VA Maximum Bass Overdrive (2009)

With 16 slabs of vintage British prog rock rarities recorded between 1969 and 1975, this set shifts time signatures more often than a flock of sparrows over a snowy field in the wind. Track after track bounces off in complex directions, rock at its most assured and bombastic. Not much is subtle. It works as a playlist, though – maybe because the scenery changes so fast. Among the highlights are keyboard whiz Don Shinn’s tribute to Grieg, “A-Minor Explosion,” Abacus’ ever-shifting and rising “Cappuccino,” and Rock Workshop’s (led by jazz rock guitarist Ray Russell) “Wade in the Water,” a punk-paced prog reshaping of the old gospel-folk tune into a desperate, skittering plea for, well, who knows. It’s easy to get lost. It’s also a lot of fun.

100 Popcorn Classics is a various artists compilation album. Released in 2009.

Fine selection of contemporary swedish pop music. Lykke Li, Frida Hyvönen, Miss Li, Maia Hirasawa, Per Gessle, Kleerup, Fever Ray and many more..

2009 six CD set containing classic original '90s hits by the original artists. 120 tracks including gems from Simply Red, Air, The Beloved, Betty Boo, Paula Abdul, Maxi Priest, Loose Ends, New Kids On The Block, MC Hammer and many others. EMI Gold.

Jam On Guitars is a 2009 compilation of some of the most celebrated guitarists around the world but is it possible to celebrate only twelve guitarists out of 25,732,872? No but it is a real fine way to start. This was released by the Magnatude label and this could be considered music for the fans.

Jackie: Summer Special includes three discs filled to the brim with early to mid-'70s pop songs, many of them long forgotten and ranging in style from soul-pop (e.g., Diana Ross) to pop/rock (e.g., T. Rex). Perhaps best remembered for its innocence, Jackie was a magazine for teenage girls that was popular during the same era, and all albums in the series of albums so far have been packaged to resemble the magazine. Anyone who grew up reading Jackie is sure to enjoy this blast from the past. While there are plenty of obscurities on Jackie: Summer Special, there are also plenty of certifiable pop classics spread across each of the three discs. Some of the better known songs from disc one include the Jackson 5's "ABC," the Bay City Rollers' "Summerlove Sensation," and ABBA's "Summer Night City." Highlights of the second disc include Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," Boz Scaggs' "Lido Shuffle," and David Bowie's "Drive In Saturday." Highlights of the third disc include Michael Jackson's "Rockin' Robin," KC and the Sunshine Band's "That's the Way (I Like It)," and the Isley Brothers' "Summer Breeze."