CVS Midwest Tape September 2021 Music Catalog

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The Metallica Blacklist Rhino/Blackened Recordings Pop/Rock Available October 1 4 Discs 14323956 $38.99

Features covers of songs from Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album by over fifty artists including Volbeat, Darius Rucker, Igor Levit, Mickey Guyton, St. Vincent, and many more.

Features covers from Miley Cyru s, Chris Stapleton , Weezer, and more!

Metallica

Rhino/Blackened Recordings Pop/Rock Available September 10 Remastered Expanded Edition, 3 Discs 14330237 $32.99 Remastered 14330236 $15.99 ‘The Black Album’ is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time and contains a series of unrelenting singles, like Enter Sandman; The Unforgiven; Nothing Else Matters; Wherever I May Roam; and Sad But True.

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September 2021 Sounds of the Season

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Best of September

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Hot New Releases Artists to Watch

8 Top Music Picks 9 Canadian Perspective 10-11 Rock

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BEST OF SEPTEMBER The in-demand titles patrons will be looking for.

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

Migos

Culture III

Love for Sale

Quality Control Music, LLC Rap/Hip-Hop Available October 29

Interscope Jazz Available October 1 14431228 $18.99 Celebrating ten years since they first recorded together, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga returned to the studio for another collaboration featuring the very best of the Cole Porter songbook.

Parental Advisory 14391873 $15.99 Guest Artists: Cardi B, Drake The groundbreaking third installment finale of the blockbuster trilogy. As a knockout, it spotlights their nimble ad-libs, bulletproof bars, head-spinning hooks, and irreplaceable chemistry.

Coldplay

Music of the Spheres

Daughtry

Dearly Beloved

Atlantic Pop/Rock Available October 15 14391894 $18.99 Coldplay is back with their ninth album. Produced

by Max Martin, it features the single Higher Power, which the band has performed live on shows including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

The album also includes the song Coloratura.

Dan + Shay Good Things

Warner Music Nashville Country 14386563 $14.99 Guest Artist: Justin Bieber Dan + Shay follow up the success of their breakthrough 2018 album with a new release. Along with 10,000 Hours, their hit collaboration with Justin Bieber, it includes the songs Good Things and I Should Probably Go to Bed.

Self Produced Pop/Rock Available September 17 14384511 $20.99 Hard rock group Daughtry has already released three singles from their forthcoming album, Heavy Is the Crown; World on Fire; and Lioness. The new album comes three years after the release of Cage to Rattle.

Scotty McCreery

Same Truck

Triple Tigers Country Available September 17 14395076 $12.99 Country star and American Idol champ Scotty McCreery is back with his fifth studio album, which includes the songs Why You Gotta Be Like That; You Time; and That Kind of Fire.

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HOT NEW RELEASES The in-demand titles patrons will be looking for.

Yasuke

Flying Lotus

Warp Records • Soundtracks Guest Artists: Thundercat, Denzel Curry Flying Lotus follows the release of his sweeping epic Flamagra and his Producer of the Year Grammy nomination for Thundercat’s It Is What It Is with an expansive original soundtrack for Netflix’s new anime series.

Cinderella

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists

Epic • Soundtracks

Available September 3 14429772 $14.99

Artists: Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel Camila Cabello leads an all-star cast on the soundtrack to the Amazon original musical film, which puts a fresh spin on the classic fairy tale. Also included are performances from Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Ben Bailey Smith, and more.

CVS Midwest Tape Exclusive CD Soul Original Score Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, & Jon Batiste

Available September 24 14176577 $18.99

Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Guest Artists: David Diggs, Cody Chestnutt The Academy Awardwinning soundtrack by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste comes to CD. The score drifts between the real and soul worlds while capturing a journey from the streets of New York City to cosmic realms.

14229287 $20.99

LCD Soundsystem

Poppy

The Long Goodbye (LCD Soundsystem Live at Madison Square Garden)

Parlophone • Pop/Rock The album finds the LCD core live band of James Murphy, Pat Mahoney, Nancy Whang, Al Doyle, Gavilán Rayna Russom, and Tyler Pope joined by a choir, string, and horn sections, plus special guest performances.

14347659 $39.99

Flux

Sumerian Records Pop/Rock After releasing the digital EP EAT earlier in the year, Poppy returns with a new full album that continues to see her defy genre boundaries. It includes the tracks Flux; Lessen the Message; and Never Find My Place.

Available September 24 14431205 $18.99

Badflower Underoath Voyeurist

Fearless Records Pop/Rock Underoath returns to their unique chaotic core with their ninth studio album.

