Genre-bending a cappella ensemble Pentatonix first came to audiences' attention during their winning run on the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off in 2011. Since then, Pentatonix have retained a loyal following, living up to the reality show hype with a distinctive brand of vocal pop that touches on rock, R&B, and EDM, all without the aid of any instruments. Despite their unique style, as with most of their a cappella peers, they've largely concentrated on applying it to cover songs. That all changes with the release of their self-titled 2015 album, which consists of all-original material. The move makes a lot of sense. In a post-Glee, post-Pitch Perfect world, the gimmick of an a cappella group in the pop sphere is becoming steadily less ridiculous. And Pentatonix certainly do all they can here to deliver a mainstream pop album designed to sit on the shelf next to works by Maroon 5 and Beyonc. Perhaps not surprisingly to longtime fans, they've succeeded, and cuts like the exuberant "Sing" and the slinky "Ref" are infectious, dance-ready numbers that will most likely appeal to most fans of contemporary pop music. Also working in Pentatonix's favor is their ability to trade lead vocal parts from song to song. This means that the group can move between genres without sacrificing strength, leaning on the talents of one member for a gospel-tinged song, and another for something EDM. Also adding a modern flavor to Pentatonix are guest vocalists Jason Derulo on "If I Ever Fall in Love" and Tink on "Can't Sleep Love. " Thankfully, Pentatonix haven't forgotten their roots, and tracks like "Cracked" and the stately "Take Me Home" are nearly pristine in their deft a cappella arrangements. Ultimately, by moving away from cover tunes, Pentatonix have helped push the a cappella style even further into the pop spotlight. That the only instruments they've used to do it are their voices makes their achievement all the more impressive.
RCA
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888751482326
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Audio CD
Disney Junior DJ Shuffle 2
By Artists, Various
DJ Shuffle 2 features NEW MUSIC from hit Disney Junior TV series like Sofia The First, Doc McStuffins, Henry HuggleMonster, Sheriff Callie, and Jake and the Never land Pirates. Plus experience a new DJ Shuffle Song and a NEW SONG from Miles from Tomorrowland, a new series coming to Disney Junior! Album also features 4 karaoke instrumental songs so kids can sing along to their favorite DJ tunes!
Walt Disney Records
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9786315857751
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Audio CD
Jackie
By Ciara,
Epic
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9786316055248
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Audio CD
Mansion
By Nf,
Nate Feuerstein, recording and performing as the hip-hop/alternative artist NF, is Capitol CMG Label Group's most recent signing and most compelling new talent. On his debut album, this 23 year-old Gladwin, Michigan native tells his story with lyrical vulnerability complimented by raw energy. His music draws from many real life struggles, including abuse, anger issues, and losing his mother to a drug overdose. This album will have an impact both within and outside the four walls of the church.
Ballantine Books
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602537959112
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Audio CD
The Infinite Between Us
By Opsahl, Josefine & Trine
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
The Infinite Between Us is the third studio album by mother and daughter, Trine and Josefine Opsahl. The album presents 12 beautiful, rippling and soothing tracks for Celtic harp and cello. The music is melodic and harmonious, made for immersion, relaxation and meditation. Trine Opsahl is a professional composer and player of the Celtic harp, working as a harp therapist in the hospice field. Josefine Opsahl is an accomplished and innovative classical cellist and composer who joined in on this album adding unique and cinematic cello voices to Trines compositions. This is music for living, loving, dreaming and dying.
Track Listing: 1. Lightly Dancing Into The Morning 2. Picking Flowers 3. The Journey & The Dream 4. Claras Song 5. When The Sun Steps Out From The Shadow 6. Close Your Eyes And Fall In Love 7. In A Grain Of Sand 8. Shaking The Yellow Leaves 9. The Nameless 10. Eternity In A Song 11. Viggas Song 12. Touched By An Angel
Heart To Heart
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889211810970
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Audio CD
Very Best of
By Thunder, Celtic
The Very Best of Celtic Thunder features the most popular all-ensemble numbers- a selection of twenty fan-favorites and signature ensemble numbers chosen from Celtic Thunder shows down through the years. The Very Best of Celtic Thunder also features newly updated recordings that include currentcast members Colm Keegan and Emmett O'Hanlon.The big show-opening number "Heartland" and show finale "Ireland's Call" are two of the seven newly updated recordings on the CD. Others include Glasgow legend Dougie McLean's Caledonia, Irish classics Danny Boy and Take Me Home and upbeat numbers "Galway Girl" and U2 hit song "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."The Very Best of Celtic Thunder runs the gamut of musical styles from traditional Irish and Celtic hits "My Land," "She Moved Thru The Fair" and "Mo Ghile Mear" to contemporary songs such as "Hallelujah" and "Mull of Kintyre." Lively and upbeat numbers "A Place in the Choir," "Seven Drunken Nights" and "Rocky Road To Dublin" round out the collection and are sure to set feet tapping.
