U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style has evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several ambitious and elaborate tours over their career…
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur is a two-disc compilation album by Blur, released by EMI Records June 15, 2009 (2009-06-15). Designed as a sampler for casual listeners, and with a greater focus on the band's career highlights rather than their hit singles, it is Blur's second retrospective collection, succeeding 2000's Blur: The Best Of and coincides with the band's 2009 reunion performances.
BIS is proud to present the only available collection of the complete symphonies by Alfred Schnittke. The recordings, part of the Schnittke Edition begun in 1987, have been brought together in a 6-CD boxed set which also includes an initiated essay by Schnittke’s close associate Alexander Ivashkin: a fascinating chapter in the history of the late 20th-century symphony.
French progressive group Nemo has finally arrived, proposing a contemporary slice of modern prog that has "today" stamped all over it , dealing with the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These 4 stellar musicians have expanded their craft into a completely new transformation, fusing the classic recipes of past references (yeah Rush is a strong one) with a sound of their own, a heady mix of jazz, power-rock with tons of Middle Eastern motifs and a manic euphoria that exudes charming confidence…