Music Previews
Shaun Juncal, Staff WriterCopeland
Album: "Dressed Up and In Line"
Label: The Militia Group
Genre: Indie alternative rock
Copeland has been releasing great indie alternative music since 2001. Based in Florida and signed to The Militia Group, Copeland gained a following after the release of "Beneath the Medicine Tree" in 2003.
The band's latest release, "Dressed Up and In Line," is a collection of B-sides, demos, and re-mastered tracks. As opposed to traditional B-sides albums, it is meant to be a "cohesive album that can be listened to as a whole," according to the band's Web site.
Amy Winehouse
Album: "Frank"
Label: Island
Genre: R&B, soul, jazz, pop
Amy Winehouse is an eccentric soul and jazz singer from London, England. She has received countless awards for her critically acclaimed albums "Frank" and "Back To Black." Her first album, "Frank," is being released in America due to a desire from fans for more of her music.
The album, is a skillful blend of jazz and pop, but contains traces of reggae and R&B. Throughout "Frank," Amy Winehouse's powerful yet melodious voice reminds listeners why she is considered one of the best modern female vocalists.
Various Artists
Album: "Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis"
Label: WEA
Genre: Live concert compilation
On July 7, the largest global concert ever, Live Earth, was held with over 100 acts worldwide. The event was broadcast live in over 130 countries and has now been released in a DVD/CD combo. The DVD features 36 live performances by artists such as Snow Patrol, John Mayer and Metallica.
The CD contains audio recordings from 15 of the live recordings. The release is superb and provides a way to experience Live Earth again. All profits benefit the "Alliance for Climate Protection" in an effort to fight the global climate crisis.
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