New Album Releases: October 28, 2016

The highlights of this week's new album releases include Kenny Chesney's "Cosmic Hallelujah" (Country), Avenged Sevenfold's "The Stage" (Rock), Empire of the Sun's "Two Vines" (Alternative Rock), Memphis May Fire's "This Light I Hold" (Metal), The Piano Guys' "Uncharted" (Classical Crossover), James Arthur's "Back From the Edge" (Pop) and Jeezy's "Trap or Die 3" (Hip-Hop). There are also a wide selection of Christmas albums from Brett Eldredge, Straight No Chaser, Jimmy Buffett, Kacey Musgraves, She & Him, Jennifer Nettles and Neil Diamond.

Find out more about all the new music album releases after the jump.

COSMIC HALLELUJAH (Kenny Chesney)

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Artist:
Kenny Chesney

Genre:
Country

Total Length:
43:00

Label:
Sony Music Nashville

TRACK LIST:

1. Trip Around the Sun

2. All the Pretty Girls

3. Setting the World On Fire - Kenny Chesney with P!nk

4. Noise

5. Bucket

6. Bar at the End of the World

7. Some Town Somewhere

8. Rich and Miserable

9. Jesus and Elvis

10. Winnebago

11. Coach

12. I Want to Know What Love Is

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THE STAGE (Avenged Sevenfold)

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Artist:
Avenged Sevenfold

Genre:
Rock

Total Length:
73:30

Label:
Capitol Records

TRACK LIST:

1. The Stage

2. Paradigm

3. Sunny Disposition

4. God Damn

5. Creating God

6. Angels

7. Simulation

8. Higher

9. Roman Sky

10. Fermi Paradox

11. Exist

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TWO VINES (Empire Of The Sun)

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Artist:
Empire Of The Sun

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Total Length:
41:01

Label:
Astralwerks

TRACK LIST:

1. Before (4:04)

2. High And Low (3:44)

3. Two Vines (3:49)

4. Friends (3:20)

5. There's No Need (3:28)

6. Way To Go (3:12)

7. Ride (4:07)

8. Digital Life (4:02)

9. First Crush (4:10)

10. ZZZ (3:10)

11. To Her Door (3:55)

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GLOW (Brett Eldredge)

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Artist:
Brett Eldredge

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
36:40

Label:
Atlantic Nashville

Product Description: "I've been inspired for this record from a very young age," said Eldredge. "I dreamt of the day I could record all these classic songs that I've loved since I was a little kid. I recorded those classics in New York City and tried to give a tip of the hat to the ones that came before me - Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ray Charles - by adding that swing and that soul to the best of my ability. When it came to actually recording, I wanted to live in the experience. We hung Christmas lights in the studio in the middle of May and had musicians from the best bands in the world all in the same room - from horns to strings. Everyone was so inspired to make this classic record. I think it really shows in the songs and I can't wait for people to hear that magic we found."

The album was recorded at the legendary Avatar Studios in New York which has hosted many iconic artists including Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Billy Joel, Iggy Pop, Madonna and David Bowie. Produced by Rob Mounsey (Elton John, James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Michael Bublé) and Jay Newland (Etta James, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton), it will feature many of your favorite Christmas standards, plus an original titled "Glow."

TRACK LIST:

1. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (2:18)

2. Baby, It's Cold Outside (feat. Meghan Trainor) (2:53)

3. I'll Be Home For Christmas (3:27)

4. The Christmas Song (4:34)

5. Glow (3:29)

6. White Christmas (3:13)

7. Winter Wonderland (2:43)

8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (4:38)

9. Silent Night (3:57)

10. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (2:54)

11. The First Noel (2:34)

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THIS LIGHT I HOLD (Memphis May Fire)

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Artist:
Memphis May Fire

Genre:
Metal

Total Length:
48:50

Label:
Rise Records

TRACK LIST:

1. Out Of It (4:14)

2. Carry On (3:23)

3. Wanting More (3:47)

4. Sever The Ties (3:33)

5. The Enemy (3:51)

6. This Light I Hold (feat. Jacoby Shaddix) (4:08)

7. That's Just Life (3:37)

8. Letting Go (3:30)

9. The Antidote (3:35)

10. Better Things (3:57)

11. Not Over Yet (feat. Larry Soliman) (3:50)

12. Unashamed (3:29)

13. Live It Well (3:56)

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GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC (Frank Foster)

Artist:
Frank Foster

Genre:
Country

Total Length:
39:30

Label:
CD Baby

TRACK LIST:

