This Month in Music: July 2008
We've noticed the music section on acquire hasn't been shown much love since we launched the site, so we decided to start a new feature that covers our picks from music's new releases every month. This month sees a couple of major releases including Nas's much anticipated "Untitled" album and our favorite "Guero", Beck, with his his new album, Modern Guilt. More after the jump.
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Nine Inch Nails The Slip
Its only been two months since the last major Nine Inch Nails release and now Trent and the gang are releasing another album, and to thank all you fans out there he's giving away this one for free. "The Slip" is being released in two cd-quality versions and they're even releasing a "higher than cd-quality" version in 24/96 WAVE. All of which are complete with lyrics, tags, album artwork, and pdf booklet. Link: $0
Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV
Trent Reznor surprised music fans worldwide with a brand new Nine Inch Nails release, Ghosts I-IV with the album immediately available for download. Ghosts I-IV is a two hour, 36 track collection of instrumental songs recorded last fall. The album is available in five versions - a free download consisting of the first 9 tracks of the album, a $5 36 track drm-free download, 2 CD set, a deluxe set containing the cd and a Bluray/DVD version of the album, and a limited edition ultra deluxe package featuring everything in the deluxe set as well as a vinyl set signed by Trent Reznor. [$0-$300]
Michael Jackson Thriller 25th Anniversary
Even though Michael went all kinds of crazy, that doesn't change the fact that Thriller was simply one of the greatest albums ever made and we still see it's influence and impact on today's artists to this day. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Thriller and they're celebrating this occasion with the re-release of the record which includes all the original tracks and remixes by Kanye West, will.i.am, Akon, and Fergie. The album also includes a DVD with digitally restored versions of three videos from Thriller and Michael's infamous performance on the Motown 25 television special where he introduced the world to the Moonwalk. [$15]
Radiohead Limited Edition Seven Album Set
Unfortunately, Radiohead won't be leaving the price up to you for their new limited edition seven album sets, but if you are a Radiohead fan or a casual one, these will make a great addition any music collection. The Box Set will comprise of seven albums from Radiohead's discography and will also be offered in a digital version which is stored on a 4GB USB Flash drive shaped like the Radiohead Bear. [$80-$160]
Radiohead: In Rainbows
Rather than deal with all the drama that goes into signing with a new record label, Radiohead decided to forgo all the paperwork and distribute their new album, In Rainbows, on their own terms. The album is currently slated for an October 10th release date and will be available in a discbox set that includes the album on both compact disc and vinyl. In Rainbows will also be available for download and Radiohead has decided that you can pay whatever you think the album is worth. Yes, if you want to pay $10, $50, or even $0, it is completely up to you. Don't you just wish you could see the facial expressions on music executive's faces upon hearing the announcement? [$0-$80]
White Stripes Icky Thump USB Flash Drives
The White Stripes will be releasing their highly anticipated album, Icky Thump, on a limited run of 512MB drives which each contain the complete album in the Apple Lossless format. There will only be 3,333 of each Meg White and Jack White drive ever produced, so move fast if you want to place an order. Also available individually for $57.50 [$99]
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Hip-Hop Essentials: 1979-1991
Hip Hop Essentials 1979-1991 is a must have box set if you need to brush up on your Hip Hop 101 or if you just want the perfect compilation of Hip Hop's greatest tracks. You will find all the greats featured in this 12 disc set with tracks from Eric B. & Rakim, Slick Rick, and Afrika Bambataa and many many more. [$99.95]
Nine Inch Nails Beside You in Time
Nine Inch Nails' Beside You in Time is a two hour disc filmed at the With Teeth tour in 2006. The concert, shot entirely in high definition, runs through a 24 track set list of NIN classics old and new such as Closer, Head like a Hole, March of the Pigs(my personal favorite), as well as rehearsal footage and other extras. [$17.99-$22.99]
The Beatles: Love
The Beatles: Love is the soundtrack based on the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. Produced by the band's original producer, Sir George Martin, Love revists all the timeless Beatles classics in a flowing mix of original demos and recordings that should please any Beatle fan and even capture some new ones as well. [$9.99]
Foo Fighters Skin and Bones
A must have for any Foo Fighters or rock fan alike, Skin and Bones is the Foo Fighter's first live album from their recent acoustic tour. Listen to Grohl scream and whisper through an already infamous set of new versions of Foo Fighters classics such as My Hero, Everlong, and Big Me. If you missed the show or simply want to relive the experience this is a cd not to be missed. [$9.72]
