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December 15, 2009
New CD Album Releases, 12-15-2009: Alicia Keys, Paul Weller Alicia Keys is the big enchilada of new album releases this week. The Element of Freedom is her fourth album. On the one hand, she's definitely got some basic skills and artistic ambition. Still though, I've got to say that not much she's done except for "Fallin'" has made much impression on me. What I've heard here sounds like more of the same. So if you're one of the trillion or so folks what have bought her previous three albums, you'll probably be well impressed. I'd still just rather listen to maybe some old Nina Simone or something.
Other than that, the nearest to new is a new two disc deluxe edition of Paul Weller's 1992 eponymous album with a bunch of new tracks and alternate takes and what not.
Here's the complete list of this week's major new album releases:
Alicia Keys The Element of Freedom J-Records Neo-Soul, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Alternative/Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Anberlin New Surrender Universal Republic Emo, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Animal Collective Fall Be Kind Domino Experimental Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hannibal Lokumbe: Dear Mrs. Parks Naxos Contemporary Oratorio
Elis Catharsis Napalm Records Heavy Metal, Contemporary Pop/Rock
Gemmy Johnny 5 Planet Mu Club/Dance
Mance Lipscomb The Best Of Mance Lipscomb Arhoolie Country Blues
George Lopez Tall, Dark & Chicano Comedy Central Records Observational Humor, Standup Comedy, Comedy
Manchester Carollers The Manchester Carols Naxos Contemporary Choral Music
Ohio State University Wind Symphony Southern Harmony Naxos Modern & Contemporary Music for Wind Ensemble
