New Tunes Tuesday #14

New York Times, in their weekly Critic's Choice: New CDs column, introduced us to four different musicians we have never heard of: Lupe Fiasco, Jaheim, Birdman and Steve Lehman. We think that it has nothing to do with the "critic's choice", but rather there is nothing significant to write about this week - seems like a repeat of last week. We're patiently waiting for the January releases of: Radiohead (the actual CD), Kate Nash, Sia, Vampire Weekend and Idina Menzel. For now, it might be best just to reflect on your favorite album of 2007 - you'll find out ours soon enough.

STANDOUTS:
1. Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street - Complete Edition Soundtrack: Though we aren't completely sold on the musical itself (we have only seen the new John Doyle production and it wasn't our favorite) we sorta have a crush on movie musicals. Plus, the movie will be as literal as you get which is very different from the recent metaphorical production that just came through San Francisco. It's Sondheim - we know he's brilliant but paired with the likes of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, we are hoping it becomes genius. You can win a pair of tickets to Thursday's screening here.

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