An unguarded keyhole invites the listener to peer into the process and draw their own conclusion on who the band is.

Available October 8 14431227 $19.99

Iron Maiden Senjutsu

Sanctuary Records Pop/Rock Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden release their seventeenth studio album, their first in six years.

Here, the band has found inspiration from the culture of the far East.

Available September 3 2 Discs 14386263 $25.99

This Is How the World Ends

Big Machine • Pop/Rock Wielding their signature energy, Badflower’s music taps into a gritty and grungy gutter rock spirit complemented by jarring theatrical delivery and unshakable riffing. The band’s latest single F*ck the World is climbing up the rock charts.

Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14373011 $15.99 Edited Version 14373012 $15.99

The Killers

Pressure Machine

Island • Pop/Rock When the pandemic stopped their touring plans, the Killers began work on a brand-new album. It is inspired by lead singer Brandon Flowers’s hometown of Nephi, Utah.

14373010 $18.99

Dedicated 2Cellos

Masterworks • Classical

Available September 17 14428102 $16.99 2Cellos celebrate a decade of making music with a brand-new album. This showcases the duo’s unique playing style on ten new arrangements that reinvent songs by Billie Eilish, Imagine Dragons, Bon Jovi, and more.

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HOT NEW RELEASES Béla Fleck

My Bluegrass Heart

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC • Country Bela Fleck releases his first new bluegrass album since 1999. It features collaborations with Jerry Douglas, Michael Cleveland, Chris Thile, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, Edgar Meyer, and more.

Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows Vol. 2 Various Artists

Available September 10

Oh Boy Records • Country The follow-up to the 2010 John Prine tribute album sees more of music’s biggest and brightest pay homage to the late singer-songwriter. Included are tracks from Brandi Carlile and Sturgill Simpson.

2 Discs 14426712 $25.99

Available October 8 14323958 $19.99

Brandi Carlile

Cynthia Erivo

New Elektra • Pop/Rock After releasing a Grammy Award-winning album with the supergroup the Highwomen, singersongwriter Brandi Carlile is back with a new solo album. It includes the single Right on Time.

Verve • Pop/Rock After scoring an Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin on the miniseries Genius, Cynthia Erivo releases a new album that includes the single Alive.

In These Silent Days

Available October 1 14398064 $16.99

Ch. 1 Vs. 1

Available September 17 14431206 $18.99

Diane Warren

Diane Warren The Cave Sessions. Volume 1

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Pop/Rock 14426716 $19.99

Legendary songwriter Diane Warren releases her first album of new original songs. The collection comprises some of the biggest artists, ranging from Ty Dolla $ign, Maren Morris, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, and more.

Donny Osmond Start Again

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Charlie Wilson, Pierre Bensusan Beloved pop music icon, and former Masked Singer contestant, Donny Osmond releases his first new album since 2004.

It includes the single Who. Available September 10 14426711 $19.99

Ben Platt Reverie

Atlantic • Pop/Rock 14386564 $24.99

The sophomore album from the awardwinning singer, songwriter, and actor best known for starring in Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon and Dear Evan Hansen.

Little Simz

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Age 101 • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Cleo Sol, Obongjayar Little Simz delivers an undeniable modern classic, effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles into music that thrillingly broaches the gap between urgent modern treatise and hip-hop.

Available September 3 Parental Advisory 14357136 $18.99

Dennis Lloyd Some Days

Arista Records • R&B Debut album from Israeli alternative dance-pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis Lloyd.

14386606 $16.99

IDK

Usee4yourself

Warner Records Rap/Hip-Hop Upon its digital release, IDK won critical acclaim for his new album.

Now it is available for fans to enjoy on CD. “4 out of 5 stars…multi-faceted rap from Maryland’s brightest star.” - NME Available September 3 Parental Advisory 14347658 $16.99

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ARTISTS TO WATCH

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Arlo Parks

Amythyst Kiah

Chloe Flower

Transgressive Pop/Rock Musician and poet Arlo Parks has been steadily climbing the ranks as an artist to watch since the release of her confessional debut single Cola in 2018. Arlo has received praise from artists such as Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers.

13823442 $16.99

Concord / Rounder Folk The major label debut from Amythyst Kiah marks the collision of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion, and the roots music scene where she’s found breakout success in recent years.

14117440 $19.99

Masterworks • Classical Guest Artist: Deepak Chopra Bridging the gap between classical and pop, Chloe Flower’s self-created popsical genre embodies sweet melodies, epic strings, and hip-hop beats blending with impressive aplomb.