Legacy
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888750770226
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Audio CD
Amid The Noise And Haste
By Soja,
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
2014 release, the fifth album from the DC-natives. AMID THE NOISE & HASTE was produced by multiple Grammy-winning Jamaican producer Supa Dups (Bruno Mars, Eminem, Rihanna, John Legend) . Featured guests include Michael Franti, Damian Marley, J Boog and Collie Buddz. Over the course of the past few years, Soja has sold more than 200,000 albums, headlined shows in more than 20 countries around the world, generated over 3 million Facebook fans, 60 million YouTube views, and attracted an almost Grateful Dead-like international fan base that grows each tour, with caravans of diehards following them from city to city.
ATO Records
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880882204921
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Audio CD
The Longest Ride
By Various,
An adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel of the same name, The Longest Ride centers on the star-crossed love affair between a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and a college student about to embark on her dream job in New York City's art world. While conflicting paths test their relationship, the couple makes an unexpected connection with an old man and his memories of his own decades-long love for this cherished wife. Spanning generations, "The Longest Ride" explored the hardships and rewards of enduring love.
Milan Records
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731383672422
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Audio CD
The art of uncertainty
By Corporation., Dennis Merritt Jones; Andre?s Pabon; Recorded Books Llc.; Gildan Media
Counsels readers to accept uncertainties in life in order to enable positive opportunities and excitement, sharing strategies for accepting unpredictable circumstances and letting go of the need to control.
Recorded Books
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9781490604954
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Audiobook
Untamed
By Cam,
(2015/Arista) 11 tracks. Featuring 11 songs, all co-written by Cam. Country pop at its best. Untamed was produced by Grammy-winner Jeff Bhasker (Bruno Mars, Beyonc, FUN., The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift) and Tyler Johnson (Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Mikky Ekko) . Includes the single "Burning House". Cam recently played opening slots for Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker. Medium 1UntamedHungover On heartacheMaydayBurning HouseCold In CaliforniaMy MistakeRunaway TrainHalf Broke HeartWant It AllCountry Ain't Never Been PrettyVillage
Publisher: n/a
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9786316330352
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Audio CD
The Garden
By Jobe, Kari
Grammy nominated Kari Jobe is the premiere female worship leader in Christian music. Coming off her last live album, Majestic, which featured the worship anthem 'Forever' and radio hit 'I Am Not Alone', Kari Jobe has returned to the studio to record her new album, full of brand new worship anthems for the church and for personal reflection. Finding inspiration from life's joys and hardships, Kari leans into the firm foundation of Christ through it all. With career sales that top 1 million, Kari still comes back to the reason why she started in the first place- leading people into worship of our Savior.
Sparrow
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5099997912729
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Audio CD
Cheers to the Fall
By Day, Andra
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Cheers To The Fall, Andras debut album, is what she calls "a biography told in the form of soul music." The 13 tracks see her exploring relationships with both others and herself, grappling with past mistakes but ultimately finding forgiveness and truth.
Warner Bros.
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93624927563
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Audio CD
Come Fly with Me
By Alpert, Herb
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
The exciting original compositions on Come Fly With Me were inspired by everything from a Tito Puente rhythm Alpert fell in love with (the propulsive "Night Ride") to jamming with his world class band in between shows on tour (the fun, reggae-infused "Cheeky" was born of these sessions) . On "Walkin Tall", another track with a punchy reggae beat, Alperts trumpet melody slinks and slides. Herbs take on one of Frank Sinatras most famous recordings, "Come Fly With Me," is set to a groovy bossa nova beat with the surprising addition of a steel drum. His sparse take on George Harrisons "Something" includes the use of an electronic instrument known as an EVI, to play the signature guitar lick from the original recording.
Herb Alpert Presents
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814647020013
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Audio CD
Riser
By Bentley, Dierks
2014 release, the seventh album from the Country superstar. Riser is a Country project grounded in lyrical substance with a new sonic power that spotlights Bentley's distinctive gravelly voice, one of the most original and recognizable in the genre. To assemble the album, Bentley enlisted producer Ross Copperman and executive producer Arturo Buenahora, Jr. Together, the trio mixed the immediacy of old-school live recording techniques with the experimental nature of new technologies. Buenahora matched Bentley with the right co-writers and songs. The result is Riser: an album with a heightened depth, an increased vulnerability and a greater sense of purpose in every word.
