If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the same from Cuomo and company: power pop distilled down to its most potent, concentrated form, which in and of itself is a great thing — as long as you put aside what the band is, or at least used to be, capable of.
SaveWhether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live in Europe '67, featuring performances by Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, a 250-page color book with a biography, annotated discography, and song index, tons of unreleased and rare audio recordings, and more.
SavePlenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for maximum audio quality, and spread across three CDs and one LP, two DVDs — Family Jewels Vol. 3 and Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book, and original memorabilia reproductions. Beavis and Butthead would be proud.
SaveDespite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already won a Grammy for his non-comedy work, Martin's first musical release since 1978 is one of the better bluegrass albums to come along in the last few years, featuring all-new songs either written or co-written by Martin, as well as appearances by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and more.
SaveYou know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of "Such Great Heights" — and b-sides, some decidedly low-fi, some more polished, but all just as impressive as anything Sam Beam's ever put on a "real" album.
SaveNearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs that bring together some elements of pop, punk, and new wave for a sound that's new, yet unmistakably Pearl Jam. Standout Tracks: "Gonna Meet My Friend," "Force of Nature," "Just Breathe."
SaveIf you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking: the last three songs on the album make up the three parts of "Exogenesis" — this is as ambitious an album as we've heard since Flight of the Knife, and is every bit one of the best of 2009. Opt for the iTunes LP version, and along with videos, lyrics, artwork, and other goodies, you'll also get the nifty visualizer pictured above.
SaveHear the music of The Beatles for the first time all over again with the new Mono & Stereo Box Sets. The Beatles Mono Box Set ($230) features every Fab Four album from Please Please Me through The Beatles, with Mono Masters thrown in for good measure, appearing on CD in mono for the first time, letting modern music listeners hear them as they were recorded. The Beatles Stereo Box Set ($180) includes all 13 studio albums and Past Masters, carefully remastered to add more punch, clarity, and sharpness, giving each instrument a chance to shine like never before. Both sets come handsomely packaged in a hard glossy box with three-panel digi-pak cases for the stereo versions and mini LP replica packaging for the limited edition mono albums. For the complete experience, don't forget to grab a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band, which also hits stores today.
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The king of rap is back and better than ever on The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z ($10; September 11). Jay's eleventh studio album, 3 features appearances from some of hip-hop's best, including Kanya West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Pharrell, and completes the rap trilogy started with 2001's The Blueprint, which just so happens to be paired with The Blueprint 2 in a new Collector's Edition set, complete with an open space for the final installment.
SaveDespite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already won a Grammy for his non-comedy work, Martin's first musical release since 1978 is one of the better bluegrass albums to come along in the last few years, featuring all-new songs either written or co-written by Martin, as well as appearances by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and more.
SaveIf you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking: the last three songs on the album make up the three parts of "Exogenesis" — this is as ambitious an album as we've heard since Flight of the Knife, and is every bit one of the best of 2009. Opt for the iTunes LP version, and along with videos, lyrics, artwork, and other goodies, you'll also get the nifty visualizer pictured above.
SaveYou know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of "Such Great Heights" — and b-sides, some decidedly low-fi, some more polished, but all just as impressive as anything Sam Beam's ever put on a "real" album.
SaveThe king of rap is back and better than ever on The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z ($10; September 11). Jay's eleventh studio album, 3 features appearances from some of hip-hop's best, including Kanya West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Pharrell, and completes the rap trilogy started with 2001's The Blueprint, which just so happens to be paired with The Blueprint 2 in a new Collector's Edition set, complete with an open space for the final installment.
SaveNearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs that bring together some elements of pop, punk, and new wave for a sound that's new, yet unmistakably Pearl Jam. Standout Tracks: "Gonna Meet My Friend," "Force of Nature," "Just Breathe."
SaveWhether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live in Europe '67, featuring performances by Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, a 250-page color book with a biography, annotated discography, and song index, tons of unreleased and rare audio recordings, and more.
SaveIf you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the same from Cuomo and company: power pop distilled down to its most potent, concentrated form, which in and of itself is a great thing — as long as you put aside what the band is, or at least used to be, capable of.
SaveWho would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless FLAC and 320 Kbps MP3 formats, 13 mini-documentary films, replicated UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes, all delivered on a specially-designed 16GB USB stick that fits into a Apple Corps-shaped green apple adorned with the band's logo. Limited to just 30,000 copies, it's more expensive than buying the box set, but if you're fearful of physical media, or just a collector by nature, go for it.
SavePlenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for maximum audio quality, and spread across three CDs and one LP, two DVDs — Family Jewels Vol. 3 and Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book, and original memorabilia reproductions. Beavis and Butthead would be proud.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveJust in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
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Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless... [More]
If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the... [More]
Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live... [More]
Plenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for... [More]
Despite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already... [More]
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You know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of... [More]
Nearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs... [More]
If you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking:... [More]
Hear the music of The Beatles for the first time all over again with the new Mono & Stereo Box Sets. The Beatles Mono Box Set ($230) features every Fab Four album from Please Please Me through The Beatles, with... [More]
The king of rap is back and better than ever on The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z ($10; September 11). Jay's eleventh studio album, 3 features appearances from some of hip-hop's best, including Kanya West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Pharrell, and... [More]
Dreamed up by Waxy.org's Andy Baio and made real via a Kickstarter project, Kind of Bloop: An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue ($5) is a brilliant remake of the entire landmark jazz album, done by chiptune musicians... [More]
It's hard to believe that 15 years have passed since we first saw the glory that is the Spike Jonze-directed video for "Sabotage" — but it's true. In celebration, pick up a copy of Ill Communication Remastered by Beastie Boys... [More]
Yes, Jack White produced the album, and plays the drums, as well as lending a vocal here and there, but make no mistake: Horehound by The Dead Weather ($10) is no White Stripes album. Featuring Alison Mosshart of the The... [More]
Auto-Tune may be dead, but you wouldn't know it listening to LP by Discovery ($4/Amazon MP3). A collaboration between Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Wes Miles of Ra Ra Riot, LP is an undeniably catchy effort, with unrepentantly sweet... [More]
Two things are pretty much a given with any new Mars Volta album: 1) You will have no idea what to expect going in, and 2) It will be at least great if not phenomenal. Octahedron by The Mars Volta... [More]
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