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Sounds of the Season
Carrie Underwood
My Gift
Capitol Nashville Carrie Underwood releases a special edition of her holiday album. Along with the original eleven tracks, this version features three new tracks, including Favorite Time of Year. Available September 24 Special Edition 14426710 $11.99
Chris Tomlin
Emmanuel Christmas Songs of Worship
SparrowHoliday Singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner Chris Tomlin returns with his highly anticipated third full-length Christmas album. Tomlin’s songwriting ushers listeners into the Christmas spirit with a special sense of joy and anticipation. Available September 24 14428095 $11.99
Pentatonix
We Need a Little Christmas
RCA RecordsHoliday The fourth holiday offering from Pentatonix sees the vocal quintet put their own unique spin on classic tracks including 12 Days of Christmas and White Christmas. 13750839 $12.99
The Goo Goo Dolls
It’s Christmas All Over
Warner Bros Guest Artists: The Union Square 5 The first holiday album from the Goo Goo Dolls features cover renditions of classic fan favorites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas. The album promises to deliver much-needed warmth and hope. 13609448 $11.99
Kirk Whalum
How Does Christmas Sound?
Artistry Kirk Whalum finds a more spiritual and introspective sound for Christmas that immediately brings the listener to peace, and makes them ready to celebrate the season. Available September 10 14351049 $17.99
Hadestown
If the Fates Allow A Hadestown Holiday Album
Broadway Records Featuring the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown, this album includes beloved holiday classics and songs composed by Hadestown’s own Anais Mitchell, Yvette Gonzales-Nacer, and Liam Robinson. 13801660 $18.99
NOW That’s What I Call Music! Christmas Classics
Various Artists
NOW Available September 10
14376678 $18.99 Artists: Nat King Cole, Dean Martin NOW Christmas Classics features twenty classic holiday hits from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, the Temptations, and more.
Straight No Chaser
Social Christmasing
Arts Music Straight No Chaser have become known for their interpretations of Christmas songs, as well as their holiday tours. This album brings their festive sound home with tracks like Silver Bells; The First Noel; and Frosty the Snowman. 13644870 $12.99
Meghan Trainor
A Very Trainor Christmas
Epic Records Guest Artists: Seth MacFarlane, Earth, Wind & Fire Grammy Award-winning singer Meghan Trainor brings some extra joy to the holiday season with the release of her first ever Christmas album. 13596975 $13.99
Leslie Odom Jr.
The Christmas Album
S-Curve Records Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Leslie Odom Jr. rings in the holiday season with an album featuring Christmas classics and two new original songs. 13612970 $12.99
Kacey Musgraves
The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show
MCA Nashville Guest Artists: Lana Del Rey, Leon Bridges The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show includes duets with some of her favorite artists, Lana Del Rey and Leon Bridges, as well as comedy sketches with James Corden and Fred Armisen. 13560453 $11.99
Titles people are talking about.
Fourth studio album from GLAAD Media Award winner! BTS
BTS, The Best
Geffen • Pop/Rock K-pop group BTS has become one of the biggest acts in the world. This collection features 23 of their biggest hits, including Dynamite; Film Out; and Boy with Luv. 2 Discs 14306315 $25.99
Halsey
If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power
Capitol • Pop/Rock Available August 27
14342709 $11.99 Halsey’s fourth studio album is a careerdefining body of work. Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the album is a bold concept record that pushes creative boundaries.
Chris Young
Famous Friends
RCA Records • Country Guest Artists: Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina Chris Young kickstarts summer with the release of his eighth studio album. The album includes the hit title track, a collaboration with Kane Brown, as well as the new single Rescue Me. 14294621 $12.99
J. Cole
The Off-Season
DreamVille • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: 21 Savage, Lil Baby Grammy Award-winning superstar J. Cole releases his sixth album, which features appearances from, Morray, Bas, and 6LACK. After the digital release topped the charts, it is now available on CD. Parental Advisory 14307243 $13.99 Edited Version 14307244 $13.99
Willow
Lately I Feel Everything
Roc Nation • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Travis Barker, Avril Lavigne Willow Smith reveals a new sound with her latest studio album, which includes the singles transparentsoul; Lipstick; and Soul. Available September 10 Parental Advisory 14329783 $11.99
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Various Artists
Legacy • Pop/Rock Artists: Justin Bieber, Florida Georgia Line The latest release from the popular series features chart-topping hits from artists including Doja Cat, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Giveon, and more. 14301992 $18.99
Diana Ross
Thank You
Decca • R&B Recorded in her home studio, Diana Ross offers a powerful, inclusive musical message of love and togetherness. With its songs of happiness, appreciation, and joy, it wholeheartedly acknowledges that everyone in this all together. Available September 10 14320121 $13.99
Anderson East
Maybe We Never Die
New Elektra • Country Anderson East’s first new album since 2018 also serves as the follow-up to his acclaimed release Encore. His new album features the single Madelyn. 14291618 $11.99
Imagine Dragons
Mercury Act 1
KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records • Pop/Rock The fifth album from Imagine Dragons is produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. Features the singles Wrecked; Follow You; and Cutthroat, and explores themes such as love, faith, pain, passion, and loss. Available September 3 14332747 $13.99
Big Red Machine
How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?