Pentatonix
By Pentatonix,
Genre-bending a cappella ensemble Pentatonix first came to audiences' attention during their winning run on the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off in 2011. Since then, Pentatonix have retained a loyal following, living up to the reality show hype with a distinctive brand of vocal pop that touches on rock, R&B, and EDM, all without the aid of any instruments. Despite their unique style, as with most of their a cappella peers, they've largely concentrated on applying it to cover songs. That all changes with the release of their self-titled 2015 album, which consists of all-original material. The move makes a lot of sense. In a post-Glee, post-Pitch Perfect world, the gimmick of an a cappella group in the pop sphere is becoming steadily less ridiculous. And Pentatonix certainly do all they can here to deliver a mainstream pop album designed to sit on the shelf next to works by Maroon 5 and Beyonc. Perhaps not surprisingly to longtime fans, they've succeeded, and cuts like the exuberant "Sing" and the slinky "Ref" are infectious, dance-ready numbers that will most likely appeal to most fans of contemporary pop music. Also working in Pentatonix's favor is their ability to trade lead vocal parts from song to song. This means that the group can move between genres without sacrificing strength, leaning on the talents of one member for a gospel-tinged song, and another for something EDM. Also adding a modern flavor to Pentatonix are guest vocalists Jason Derulo on "If I Ever Fall in Love" and Tink on "Can't Sleep Love. " Thankfully, Pentatonix haven't forgotten their roots, and tracks like "Cracked" and the stately "Take Me Home" are nearly pristine in their deft a cappella arrangements. Ultimately, by moving away from cover tunes, Pentatonix have helped push the a cappella style even further into the pop spotlight. That the only instruments they've used to do it are their voices makes their achievement all the more impressive.
Disney Junior DJ Shuffle 2
By Artists, Various
DJ Shuffle 2 features NEW MUSIC from hit Disney Junior TV series like Sofia The First, Doc McStuffins, Henry HuggleMonster, Sheriff Callie, and Jake and the Never land Pirates. Plus experience a new DJ Shuffle Song and a NEW SONG from Miles from Tomorrowland, a new series coming to Disney Junior! Album also features 4 karaoke instrumental songs so kids can sing along to their favorite DJ tunes!
Jackie
By Ciara,
Mansion
By Nf,
Nate Feuerstein, recording and performing as the hip-hop/alternative artist NF, is Capitol CMG Label Group's most recent signing and most compelling new talent. On his debut album, this 23 year-old Gladwin, Michigan native tells his story with lyrical vulnerability complimented by raw energy. His music draws from many real life struggles, including abuse, anger issues, and losing his mother to a drug overdose. This album will have an impact both within and outside the four walls of the church.
The Infinite Between Us
By Opsahl, Josefine & Trine
EDITORIAL REVIEWS The Infinite Between Us is the third studio album by mother and daughter, Trine and Josefine Opsahl. The album presents 12 beautiful, rippling and soothing tracks for Celtic harp and cello. The music is melodic and harmonious, made for immersion, relaxation and meditation. Trine Opsahl is a professional composer and player of the Celtic harp, working as a harp therapist in the hospice field. Josefine Opsahl is an accomplished and innovative classical cellist and composer who joined in on this album adding unique and cinematic cello voices to Trines compositions. This is music for living, loving, dreaming and dying. Track Listing: 1. Lightly Dancing Into The Morning 2. Picking Flowers 3. The Journey & The Dream 4. Claras Song 5. When The Sun Steps Out From The Shadow 6. Close Your Eyes And Fall In Love 7. In A Grain Of Sand 8. Shaking The Yellow Leaves 9. The Nameless 10. Eternity In A Song 11. Viggas Song 12. Touched By An Angel
Very Best of
By Thunder, Celtic
The Very Best of Celtic Thunder features the most popular all-ensemble numbers- a selection of twenty fan-favorites and signature ensemble numbers chosen from Celtic Thunder shows down through the years. The Very Best of Celtic Thunder also features newly updated recordings that include currentcast members Colm Keegan and Emmett O'Hanlon.The big show-opening number "Heartland" and show finale "Ireland's Call" are two of the seven newly updated recordings on the CD. Others include Glasgow legend Dougie McLean's Caledonia, Irish classics Danny Boy and Take Me Home and upbeat numbers "Galway Girl" and U2 hit song "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."The Very Best of Celtic Thunder runs the gamut of musical styles from traditional Irish and Celtic hits "My Land," "She Moved Thru The Fair" and "Mo Ghile Mear" to contemporary songs such as "Hallelujah" and "Mull of Kintyre." Lively and upbeat numbers "A Place in the Choir," "Seven Drunken Nights" and "Rocky Road To Dublin" round out the collection and are sure to set feet tapping.
