Blind Faith in the late '60s. Some of his biggest influences were the '50s jazz drummers he grew up listening to. Baker returns to those jazz roots with his 18th solo album, Why?. US release date is June 24.
Watch a live performance of "Why?"
Track List
1. "Ginger Spice"
2. "12+ More Blues"
3. "Cyril Davis"
4. "Footprints"
5. "Aïn Témouchent"
6. "St. Thomas"
7. "Aiko Biaye"
8. "Why?"
Available 06/24/14 on CD, MP3
There haven't been many years since 1970 that Uriah Heep haven't released a new studio album. Their 24th, Outsider drops June 24. Heep were one of the first (formed in 1969) and most influential hard rock bands. Although they now have what amounts to cult followings in the US and UK, they have logged more than 40-million albums sold worldwide.
Watch the "One Minute" music video
Track List
1. "Speed of Sound"
2. "One Minute"
3. "The Law"
4. "The Outsider"
5. "Rock the Foundation"
6. "Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?"
7. "Looking At You"
8. "Can't Take That Away"
9. "Jessie"
10. "Kiss the Rainbow"
11. "Say Goodbye"
Available 06/24/14 on CD, MP3
Scottish hard rockers Nazareth formed a year before Uriah Heep (1968) but were a year later in releasing their debut album (1971). Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (release date 06/17/14) will be Nazareth's 23rd studio album release.
Watch the "God of the Mountain" music video
Track List
1. "Boom Bang Bang"
2. "One Set of Bones"
3. "Back 2B4"
4. "Winter Sunlight"
5. "Rock 'n' Roll Telephone"
6. "Punch a Hole in the Sky"
7. "Long Long Time"
8. "The Right Time"
9. "Not Today"
10. "Speakeasy"
11. "God of the Mountain"
Available 06/17/14 on CD, MP3, vinyl LP
Super Duper Alice Cooper
This self-styled "doc opera" is a documentary that traces Alice Cooper's career from the '60s through the '80s, with performance footage and interviews. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/03/14
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night 50th anniversary edition
DIgitally restored by the film's director, Richard Lester. Two documentaries about The Beatles are included. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/24/14
Peter Gabriel - Back to Front
Concert at London's O2 Arena celebrating the 25th anniversary of Gabriel's album, So. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/24/14
The new Led Zeppelin catalog
The first of the freshly remastered Led Zeppelin studio albums drops in June. The band's first three albums -- I, II, and III -- are the first reissues, with the rest of the studio album catalog to follow in the coming months. We'll hear some new material by way of alternate takes and live versions that are being released for the first time. Guitarist Jimmy Page, who produced most of Zep's albums, began working on the remastering project last year.
Available 06/03/14 on CD, MP3 and vinyl LP
The Who - 'Quadrophenia Live in London'
Last year, The Who celebrated the 40th anniversary of their second rock opera, Quadrophenia with a tour, performing the album in its entirety, followed by a set list of standards from other albums. Quadrophenia Live in London captures a July 2013 performance at Wimbley Arena in London.
Watch the Quadrophenia: Live in London trailer
Available on DVD, Blu-ray, CD, MP3 on June 10
Chrissie Hynde - 'Stockholm'
Chrissie Hynde (minus The Pretenders) is releasing the first solo album of her nearly 40 year career. The title of the album, Stockholm is the location of the studio where it was recorded. In the album release announcement, Hynde hints at what we can expect. “I think life is serious, and you should take it seriously," she says, "but in rock 'n' roll either have a laugh or don’t come to the party. It’s the irreverence in rock that was always the turn on."
Listen to samples of all the tracks on Stockholm
Track List
1. You or No One
2. Dark Sunglasses
3. Like in the Movies
4. Down the Wrong Way
5. You're the One
6. A Plan Too Far
7. In a Miracle
8. House of Cards
9. Tourniquet (Cynthia Ann)
10. Sweet Nuthin'
11. Adding the Blue
Available 06/10/14 on CD, vinyl LP, MP3
The Babys - 'I'll Have Some of That'
It has been a long wait for a new studio album from The Babys - 30 years, to be exact. Two of the artists who were founding members of the band in 1974 -- guitarist Wally Stocker and drummer Tony Brock -- are in the latest lineup. The Babys disbanded in 1981, but rose from the ashes last year. As for other original or longtime members, John Waite went on to build a successful solo career. Guitarist/keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who joined in 1979, moved on to Journey, and Bad English after the breakup
Watch the "Not Ready to Say Goodbye" music video.
Track List
1. "Every Side of You"
2. "All I Wanna Do"
3. "Sunrise & Goodbyes"
4. "After Midnight"
5. "I See You There"
6. "Grass Is Greener"
7. "These Days"
8. "Uncivil War"
9. "You Saved My Live"
10. "It's a Gas"
11. "Stay the Night"
12. "I'll Have Some of That!"
13. "When Life Goes Right"
14. "Not Ready to Say Goodbye"
Available 06/24/14 on CD and MP3
Ginger Baker - 'Why?'
Ginger Baker is best known for his stints with The Graham Bond Organisation, Cream and Blind Faith in the late '60s. Some of his biggest influences were the '50s jazz drummers he grew up listening to. Baker returns to those jazz roots with his 18th solo album, Why?. US release date is June 24.
Watch a live performance of "Why?"
Track List
1. "Ginger Spice"
2. "12+ More Blues"
3. "Cyril Davis"
4. "Footprints"
5. "Aïn Témouchent"
6. "St. Thomas"
7. "Aiko Biaye"
8. "Why?"
Available 06/24/14 on CD, MP3
Uriah Heep - 'Outsider'
There haven't been many years since 1970 that Uriah Heep haven't released a new studio album. Their 24th, Outsider drops June 24. Heep were one of the first (formed in 1969) and most influential hard rock bands. Although they now have what amounts to cult followings in the US and UK, they have logged more than 40-million albums sold worldwide.
Watch the "One Minute" music video
Track List
1. "Speed of Sound"
2. "One Minute"
3. "The Law"
4. "The Outsider"
5. "Rock the Foundation"
6. "Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?"
7. "Looking At You"
8. "Can't Take That Away"
9. "Jessie"
10. "Kiss the Rainbow"
11. "Say Goodbye"
Available 06/24/14 on CD, MP3
Nazareth - 'Rock 'n' Roll Telephone'
Scottish hard rockers Nazareth formed a year before Uriah Heep (1968) but were a year later in releasing their debut album (1971). Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (release date 06/17/14) will be Nazareth's 23rd studio album release.
Watch the "God of the Mountain" music video
Track List
1. "Boom Bang Bang"
2. "One Set of Bones"
3. "Back 2B4"
4. "Winter Sunlight"
5. "Rock 'n' Roll Telephone"
6. "Punch a Hole in the Sky"
7. "Long Long Time"
8. "The Right Time"
9. "Not Today"
10. "Speakeasy"
11. "God of the Mountain"
Available 06/17/14 on CD, MP3, vinyl LP
For your video collection
Super Duper Alice Cooper
This self-styled "doc opera" is a documentary that traces Alice Cooper's career from the '60s through the '80s, with performance footage and interviews. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/03/14
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night 50th anniversary edition
DIgitally restored by the film's director, Richard Lester. Two documentaries about The Beatles are included. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/24/14
Peter Gabriel - Back to Front
Concert at London's O2 Arena celebrating the 25th anniversary of Gabriel's album, So. Available on DVD and Blu-ray on 06/24/14
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