14270845 $16.99

Collapsed in Sunbeams

Emma-Jean Thackray

Wary + Strange

Chloe Flower

KSI

Clairo

Movementt • Jazz Across its 49 minutes, Emma-Jean Thackray’s debut draws glowing lines between ‘70s jazz fusion and P-Funk, the cosmic invocations of Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, and the gorgeous orchestration of the Beach Boys.

14236196 $19.99

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Future, Yungblud KSI’s sophomore album reveals how far he has come in a short period of time. Blending genres like hip-hop, pop, and garage, this album displays his wide range and how he cannot be confined to any one lane.

FADER Label Pop/Rock Clairo has revealed her new single, Blouse, which serves as the lead single from her sophomore studio album.

Cautious Clay

Naia Izumi

Cautious Clay Music LLC • R&B Cautious Clay’s debut album wraps influences from R&B, hip-hop, and indie pop in his trademark sophisticated songwriting and jazz- and blues-inflected instrumentation. It includes the singles Roots; Dying in Subtlety; and Agreeable.

14253131 $15.99

Masterworks • R&B Overlaying virtuosic two-hand tapping, eloquent phrasing, and time-warping tremolo upon a slow-honey drip of soul, Naia Izumi speaks through his music as if the sound flows through him.

14278250 $23.99

Yellow

Deadpan Love

All Over the Place

Sling

Parental Advisory 14294638 $18.99

Parental Advisory 14278262 $19.99

A Residency in the Los Angeles Area

Luke Hemmings When Facing the Things We Turn Away from

Sony Music Entertainment Pop/Rock Luke Hemmings has gained fans all around the world as a member of 5 Seconds of Summer. Now he is releasing his first solo album, which includes the Motion.

14332750 $16.99

The Band Camino

Niko Moon

Tom Kitt

New Elektra • Pop/Rock After releasing a string of EPs, the Band Camino releases their debut album. The track Sorry Mom was featured on People Magazine’s website while the single Know It All received press from Rolling Stone and Billboard.

RCA Records • Country As a songwriter, Niko Moon has penned songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and more. Now he is releasing his first album as an artist.

14386607 $15.99

Masterworks Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Javier Muñoz, Lauren Patten As a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music supervisor, Tom Kitt’s spirit courses through film, television, theatre, music, and beyond.

Now the Tony and Grammy Award winner releases his first album as an artist.

14347633 $16.99

The Band Camino

Available September 10 14333332 $16.99

Good Time

Reflect

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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Carrie Underwood

Kirk Whalum

Capitol Nashville Carrie Underwood releases a special edition of her holiday album. Along with the original eleven tracks, this version features three new tracks, including Favorite Time of Year.

Available September 24 Special Edition 14426710 $15.99

Artistry Kirk Whalum finds a more spiritual and introspective sound for Christmas that immediately brings the listener to peace, and makes them ready to celebrate the season.

Available September 10 14351049 $23.99

My Gift

Chris Tomlin

Emmanuel Christmas Songs of Worship

SparrowHoliday Singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner Chris Tomlin returns with his highly anticipated third full-length Christmas album.

Tomlin’s songwriting ushers listeners into the Christmas spirit with a special sense of joy and anticipation.

Available September 24 14428095 $15.99

Get ready for Christmas with new releases and recent favourites.

How Does Christmas Sound?

Hadestown

If the Fates Allow A Hadestown Holiday Album

Broadway Records Featuring the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown, this album includes beloved holiday classics and songs composed by Hadestown’s own Anais Mitchell, Yvette Gonzales-Nacer, and Liam Robinson.

13801660 $24.99

NOW That’s What I Call Music! Christmas Classics NOW

Various Artists

Available September 10 14376678 $24.99 Artists: Nat King Cole, Dean Martin NOW Christmas Classics features twenty classic holiday hits from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, the Temptations, and more.

Pentatonix

Straight No Chaser

Leslie Odom Jr.

RCA RecordsHoliday The fourth holiday offering from Pentatonix sees the vocal quintet put their own unique spin on classic tracks including 12 Days of Christmas and White Christmas.

13750839 $16.99

Arts Music Straight No Chaser have become known for their interpretations of Christmas songs, as well as their holiday tours.

This album brings their festive sound home with tracks like Silver Bells; The First Noel; and Frosty the Snowman.

13644870 $16.99

S-Curve Records Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Leslie Odom Jr. rings in the holiday season with an album featuring Christmas classics and two new original songs.

