The Gift

The Gift
~ Susan Boyle
(348)

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She catapulted to international stardom overnight with 500 million YouTube hits, smashed music records around the world with her triumphant debut album and now Susan Boyle returns with her eagerly awaited second album, The Gift.

The Gift, sees Susan Boyle and world acclaimed producer Steve Mac reunited to present a breathtaking seasonal album. Featuring yule time favourites ‘The First Noel’ and ‘O Holy Night’, Susan also fearlessly takes on iconic pop songs including ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ and ‘Perfect Day’ giving them a new identity.

Also making her musical debut on The Gift is American medic and winner of the International Susan Search, Amber Stassi. Amber & Susan perform a stunning and inimitable rendition of ‘Do you Hear What I Hear’.

Now with a beautiful seasonal album she will, once again, defy critics and preconceptions.

Susan explained; "When making this album, I really wanted the songs to touch hearts. Music has always been a companion to me, particularly on special occasions. I wanted there to be a mix of songs that would flow with all our moods this holiday season. As much as the season is a time for reflection, it is also a time for fun and enjoyment with those closest to us."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Model: 2HM4864
• Published on: 2010-11-09
• Released on: 2010-11-09
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

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Illuminations

Illuminations
~ Josh Groban
(302)

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On 'Illuminations,' Groban worked with veteran producer Rick Rubin, known for his critically acclaimed work with Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, and Dixie Chicks among many others. Groban co-wrote the majority of the songs, including 'Hidden Away,' which he wrote with Dan Wilson - former leader of the band Semisonic and co-writer of several cuts on the Dixie Chicks' 'Not Ready to Make Nice.' 'Hidden Away' was recorded live with Groban singing and playing piano, Matt Sweeney and Smokey Hormel on acoustic guitars, and veteran R&B icon Spooner Oldham on organ, with a striking orchestral arrangement by David Campbell added later. The opening piano chords and the unfolding melody evoke a timeless Americana, a thread from Stephen Foster through Aaron Copland through Paul Simon and Randy Newman, as Groban makes a heartfelt plea not to hide true love or one's true self.

'Illuminations' finds both Groban and Rubin stepping out of each one's respective zone and creating an entirely new zone. The bracing result fulfills Rubin's vision of a 'fine art' Groban record, marrying the warmth of the sweeping American roots of Groban's writing and the grandeur of classical settings by matching the live, one-take performances by Groban and the intimate, core acoustic band with colorful orchestral arrangements by David Campbell and James Newton Howard.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #95 in Music
• Brand: Ignatius Press
• Released on: 2010-11-15
• Number of discs: 1
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .2 pounds

Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (Deluxe)

Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (Deluxe)
~ Glee Cast
(63)

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Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers features 20 brand new songs from the hit TV show. The deluxe version features fan favorites like "Gives You Hell," "Beautiful," "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and "Bad Romance," plus 6 exclusive deluxe edition tracks like "House is Not a Home," "Home," "Rose's Turn," "Beth," "Loser," and "Poker Face."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #171 in Music
• Brand: Fox
• Released on: 2010-05-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

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Glee: The Music, Volume 1

Glee: The Music, Volume 1
~ Glee Cast
(124)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #273 in Music
• Brand: Fox
• Published on: 2009-11-03
• Released on: 2009-11-03
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

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15 Minutes

15 Minutes
~ Barry Manilow
28 days in the top 100
(26)

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Grammy, Tony, Emmy Award-winning recording artist Barry Manilow will release 15 MINUTES his powerful new album filled with all original compositions on June 14.

After having recorded six critically acclaimed albums of songs written by the greatest songwriters of all time - from Gershwin to Bacharach, Manilow returns at last to his true passion - songwriting. Manilow teams up once again with lyricist Enoch Anderson for this astounding new work.

Inspired by the Andy Warhol quote that "in the future, everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes," this energetic and exciting guitar-driven pop album explores the perils and pinnacles of fame's double-edged sword. More than two years in the making 15 MINUTES is set for release on June 14.

"Fame and success are something we all strive for, and yet when we get it how do we behave? That question jumps out at us daily from magazine covers, TV news and online gossip sites. In my world of entertainment, I've watched perfectly decent and talented people achieve the success they've been striving for only to crash and burn as their star rises. It happens in every walk of life, not only in the entertainment field; in sports, in politics and in daily life when the assistant manager gets promoted at the grocery store. It's something that continues to fascinate us, and for me it represented an exciting musical journey to explore, " explained Manilow.

Making a guest appearance on 15 MINUTES is young Nataly Dawn, lead singer of the white-hot group "Pomplamoose." Her rendition of "Letter From A Fan" is both innocent and eerie.

15 MINUTES, produced by Manilow and Michael Lloyd is a captivating tale of someone who achieves fame, blows it and begins again.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55 in Music
• Released on: 2011-06-14
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)

Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
~ Kristin Chenoweth (Artist), Idina Menzel (Artist), Stephen Schwartz (Composer)
1667 days in the top 100
(979)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65 in Music
• Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
• Published on: 2003
• Released on: 2003-12-16
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .24 pounds