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Gilberto Gil - Gilberto Gil (Nêga) (1971) {2007 Water Music Records Edition with Bonus Tracks - water191}
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© 1971, 2007 Water Music Records / Runt LLC / Universal | water191
Música popular brasileira / MPB / Blues / Pop / World Music

As on Caetano Veloso's album from the same year, Gilberto Gil does not sound happy away from his homeland. Recorded in London, the eight songs on his final self-titled album are mostly blues and introspective, downbeat pop songs. Steve Winwood's "Can't Find My Way Home" is an inspired choice, delivered with a crushing sentimentality rarely found in other versions. Gil also reprises "Volks, Volkswagen Blues" from his 1969 LP. The effect isn't quite as doom-laden as Veloso's work, but Gil is definitely homesick, as the touching "Nêga (Photograph Blues)" shows. [This CD reisssue includes three bonus tracks: a live version of "Can't Find My Way Home" along with "Up from the Skies" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."]

David Bowie - The Next Day (2013) {Blu-spec CD2 Japan Edition with bonus track}
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© 2013 ISO Records / Columbia Japan | SICP 30127
Rock / Pop Rock / Experimental Rock

First album from David Bowie in 10 years. This deluxe edition contains 18 songs total, including a Japanese edition bonus track "God Bless The Girl" and three bonus tracks. Japanese edition exclusively features the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Digipak. Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music.

Nine Horses - Snow Borne Sorrow (2005) {Samadhisound IECP-10002, Japan Edition with bonus track}
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© 2005 Samadhisound LLC | IECP-10002
Art Rock / Experimental Rock / Experimental Ambient

Japanese pressing includes the exclusive bonus track 'Birds Sing For Their Lives'. Album from David Sylvian, his brother Steve Jensen and the well respected Burnt Friedman who together have produced an album which breaks boundaries, fusing styles whilst delivering beautiful pop melodies and stunning vocals on songs that Sylvian fans everywhere are bound to fall in love with; plus guest appearances from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stina Nordenstam, Arve Henriksen and many more.

American Soul sees Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall handpick twelve of his personal favourites for a helping of classic American soul and an insight into the music that has inspired him throughout his career. Produced by Andy Wright, tracks include Etta James's "I’d Rather Go Blind", The Flamingos’ fireside burner "I Only Have Eyes For You" as well as "Hope There’s Someone" and "Baby What Do You Want Me To Do". The new deluxe edition of American Soul, featuring the full top ten selling CD plus a brand new live 16 track CD, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in September 2012.