Jagjaguwar • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Fleet Foxes, Taylor Swift Big Red Machine, the duo featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and the National’s Aaron Dessner, releases their second album. It features appearances from Taylor Swift, Fleet Foxes, Anais Mitchell, and Sharon Van Etten. 14333315 $14.99
Chvrches
Screen Violence
Glassnote • Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Robert Smith Recorded almost entirely remotely on two different sides of the Atlantic, this album is an ode to the digital violence experienced on screen, by screens, and through screens. 14285438 $13.99
Soundtracks
Bob’s Burgers Music Album Volume 2 Various Artists
Sub Pop Records A 90-song smorgasbord that features the Belcher family as well as the show’s numerous recurring and special guests, including Adam Driver, Tiffany Haddish, and Matt Berninger (of the National). 2 Discs 14330291 $17.99
Space Jam: A New Legacy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists
Republic Records Soundtrack to the hit animated/live-action film. The first single, We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy), debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart and unites rapper Lil Baby with gospel icon Kirk Franklin. 14306314 $13.99
Epic Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson becomes the Queen of Soul in one of the most anticipated music biopics. The soundtrack features Hudson’s take on seventeen classic Aretha songs, as well as one new original song. 14306316 $11.99
The Ice Road
Various Artists
Big Machine The soundtrack to the 2021 action movie starring Liam Neeson features reimagined versions of classic country songs performed by artists including Jason Isbell, Brantley Gilbert, Carly Pearce, and Miranda Lambert. 14236175 $10.99
Barbra Streisand
Release Me 2
Legacy • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Willie Nelson, Barry Gibb The follow-up to her acclaimed 2012 album, Release Me, this new collection contains previously unreleased tracks from Barbra’s vault, including duets with Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog. 14290359 $9.99
Tamela Mann
Overcomer
Tillymann Music Group Religious Singer and actress Tamela Mann is back with a new solo album that includes the chart-topping gospel hit Touch from You. 14301986 $10.99
OneRepublic Human
Mosley Music/Interscope Records Pop/Rock 13059659 $13.99 After a delay, OneRepublic returns with an album that includes previously released singles Rescue Me; Somebody to Love: and Wanted.
Anne-Marie
Therapy
Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Pop/Rock Anne-Marie’s second studio album is the official follow-up to her hit 2018 debut, Speak Your Mind. It is a collection of songs that embody her characterful artistry, self-effacing attitude, and beautiful honesty. 14301996 $12.99
Tones and I
Welcome to the Madhouse
New Elektra • Pop/Rock A deeply reflective and personal body of work for Tones and I, with the Australian artist writing the entire album by herself and co-producing every song. 14294633 $10.99
Ruth B.
Moments in Between
Downtown Records Pop/Rock Following the release of her hit debut album, 2017’s Safe Haven, Ruth B. returns with her sophomore album. It include the single Die Fast. Available September 24 14323959 $15.99
Nicki Minaj
Beam Me Up Scotty
Republic Records Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: G Herbo, Drake Nicki Minaj is offering a wide release of her iconic third mixtape. The original version was released in 2009 with classic tracks like I Get Crazy and Itty Biggy Piggy. The 2021 re-release arrives with more from that era. Parental Advisory 14336557 $13.99
Brandi Carlile
In These Silent Days
New Elektra Available October 1
14398064 $12.99 After releasing a Grammy Awardwinning album with the supergroup the Highwomen, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is back with a new solo album. It includes the single Right on Time.
