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Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at Joe Cocker's chapter in 'The Millennium Collection' best-of series, popularized by his unfortunate recent death. -
Kanye West, Paul McCartney Release New Song "Only One": Emotional Sung Track Takes Perspective of Donda West [LISTEN]
Happy New Year, there's a new Kanye West song in the world. Yes, the big shimmering ball in Times Square wasn't the only thing to drop at midnight on Jan. 1, the long-anticipated Yeezus follow-up and West's collaboration with Paul McCartney, "Only One," was released into the world promptly at 12 a.m. -
Music Times 10 Best Albums of 2014; St. Vincent, The War on Drugs, Jack White & More...Who Takes No. 1?
Glares were exchanged. Words were said that can't be taken back. Punches weren't quite thrown, although two Music Times editors (that won't be named) did engage in a karate chop battle reminiscent of the Clark Griswold vs. Plastic Lawn Reindeer battle of '91. When all was said and done however, the staff had managed to narrow a list of 943 albums down to a mere 10. Old standards like Jack White and Beck proved that their status within the music community was intact, and newer, much buzzed about acts including Sturgill Simpson proved themselves worthy of consideration during the previous 12 months. -
The-Dream, T.I. "That's My S**t" Review: Cool and Cocky New Song from 'Crown/Jewel' Arrives on New Year's Eve [LISTEN]
The-Dream is continuing to roll out new music this December. After dropping the hot new track "Fruition" last week, today (Dec. 31), he's back with another new track from his upcoming 2015 double album Crown/Jewel and he's enlisted some big name help. Yes, today, The-Dream released a new song "That's My S**t" featuring none other than T.I. -
Review: Mark Ronson & Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Get Groovy on "Daffodils" Ahead of 'Uptown Special' Release [LISTEN]
Mark Ronson may be riding high on the success of his first Uptown Special single "Uptown Funk" with Bruno Mars, but that's not the only funky fresh offering he has to give before the album arrives next year. Yesterday (Dec. 22), the British songwriter and producer released the latest track off his new album, the sizzling, groovy "Daffodils" featuring Tame Impala's Kevin Parker. -
REVIEW: Wale, Jerry Seinfeld Team Up for "The Chess Match" from New Mixtape, 'Festivus' [LISTEN]
"So you find it's a chess game, but instead in this chess the board is made of water that's just flowing and all the chess pieces are smoke. You can make all the moves you want, they will not affect the outcome of the game," Jerry Seinfeld says at the top of the short new Wale track "The Chess Match." Yes, you read that right: Jerry Seinfeld. In the first sampling from the upcoming Wale project Festivus, the legendary comedian steps into the studio with the rapper to kick things off. -
Make Sure You Didn't Miss E-40's Second Release from Last Week; 'Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 2' Bangs with The Best
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at hyphy hype-magnet E-40 and part two of his four-part 'Sharp On All Corners' series. -
Junk Mail: Nicki Minaj 'The Pinkprint' Album Review
Nicki Minaj finally shows us who she really is on her new album "The Pinkprint." Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. -
Imagine Dragons Announce New Album 'Smoke + Mirrors' Release Date, Release New Single "Gold" [LISTEN]
Imagine Dragons will be releasing a very real new album in the new year. After releasing singles "I Bet My Life" and "Warriors" over the last few months, last night (Dec. 15), the epic rock band announced that its sophomore effort, Smoke + Mirrors will finally drop in February. Imagine Dragons accompanied the album release news with a new single, "Gold." -
Modest Mouse "Lampshades on Fire" Review: New Song After Seven Years Feels Like No Time Has Passed
After seven years of hearing very little from Modest Mouse, there has been a flood of new announcements and releases in the last week. After teasing a new single "Lampshades on Fire" and announcing a new album Strangers to Ourselves for March 2015, today (Dec. 15), the lead track finally has arrived online. -
Junk Mail: Charli XCX 'Sucker' Album Review
Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week, Caitlin Carter, Joey DeGroot, and Carolyn Menyes chat about Charli XCX's new album, "Sucker." -
Dave Koz Fires Up Saxophone for 'The 25th of December'; Gloria Estefan, India.Arie, Johnny Mathis and More Join Him
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at Christmas king Dave Koz and his new collection of smooth jazz standards.
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