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Music Shopping List: Arguably, the most notable release arriving November 11 comes from rock veteran Sting with ‘57th & 9th’.

Friday, November 4, was a respectable new music release date, featuring new albums from Alicia Keys (Here), Bon Jovi (This House Is Not For Sale), and Common (Black America Again).  Friday, November 11 isn’t quite as big, but does feature one surefire, marquee name – Sting (57th & 9th). Sting is also joined by standouts Emeli Sandé, Nathan Sykes (previously of The Wanted), and Joe among others.

1. Sting, 57th & 9th

[A&M]

Sting, 57th & 9th © A&M

65-year old rock vet Sting returns with 57th & 9th, his first studio album in three years.  57th & 9th follows The Last Ship, which arrived back in 2013.  Most notable about 57th & 9th is how hard the promo single – “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” – rocks.

 

 

2. Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels

[Virgin]

Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels © Virgin

British singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé returns with her sophomore album, Long Live The AngelsLong Live the Angels serves as the follow up to Sandé’s 2012 debut, Our Version of Events.  Three dynamic promo singles arrived prior to Long Live the Angels: “Hurts,” “Garden,” and “Breathing Underwater.”

 

  • Tracks: 19
  • Featured Guests: Jay Electronica, Aine Zion, Joel Sandre & The Serenje Choir
  • Pre-Release Singles: Breathing Underwater,” “Hurts” & “Garden” (ft. Jay Electronica & Aine Zion)

 

 

3. Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business

[Def Jam]

Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business © Def Jam

Nathan Sykes is a former boy bander (The Wanted) gone solo.  Unfinished Business marks his debut album.  Ahead of Unfinished Business, Sykes released six singles.  Unfortunately, stateside at least, buzz has been “on the low” surrounding the album.

  • Tracks: 16
  • Featured Guests: G-Eazy & Ariana Grande
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Kiss Me Quick,” “Famous,” “Give It Up” (ft. G-Eazy), “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” “Over and over Again” & “Over and over Again” (ft. Ariana Grande)

 

 

4. Joe, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS

[Plaid Takeover / BMG Rights Management]

Joe, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS © Plaid Lover/BMG Rights Mgt

Adult contemporary R&B veteran Joe continues on the grind as an independent artist.  Prolific as ever, he releases #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS, his first album in two years (Bridges, 2014).   #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS is Joe’s 13th album, including Christmas album, Home is the Essence of Christmas (2010).  Notably, Joe covers Adele’s “Hello.”

  • Tracks: 16
  • Featured Guests: Gucci Mane
  • Pre-Release Singles: “So I Can Have You Back,” “Happy Hour” (ft. Gucci Mane), “Our Anthem,” “Hello”

 

 

5. A Tribe Called Quest, We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service

[Epic]

A Tribe Called Quest,  We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service © Epic

Veteran rap collective A Tribe Called Quest release their first studio album in 18 years, We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service.  As of publication time, the track list hasn’t been released.

  • Tracks: 16
  • Featured Guests: N/A
  • Pre-Release Singles: N/A

 

6. Leslie Odom, Jr., Simply Christmas

[S-Curve]

Leslie Odom, Jr., Simply Christmas © S-Curve

Tony-winning Hamilton actor and jazz musician Leslie Odom, Jr. releases his second effort, Simply Christmas.  Earlier this year, Odom, Jr. released his self-titled debut.  Simply Christmas is led by opener and promo single, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

  • Tracks: 8
  • Featured Guests: none
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

 

 

7. Ronnie Dunn, Tattooed Heart

[Big Machine]

Ronnie Dunn, Tattooed Heart © Big Machine

Ronnie Dunn – one half of former country duo Brooks & Dunn – releases his latest solo album, Tattooed HeartTattoo Heart arrives five years after his self-titled debut album.  Interestingly, his Kix Brooks appears with Dunn on single “Damn Drunk.”

  • Tracks: 12
  • Featured Guests: Kix Brooks & Reba McEntire
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas,” “Damn Drunk” (w/ Kix Brooks), “That’s Why They Make Jack Daniels,” “Tattooed Heart,” “Only Broken Heart in San Antone” & “She Don’t Honky Tonk No More”

 

Also Released: Animals As Leaders, The Madness of Many [Sumerian]; Chris Quilala, Split the Sky [Sparrow]; In Flames, Battles [Eleven Seven]; Home Free, Full of (Even More) Cheer [Sony Music]; Struggle Jennings, Return of the Outlaw EP [Slumerican]; Sleigh Bells, Jessica Rabbit [Torn Clean]; Ty Herndon, House on Fire [Journey On Entertainment]; Z-Ro, Legendary [1 Deep Entertainment]

Photo Credits: A&M, Virgin, Def Jam, Plaid Lover/BMG, Epic, S-Curve, Big Machine
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the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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