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Unfamiliar Faces by Matt Costa – Rock/Pop

Famous by Puddle of Mudd – Rock/Pop

Them vs. You vs. Me by Finger Eleven – Rock/Pop

Brighter Than Creation’s Dark by Drive-By Truckers – Rock/Pop

Discipline by Janet Jackson – Rock/Pop

Watershed by K.D. Lang – Rock/Pop

X by Kylie Minogue – Rock/Pop

Hardcastle 5 by Paul Hardcastle – Jazz/Blues

Live by B.B. King – Jazz/Blues

Gut, Wind, and Wire by Baltimore Consorts Classical

Voce D’Italia: Arias for Rubini by Juan Diego Florez – Opera


 
 

Print Resources about Music
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians since 1990

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This A-Z biographical reference includes more than 550 entries focusing on artists active from 1990-2003. Individual artists and groups in all popular styles are covered, including those in rock, rhythm and blues, rap, country, electronica, jazz, vocal and crossover classical. Features include select discographies, bibliographies, a glossary of musical terms, a table of best-selling music since 1990 and more.


Billboard's Hottest Hot 100 Hits by Bronson, Fred

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This time-honored and reliable source of information about the most popular songs of the rock era is a must- have for all pop and chart fans. From 1956 to the present, the most up-to-date source, organized by artists, writers, producers, labels, time period, & subject.
Billboard's Hottest Hot 100
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide: Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition

The New Rolling Stone Album Guide edt. by  Brackett, Nathan

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The New Rolling Stone Album Guide provides music buffs and amateurs alike with authoritative guidance from the best voices in the field. Filled with insightful commentary, it not only reviews the most influential albums of all time, but also features biographical overviews of key artists' careers, giving readers a look at the personalities behind the music.

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time  by Levy, Joe

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This volume, compiled by the editors of “Rolling Stone”, is the definitive collection of the greatest albums ever made and a need-to-own for true music fans. It contains the best from the" Rolling Stone" archives including never-before-seen photos taken at the great recording sessions.
Rolling Stone: The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

 
Music

All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com
Includes complete discographies of artists in a wide range of musical styles and genres. It is searchable by artist, album title, song title, musical style, and record label. Another feature available is the "Musical Map" which traces artists and styles along with their interconnectedness.

Archive of Misheard Lyrics
http://www.kissthisguy.com/
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme...Parsley's age grows merry in time." Have you ever misunderstood the lyrics to a song? We all have! You can even add your own “misheard lyric”.

Billboard
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/index.jsp
Billboard.com has more than just music charts. Daily music news, featured artist articles excerpted from the magazine, and concert updates are just a few of the things you'll find. Interested in the music business? There's a whole section devoted to classes, job advertisements, special events, and awards.

Pollstar
http://www.pollstar.com/
Here, you will find reliable and accurate concert schedules for all of your favorite bands. Going on vacation? Find out if your favorite band is playing there.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
http://www.rockhall.com/
Who is Sam Cooke and why is he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? See biographies of the inductees and a timeline history of rock and roll. Also read about the collections and exhibits held by the museum and other rock and roll, take the "Rock Quiz," and enjoy other exciting features.

Rolling Stone
http://www.rollingstone.com
Rollingstone.com has it all for the popular music listener. It includes reviews of current and past compact disc releases, current articles, and much more. Search for a favorite artist to find a brief biography, album reviews, and articles.

Rough Guides Music
http://www.roughguides.com/music/
Initially Rough Guides started as travel guides, now they are also popular music guides. Rough Guides music has online editions of their rock, world, and classical music print guides. It includes an a-to-z listing of various artists and bands, with short biographies.

Spin
http://www.spin.com
Spin is the magazine for all your rock music. Keep up-to-date with the latest news, band, and reviews. The site also features a “band of the day”.