1. Unwind

2. Come on Over

3. Back Road Buzz

4. Where the Road Gets Rough

5. Red Bird

6. Gabriel

7. Good Country Music

8. Louisiana

9. Pete and John

10. Carolina Blue

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UNCHARTED (The Piano Guys)

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Artist:
The Piano Guys

Genre:
Classical Crossover

Total Length:
45:22

Label:
Sony Masterworks

Product Description: The Piano Guys, the unstoppable classical/pop crossover music stylists, return with their first new studio album since 2014 with Uncharted, Deluxe Edition CD + DVD set. They have become YouTube superstars from their self-made innovative videos that have amassed over 1 BILLION views. Uncharted features all of their recent hits Fight Song/Amazing Grace, A Sky Full of Stars, Hello/Lacrimosa, Jungle Book/Sarabande, all available for the first time on CD. The album also includes the new original song, Okay, featuring TPG's own Al van der Beek on vocals plus more new song surprises. The Deluxe Edition DVD features all of their recent hit music videos including Fight Song shot in Scotland and The Jungle Book shot in Chichen Itza, Mexico.

TRACK LIST:

Disc: 1

1. Fight Song / Amazing Grace

2. A Sky Full of Stars

3. Hello / Lacrimosa

4. Okay

5. Themes from Pirates of the Caribbean

6. Celloopa

7. The Jungle Book / Sarabande

8. Holding On

9. Can't Stop the Feeling

10. Tour de France

11. Uncharted

12. Indiana Jones and the Arabian Nights


Disc: 2

1. The Jungle Book / Sarabande

2. Indiana Jones and the Arabian Nights

3. A Sky Full of Stars

4. Hello / Lacrimosa

5. Jurassic Park Theme

6. Okay

7. Okay

8. I Want You Back

9. Fight Song / Amazing Grace

10. Fight Song / Amazing Grace (Behind the Scenes Footage)

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I'LL HAVE ANOTHER ... CHRISTMAS ALBUM (Straight No Chaser)

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Artist:
Straight No Chaser

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
45:56

Label:
Atlantic Records

Product Description: "I'LL HAVE ANOTHER...CHRISTMAS ALBUM" marks Straight No Chaser's first full-length holiday release since 2009's RIAA gold certified "CHRISTMAS CHEERS." "I'LL HAVE ANOTHER...CHRISTMAS ALBUM" collects a cache of Christmas classics both old and new, including beloved carols, holiday favorites made famous by Coldplay, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Wonder, and newly penned original songs. To record the album, the group returned to where their story began-Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.

TRACK LIST:

1. All I Want For Christmas Is You (3:41)

2. Mary, Did You Know? (3:30)

3. Feels Like Christmas (feat. Jana Kramer) (2:59)

4. Do You Hear What I Hear? (3:59)

5. Joy To The World (3:08)

6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (3:20)

7. Run Run Rudolph (2:08)

8. The Greatest Gift Of All (3:42)

9. Up On The Housetop (2:48)

10. Sing We Now Of Christmas (2:05)

11. Mele Kalikimaka (2:44)

12. Christmas Lights (3:24)

13. Lully Lullay (Coventry Carol) (2:51)

14. Winter Wonderland (2:23)

15. To Christmas! (The Drinking Song) (3:14)

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BLOOD MONEY (Dope)

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Artist:
Dope

Genre:
Metal

Total Length:
48:37

Label:
eOne Music

Product Description: Over the course of a decade Dope has recorded 6 studio albums, established an incredibly devoted touring fan base, and sold more than a million albums worldwide. They've shared the stage with bands they love and respect, had their music featured in major motion pictures and in hit video games like Guitar Hero. Yes, the success and growth of Dope is complex and impressive and on their new album, appropriately titled Blood Money Vol. 1 they show their fan base that they haven't skipped a beat.