13612970 $16.99

We Need a Little Christmas

Social Christmasing

The Goo Goo Dolls

Meghan Trainor

Warner Bros Guest Artists: The Union Square 5 The first holiday album from the Goo Goo Dolls features cover renditions of classic fan favourites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas. The album promises to deliver much-needed warmth and hope.

13609448 $16.99

Epic Records Guest Artists: Seth MacFarlane, Earth, Wind & Fire Grammy Award-winning singer Meghan Trainor brings some extra joy to the holiday season with the release of her first ever Christmas album.

13596975 $18.99

It’s Christmas All Over

A Very Trainor Christmas

The Christmas Album

Kacey Musgraves

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show

MCA Nashville Guest Artists: Lana Del Rey, Leon Bridges The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show includes duets with some of her favourite artists, Lana Del Rey and Leon Bridges, as well as comedy sketches with James Corden and Fred Armisen.

13560453 $15.99

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TOP MUSIC PICKS Titles people are talking about.

Fourth studio album from GLAAD Media Award winner!

BTS

J. Cole

Geffen • Pop/Rock K-pop group BTS has become one of the biggest acts in the world.

This collection features 23 of their biggest hits, including Dynamite; Film Out; and Boy with Luv.

DreamVille • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: 21 Savage, Lil Baby Grammy Award-winning superstar J. Cole releases his sixth album, which features appearances from, Morray, Bas, and 6LACK. After the digital release topped the charts, it is now available on CD.

BTS, The Best

2 Discs 14306315 $33.99

Halsey

If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power

Capitol • Pop/Rock

Available August 27 14342709 $15.99 Halsey’s fourth studio album is a careerdefining body of work. Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the album is a bold concept record that pushes creative boundaries.

NOW That’s What I Call Music 79 Various Artists

Legacy • Pop/Rock Artists: Justin Bieber, Florida Georgia Line The latest release from the popular series features chart-topping hits from artists including Doja Cat, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Giveon, and more.

14301992 $24.99

Chris Young

Famous Friends

RCA Records • Country Guest Artists: Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina Chris Young kickstarts summer with the release of his eighth studio album. The album includes the hit title track, a collaboration with Kane Brown, as well as the new single Rescue Me. 14294621 $16.99

Parental Advisory 14307243 $18.99 Edited Version 14307244 $18.99

Willow

Lately I Feel Everything

Roc Nation • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Travis Barker, Avril Lavigne Willow Smith reveals a new sound with her latest studio album, which includes the singles transparentsoul; Lipstick; and Soul.

Available September 10 Parental Advisory 14329783 $15.99

Diana Ross

Anderson East

Decca • R&B Recorded in her home studio, Diana Ross offers a powerful, inclusive musical message of love and togetherness. With its songs of happiness, appreciation, and joy, it wholeheartedly acknowledges that everyone in this all together.

New Elektra • Country Anderson East’s first new album since 2018 also serves as the follow-up to his acclaimed release Encore. His new album features the single Madelyn.

14291618 $16.99

Thank You

Available September 10 14320121 $18.99

Imagine Dragons

Big Red Machine

KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records • Pop/Rock The fifth album from Imagine Dragons is produced by the legendary Rick Rubin.

Features the singles Wrecked; Follow You; and Cutthroat, and explores themes such as love, faith, pain, passion, and loss.

Available September 3 14332747 $18.99

Jagjaguwar • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Fleet Foxes, Taylor Swift Big Red Machine, the duo featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and the National’s Aaron Dessner, releases their second album. It features appearances from Taylor Swift, Fleet Foxes, Anais Mitchell, and Sharon Van Etten.

14333315 $19.99

Mercury Act 1

The Off-Season

How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?

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Maybe We Never Die

Chvrches

Screen Violence

Glassnote • Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Robert Smith Recorded almost entirely remotely on two different sides of the Atlantic, this album is an ode to the digital violence experienced on screen, by screens, and through screens.

14285438 $18.99

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Bad Waitress

Ada Lea

Royal Mountain Records Pop/Rock In the past Bad Waitress has toured with L7, Rise Against, and fellow Canadians Fucked Up. Now the punk rock quartet releases a new album that includes the tracks Strawberry Milkshake; Manners; and Delusions of Grandeur.

Saddle Creek Records Pop/Rock On one hand Ada Lea’s second album is a collection of walking-paced, cathartic pop/folk songs, on the other it’s a book of hearttwisting, rear-view stories of city life.

