New Music CDs

Superstar Taylor Swift takes a new musical direction with her first pop album. However, like her previous albums, she continues to create songs that have a personal edge. Includes the single Shake It Off.

Muddy Waters was one of the most influential blues-guitarist ever in that genre. His guitar playing and raw vocals produced some timely hits in the 'Delta' blues style native to the Mississippi River region.

Considered a cornerstone of the post-bop genre as the combo allows the listeners to hear the ability of the musicians to provide and improvise bluesy bop lines in varied settings.

Composer Rachel Portman, who won an Academy Award for her work on the film Emma, delivers one of her most sumptuous scores for a period story of illicit love. It also adds to what has become one of the most acclaimed films of 2014.

For decades, Chess Records was a powerful force in the world of popular music. The label's legacy is celebrated with the original recordings of songs that are featured in the 2008 film Cadillac Records.

With a sound reminiscent of The Police, Fela, and Paul Simon's Graceland, Nico & Vinz have tapped into the heart of global culture by writing and performing eclectic songs. Their debut album includes the smash hit Am I Wrong.

Acclaimed contemporary Christian musician and worship leader Chris Tomlin presents twelve songs of praise, including the single Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies), and a brand new recording of the track White Flag. Also includes guest appearances by Lecrae, Kari Jobe, Christy Nockels, and Phil Wickham.

From Like a Virgin to 4 Minutes, Madonna's entire career is chronicled in this two-disc collection. Also included is the brand new track Celebration.

A collection of his most wacky tracks from the middle of the 1950s. Nineteen tracks in all, including I Put a Spell on You; There's Something Wrong with You; Little Demon; and more.

The fifth album from Interpol promises to be their most exhilarating studio effort to date. It's a driving, relentless record, taut and epic in equal measure. It also signals a return to what the band does best, layering different elements of sound.

Rock icons Pink Floyd return with their first new album since 1994's The Division Bell. It also serves as a tribute to keyboardist Rick Wright, who passed away in 2008. Includes the track Louder Than Words.

Big Mama's thunderous smash version of the Lieber & Stoller title tune leads off this collection of her 1952-58 Peacock singles. Get down as she tears up I Smell a Rat; Yes, Baby; They Call Me Big Mama; Rock-A-Bye Baby , and more!

One of the most anticipated films of 2014 comes with an equally anticipated soundtrack, which was curated by Lorde and includes her new single Yellow Flicker Beat.

A compilation of four haunting acoustic guitar instrumentals from each artist, this album shows how similar and haunting the three musician's styles are.

The complete original album Moanin', which is widely regarded as one of the finest albums in the history of Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

Highlights from all of Led Zeppelin's eight albums have been compiled into a new collection hand selected by the surviving members of the group. Featured tracks include Whole Lotta Love; Immigrant Song; and more.

Includes the songs Invisible, I Want You Here, and title track Need You Now (How Many Times).

Utah's Neon Trees return with a third album, which offers up their signature mix of dance and rock. It also reflects some of the personal struggles encountered by vocalist Tyler Glenn. Among the tracks is the hit single Sleeping With a Friend.

Kathleen Hanna returns with a new band, The Julie Ruin, and this is the band's debut album. This release also marks the much-anticipated reunion of Hanna with her Bikini Kill bandmate Kathi Wilcox.

Three years after releasing Ashes & Fire, singer-songwriter Ryan Adams returns with a brand new album. In between records he has been working on music for artists including Fall Out Boy and Jenny Lewis. His latest includes the single Gimme Something Good.

U2 delivers their most personal work to date, channeling their earliest influences, including punk rock and early '80s electronic music. It gives fans insight into how and why they came together. Also included is the single The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone).

The anticipation for Jessie J's 2014 release began to grow following her MTV VMA performance of Bang Bang, which features Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Also appearing on her latest are 2 Chainz, De La Soul, and Lindsey Sterling.

From the breakup of Rilo Kiley to the loss of her father, Jenny Lewis fills her third solo album with some of her most deeply personal subject matter to date. It has a rootsy, golden glow thanks to production from Beck, Ryan Adams, and others.

A maid during the day, Taylor often played the southside Chicago blues clubs at night and was 'discovered' there by Chess in-house bass player/producer/A&R man/songwriter Willie Dixon. Launched with the great original of I Got What It Takes; the Taylor/Dixon relationship lasted over seven years, produced two albums and numerous singles, the best of which are included here on this expanded edition of a long out-of-print 1991 compilation.

The fifth anniversary special edition features pop stars LeAnn Rimes and Delta Goodrem in a newly recorded duet, For Good, produced by Phil Ramone, along with a pop version of I'm Not That Girl, produced by Queen member Brian May.

Whether planning a party or entertaining on a rainy day, this CD will have everyone singing, dancing and following simple directions. From Musical Chairs to Simon Says, kids of all ages will enjoy these engaging songs and games.

One of the most popular artists in children's music today takes an adventurous leap forward with their fourth album. Once again the Bari Koral Family Rock Band delivers catchy tunes while encouraging listeners to get up and move.

God's Word is set to music in order to help memorize scripture.

Beloved children's recording artist and preschool TV favorite Laurie Berkner's compilation of her greatest hits is a follow-up to her children's music top-seller, The Best of Laurie Berkner Band. Six of the band's CDs are represented here: Whaddaya Think Of That?; Buzz Buzz; Victor Vito; Under A Shady Tree; Rocketship Run, and the DVD/CD Party Day! It also features three bonus tracks, including the song One Seed, which has not appeared on any previous albums.