TRACK LIST:

1. Intro: Confessions of a Felon [Explicit] (0:10)

2. Blood Money [Explicit] (4:32)

3. Shoulda Known Better [Explicit] (3:17)

4. Lexipro [Explicit] (1:44)

5. Hold On [Explicit] (3:26)

6. 1999 [Explicit] (3:42)

7. Razorblade Butterfly [Explicit] (3:27)

8. Drug Music [Explicit] (4:08)

9. A New Low [Explicit] (3:37)

10. Hypocrite [Explicit] (3:12)

11. X-Hale [Explicit] (2:01)

12. End of the World [Explicit] (3:19)

13. Selfish [Explicit] (4:18)

14. Numb [Explicit] (4:04)

15. Violet [Explicit] (3:40)

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BACK FROM THE EDGE (James Arthur)

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Artist:
James Arthur

Genre:
Pop

Total Length:
63:57

Label:
Columbia Records

TRACK LIST:

1. Back from the Edge

2. Say You Won't Let Go

3. Prisoner

4. Can I Be Him

5. I Am

6. Train Wreck

7. Safe Inside

8. Sober

9. Phoenix

10. Let Me Love the Lonely

11. Sermon - James Arthur feat. Shotty Horroh

12. Remember Who I Was

13. Finally

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'TIS THE SEASON (Jimmy Buffett)

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Artist:
Jimmy Buffett

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
39:11

Label:
Mailboat Records

Product Description: Born on Christmas, it seems apropos that Jimmy Buffett would be the perfect person to perform your holiday favorites! 20 years after his platinum-plus selling holiday album, Jimmy returns with a new installment, soon to be a classic! Recorded in 6 cities while on breaks during his 2016 summer tour, the 13 track album includes 9 traditional songs, 3 new originals, and a very special parrothead version of the The Twelve Days of Christmas.

TRACK LIST:

1. Wonderful Christmastime (4:00)

2. Jingle Bell Rock (2:10)

3. All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth (2:38)

4. Drivin' the Pig (Manejando el Cerdo) (3:47)

5. The Twelve Days of Christmas (Parrothead Version) (3:49)

6. What I Didn't Get for Christmas (2:36)

7. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (2:04)

8 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (3:32)

9. Santa Stole Thanksgiving (2:35)

10. Mele Kalikimaka feat. Jake Shimabukuro (2:39)

11. Winter Wonderland feat. Robert Greenidge (3:19)

12. Baby, It's Cold Outside feat. Nadirah Shakoor (2:53)

13. White Christmas (3:09)

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A VERY KACEY CHRISTMAS (Kacey Musgraves)

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Artist:
Kacey Musgraves

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
37:34

Label:
Mercury Records

Product Description: Mercury Nashville's Kacey Musgraves will release her very first holiday album, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' Featuring Leon Bridges, Willie Nelson & The Quebe Sisters on Friday, Oct. 28. Produced by Musgraves, Misa Arriaga and Kyle Ryan, the album features four festive original tracks, co-written by Musgraves, as well as covers of eight holiday favorites.

"Working on my first Christmas album has been one of the most enriching musical experiences I've ever had and I can't wait for everyone to hear it," said Musgraves. "I really wanted to create a whimsical throwback holiday record, one that evokes feelings of nostalgia and simpler times. I think that the fine musicians and brains that were a part of this project have helped me create a body of music that can be added to people s classic collections."

To Musgraves, holiday music has always had a great combination of pop sensibilities and melodies, and when she began to work on the album, she knew she wanted to create something unique. It s been an exciting experience for her to watch these songs come alive. "It would have been easy to simply copy old versions of these songs that have been around forever, but it was very important for us to build arrangements that are totally new and very me."

Inspired by Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, Nat King Cole and the classic sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' features the Grammy Award-winner's charming take on classic standards, as well as four original tracks to put her personal perspective on the holidays. "There can be a touch of sad feelings and memories during the holiday season for a lot of people so I knew when I went in to write I wanted to include all the emotions this time of year can bring out." It's tough to decide what the overall sound could be described as but Musgraves says it's "part Western Swing sprinkled with bits of classic pop, hazy Hawaiian moments and child-like fun, all coming to a nostalgic and melancholy end."

TRACK LIST:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (3:00)

2. Let It Snow [feat. The Quebe Sisters] (2:22)

3. Christmas Don't Be Late (2:09)

4. A Willie Nice Christmas [feat. Willie Nelson] (3:23)

5. Feliz Navidad (3:21)

6. Christmas Makes Me Cry (2:50)

7. Present Without A Bow [feat. Leon Bridges] (3:50)

8. Mele Kalikimaka [feat. The Quebe Sisters] (2:51)

9. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (2:25)

10. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (3:25)

11. Ribbons And Bows (3:28)

12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (4:30)

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THE BEST OF DAVID GRAY (David Gray)

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Artist:
David Gray

Genre:
Singer, Songwriter, Pop

Total Length:
2:16:55

Label:
iht Records

TRACK LIST:

