Toni Braxton

 

Artist:  Toni Braxton

Birth Name:  Toni Michele Braxton

Born:  October 7, 1967.  Severn, Maryland, USA

Genre:  R&B, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Contemporary R&B, Club, Dance

Occupations:  Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Television Personality

Instruments:  Vocals

tToni Braxton is an American Singer, Songwriter, Actress and Television Personality.  She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling Female Artists in history.  She has won seven Grammy Awards, Nine Billboard Music Awards, Seven American Music Awards, and numerous other accolades.  In 2011, she was inducted into The Georgia Music Hall Of Fame.  In 2017, she was honored with the Legend Award at the Soul Train Music Awards.

Title:  Toni Braxton (2026)

Genre:  R&B, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Contemporary R&B, Club, Dance

Label:  Sony Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Another Sad Love Song (5:01)

 2.  Breathe Again (4:26)

 3.  Seven Whold Days (6:22)

Side B:

 1.  Love Affair (4:28)

 2.  Candlelight (4:36)

 3.  Spending My Time With You (4:08)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Love Shoulda Brougt You Home (4:51)

 2.  I Belong To You (3:53)

 3.  How Many Ways (4:45)

Side D:

 1.  You Mean The World To Me (4:53)

 2.  Best Friend (4:28)

 3.  Breathe Again (Reprise) (1:19)

Personnel:

Toni Braxton:  Lead Vocals on All Tracks, Background Vocals on Tracks:  A1-3, B1-3, C2, 3, D1-3

Musicians:

Kayo:  Bass on Tracks:  A1, B2, 3, C1, 2, D1

Babyface:  Keyboards on Tracks:  A1-3, B2, C1, D1, Background Vocals on Track C1

L.A. Reid:  Drums on Tracks:  A1-3, B2, 3, C7, D1, 3

Debra Killings:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A1, C1

DeRock:  Percussion on Tracks:  A2, 3, D1

Vance Taylor:  Keyboards on Tracks:  A3, B2, D1, Acoustic Piano on Track B2

Pamela Copeland:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A3, B1

Tammy Davis:  Background Vocals on Track A1

Keisha Jackson:  Background Vocals on Track A1

Tim Thomas:  Background Vocals on Track B1

Tim & Ted:  Drums, Keyboards on Track B1

Sip Pruitt:  Saxophone on Track B1

Tye V:  Background Vocals on Track B1

Bo Watson:  Keyboards on Tracks:  B3, C1, Synthesizer Programming on Track B3

McArthur:  Guitar on Track B3

Tom M:  Guitar on Track B3

Trina Broussard:  Background Vocals on Track C1

Valerie Davis:  Background Vocals on Track C2

Rex Rideoout:  Keyboards, Programming on Track D2

Ernesto Phillips:  Guitar on Track D2

Oriando Phillips:  Bass on Track D2

Toni Braxton is the debut studio album by Toni Braxton, originally released on July 13, 1993 by LaFace Records and Aristra Records, remastered and reissued on January 23, 2026 by Sony Music, featuring the classic hits "Breathe Again", "Another Sad Love Song".

Michael Jackson

 

Artist:  Michael Jackson
Born:  August 29, 1958.  Gary, Indiana, USA
Died:  June 25, 2009 (Aged 50).  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Dance Pop
Instruments:  Vocals

Michael Jackson was an American Singer, Songwriter, Actor, called The King Of Pop, the biggest Pop Star of the '80s and one of the most popular recording artists of all time.  He was the eighth child of the Jackson Family, and a member of The Jackson 5 in 1968, and began his solo career in 1971.  In the early 1980s, he became popular with his songs including "Beat It', Billie Jean" and "Thriller", he popularized of dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.  In 1982 album Thriller is the Best-Selling Album of All Time, other albums, including Off The Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HiStory (1995).  He has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice, also The Dance Hall of Fame.  His other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records, 13 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 26 American Music Awards, , Artist of the Century and Artist of the 1980s, 13 No. 1 Singles in the US in his solo career.  He sold over 400 million records worldwide.

