Brand New Day
Sting
Sting conquered new territory with this 1999 release -- perhaps his perhaps his best album since Dream of the Blue Turtles. Collaborating on this album were Stevie Wonder, Branford Marsalis, James Taylor, guitarist Dominic Miller, and the prince of rai Cheb Mami. Great stuff from a master.
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Up
Peter Gabriel
Ten years since Peter Gabriel's previous studio album Us and eight years in the making, Up included 10 songs picked from a reported 150 prepared. The results pleased Gabriel fans but the jury's still out for those unfamiliar with the former Genesis lead-man.
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Christmas With the Rat Pack
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
Celebrate the season in a cheery, boozy mood with Frank, Dean and Sammy as they cover 21 popular Christmas tunes in this choice compilation. Highlights include Sammy's "Jingle Bells" romp and Dean's "Peace on Earth/Silent Night."
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