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he Beatles are once again the top story in the music biz this week as various CDs, DVDs, and concerts from the Fabs are in the news. George Harrison’s posthumous release “Brainwashed” is in stores, his first album of new music in 15 years. The disc, completed over the past year after Harrison’s death by son Dhani along with former ELO and Traveling Wilbury hotshot Jeff Lynne, is a strong affair that ranks among his best. Harrison knew he was a dying man during many of these sessions, and his lyrical references to his plight are clever, and cynical – typical of the quiet Beatle’s sense of quirky, dark horse-style humor. His vocals are surprisingly strong and his trademark slide guitar give many of the tracks an immediately recognizable feel. Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ravi Shankar, Jeff Lynne and members of Monty Python are set to headline London’s Royal Albert Hall for a tribute concert for Harrison this weekend. The Nov. 29 show (the first anniversary of his death) will be recorded and eventually marketed on worldwide television and discs. Each musician will perform Harrison songs with proceeds going to his Material World Foundation, which supports the arts, music, education and people with special needs. Petty is said to be covering Harrison’s “Isn’t It a Pity,” “Taxman,” and “I Need You” with help from The Heartbreakers. Paul McCartney’s outrageously successful 2002 U.S. tour is represented on the just-issued DVD-CD “Back in the U.S.” In addition to his solo and Wings hits, the concert features Beatles standards such as “Hello Goodbye,” “Let It Be” and “Getting Better.” Backstage footage and moving musical tributes to Lennon (“Here Today”) and Harrison (“Something”) round out McCartney’s best live set since the mid-‘70s “Wings Over America” tour and album. A 5.1 surround sound mix of the show is included.
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“Homesick” For Christmas Dept. “Highly Evolved,” the debut from Australian rockers The Vines was easily one of the best albums of the year. The disc has sold almost 500,000 copies to date in the U.S. alone, leaving the band time to ponder direction for their sophomore release in 2003. In true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, the band moves from balls-to-thewall rockers straight into sweet ballads reminiscent of Badfinger, Crowded House and Todd Rundgren. The Vines have been on the road almost nonstop and might be one of rock’s better hopes in the longevity sweepstakes. A surprising release from recently reunited Phish comes in the form of “Round Room,” due Dec. 10. The disc was recorded in just four days and is a preamble to their highly anticipated New Year’s Eve show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The new studio offering is made up of 12 new originals. Turner’s Quick Notes: The Eagles will release a new album and are set to tour next summer…Billy Corgan’s postSmashing Pumpkins career begins early next year with the debut of his new group Zwan…Alanis Morissette’s DVD version of “under rug swept” is set for release Dec.10…Look for the first of many Led Zeppelin unreleased live performances sometime next year…The Augusta Players gave an “Unforgettable” tribute to the late Matt Stovall at the conclusion of their excellent performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” last week. Matt, a terrific actor as well, was one of the most professional radio personalities this area has ever seen and will be missed greatly. Turner’s Rock and Roll Jeopardy: A. Bryan Adams, The Doors, Cyndi Lauper, and REM made their national TV debut on this show. Q. What is American Bandstand?
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