Amid The Noise And Haste
By Soja,
EDITORIAL REVIEWS 2014 release, the fifth album from the DC-natives. AMID THE NOISE & HASTE was produced by multiple Grammy-winning Jamaican producer Supa Dups (Bruno Mars, Eminem, Rihanna, John Legend) . Featured guests include Michael Franti, Damian Marley, J Boog and Collie Buddz. Over the course of the past few years, Soja has sold more than 200,000 albums, headlined shows in more than 20 countries around the world, generated over 3 million Facebook fans, 60 million YouTube views, and attracted an almost Grateful Dead-like international fan base that grows each tour, with caravans of diehards following them from city to city.
The Longest Ride
By Various,
An adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel of the same name, The Longest Ride centers on the star-crossed love affair between a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and a college student about to embark on her dream job in New York City's art world. While conflicting paths test their relationship, the couple makes an unexpected connection with an old man and his memories of his own decades-long love for this cherished wife. Spanning generations, "The Longest Ride" explored the hardships and rewards of enduring love.
The art of uncertainty
By Corporation., Dennis Merritt Jones; Andre?s Pabon; Recorded Books Llc.; Gildan Media
Counsels readers to accept uncertainties in life in order to enable positive opportunities and excitement, sharing strategies for accepting unpredictable circumstances and letting go of the need to control.
Untamed
By Cam,
(2015/Arista) 11 tracks. Featuring 11 songs, all co-written by Cam. Country pop at its best. Untamed was produced by Grammy-winner Jeff Bhasker (Bruno Mars, Beyonc, FUN., The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift) and Tyler Johnson (Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Mikky Ekko) . Includes the single "Burning House". Cam recently played opening slots for Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker. Medium 1UntamedHungover On heartacheMaydayBurning HouseCold In CaliforniaMy MistakeRunaway TrainHalf Broke HeartWant It AllCountry Ain't Never Been PrettyVillage
The Garden
By Jobe, Kari
Grammy nominated Kari Jobe is the premiere female worship leader in Christian music. Coming off her last live album, Majestic, which featured the worship anthem 'Forever' and radio hit 'I Am Not Alone', Kari Jobe has returned to the studio to record her new album, full of brand new worship anthems for the church and for personal reflection. Finding inspiration from life's joys and hardships, Kari leans into the firm foundation of Christ through it all. With career sales that top 1 million, Kari still comes back to the reason why she started in the first place- leading people into worship of our Savior.
Cheers to the Fall
By Day, Andra
EDITORIAL REVIEWS Cheers To The Fall, Andras debut album, is what she calls "a biography told in the form of soul music." The 13 tracks see her exploring relationships with both others and herself, grappling with past mistakes but ultimately finding forgiveness and truth.
Come Fly with Me
By Alpert, Herb
EDITORIAL REVIEWS The exciting original compositions on Come Fly With Me were inspired by everything from a Tito Puente rhythm Alpert fell in love with (the propulsive "Night Ride") to jamming with his world class band in between shows on tour (the fun, reggae-infused "Cheeky" was born of these sessions) . On "Walkin Tall", another track with a punchy reggae beat, Alperts trumpet melody slinks and slides. Herbs take on one of Frank Sinatras most famous recordings, "Come Fly With Me," is set to a groovy bossa nova beat with the surprising addition of a steel drum. His sparse take on George Harrisons "Something" includes the use of an electronic instrument known as an EVI, to play the signature guitar lick from the original recording.
Riser
By Bentley, Dierks
2014 release, the seventh album from the Country superstar. Riser is a Country project grounded in lyrical substance with a new sonic power that spotlights Bentley's distinctive gravelly voice, one of the most original and recognizable in the genre. To assemble the album, Bentley enlisted producer Ross Copperman and executive producer Arturo Buenahora, Jr. Together, the trio mixed the immediacy of old-school live recording techniques with the experimental nature of new technologies. Buenahora matched Bentley with the right co-writers and songs. The result is Riser: an album with a heightened depth, an increased vulnerability and a greater sense of purpose in every word.