Disc 1

1. Babylon (3:38)

2. You're the World to Me (3:37)

3. Sail Away (5:15)

4. The One I Love (3:28)

5. Alibi (4:36)

6. Smoke Without Fire (2:55)

7. Flame Turns Blue (4:51)

8. Be Mine (3:51)

9. This Year's Love (4:06)

10. Fugitive (3:43)

11. Please Forgive Me (5:34)

12. Only the Wine (2:52)

13. Snow in Vegas feat. LeAnn Rimes (3:30)

14. Back in the World (3:58)

15. The Other Side (4:27)

16. Enter Lightly (4:50)

Disc 2

1. Falling Free (2016 Version) (4:28)

2. A Clean Pair of Eyes (5:00)

3. Kathleen (3:50)

4. Fixative (4:07)

5. Gulls (4:53)

6. Forgetting (4:16)

7. Falling Down the Mountainside (4:50)

8. From Here You Can Almost See the Sea (3:39)

9. Birds of the High Arctic (6:24)

10. Twilight (2:23)

11. L's Song (2016 Version) (4:26)

12. Nemesis (Live at The Royal Festival Hall) (11:38)

13. January Rain (2:45)

14. Last Summer (4:10)

15. Shine (25th Anniversary Version) (4:55)

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TRAP OR DIE 3 (Jeezy)

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Artist:
Jeezy

Genre:
Hip-Hop/Rap

Total Length:
59:30

Label:
Def Jam Recordings

TRACK LIST:

1. In The Air [Explicit] (3:33)

2. G-Wagon [Explicit] (3:46)

3. It Is What It Is [Explicit] (3:15)

4. Where It At [feat. Yo Gotti] [Explicit] (3:52)

5. All There [feat. Bankroll Fresh] [Explicit] (3:18)

6. Going Crazy [feat. French Montana] [Explicit] (4:07)

7. Bout That [feat. Lil Wayne] [Explicit] (3:46)

8. So What [Explicit] (2:55)

9. Let Em Know [Explicit] (3:38)

10. Recipe [Explicit] (4:48)

11. Goldmine [Explicit] (3:32)

12. U Kno It [Explicit] (3:16)

13. Like That [Explicit] (2:59)

14. Sexé [feat. Plies] [Explicit] (4:23)

15. Pretty Diamonds [feat. Chris Brown] [Explicit] (4:29)

16. Never Settle [Explicit] (3:53)

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CHRISTMAS PARTY (She & Him)

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Artist:
She & Him

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
32:04

Label:
Columbia Records

Product Description: Christmas Party is the new holiday album from She & Him, the duo comprised of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Christmas Party is the follow up to their wildly popular A Very She And Him Christmas, and this new collection features guest appearances by Jenny Lewis, The Chapin Sisters and Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley.

Christmas Party is replete with holiday favorites - including classics like Darlene Love and Phil Spector's "Marshmallow World," Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" and Chuck Berry's "Run Run Rudolph." But, Ward and Deschanel also may introduce listeners to the more obscure tracks such as folk-singer Vashti Bunyon's "Coldest Night of the Year" and the lesser know Sinatra track "Christmas Memories." Pop favorites such as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and The Chipmunks "Christmas Don't Be Late" round out the celebration. Throughout the album is She & Him's signature stripped down take on production.

It was the positive experience they had recording their first Christmas record, A Very She & Him Christmas, in 2011 that brought M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel back for another round of holiday cheer. Much like their first Christmas record, She & Him bring an organic and minimalistic approach to their holiday covers. Highly produced classics get stripped down to their most fundamental elements, a style perfectly aligned with their vision. You won't find any accompanying orchestra or full-piece brass bands on Christmas Party. Instead, She & Him rely on friends and family to lend a simple and authentic holiday vibe to this album, one where the guest list speaks for itself.

In the years between the two holiday records, She & Him released Vol. 3, an album of original songs, and kept their affection for covers alive with Classics, a compilation of covers of their favorite standards. Throughout these intervening years and albums, Zooey and Ward gradually culled a new collection of holiday songs to re-interpret, tucking them away like a stack of presents growing under a tree. As Christmas Party comes to a close, the listener can take solace in knowing the door on this gathering is never fully shut. The sing-alongs, the happy accidents, the quiet moments with loved ones - they're all waiting for you whenever you wish to immerse yourself in the splendor of the season. As Ward himself says, "Music is one of the purest ways into Christmas."

