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Tuesday Music Guide - November 30, 2010

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Tuesday, 30 November 2010 00:00

 


TAKE THAT
Progress

www.takethat.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada


PROGRESS IS THE FASTEST SELLING ALBUM OF THE CENTURY!

The album was released in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2010 and sold a staggering 235,000 copies in its first day.

Following the most exciting reunion in British pop history, Take That unveil their long awaited new album Progress. Progress is the sixth studio album by British boy band Take That. It is the band's first album to feature Robbie Williams since 1995.

The reunion of reunions took place in New York last September, following Take That’s record-breaking ‘The Circus Live’ tour. Take That and Robbie Williams have between them sold over 80 Million albums, played to over 14.5 million people live, won 19 BRIT Awards, had 13 number one albums, 17 number one singles, eight MTV awards and five Ivor Novello awards; and the list goes on… The success they have achieved independently and as a group is extraordinary.

‘The Flood’ is the first single, but listen for many other singles from this album of pure pop perfection including the inevitable smash hit “Kidz”.



INXS
Original Sin

Dist: Sony Music Canada

Inxs re-invent their biggest hits on their new album Original Sin . This inspiring project is a re-imagination and re-invention of classic INXS hits featuring an eclectic group of guest artists. In their 33 years as a band, first as the Farriss Brothers, then as INXS, brothers Tim, Jon and Andrew Farriss, along with Kirk Pengilly and Garry Gary Beers have created some of the most enduring music in rock history. On Original Sin, INXS hits are revitalized for a new century and new generations of music listeners. This ambitious project finds the band teaming up with musicians from around the globe featuring superstars like Train’s Pat Monahan, Rob Thomas and Ben Harper to up and comers like Dan Sultan, Argentina’s Deborah de Corral and DJ Yaleidys of Cuba.



FLO RIDA
Only One Flo (Part 1)

www.officialflo.com
Dist: Warner Music Canada


Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida's highly anticipated third studio album, Only One Flo (Part 1), arrives in stores and online today. Fresh off the success of his current smash single "Club Can't Handle Me (feat. David Guetta)," which became the rapper's fourth Top 10 U.S. single, Flo Rida's newest offering will be released in two parts, Show-casing his multiple sides.
Only One Flo (Part 1) - a collection of anthems that display his melodic style - will be followed by Only One Rida (Part 2) - an edgier compilation that showcases the rapper's verbal dexterity and various rhyme patterns - expected in the spring of 2011. The album is highlighted by the brand new single "Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)."



TIM MCGRAW
Number One Hits

www.timmcgraw.com
Dist: Warner Music Canada



Tim McGraw has spent the last decade in the upper reaches of the entertainment world. His is a career marked by superlatives—by record-breaking tours and multi-platinum albums, and more recently by an expanding presence in movies. Now you can find his 22 Number One Hits all on one CD. On November 30th, Tim McGraw is releasing Number One Hits plus the powerful new song "Felt Good On My Lips".



ERIC BENÉT
Lost In Time

www.ericbenet.net
Dist: Warner Music Canada



If Eric Benet's career can be defined by anything, it's the purity of emotion. He's consistently made music that speaks to love and speaks from the soul and on Lost In Time he does it once again. Featuring duets with Faith Evans, Chrisette Michele, Ledisi and the O'Jays Eddie Levert, Lost In Time is at once a sumptuous homage to and an expansion of the sweet soul of the 1970's. Passionate, playful and heartfelt, Lost In Time is a love song to the love of making sweet soul music.



TAYLOR SWIFT
The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection

www.taylorswift.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada


Finally available for the first time in Canada, this album features six timeless seasonal favourites. Following hot on the heels of her latest #1 debut album, Speak Now, and arriving just in time for the holiday season is The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection.

RITA MACNEIL AND FRANK MILLS
The Spirit of Christmas

www.ritamacneil.com
Dist: EMI Music Canada


This very special release brings two of Canada’s legends for a very special and memorable holiday release! For ‘The Spirit Of Christmas’, singer/songwriter Rita MacNeil is joined by composer and pianist extraordinaire Frank Mills. With 2010 marking the 30th anniversary of Frank Mill’s phenomenally successful single “Music Box Dancer”, Rita approached Frank with the idea of a seasonal tour and album, and Frank, happily in semi-retirement, was surprised by the call but after careful consideration decided to take to the stage and studio one more time! ‘The Spirit Of Christmas’ brings together four brand new Rita & Frank recordings, and also presents 8 of each of these Canadian legends biggest and best known Season Favourites, giving friends and fans the definitive seasonal release, that will surely become a perennial favourite for years to come!



HELLO=FIRE
Hello=Fire

www.helloequalsfire.com
Dist: Universal Music Canada


The band is led by mainstay of the Detroit underground scene, Dean Fertita – also a member of notables, DEAD WEATHER and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. Dean Fertita’s first dedicated solo project under the moniker of Hello=Fire is a remarkable example of what the man can do when steering the ship. Hello=Fire is a collection of airy, melodic songs brimming with insightful lyrics, cunning arrangements and crystalline production. Recorded at no less than six different studios from London to Los Angeles, on the few days off from relentless touring schedules as a band member of Raconteurs and Queens of the Stone Age and accommodating guest appearances by QOSTA band members as well as Brendan Benson (Raconteurs) and Michael Horrigan of Afghan Whigs.




KMFDM
Greatest Shit

www.kmfdm.net
Dist: Outside


Spawned in Germany during 1984, KMFDM pioneered the crossover between techno/dance and heavy metal with their signature industrial sound. Moving to Chicago in the mid-80's KMFDM was the pride of Wax Trax Records during the label’s peak. Rapidly evolving year by year through intense experimentation and touring; the band has redefined themselves with each new release.

Now KMFDM unveil the Greatest Shit collection, a compendium of their best-known tracks. Greatest Shit is a Limited Edition two disc package containing everything (38 songs in all) spanning the band’s entire 15 studio album history.

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