Also Out This Week
* Various artists, “The Best of the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Vol. 1,†Time Bomb. Performances by Hole, Radiohead cast long shadows over lighter fare on this decidedly non-acoustic 12-pack.
* Third Eye Blind, “Blue,†Follow-up to 1997’s self-titled debut.
* Metallica, “S&M;, Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony Conducted By Michael Kamen,†Elektra. Double-CD, 20-track release includes two new songs.
* Jessica Simpson, “Sweet Kisses,†Columbia. Ballad-laden debut from Ricky Martin tour-mate who emerged from Christian pop scene.
* Dave Matthews Band, “Listener Supported,†RCA. Double-CD recording of a September concert that aired on PBS.
* Milton Nascimento, “Crooner,†Warner Bros. Fourth album from the Grammy-nominated world music star.
* Blondie, “Blondie Liveâ€, Beyond. Nineteen songs from “No Exit†tour.
* Various, “Ride With the Devil†soundtrack, Atlantic. Includes remix of Jewel single “What’s Simple Is True.â€
* Violent Femmes, “Viva Wisconsin,†Beyond. If you don’t like the version of “Blister in the Sun†on the KROQ compilation, another one appears here.
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