I’ll Be Your Mirror A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico Various Artists
Verve Artists: Michael Stipe, Sharon Van Etten A contemporary tribute to the Velvet Underground’s debut, with each of the album’s songs performed by one of the band’s noteworthy artistic descendants, including Andrew Bird, St. Vincent, Courtney Barnett, and Iggy Pop. Available September 24 14351050 $13.99
Strand of Oaks
In Heaven
Galacticana Records The eighth studio album from Strand of Oaks. A stunning, hopeful reflection on love, loss, and enlightenment, this is a triumph in music making, and a preeminent addition to the Strand of Oaks discography. Available October 1 14395077 $11.99
Badflower
This Is How the World Ends
Big Machine Wielding their signature energy, Badflower’s music taps into a gritty and grungy gutter rock spirit complemented by jarring theatrical delivery and unshakable riffing. The band’s latest single F*ck the World is climbing up the rock charts. Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14373011 $11.99 Edited Version 14373012 $11.99
The Vaccines
Back in Love City
Super Easy The new album sees the Vaccines both perfecting their winning formula and pushing their sound forward, evolving from their previous foundations with an album that reflects on escapism as a necessary part of modern living. Available September 10 Parental Advisory 14386552 $13.99
Suuns
The Witness
Joyful Noise Records Up until now, experimental rockers Suuns have reveled in mystery, releasing albums that rest comfortably in ambiguity, detachment, and innuendo. But a newfound sense of ease is undeniable on their fifth full-length album. Available September 3 14357187 $13.99
Samantha Fish
Faster
Rounder On her new album, Samantha Fish joins forces with super-producer Martin Kierszenbaum and imbues even more intensity into her electrifying brand of blues/rock n’ roll. Available September 10 14347682 $14.99
Angels & Airwaves
Lifeforms
Rise Records Angels and Airwaves, the band led by former Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge, releases their first new album since 2014. It includes the singles Losing My Mind; Restless Souls; and Euphoria. Available September 24 Parental Advisory 14330232 $13.99
Low
Hey What
Sub Pop Records Focusing on their craft, staying out of the fray, and holding fast their faith to find new ways to express the discord and delight of being alive, Low turns the duality of existence into hymns. Available September 10 14386270 $9.99
Bob Dylan
Bootleg Series 16 Springtime in New York 1980-1985
Legacy The latest chapter in the highly acclaimed Bob Dylan Bootleg series shines fresh light on the provocative new musical directions Dylan was taking as a songwriter and a recording artist from 1980 through 1985. Available September 17 2 Discs 14336559 $18.99
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
Spanish Model
UMe Guest Artists: Juanes, Luis Fonsi Elvis Costello and longtime collaborator Sebastian Krys have brought together a stunning cast of some of the biggest Latin rock and pop artists to interpret Elvis Costello and the Attractions’ album, This Year’s Model, entirely in Spanish. Available September 10 14391891 $13.99
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Mettal/Jazz EPs
ATO Records Guest Artist: Vicente Amigo Two Rodrigo y Gabriela EPs collected here in one place. Previously available only on limited edition vinyl, it features covers of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, and Astor Piazzola. Available September 24 14391875 $12.99
Duran Duran
Future Past
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC The highly anticipated fifteenth studio album from Duran Duran boasts special guests Graham Coxon of Blur on guitar, Mike Garson from David Bowie’s band on piano, and guest vocals from Lykke Li. Available October 22 14294623 $13.99
Natalie Imbruglia
Firebird
BMG Rights Management (UK) Natalie Imbruglia returns with her brand new album Firebird, kicking off with the first single Build It Better. The single marks the first new music from Natalie in almost a decade after choosing to remain out of the limelight. Available September 24 14330234 $17.99
Hawthorne Heights
The Rain Just Follows Me
Pure Noise Records The eighth album from Hawthorne Heights sees the band explore some dark themes and emotions on songs like the first single, Constant Dread. Available October 22 14395080 $11.99v
Third Eye Blind
Our Bande Apart
MegaCollider Records Right as they begin to embark on a new tour, Third Eye Blind is releasing a brand-new album. The follow-up to 2019’s Screamer album includes the single Again. Available September 24 14395078 $15.99
Iron Maiden Senjutsu
Sanctuary Records Available September 3
2 Discs 14386263 $19.99 Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden release their seventeenth studio album, their first in six years. Here, the band has found inspiration from the culture of the far East.
