If you have varied taste in music, you might like some of the new releases that are coming next week. Releasing Tuesday are the following:
“Raymond v. Raymond” – Usher. This is Usher’s 7th album and it features a story within the album, taking listeners on a tour of his coming-of-age story and his need to balance his life as a person with a life and his life as a superstar performer. Amazon notes that the album is “is sure to paint a vivid portrait of growth, triumph, defeat and happiness.”
“Freight Train” – Alan Jackson. This country superstar has sold more than 50 million albums and has collected more than 100 industry awards, including three Country Music Awards for “Entertainer of the Year”. “Freight Train” features the hit song “It’s Just That Way” along with 11 other new songs.
“This Charming Life” – Joan Armatrading. British singer-songwriter Armatrading is a three-time Grammy nominated artist and the only female artist from the UK to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart. She was also the first British female to be nominated for a Grammy in the blues category. This album features 11 new songs.
Weapons of Self Destruction – Robin Williams. If you like potty mouth comedy, this disc is for you. This is a release of Williams’ 2009 show in Washington, DC. which aired on HBO. Williams covers a wide range of topics ranging from his open heart surgery to health care in America. The disc features clips from previous concerts featuring Williams; some are as old as 1978. But be warned – this one carries warnings of explicit language.
“All in Good Time” – Barenaked Ladies. This is the first release from the Canadian group without co-vocalist Steven Page. Since the group was founded, it’s won several Grammy nominations and eight Juno awards. The group can also boast of more than 14 million albums sold worldwide and a number of hit singles. This album is the group’s 11th studio effort and features production by Michael Phillip Wojewoda.