No Taste

Available September 3 14429806 $12.99

One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden

Available September 24 14431194 $18.99

Sarah Davachi

Renee Rosnes

Late Music • Pop/Rock Davachi offers a slow and sedate solo affair composed with the various horns and woodwinds of the mellotron alongside organs, pianos, harpsichord, and more quiet delights.

Smoke Sessions Records Jazz Guest Artist: Carl Allen Pianist and composer Renee Rosnes honours and celebrates love through nine brilliant new compositions performed with a stunning all-star band featuring some of her favourite collaborators including Chris Potter, Christian McBride, and more.

Antiphonals

Available September 10 14391903 $22.99

Kinds of Love

Arkells

Blink Once

Virgin • Pop/Rock

Available September 24 14428101 $16.99 Arkells is widely considered one of the most passionate, exuberant, and in-demand live bands today. On the heels of three number one singles, they continue to unleash new music.

Available September 3 14429816 $19.99

Fucked Up

Gord Downie

Tankcrimes • Pop/Rock The follow-up to 2018’s critically lauded Dose Your Dreams full-length, Fucked Up’s hugely ambitious album is operatic in scope and artfully assembled, offering up one track with a ninety-plus-minute runtime.

Arts & Crafts • Pop/Rock Gord Downie’s debut solo album from 2001 highlights his singular poetic storyweaving over sparse, loose production and subdued instrumentation.

Year of the Horse

Available September 17 2 Discs 14351048 $20.99

Coke Machine Glow

Available September 17 Parental Advisory, 3 Discs 14431213 $22.99

Whitehorse

Strike Me Down

Six Shooter Records Inc. • Pop/Rock

Available September 10 14351047 $18.99 The Juno Award-wining duo returns with a collection of disco-twirling, hardriffing tales from the brink. It showcases Whitehorse’s masterful, fantastical storytelling and melodic pop sensibilities.

Ranchwriters Ranchwriters

Chopin Complete Nocturnes

Available September 17 14415292 $22.99

Deutsche Grammophon Classical For his latest album, Jan Lisiecki has chosen to return to the music of Frederic Chopin. This features profoundly personal interpretations of some of the most beautiful and bestloved pieces ever written for solo piano.

True North Records • Folk The twelve-track instrumental album ranges from acoustic Americana to traditional folk to instrumental NewGrass in genre, described by Ranchwriters as ‘Cinematic Canadiana.’

Jan Lisiecki

2 Discs 14333331 $25.99

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ROCK Strand of Oaks

Angels & Airwaves

Galacticana Records The eighth studio album from Strand of Oaks.

A stunning, hopeful reflection on love, loss, and enlightenment, this is a triumph in music making, and a preeminent addition to the Strand of Oaks discography.

Rise Records Angels and Airwaves, the band led by former Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge, releases their first new album since 2014. It includes the singles Losing My Mind; Restless Souls; and Euphoria.

In Heaven

Brandi Carlile

In These Silent Days

New Elektra

Available October 1 14398064 $16.99 After releasing a Grammy Awardwinning album with the supergroup the Highwomen, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is back with a new solo album.

It includes the single Right on Time.

Available October 1 14395077 $15.99

Badflower

This Is How the World Ends

Big Machine Wielding their signature energy, Badflower’s music taps into a gritty and grungy gutter rock spirit complemented by jarring theatrical delivery and unshakable riffing. The band’s latest single F*ck the World is climbing up the rock charts.

Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14373011 $15.99

I’ll Be Your Mirror A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico Various Artists

Verve Artists: Michael Stipe, Sharon Van Etten A contemporary tribute to the Velvet Underground’s debut, with each of the album’s songs performed by one of the band’s noteworthy artistic descendants, including Andrew Bird, St. Vincent, Courtney Barnett, and Iggy Pop.

Lifeforms

Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14330232 $18.99

Low

Hey What

Sub Pop Records Focusing on their craft, staying out of the fray, and holding fast their faith to find new ways to express the discord and delight of being alive, Low turns the duality of existence into hymns.

Available September 10 14386270 $12.99

Edited Version 14373012 $15.99

The Vaccines

Back in Love City

Super Easy The new album sees the Vaccines both perfecting their winning formula and pushing their sound forward, evolving from their previous foundations with an album that reflects on escapism as a necessary part of modern living.

Bob Dylan

Bootleg Series 16 Springtime in New York 1980-1985

Legacy The latest chapter in the highly acclaimed Bob Dylan Bootleg series shines fresh light on the provocative new musical directions Dylan was taking as a songwriter and a recording artist from 1980 through 1985.

