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UB40's Greatest Hit and 20 Other Songs

PR reports: On September 30, Virgin/EMI will release UB40: Greatest Hits, a new CD and digital collection of 21 hits and standout tracks spanning the influential group's career.

Included on UB40: Greatest Hits are the group's first #1 smash, 1984's "Red Red Wine," and their reggae-splashed hit versions of "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)," "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You," and "The Way You Do The Things You Do." Also included are two songs featuring The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde, "I Got You Babe" and "Breakfast In Bed." "Swing Low", the official anthem for the England rugby team's triumphant 2003 World Cup campaign in Australia, was the group's 49th UK chart single.

After many years performing live and developing a name for themselves, UB40's fortunes changed at the beginning of 1980, when they were asked to support The Pretenders on a UK tour. The cover art for UB40's first album, released that year, was a reproduction of the UK's unemployment benefit card, with the title Signing Off rubber-stamped in red. It referred to "signing off" the dole and getting a job, both an acknowledgement of the launch of the band and a celebration of their new status. - more on this story

Eagles of Death Metal Album and Mini Tour

PR reports: Jesse "Boots Electric" Hughes and Joshua "Babyduck" Homme, a.k.a. Eagles of Death Metal are getting ready to hit the road this Sunday, September 14th kicking off of a short tour.

The Tag Team Supreme with then unleash "Heart On," their brand spankin' new album, on October 28th via Downtown Recordings.

See the link for the track listing and tour dates, and fear not - the boys will embark on a full national tour soon soon soon! - more on this story

Gary Moore Releasing 31st Album in 35 Years

PR reports: The older Gary Moore gets, the more the blues becomes entrenched in his soul. Like the original generation of bluesmen he reveres, Moore is becoming that which he used to simply emulate. For his 31st album in 35 years, Bad For You Baby, to be released October 7 on Eagle Records, classics and originals alike get the Moore treatment.

And that touch has never been more fully realized than on these 11 tracks. Moore's playing has reached a crystalline perfection, rare in any artist. He seems to lose himself in the material to the point where all-out feel dominates the proceedings. And when it comes to the blues, feel is all.

This great musician—who has worked beside the late Phil Lynott as the lead guitarist for Thin Lizzy—has learned his lessons well. - more on this story

Plants and Animals Team With Born Ruffians For Tour

PR reports: Plants and Animals announce a coheadlining tour this fall with fellow Canadians, Born Ruffians. Based in Montreal, Plants and Animals are nominated for the esteemed Canadian music award, Polaris Music Prize, and will perform at the official gala on September 29, 2008 at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre along with Black Mountain and Holy F**k. Other nominees include Stars, Caribou and The Weakerthans.

Released in March 2008 in the U.S. through Secret City Records, Plants and Animals' debut album, "Parc Avenue," has grown amongst fans and critics alike as one of the best albums of 2008. In July, Pitchfork spotlighted the album in their "Overlooked Records of 2008" list. Other notable influential fans include NPR's All Songs Considered, KEXP/Seattle, Myspace, Magnet, Under the Radar, Brooklyn Vegan, and WERS/Boston.

This summer, Gnarles Barkley's Danger Mouse personally asked the band to open for them. In August, Plants and Animals played with The National and Yeasayer in NYC's Central Park. Rapidly gaining a reputation for their fervent live shows, Montreal's Plants and Animals have also shared bills in America with The Whigs (February 2008), with Wolf Parade (August 2007), with Rock Plaza Central (May 2008), plus many caught the band during their 3 sets during the 2008 SXSW. - more on this story

MySpace Taps Bon Iver for Free Download Transmission

PR reports: MySpace Music is proud to announce Bon Iver will take part in the latest installment of MySpace Transmissions, going live today. The Bon Iver Transmission will be available for free to download.

MySpace Transmissions a music program that empowers top recording artists with a new platform to create and distribute exclusive video content available for viral distribution and audio tracks available for purchase in the U.S.

Bon Iver released its debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in winter of 2008 and since has made major waves in critics circles. Bon Iver (pronounced: bohn eevair; French for "good winter" and spelled wrong on purpose) is a greeting, a celebration and a sentiment.
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Yes Officially Announce Tribute Band Singer Tour

PR reports: Albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 and singles such as "Roundabout," "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "I've Seen All Good People" are just some of the enduring classics that have made YES one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in rock & roll.

Now, the classic YES line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White will launch the "In The Present" tour starting November 4th in Hamilton, Ontario, marking yet another chapter in the art-rockers' amazing, 40-year career of legendary live performances.

The three will be joined by keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, the son of YES' Rick Wakeman, and vocalist Benoit David, a Montreal, Quebec, native and vocalist in several YES tribute groups, who was discovered by the band on the Internet. - more on this story

. Metallica - Death Magnetic: Tag Team Review Pt II

The icy isolation of St. Anger is long gone, replaced with superbly unsubtle and sprawling compositions paired with raucous and ripping guitar riffs. Death Magnetic is the sonic triumph, prosaic and inspired revival we have been waiting for. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Metallica - Death Magnetic: Tag Team Review Pt II review

.... Road Trip: Thrills & Chills: Amazing Greenland

Kevin takes us on an amazing journey to Greenland. This is one road trip you do not want to miss! - Read the full Thrills & Chills: Amazing Greenland Road Trip article

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