The 5 Most Essential Album Reissues of 2007

From Anniversary Editions to long-awaited Hits Compilations, 2007 is shaping up to be the year of the classic-album reissue! To help you navigate some of the cool new special features on these never-inessential rereleases, here’s our list of the Five Album Reissues of 2007 that are definitely worth purchasing:

1. U2 - The Joshua Tree 20th Anniversary

Comes pre-packaged with a one-inch layer of dust on the jewel case!

Joshua Tree Reissue

2. Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True Deluxe Edition

Album cover in new, exciting color palette!

My Aim Is True

3. Depeche Mode - Violator (Deluxe Edition CD + DVD)

“Personal Jesus” removed to help differentiate owner from mid-90s DM bandwagoners!

Violator

4. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures Collector’s Edition

Folds out into wearable T-shirt for easy conversation-starting!

Unknown Pleasures shirt

5. Led Zeppelin - Mothership (2 disc Greatest Hits CD)

“Whole Lotta Love” and “Heartbreaker” in exciting new “Collector’s Edition” track order!

Led Zeppelin Mothership

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Carrie Underwood's New Album - ultimately forgettable

Another American Idol veteran returns this week with her second studio album, “Carnival Ride.” Equip with virtually flawless vocals, Carrie Underwood’s newest work meets but does not exceed this writers expectations. The Oklahoma native has already proven herself to the world and has seemed to have reached a comfortable plateau in her career. I couldn’t help but notice the unoriginality of almost every single track. Almost every song seemed like it could have appeared on an album of Rascal Flat’s. This may be due to the similarities of Carries voice with the voice of Gary LeVox. Either way, it’s difficult to ignore.
However, this album like most mediocre productions has its diamonds. This writer’s personal favorite is the slow, personal “I know you wont.” It’s almost impossible not to relate with the lyrics. “Lately you make me feel all I am is a back up plan. I say, "I'm Done," and then you smile at me and I forget everything I said. I buy into those eyes and into your lies.” Carrie's vocals in this song are simply perfect and melodically beautiful in every way. “I told you so” is another jewel amongst the group, and is probably the only song that conveys Underwood’s understanding of classic country music. The lyrics are very relative and Carrie’s vocals are again “simply perfect.”
Carrie’s first single off of the album is by far the shinning star of the batch. “So Small” reminds us not to take life or love for granted, and instead to embrace and cherish it. The lyrics and vocals are undoubtedly heartfelt and sincere. Carrie’s performance in this number is surprisingly and ironically reminiscent of Faith Hill’s work. However I am not turned off by this similarity because I am positive that Carrie pulls it off better than Faith.
All things considered, “Carnival Ride” is full of talented vocals, lyrics, and production but lacks staying power. Every track is predictable and generic. I expect so much more out of Carrie. Like an actual Carnival Ride, this album is momentarily pleasing but ultimately forgettable.

My Fav's-
1. I know you won't
2. So Small
3. I told you so
4. Wheel of the world

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Hear Britney's New Album!

Listen to the singer's new album, 'Blackout,' right here!

Friday, October 26, 2007

ON DEMAND: Blackout

Britney's hit-and-run case dismissed...and much more!

ON DEMAND: Watch Britney's new video "Gimme More" on demand!

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Read about Britney's latest drama!

It's fair to say the Britney Spears has had a lot going on in her life lately.

But aside from the custody and legal drama surrounding the star, she's managed to put out a new album, 'Blackout,' her first in four years.

Her first single from 'Blackout,' "Gimme More," became the pop star's biggest chart hit since "...Baby One More Time," in 1998, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Goodok iPod Converter 1.0

GoodOk iPod Converter is perfect iPod movie converter and popular audio and video conversion software for iPod. It enables you to convert all video files such as AVI, WMV, MPEG, ASF, VOB, MP4, iPhone, MOV, FLV to iPod. It can extract audio from iPod and save them as MP3, AAC, AC3, AMR, M4A, OGG, and WAV.

Software License: Shareware

Operating Systems Support: Microsoft Windows

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