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[ Nonesuch Records / 2 CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 8 February, 2010

Four-time Grammy Award-winner and eight-time Juno Award-winner k.d. lang presents her first-ever career retrospective, 'Recollection', 25 years after the release of her debut recording.

The two-disc set features 22 of lang's most beloved recordings, including an all-new interpretation of the Leonard Cohen classic "Hallelujah," which has become a moving highlight...

[ Dew Process / CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 25 January, 2010

"A band who know they're onto something not just good, but spectacular."
- NME

"An album that delivers everything...Classy stuff."
- The Fly

"Magical stuff."
- The Sunday Times

"Mumford & Sons have that knack for playing the most vital of instruments, the heartstrings."
- The Independent

"Genuinely splendid."
- The Observer

"Barnstorming...their...

[ XL Recordings / CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010

Vampire Weekend delivered one of the breakout albums of 2008 with their self-titled debut. The young New York 4-piece took the indie world by storm with their incredible blend of Western pop & popular African music, like some kind of Paul Simon re-imagined for the 21st century. Now, the group present their highly anticipated follow up, 'Contra'.

Also released...

[ Sony Music / CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010

Ke$ha is a 22-year-old newcomer to the music business, with a firecracker personality and determination. After falling for her playful half-sung / half-rapped vocal delivery on a rough demo, producer, Dr. Luke (who has scored No. 1 smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, and Flo Rida), brought Ke$ha to RCA Records, which signed...

[ Geffen Records / CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 18 January, 2010

Don Henley has been one of the most recognisable voices in the world of music for over 30 years as main singer / songwriter with Eagles. 'The Very Best of Don Henley' brings together all of the greatest tracks from this incredible and much loved artist.

Out of all of the Eagles, Don Henley had the most successful solo career. 1984's 'Building the Perfect...

[ EMI Music / CD ]

Release Date: Monday, 7 December, 2009

30 Seconds to Mars' new album, 'This is War' is a collection of the thoughts and ideas that the band have experienced after spending several years on the road. The songs reflect a willingness to take chances and create a pivotal, game-changing album.

As Flood recently told Billboard.com: "These guys wanted to move into a different place and that's always...