Available September 10

Available September 17

Parental Advisory 14386552 $18.99

2 Discs 14336559 $24.99

Suuns

Samantha Fish Faster

Joyful Noise Records Up until now, experimental rockers Suuns have reveled in mystery, releasing albums that rest comfortably in ambiguity, detachment, and innuendo.

But a newfound sense of ease is undeniable on their fifth full-length album.

Rounder On her new album, Samantha Fish joins forces with super-producer Martin Kierszenbaum and imbues even more intensity into her electrifying brand of blues/rock n’ roll.

Elvis Costello & the Attractions

Available September 10 14347682 $19.99

UMe Guest Artists: Juanes, Luis Fonsi Elvis Costello and longtime collaborator Sebastian Krys have brought together a stunning cast of some of the biggest Latin rock and pop artists to interpret Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ album, This Year’s Model, entirely in Spanish.

Available September 24 14351050 $18.99

The Witness

Available September 3 14357187 $18.99

Spanish Model

Available September 10 14391891 $18.99

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ROCK Rodrigo y Gabriela

Hawthorne Heights

ATO Records Guest Artist: Vicente Amigo Two Rodrigo y Gabriela EPs collected here in one place. Previously available only on limited edition vinyl, it features covers of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, and Astor Piazzola.

Pure Noise Records The eighth album from Hawthorne Heights sees the band explore some dark themes and emotions on songs like the first single, Constant Dread.

Mettal/Jazz EPs

Available September 24 14391875 $16.99

The Rain Just Follows Me

Available October 22 14395080 $15.99

Iron Maiden

Duran Duran

Third Eye Blind

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC The highly anticipated fifteenth studio album from Duran Duran boasts special guests Graham Coxon of Blur on guitar, Mike Garson from David Bowie’s band on piano, and guest vocals from Lykke Li.

MegaCollider Records Right as they begin to embark on a new tour, Third Eye Blind is releasing a brand-new album.

The follow-up to 2019’s Screamer album includes the single Again.

Future Past

Available October 22 14294623 $18.99

Our Bande Apart

Available September 24 14395078 $20.99

Senjutsu

Sanctuary Records

Available September 3 2 Discs 14386263 $25.99 Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden release their seventeenth studio album, their first in six years. Here, the band has found inspiration from the culture of the far East.

Natalie Imbruglia

Candlebox

Tremonti

BMG Rights Management (UK) Natalie Imbruglia returns with her brand new album Firebird, kicking off with the first single Build It Better. The single marks the first new music from Natalie in almost a decade after choosing to remain out of the limelight.

Pavement Candlebox is one of the most influential bands to come out of the alternative rock music movement.

Their seventh album features the introspective, poetically candid songs that they have become known for.

Napalm Records With their forthcoming fifth album, Tremonti looks to build their strong storytelling while exploring their love for searing heavy music, drawing from current events throughout the last year to form the basis of each colossal track.

Firebird

Wolves

Marching in Time

Available September 24 14330234 $23.99

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Available September 24 14426713 $19.99

The Joy Formidable

James Blake

Yes

Into the Blue

Enci Records After three years, the Joy Formidable is back with brand new music. The band’s fifth full-length album includes the tracks Into the Blue; Back to Nothing; Chimes; and Interval.

Available September 10 14428091 $18.99

Friends That Break Your Heart

Republic Records James Blake calls this latest release a concept album and worked closely with artist Miles Johnston to design cover art that is a visual encapsulation of the emotions brought forth throughout the body of work.

Available September 10 Parental Advisory 14428093 $18.99

The Quest

InsideOut Music Legendary progressive rock icons Yes create a stunning new record that demonstrates why they are still a revered group of musicians. It includes the tracks The Ice Bridge and Dare to Know.

Available October 1 2 Discs 14428092 $24.99

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MUST-HAVE RELEASES Pop Smoke Faith

Victor Victor/Republic Records Rap/Hip-Hop

“Faith makes it clear Pop Smoke had a real future, with its show of soul and progress.”

- Variety

Guest Artists: Kid Cudi, Kanye West Parental Advisory 14415290 $18.99 Edited Version 14415291 $18.99 Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album debuted at number one following its digital release. Now it comes to CD. The star-studded set features Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and more.

The Killers quickly follow up their 2020 album Imploding the Mirage.

The Killers

Island • Pop/Rock 14373010 $18.99

Pressure Machine

When the pandemic stopped their touring plans, the Killers began work on a brand-new album. It is inspired by lead singer Brandon Flowers’s hometown of Nephi, Utah.

Fifth album from the Grammy Award-winning group.