TRACK LIST:

1. All I Want for Christmas Is You (4:18)

2. Let It Snow (2:12)

3. Must Be Santa (2:16)

4. Happy Holiday (2:12)

5. Mele Kalikimaka (2:43)

6. Christmas Memories (2:50)

7. Run Run Rudolph (2:52)

8. Winter Wonderland (2:37)

9. The Coldest Night of the Year (3:34)

10. A Marshmallow World (1:56)

11. The Man with the Bag (2:06)

12. Christmas Don't Be Late (2:28)

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TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS (Jennifer Nettles)

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Artist:
Jennifer Nettles

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
37:01

Label:
Big Machine Records

Product Description: Award winning singer songwriter Jennifer Nettles is prepping for the season early with the release of her first holiday album, TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, due out October 28 on Big Machine Records. As a veteran in the world of holiday music (Wide Open Country), the 10-track collection highlights Jennifer s signature Country twang while her enthusiastic spirit illuminates the mix of festive anthems and traditional standards.

Wrapping each track with care, GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Julian Raymond joined Jennifer in the studio. The project shines with star-studded collaborations, including dynamic harmonies with Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel on Little Drummer Boy, and the Jazz-influenced melody alongside American-soul sensation Andra Day on God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman. Friend and mentor angelic icon Dolly Parton penned Circle Of Love and teased the news of TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. Jennifer will also star in the NBC television special based on Dolly s life this December called Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, a holiday-themed sequel to the rating success Coat of Many Colors.

I m such a lover of this season and all of the magical feelings that surround us during the holidays so it will be exciting to share it with fans at our live shows, expressed Jennifer. Especially since the birth of my son, who arrived to us in December, I ve found even more joy Christmas traditions and music. Having both Idina and Andra lend their idyllic voices to some of my favorite songs is the bow on top! Jennifer will join fans for select tour dates TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS beginning in Nashville, TN (12/8) and continuing to Tallahassee, FL (12/9) as well as Lake Charles, LA (12/10). The multi-talented entertainer has kept a full schedule this year, releasing her critically-acclaimed sophomore album PLAYING WITH FIRE, joining label mates Cheap Trick for a CMT Crossroads that earned a CMT Awards nomination for Performance of the Year and headlining the 30+ city CMT NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY TOUR across the US and Canada alongside Brandy Clark, Lindsey Ell and Tara Thompson.

TRACK LIST:

1. Go Tell It On The Mountain (2:49)

2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [feat. Andra Day] (3:05)

3. Little Drummer Boy [feat. Idina Menzel] (5:03)

4. Celebrate Me Home (4:05)

5. Circle Of Love (3:47)

6. Do You Hear What I Hear (3:37)

7. Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep (2:58)

8. O Holy Night (3:51)

9. Merry Christmas With Love (3:53)

10. The First Noel (3:53)

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ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS (Neil Diamond)

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Artist:
Neil Diamond

Genre:
Holiday

Total Length:
37:26

Label:
Capitol Records

Product Description: Acoustic Christmas is the new holiday album from Neil Diamond on Capitol Records. Set for release on October. 28 and followed Nov. 18 by a vinyl version, the holiday collection includes new material alongside Diamond's singular renditions of yuletide classics. Acoustic Christmas was produced by Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M.) and Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan), the pair behind Diamond's previous release, 2014 s Melody Road. The new holiday album is distinguished by an intimacy reminiscent of what Lee refers to as parlor music, small family groups singing together at home, and, of course, Diamond's inimitable voice, which the producer likens to hot chocolate. The profound and legendary singer/songwriter has enjoyed a global career spanning five decades, and has sold a staggering 125+ million albums, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

TRACK LIST:

1. O Holy Night (2016 Version) (3:44)

2. Do You Hear What I Hear (4:03)

3. Christmas Prayers (4:30)

4. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (2016 Version) (4:13)

5. Mary's Boy Child (3:19)

6. Silent Night (2016 Version) (3:41)

7. Go Tell It On The Mountain (3:16)

8. Children Go Where I Send Thee (5:25)

9. Christmas In Killarney (2:03)

10. Christmas Medley (3:12)

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BROTHERHOOD OF THE SNAKE (Testament)

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Artist:
Testament

Genre:
Metal

Total Length:
45:27

Label:
Nuclear Blast

TRACK LIST:

1. Brotherhood of the Snake (4:14)

2. The Pale King (4:51)

3. Stronghold (4:00)

4. Seven Seals (5:38)

5. Born in a Rut (4:57)

6. Centuries of Suffering (3:34)

7. Black Jack (4:21)

8. Neptune's Spear (5:27)

9. Canna-Business (3:47)

10. The Number Game (4:38)

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