Title:  Number One (2026) 

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Dance Pop
Instruments:  Vocals

Label:  Epic/Legacy

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (3:56)

 2.  Rock With You (3:40)

 3.  Billie Jean (4:53)

 4.  Beat It (4:17)

 5.  Thriller (5:11)

Side B:

 1.  Human Nature (4:05)

 2.  I Just Can't Stop Loving You (feat. Siedah Garrett) (4:11)

3.  Bad (4:06)

 4.  The Way You Make Me Feel (4:56)

 5.  Dirty Diana (4:40)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Smooth Criminal (Radio Edit) (4:17)

 2.  Black Or White (Single Edit) (3:18)

 3.  You Are Not Alone (Radio Edit) (4:34)

 4.  Earth Song (Radio Edit) (5:01)

Side D:

 1.  Blood On The Dance Floor (4:11)

 2.  You Rock My World (Radio Edit) (4:25)

 3.  Break Of Dawn (5:29)

 4.  One More Chance (Previously Unreleased) (3:49)

Number One is a greatest hits album by Michael Jackson, originally released on November 18, 2003 by MJJ, remastered and reissued on January 30, 2026 by Epic/Legacy.  Limited Edition Solid Red 2 LP Vinyl.

West, Bruce and Laing

 

Artist:  West, Bruce and Laing
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Hard Rock, Rock, Blues Rock

Original line-up:

Leslie West:  Guitar, Vocals
Jack Bruce:  Bass, Vocals, Harp, Keyboards
Corky Laing:  Drums, Vocals

West, Bruce and Laing were a English Blues Rock Power Trio Supergroup from London, formed in 1972 by Leslie West (Guitar, Vocals Ex Mountain), Jack Bruce (Bass, Vocals Ex Cream), and Corky Laing (Drums Ex Mountain).  The band released two studio albums, Why Dontcha (1972), and Whatever Turns You On (1973).  Their disbanding was officially announced in 1974 prior to the release of their third and last album, Live 'N' Kickin'.

Title:  Live At Circus Krone, April 13, 1973 (2026) 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Rock, Blues Rock

Label:  Renaissance Records

Rating:   ***

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Don't Look Around. (7:10)

 2.  Pleasure (5:41)

 3.  Why Dontcha (7:33)

Side B:

 4.  Third Degree (7:42)

 5.  Mississippi Queen (2:03)

 6.  Roll Over Beethoven (5:44)

 7.  Powerhouse Sod (5:05)

LP 2:

Side C:

 8.  Politician (5:11)

 9.  Sunshine Of Your Love (9:03)

Side D:

10. The Doctor (8:32)

Personnel:

Leslie West:  Guitar, Vocals
Jack Bruce:  Bass, Vocals, Harp, Keyboards
Corky Laing:  Drums, Vocals

Live At Circus Krone, April 13, 1973 is a live album by West, Bruce & Laing, released on February 6, 2026 by Renaissance Records, recorded live at Circuss Krone, Munic/Frankfurt, Germany, on April 13, 1973.  Clear Frosted Glass Vinyl.

Miles Davis

 

Artist:  Miles Davis
Birth Name:  Miles Dewey Davis III
Born:  May 26, 1926.  Alton, Illinois, USA
Died:  September 28, 1991 (Aged 65).  Santa Monica, California, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
Occupation:  Musician, Bandleader, Composer, Trumpeter
Instruments:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer

Miles Davis was an American Jazz Musician, Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer.  He was one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century of several developments in Jazz Music, including Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, and Jazz Fusion.  In 2006, Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.  In 2008, his 1959 album Kind Of Blue received fourth Platinum Certification from RIAA for shipment of at least four million copies in USA.

Title:  Walkin' (+1 Bonus Tracks)  (2026) 
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz
Label:  20th Century Masterworks
Rating:   *****

Format:   LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Walkin'  (13:27)
 2.  Blue 'N' Boogie   (8:19)

Side B:

 1.  Solar  (4:44)
 2 You Don't Know What Love Is  (4:24)
 3.  Love Me Or Leave Me  (6:58)

Bonus Tracks:

 4.  I'll Remember April  (7:54)

Personnel:

Miles Davis:  Trumpet on All Tracks:

Tracks:  A1-2 

J.J. Johnson:  Trombone
Lucky Thompson:  Tenor Saxophone
Horace Silver:  Piano
Percy Heath:  Bass
Kenny Clarke:  Drums

Tracks:  B1-3

David Schildkraut:  Alto Saxophone
Horace Silver:  Piano
Percy Heath:  Bass
Kenny Clarke:  Drums

Bonus Tracks:

Track:  B4

J.J. Johnson:  Trombone
Jackie McLean:  Alto Saxophone
Gil Coggins:  Piano
Oscar Pettiford:  Bass
Kenny Clarke:  Drums

Walkin' is the collection album by Miles Davis, originally released on June 1957 by Prestige Records, remastered and reissued on January 23, 2026 by 20th Century Masterworks.  Pressed on 180 Gram Colored Green Vinyl.

