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THE ATLANTIC YEARS IN MONO (Album of the Day)
Renown for his revolutionary “sheets of sound” technique and the deep spirituality of his music, John Coltrane was truly a “heavyweight champion” of jazz, and the albums he cut as a bandleader for Atlantic in 1959 and 1960 remain landmark recordings. JOHN COLTRANE: THE ATLANTIC YEARS - IN MONO gives fans a glimpse into how Coltrane's music first appeared to dedicated listeners through the 1960s; when these recordings were originally issued, most consumers were still using monaural equipment. Featuring six of his albums from the Atlantic vaults (mono masters of MY FAVORITE THINGS, COLTRANE JAZZ and COLTRANE'S SOUND were lost in a fire decades ago), this new boxed set represents the heart of John Coltrane's unparalleled legacy.
Life Beyond L.A. (Album of the Day)
Blow My Fuse (Album of the Day)
In My Songs (Album of the Day)
Twentyears (Album of the Day)
Dexys Do Irish & Country (Album of the Day)
City To City (Album of the Day)
Eat 'Em and Smile (Album of the Day)
Other Voices, Other Rooms (Album of the Day)
Cracked Rear View (Album of the Day)
Released on this day in 1994, Hootie & The Blowfish's CRACKED REAR VIEW showed that nice guys don't always finish last. Following a popular indie release, these four friends from the University of South Carolina signed to Atlantic Records, whose unwavering support was rewarded almost a year later with a No.1 album. Produced by Don Gehman, this collection is rootsy pop-rock, with the soulful singing of Darius Rucker leading the quartet through 11 immensely likable originals, including “Hold My Hand,” “Only Wanna Be With You” and “Let Her Cry”(a Best Pop Performance Grammy winner). Given its upbeat feel and solid craftsmanship, it's easy to see why CRACKED REAR VIEW sold more than 16 million copies, and in hindsight it stands as one of signature albums of the 1990s.