About Music: Recent Reviews

If you can't see this email, click here

Music From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor There's been a ton of great new music released recently, and some more excellent material on tap for the rest of September. Our music guides have you covered with reviews and previews. Staind - 'Staind' Review Staind's seventh album is self-titled, and you have to wonder if that's a way for the alt-metal band to announce that they're getting back to basics. Returning to the angrier, more aggressive songs of their early career -- before they become pop stars thanks to ballads like "It's Been Awhile"; -- Staind is a bracing change of pace after several albums dominated by lighter fare. See More About:  staind  aaron lewis  it's been awhile Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne Review Watch the Throne betrays the antithetical trajectory of two careers;Kanye, the flourishing star in love with the spoils of success but still adjusting to its hitches; Jay, who's discovering new ways to enjoy the show. See More About:  jayz  kanye west  watch the throne Anthrax - 'Worship Music' Review Worship Music has been a long time coming. The saga of the long-awaited Anthrax album is well-known, with its original release a few years ago scrapped after the departure of vocalist Dan Nelson. Joey Belladonna returned, the songs were reworked, and finally, the band's first studio album since 2003 is here. See More About:  anthrax  thrash metal  New Blues Releases Another good month for new blues releases, September offering up a fine selection of new releases from veterans and relative newcomers alike, from Duke Robillard, Louisiana Red, and Johnny Winter to JJ Grey and Sean Chambers. Plus, essential reissues from Jimi Hendrix and a second round of Stax Records remasters. See More About:  eric clapton  jimi hendrix  joe bonamassa Music Ads Free Music Wedding Music Music Gear Music School New Music Featured Articles Eric Church - 'Chief' Review New R&B/Soul Releases Andrea Echeverri - 'Dos' Review Classic Review: 'Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'I'm With You' Review Lindsey Buckingham - 'Seeds We Sow' Review   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement