Tuesday, December 8, 2009

New Releases of the Week

Tuesday.  The day the entertainment industry long ago determined to be THE BEST day to issue new releases.  I love Tuesdays.  New music, new dvds, new games... ahhhh new.

Some of the New Releases of note:


Timbaland: Shock Value II
Once again, producer supreme Timbaland has called upon his friends and made some new ones to record Shock Value II.  Timbo had been a force in the industry thanks to his collaborations (Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, etc) and this album is no different.  He has a keen sense of Hip Hop musicality and mixes things together perfectly when you think it would be a train wreck.  The first release is called Morning After Dark and features Nelly Furtado and SoShy.  I really like this track quite a bit.  Partly because I seem to have a thing for Nelly Furtado (the hot version, not the sappy "I'm Like A Bird" shit).  Some new faces on this album: Daughtry, Katy Perry, Chad Kroeger (from Nickelback) and Bran' Nu (which is actually Brandy, just a re-branding).  Give it a listen if you like hip hop and dance stuff!


Puddle of Mudd:  Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate
Wes Scantlin and the boys release their fourth album and bring back the grit.  Some bands try too hard and over produce their work, trying to get a different sound than what they are built for.  Puddle Of Mudd is a rock band.  Plain and simple.  They can bring the electric guitar sound along with the best of them.  This album heralds a return to their earlier, grittier sound.  The first release from the disc is Spaceship.  However, I like Stoned and The Only Reason better.  Plus it has the obligatory creepy rock star album cover going for it!


I wasn't able to find any decent game releases for today, so skipping that part.  I think the world is still basking in the glow of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.  Personally, I am still working Left 4 Dead 2 and loving the zombie madness!


Public Enemies:  As for movies, all I could find of interest was Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp as John Dillenger.  Enjoy.

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