Clapton by Eric Clapton : CD released on September 28/ 2010

Co-produced by Doyle Bramhall II, ‘Clapton’ features an all star cast of musical collaborations , JJ Cale, drummer Jim Keltner, bass-Player Willie Weeks, and keyboard Player "Walt Richmond - and later added guests, Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint, and Derek Trucks. Clapton created a collection that touches on everything from century-old traditional brass bands to little-known country blues to brand-new originals. The result is both relaxed and revelatory, and unlike anything the guitarist has done in his legendary career.

‘This album wasn't what it was intended to be at all,’ says Eric Clapton. ‘It's actually better than it was meant to be because, in a way, I just let it happen. It's an eclectic collection of songs that weren't really on the map - and I like it so much because if it's a surprise to the fans, that's only because it's a surprise to me, as well.’

Song Listings :

1. Travelin' Alone

2. Rocking Chair

3. River Runs Deep

4. Judgement Day

5. How Deep Is The Ocean

6. My Very Good Friend The Milkman

7. Can't Hold Out Much Longer

8. That's No Way To Get Along

9. Everything Will Be Alright

10. Diamonds Made From Rain

11. When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful

12. Hard Times Blues

13. Run Back To Your Side

14. Autumn Leaves

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Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time by Santana : CD released on 9/21/2010

The longest-running, most successful partnership in the history of rock takes flight anew, as legendary Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees Carlos Santana and Clive Davis collaborate on the brand new concept album, GUITAR HEAVEN: THE GREATEST GUITAR CLASSICS OF ALL TIME. The album was co-produced by Carlos Santana and Clive Davis with tracks produced by Matt Serletic and Howard Benson.

Working from their collective encyclopedic knowledge of rock, Carlos Santana and Clive Davis devised a list of guitar-centric titles and then invited a Who s Who of guest vocalists to perform on every track. Singers range from Chris Cornell (on Led Zeppelin s Whole Lotta Love ), Pat Monahan (on Van Halen s Dance the Night Away ), Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek (on The Doors Riders on the Storm ), Rob Thomas (on Cream s Sunshine Of Your Love), Scott Weiland (on the Rolling Stones Can t You Hear Me Knockin ), Chris Daughtry (on Def Leppard s Photograph ), Gavin Rossdale (on T. Rex s Bang A Gong ) to rapper Nas (on AC/DC s Back In Black ), veteran Joe Cocker (on Jimi Hendrix s Little Wing ), and more.

A very special dedication to George Harrison comes together on GUITAR HEAVEN..., with While My Guitar Gently Weeps, featuring singer india.arie and master cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Listening to the song, Olivia Harrison told Carlos, it made me jump for joy and cry at the same time.

DVD includes the making of Guitar Heaven and an interview with Carlos Santana and Clive Davis.

Song Listings :

1. Whole Lotta Love (featuring Chris Cornell)

2. Can't You Hear Me Knocking (featuring Scott Weiland)

3. Sunshine Of Your Love (featuring Rob Thomas)

4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (featuring India.Arie & Yo-Yo Ma)

5. Photograph (featuring Chris Daughtry)

6. Back In Black (featuring Nas)

7. Riders On The Storm (featuring Chester Bennington & Ray Manzarek)

8. Smoke On The Water (featuring Jacoby Shaddix)

9. Dance The Night Away (featuring Pat Monahan)

10. Bang A Gong (featuring Gavin Rossdale)

11. Little Wing (featuring Joe Cocker)

12. I Ain t Superstitious (featuring Jonny Lang)

Hands All Over [Deluxe Edition] by Maroon 5 : CD released on 9/21/2010

Maroon 5 is back with 3rd album "Hands All Over", produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The album, a killer hybrid of rock, pop, funk, and R&B, showcases the band's considerable strengths: buoyant, unforgettable melodies, sleek, stylish grooves, charged lyrics about turbulent relationships, and crisp, dynamic performances. Band member Jesse Carmichael comments on the new album, "Mutt really helped us play to the best of our ability. And it drove us to be bigger and better than ever. Everything he does is huge." Huge is a great way to describe Hands All Over, starting with the hard-rocking title track that is heavier than anything Maroon 5 has ever done. Says Valentine, "It doesn't sound like anything we've ever done." Another stylistic departure for the band is "Out of Goodbyes," a stunning country ballad that features musical and vocal contributions from Nashville chart-toppers Lady Antebellum. "We've always loved country music", Levine says, "and they brought that necessary twang to it with the lap steels, ambient guitar, and Hilary Scott's pretty voice. Other highlights include the deeply groovy "Don't Know Much About That," the propulsive "Stutter" ("a great showcase for Adam's voice," notes Valentine), and "Misery," which will thrill long-time Maroon 5 fans with its funky guitars and high-stepping melody. Be sure to get your hands all over this unbelievable album.

Song Listings :

1. Misery

2. Give a Little More

3. Stutter

4. Don't Know Nothing

5. Never Gonna Leave This Bed

6. I Can't Lie

7. Hands All Over

8. How

9. Get Back in My Life

10. Just a Feeling

11. Runaway

12. Out of Goodbyes with Lady Antebellum

13. Last Chance

14. No Curtain Call

15. Never Gonna Leave This Bed (Acoustic)

16. Misery (Acoustic)

17. If I Ain't Got You (Live)

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