Candlebox
Wolves
Pavement Candlebox is one of the most influential bands to come out of the alternative rock music movement. Their seventh album features the introspective, poetically candid songs that they have become known for. Available September 17 14323960 $15.99
Tremonti
Marching in Time
Napalm Records With their upcoming fifth album, Tremonti looks to build their strong storytelling while exploring their love for searing heavy music, drawing from current events throughout the last year to form the basis of each colossal track. Available September 24 14426713 $14.99
The Joy Formidable
Into the Blue
Enci Records After three years, the Joy Formidable is back with brand new music. The band’s fifth full-length album includes the tracks Into the Blue; Back to Nothing; Chimes; and Interval. Available September 10 14428091 $13.99
James Blake
Friends That Break Your Heart
Republic Records James Blake calls this latest release a concept album and worked closely with artist Miles Johnston to design cover art that is a visual encapsulation of the emotions brought forth throughout the body of work. Available September 10 Parental Advisory 14428093 $13.99
Yes
The Quest
InsideOut Music Legendary progressive rock icons Yes create a stunning new record that demonstrates why they are still a revered group of musicians. It includes the tracks The Ice Bridge and Dare to Know. Available October 1 2 Discs 14428092 $18.99
Pop Smoke Faith
“Faith makes it clear Pop Smoke had a real future, with its show of soul and progress.” - Variety
Victor Victor/Republic Records Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Kid Cudi, Kanye West Parental Advisory 14415290 $13.99 Edited Version 14415291 $13.99 Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album debuted at number one following its digital release. Now it comes to CD. The star-studded set features Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and more.
The Killers quickly follow up their 2020 album Imploding the Mirage. The Killers Pressure Machine
Island • Pop/Rock 14373010 $13.99 When the pandemic stopped their touring plans, the Killers began work on a brand-new album. It is inspired by lead singer Brandon Flowers’s hometown of Nephi, Utah.
Fifth album from the Grammy Award-winning group.
Imagine Dragons Mercury Act 1
KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records • Pop/Rock Available September 3 14332747 $13.99 The fifth album from Imagine Dragons is produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. Features the singles Wrecked; Follow You; and Cutthroat, and explores themes such as love, faith, pain, passion, and loss.
Billy Strings
Renewal
Rounder Records One of the top emerging artists across all genres of music, Billy Strings has made his most ambitious album to date with a sixteen-song collection that effortlessly positions him as a singular talent. Available September 24 14386560 $14.99
Lauren Alaina
Sitting Pretty on Top of the World
Mercury Nashville Guest Artists: Jon Pardi Lauren Alaina’s third studio album comprises fifteen tracks, including the country hit Getting Over Him, which features Jon Pardi as well as her signature powerhouse vocals. Available September 3 14386562 $11.99
Maggie Rose
Have a Seat
Self Produced The third album from Maggie Rose is the work of a phenomenally gifted artist finally showing the full extent of her power. It features her unbridled collision of rock n’ roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B. 14386264 $16.99
Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows Vol. 2
Various Artists
Oh Boy Records The follow-up to the 2010 John Prine tribute album sees more of music’s biggest and brightest pay homage to the late singer-songwriter. Included are tracks from Brandi Carlile and Sturgill Simpson. Available October 8 14323958 $14.99
Mickey Guyton
Remember Her Name
Capitol Nashville Available September 24
14357188 $11.99 Mickey Guyton follows the release of her critically acclaimed Bridges EP with the release of a new full-length album. She co-wrote fifteen out of the sixteen songs on the album.
Carly Pearce
29 Written in Stone
Big Machine Carly Pearce’s new album is an emotional and personal release. It further develops the straightforward emotions and classic sounds that have become her signature style. Available September 17 14428100 $11.99
Grand Ole Opry 2021 Inductee!
Wanda Jackson
Encore
Big Machine Guest Artists: Elle King, Joan Jett Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson releases her final album featuring duets with Joan Jett, Elle King, Pistol Annies’ Angaleena Presley, and Candi Carpenter. 14347666 $11.99
Billy Bragg
The Million Things That Never Happened
Cooking Vinyl Limited Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer, and peerless political campaigner for over 30 years. His tenth studio album includes the heartfelt single I Will Be Your Shield. Available October 8 14395079 $13.99
Bela Fleck
My Bluegrass Heart
BMG Rights Management Bela Fleck releases his first new bluegrass album since 1999. It features collaborations with Jerry Douglas, Michael Cleveland, Chris Thile, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, Edgar Meyer, and more. Available September 10 2 Discs 14426712 $19.99
Sturgill Simpson
The Ballad of Dood & Juanita
High Top Mountain Records Guest Artist: Willie Nelson Written and recorded in less than a week, and featuring the same ace musicians who played on last year’s Cuttin’ Grass albums, this tells a classic American story of a Civil War-era couple torn apart by violence and reunited by love. 14398061 $11.99
James McMurtry
The Horses and the Hounds
New West Records The acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance and endless energy. This first collection in seven years spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection and revelation. 14320129 $13.99