Imagine Dragons Mercury Act 1

KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records • Pop/Rock Available September 3 14332747 $18.99 The fifth album from Imagine Dragons is produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. Features the singles Wrecked; Follow You; and Cutthroat, and explores themes such as love, faith, pain, passion, and loss.

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COUNTRY AND FOLK Billy Strings

Lauren Alaina

Renewal

Rounder Records One of the top emerging artists across all genres of music, Billy Strings has made his most ambitious album to date with a sixteen-song collection that effortlessly positions him as a singular talent.

Available September 24 14386560 $19.99

Sitting Pretty on Top of the World

Mercury Nashville Guest Artists: Jon Pardi Lauren Alaina’s third studio album comprises fifteen tracks, including the country hit Getting Over Him, which features Jon Pardi as well as her signature powerhouse vocals.

Available September 3 14386562 $15.99

Mickey Guyton

Remember Her Name

Maggie Rose Have a Seat

Self Produced The third album from Maggie Rose is the work of a phenomenally gifted artist finally showing the full extent of her power.

It features her unbridled collision of rock n’ roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B. 14386264 $22.99

Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows Vol. 2 Various Artists

Oh Boy Records The follow-up to the 2010 John Prine tribute album sees more of music’s biggest and brightest pay homage to the late singer-songwriter. Included are tracks from Brandi Carlile and Sturgill Simpson.

Capitol Nashville

Available September 24 14357188 $15.99 Mickey Guyton follows the release of her critically acclaimed Bridges EP with the release of a new full-length album. She co-wrote fifteen out of the sixteen songs on the album.

Available October 8 14323958 $19.99

Carly Pearce

Wanda Jackson

Big Machine Carly Pearce’s new album is an emotional and personal release. It further develops the straightforward emotions and classic sounds that have become her signature style.

Big Machine Guest Artists: Elle King, Joan Jett Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson releases her final album featuring duets with Joan Jett, Elle King, Pistol Annies’ Angaleena Presley, and Candi Carpenter.

14347666 $15.99

29 Written in Stone

Available September 17 14428100 $15.99

Encore

Grand Ole Opry 2021 Inductee!

Bela Fleck

My Bluegrass Heart

BMG Rights Management Bela Fleck releases his first new bluegrass album since 1999. It features collaborations with Jerry Douglas, Michael Cleveland, Chris Thile, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, Edgar Meyer, and more.

Available September 10 2 Discs 14426712 $25.99

Billy Bragg

The Million Things That Never Happened

Cooking Vinyl Limited Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer, and peerless political campaigner for over 30 years. His tenth studio album includes the heartfelt single I Will Be Your Shield.

Available October 8 14395079 $18.99

Sturgill Simpson

James McMurtry

High Top Mountain Records Guest Artist: Willie Nelson Written and recorded in less than a week, and featuring the same ace musicians who played on last year’s Cuttin’ Grass albums, this tells a classic American story of a Civil War-era couple torn apart by violence and reunited by love.

14398061 $15.99

New West Records The acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance and endless energy. This first collection in seven years spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection and revelation.

14320129 $18.99

The Ballad of Dood & Juanita

The Horses and the Hounds

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MUSICAL THEATRE Girl from the North Country Original Broadway Cast Recording Various Artists

Legacy A full-length musical theatre piece, written and directed by Conor McPherson, that boldly reimagines the songs of Bob Dylan in provocative new dramatic contexts.

14307242 $14.99

Diana The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording Various Artists

UME The life of Princess Diana comes to the Broadway stage with music and lyrics by two-time Tony Award winners Joe DiPietro and Bon Jovi’s David Bryan.

Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14428094 $25.99

Hamilton Original Broadway Cast Recording Various Artists

The lights of Broadway are getting ready to come back on, along with the long-awaited Tony Awards ceremony coming September 26!

Beetlejuice Original Broadway Cast Recording

Hadestown Original Broadway Cast

Ghostlight Records It’s showtime! The ghost with the most comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film.

Features music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Eddie Perfect.

12439647 $21.99

Sing It Again Records Invites listeners on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

This Tony-winning score defies musical theatre convention, weaving together American songwriting traditions from indie folk to pop to blues and beyond.

Various Artists

Anais Mitchell

2 Discs 12439646 $39.99

Amelie Original London Cast Recording

Little Shop of Horrors (The New Cast Album)

Craft Recordings A reconception of the Broadway musical based on the beloved, Oscarnominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind.

