Megaloh's Regenmacher is a captivating album that showcases the artist's skillful storytelling. With a mix of introspective and upbeat tracks, the album takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery. The features from notable artists like Ronny Trettmann and Max Herre add depth to the album. Overall, Regenmacher is a standout release in the German hip hop scene, with Megaloh's unique voice and perspective shining through.

MC Bomber's album "Predigt" is a high-energy Hip Hop release that showcases the artist's sharp lyrics and catchy beats. With features from notable artists like Karate Andi and Frauenarzt, this album is a must-listen for fans of German rap. The production quality is top-notch, with well-crafted instrumentals that complement MC Bomber's bold flow. Overall, "Predigt" is a solid addition to the German Hip Hop scene, with MC Bomber proving himself to be a talented and formidable artist.

Right on the tails of the Beau Brummels and the Byrds, the Lovin' Spoonful were among the first American groups to challenge the domination of the British Invasion bands in the mid-'60s. Between mid-1965 and the end of 1967, the group was astonishingly successful, issuing one classic hit single after another, including "Do You Believe in Magic?," "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," "Daydream," "Summer in the City," "Rain on the Roof," "Nashville Cats," and "Six O'Clock." Like most of the folk-rockers, the Lovin' Spoonful were more pop and rock than folk. Much more than the Byrds, and even more than the Mamas & the Papas, the Spoonful exhibited a brand of unabashedly melodic, cheery, and good-time music, though their biggest single, the chart-topping "Summer in the City," was uncharacteristically riff-driven and hard-driving.

Coupled with more than 40 posthumous releases since his death in 1993 at 52, figuring out where to start in Zappa’s vast, genre-leaping catalog can be daunting. ZAPPAtite – Frank Zappa’s Tastiest Tracks, out now on Zappa Records/UMe, collects some of Zappa’s best known and beloved compositions, from his early psychedelic rock beginnings to his avant-garde experimentation, jazz-rock explorations, symphonic suites and satirical send-ups, compiling them into one easily digestible collection and offering key entryways into the many musical worlds of the visionary musician. Available on CD and digitally, with vinyl to come at a later date, the album is divided into three courses – Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts – and the food-centric theme oozes throughout the album art, which features Zappa in a diner on the cover, a track list that resembles a menu and some of Zappa’s favorite eats.

Alligatoah's live album is an energetic and captivating performance, showcasing his unique blend of hip-hop and storytelling. The crowd's enthusiasm is palpable as he delivers hit tracks like "Narben" and "Mama, kannst du mich abholen I". With his sharp wit and clever wordplay, Alligatoah proves why he's a standout in the German rap scene. This live album is a must-listen for fans of authentic and raw hip-hop energy.

Alligatoah's '10 Jahre Alligatoah' is a masterpiece of German hip-hop, showcasing the artist's storytelling ability and unique flow. With tracks like 'Counterstrike Song' and 'Mein Gott hat den Längsten', Alligatoah takes listeners on a journey through his thoughts and experiences. The album features a mix of energetic and introspective tracks, cementing Alligatoah's place in the German rap scene. Overall, '10 Jahre Alligatoah' is a must-listen for fans of German hip-hop and rap music.

A much-needed look at an overlooked side of the genius of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul artists, but instead his huge legacy of soundtrack material – a part of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records of his own – but all the charms of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection of soundtrack material, some of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!

With 1984's Discovery, Mike Oldfield seems to be back on track, utilizing the vocal power of Maggie Reilly and the drum playing of Simon Phillips to create some rather appealing selections. "The Lake" is a simply gorgeous instrumental inspired by Switzerland's Lake Geneva, the location in which the album was recorded, while "To France" is a powerful pop/rock tune based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Both Reilly and Barry Palmer share the vocal duties throughout the tracks, signifying Oldfield's subtle emergence into a more pop-infused atmosphere. "Tricks of the Light" is a wonderful instrumental that relies on the keyboard to give it energy, while even so-so efforts like the title track and "Poison Arrows" come off as upbeat and inspired. Discovery peaked at number 15 in the U.K., and even though it didn't garner much attention elsewhere, it serves as one of Mike Oldfield's most entertaining releases from the decade.

This is part of a series of releases on the Naxos label devoted to the 40 symphonies of Michael Haydn, younger brother of Franz Joseph. These have been commercially successful, and it's easy to see why: there's music of unsuspected high quality here, and you can see why the younger Haydn's work was taken for Mozart's in several cases for decades, and why Mozart, who was spare in his praise of other composers, bestowed it upon this one. All four of these symphonies are in the three-movement form that Mozart had mostly left behind by the late 1770s and 1780s (when the Haydn works were composed), but the individual movements are quite confidently handled, with the elegant but harmonically wide-ranging slow movements perhaps the best of the lot.

Elodie's 'Un'altra vita' is a captivating Italian pop album that showcases her vocal range and emotional depth. With a mix of upbeat and heartfelt tracks, this album is a must-listen for fans of the genre. The singer's powerful voice shines through in every song, making this album a memorable listen. From 'Un'altra vita' to 'Tutto questo', Elodie's talent and passion are on full display.

This album, the first in a series devoted to the 41 symphonies of Michael Haydn, leads off with perhaps the most historically famous one of all: the Sinfonia in G major, Perger 16, is none other than the missing Symphony No. 37 of Mozart, which was not removed from the Mozart canon until 1907. The reason for the error was that a copy of the work exists in Mozart's handwriting; he wrote a slow introduction to the first movement (not performed here), and apparently copied out the piece in preparation. It remains difficult to believe that listeners' suspicions weren't raised before that; the work's simple, squarish movements resemble those of the symphonies Mozart wrote in his mid-teens.

Piano solo concerts at the Fox Theatre, Atlanta (GA) USA on April 14th, 2016 Total playing time: 2 Hours 47 Minutes. 700 copies.Includes 12-page booklet with embossed reflective gold text on the cover.Gold discs, with reflective gold text on the picture side.

Scarlxrd's 'Annx Dxmini' is a chaotic blend of trap and metal, showcasing his unique vocal style. / With aggressive flows and pounding beats, this album is not for the faint of heart. / The production quality is impressive, with each track offering a distinct sound. / Overall, 'Annx Dxmini' is a bold statement from Scarlxrd, solidifying his position in the trap metal scene.

Post Malone's August 26 is a captivating blend of hip-hop and melodic rap. / With features from notable artists, the album showcases Post Malone's versatility and unique style. / The tracklist is filled with infectious beats and memorable hooks, making it a compelling listen. / Overall, August 26 is an impressive release that solidifies Post Malone's position in the music scene.

Having released two previous albums and a soundtrack, along with a stream of singles, over the previous 12 and a half months, the Lovin' Spoonful assembled their third regular studio LP, Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful, for release around Thanksgiving 1966. It contained the group's chart-topping single from the previous June, "Summer in the City," along with September's Top Ten hit "Rain on the Roof" (curiously titled "You and Me and Rain on the Roof" on the LP). Released simultaneously with the album and included on it were the two songs from the next single, "Nashville Cats," which became the band's seventh consecutive Top Ten entry, and "Full Measure," a B-side featuring drummer Joe Butler on lead vocals that scraped into the singles chart…