NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Tell Me

by JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Valslist Favorite Tracks: entire album!
Release Date: 2.7.11

The Palace Guards

by DAVID LOWERY

The Beatles

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: The Beatles
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Release Date: 2.1.11

The songs are rich and clever, with musical support by collaborators who offer additional spice for an album that’s smart and satisfying.

The Great American Songbook

by ARETHA FRANKLIN

Adele

Genre: R&B/Soul
Similar Vibe: Adele
Valslist Favorite Tracks: every single track!
Release Date: 2.1.11

A collection of love songs by the one and only.

Barton Hollow

by THE CIVIL WARS

Alison Krauss & Robert Plant

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Similar Vibe: Alison Krauss & Robert Plant
Valslist Favorite Tracks: every single one!
Release Date: 2.1.11

It’s stripped down country-folk, featuring twangy vocals, acoustic guitar, and little accompaniment beyond tasteful strings, moody piano, and effortless harmonies.

The Best of... The Great American Songbook

by ROD STEWART

Genre: Pop
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 8, 11, 13
Release Date: 1.28.11

A collection of romantic covers perfect for dinner party.

iTunes Live from Soho

by JOHN LEGEND

Marvin Gaye

Genre: R&B/Soul
Similar Vibe: Marvin Gaye
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
Release Date: 1.28.11

Uncompromising, introspective soul music with an intellectual bent and a concisely edited set of covers of socially conscious songs from the 60’s and 70’s.

Early In the Morning (Bonus Version)

by JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Valslist Favorite Tracks: entire album
Release Date: 1.25.11

Grown Unknown

by LIA ICES

Judy Collins, Fiona Apple

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Similar Vibe: Judy Collins, Fiona Apple
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 3, 4, 5
Release Date: 1.24.11

2011 Grammy Nominees

by VARIOUS ARTISTS

Genre: Pop
Release Date: 1.21.11

get with the program (before the program)

Mission Bell

by AMOS LEE

James Taylor

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Similar Vibe: James Taylor
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12
Release Date: 1.21.11

Country, folk, blues, gospel, and soul all with equal authority, with harmonies that float to your sweet spot.

Foster the People - EP

by FOSTER THE PEOPLE

Genre: Alternative
Release Date: 1.18.11

Low Country Blues (Deluxe Version)

by GREGG ALLMAN

Genre: Blues
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 4, 8, 9, 10
Release Date: 1.18.11

Some Kind of Trouble (Deluxe Version)

by JAMES BLUNT

Cat Stevens

Genre: Pop
Similar Vibe: Cat Stevens
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 2, 7, 9, 15
Release Date: 1.18.11

The King Is Dead

by THE DECEMBERISTS

R.E.M.

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: R.E.M.
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 1, 4, 6, 8, 9
Release Date: 1.14.11

They took their British-inspired folk-rock sound and added a more Americana bent to this album, featuring delicate, swaying, passionate compositions – that verge on alt-country at times.

Edie Brickell

by EDIE BRICKELL

Annie Lennox meets Beyoncé

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: Annie Lennox meets Beyoncé
Valslist Favorite Tracks: entire album is fabulous!
Release Date: 1.11.11

Thank You Happy Birthday

by CAGE THE ELEPHANT

louder version of the Stones

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: louder version of the Stones
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 2, 4
Release Date: 1.11.11

Showroom of Compassion (Deluxe Edition)

by CAKE

The Beatles

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: The Beatles
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 2, 3, 7, 10, 11
Release Date: 1.11.11

Cape Dory

by TENNIS

B52s

Genre: Alternative
Similar Vibe: B52s
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 2, 6, 7, 8, 10
Release Date: 1.11.11

A shimmering surf-pop sound based on tender melodies and timeless sound that recall pop standards of the late ’50s/early ’60s.

City of Refuge

by ABIGAIL WASHBURN

Stevie Nicks

Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Similar Vibe: Stevie Nicks
Valslist Favorite Tracks: 1, 2, 5, 8
Release Date: 1.11.11

Abigail Washburn, a banjoist singer-songwriter, blends Appalachian folk, bluegrass, pop, and subtle East Asian incfluences into a gorgeous set of songs.