2021 Grammy Award Nominee for Best Musical Theatre Album 13960096 $20.99

Ghostlight Records This ‘wildly exuberant and irresistible’ (The Hollywood Reporter), Grammy Awardnominated cast album stars Emmy Award winner Tammy Blanchard, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff, and two-time Tony winner Christian Borle.

Various Artists

Various Artists

Available September 17 14351043 $24.99

2020 Tony Awards 2020 Special Tony Award Winner

Nominated for 15 Tony Awards including Best Musical

Atlantic The eleven-time Tony Award-winning musical continues to captivate audiences, with touring productions hitting the road and a filmed version on Disney+ for fans to enjoy.

American Utopia On Broadway Original Cast Recording

Jagged Little Pill Original Broadway Cast Recording

Parental Advisory, 2 Discs 11415110 $31.99

Nonesuch

Parental Advisory 12591925 $21.99

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella Various Artists

Verve Features the original cast recording of the highly anticipated new production from one of the most legendary composers in theatre.

2 Discs 14236163 $25.99

David Byrne

2 Discs 12472077 $24.99

Nominated for 14 Tony Awards including Best Musical

Various Artists Atlantic

Nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical

Moulin Rouge!

The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording

Tina The Tina Turner Musical Original Cast Recording

House Of Iona/Rca Records 12461421 $17.99

Ghostlight Records 12390226 $24.99

Various Artists

Various Artists

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CHRISTIAN Jeremy Camp

TobyMac

Sparrow Through melodic pop synths, Jeremy Camp combines his facilitating gifts as a worship leader with a fresh, young sound celebrating God’s restorative power. Includes the tracks One Desire and When You Speak.

Capitol Christian Music Group Fans can relive TobyMac’s highly acclaimed Hits Deep tour with a live album that captures his signature blend of rock, pop, and hip-hop in this high-energy setting collection of hits.

When You Speak

Live in Denver

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Keeping On

StowTown Records Born during a time of darkness, anxiety, and fear, the new album from Ernie Haase and Signature Sound is filled with songs of encouragement, hope, unity, and praise. The album is the perfect collection of songs for today.

Available September 10 14386561 $15.99

Available September 10 14320146 $18.99

Mike Donehey

Travis Greene

Danny Gokey

Fair Trade/Columbia Former Tenth Avenue North frontman Mike Donehey set out to share a simple yet profound message in his debut solo project. Sometimes God redeems us from our struggles and sometimes God redeems us through our struggles.

14386605 $16.99

RCA Inspiration Guest Artists: Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin Ten songs of fervent and humbled praise from a voice like no other. There are collaborations with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Mali Music, Kierra Sheard, and more.

14347632 $11.99

Sparrow Danny Gokey continues to deliver music that speaks to and welcomes all listeners. His new album includes the single Make a Difference, as well as collaborations with Koryn Hawthorne, Angie Rose, and Christine D’Clario.

14347664 $15.99

Flourish

Oil + Water

Deluxe Edition 14320142 $20.99

Jesus People

JAZZ Herb Alpert

Joey DeFrancesco

Herb Alpert Presents In the 2010s, Herb Alpert released a prolific run of studio albums. This year, the iconic leader of the Tijuana Brass shows no signs of slowing down.

The album features original compositions, as well covers of Beatles hits and American classics.

Available September 17 14426696 $18.99

Mack Avenue Records On this release, five-time Grammy-nominated master organist Joey DeFrancesco brings out his full arsenal: organ, keyboard, piano, trumpet, and, for the first time on record, tenor saxophone.

Available September 24 14351045 $23.99

Catch the Wind

Terence Blanchard Absence

Blue Note Trumpeter Terence Blanchard performs music written and inspired by jazz legend Wayne Shorter with his band E-Collective & the Turtle Island Quartet.

14347673 $15.99

More Music

Stacey Kent, Art Hirahara Songs from Other Places

Candid Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats.

An interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond, her music and influences span multiple genres, a testament to her ‘wandering, restless spirit’ as an artist.

Available September 17 14426706 $20.99

Relief A Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund Various Artists

Mack Avenue Records Artists: Joshua Redman & Cécile McLorin Salvant An all-star compilation of previously unreleased music from Jon Batiste, Kenny Garrett, Herbie Hancock, Hiromi, IRMA and LEO (Esperanza Spalding and Leo Genovese), Christian McBride, and more.

Available September 24 14351046 $23.99

Pat Metheny

Side-Eye NYC (V1. IV)

Modern Recordings Metheny has given his band concept the name Side-Eye and hopes that it might become a rotating group of musicians who could come and go in different combinations.

Available September 10 14386262 $20.99

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