Various Artists, High School Reunion: A Tribute to Those Great Eighties Films! (American Laundromat/Face Down)
Gotta love this: Matthew Sweet, Frank Black and others cover 1980’s movie soundtrack “hits”. Lori McKenna, in particular, soars with a cover of “In Your Eyes”. Do you remember what film featured this Peter Gabriel tune?
Ray Davies, Thanksgiving Day EP (V2)
Davies offers a Thanksgiving preview of his forthcoming solo album Other People’s Lives, expected in February 2006.
Dr. John, Sippiana Hericane EP (Blue Note)
The legendary New Orleans musician pay tribute to his hometown with this release. Proceeds go to several New Orleans music and relief organizations.
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