Marty Robbins

 

Artist:  Marty Robbins

Birth Name:   Martin David Robinson

Born:  September 26, 1925.  Glendale, Arizona, USA

Died:  December 8, 1982 (Aged 57).  Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Genre:  Country, Western Outlaw Country, Rockabilly, Blues Folk, Country Pop, Traditional Country, Cowboy, Film Score

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Marty Robbins was an American Singer, Songwriter, Actor and Multi-Instrumentalist.  He was one of the most popular and successful Country and Western Singers.  He was also an early Outlaw Country pioneer.  In 1952, he released his first No. 1 Country Song."I'll Go On Alone", his second No. 1 "Singing The Blues" and two more No. 1 A White Sport Coat" and "The Story Of My Life".  In 1959, he released his signature song "El Paso", which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording.  He recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy Of Country Music.  His songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, and Elvis Presley.  His music continues to have an influence in Pop Culture today.

Title:  Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs (2026) 

Genre:  Country, Western, Outlaw Country, Rockabilly, Blues Folk, Country Pop, Traditional Country, Cowboy, Film Score

Label:  Number One Essentials

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Big Iron (4:00)

 2.  Cool Water (3:12)

 3.  Billy The Kid (2:20)

 4.  A Hundred And Sixty Acres (1:42)

 5.  They're Hanging Me Tonight (3:08)

 6.  The Strawberry Roan (3:27)

 7.  The Streets Of Laredo (2:47)

 8.  Five Brothers (2:15)

Side Two:

 1.  El Paso (4:23)

 2.  In The Valley (1:51)

 3.  The Master's Call (3:09)

 4.  Running Gun (2:14)

 5.  Down In The Little Green Valley (2:28)

 6.  Utah Carol (3:13)

 7.  The Hanging Tree (2:47)

 8.  The Story Of My Life (2:33)

Personnel:

Marty Robbins:  Lead Guitar, Guitar

Grady Martin:  Lead Guitar

Hillous Butrum:  Guitar

Jack H. Pruett:  Rhythm Guitar

Bob L. Moore:  Bass

Floyd Chance:  Bass

Louis Dunn:  Drums

The Glaser Brothers:  Backing Vocals

Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs is the fifth studio album by Marty Robbins, originally released on September 1959 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on January 23, 2026 by Number One Essentials.  Pressed on 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Dick Gaughan

 

Artist:  Dick Gaughan

Birth Name:  Richard Peter Gaughan

Born:  May 17, 1948.  Glasgow, Scotland

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, Celtic Music, Protest Songs, Irish Folk Celtic Folk, Contemporary Celtic, Political Fol Traditional Celtic

Occupations:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Orchestrator

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Dick Gaughan is a Scottish Musician, Singer, Songwriter, particularly of Folk and Social Protest Songs.  He is regarded as one of Scotland's Leading Singer and Songwriter.

Title:  Live At The BBC 1972-1979 (2025)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, Celtic Music, Protest Songs, Irish Folk Celtic Folk, Contemporary Celtic, Political Folk, Traditional Celtic

Label:  Talking Elephant Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

In Session:

 1.  Floc'ers  O' The Forest (3:52)

 2.  Rigs O' Rye (4:03)

 3.  Farewell To Whisky (3:46)

 4.  Freedom Come All Ye (2:34)

 5.  My Donald (4:10)

 6.  Rashy Moor (3:33)

In Concert:

 7.  Raglan Road (4:37)

 8.  Fair Flower O' Northumberland (4:30)

 9.  Willie O' Winsbury (7:25)

10. MacCrimmon's Lament (3:50)

Personnel:

Dick Gaughan:  Vocals, Guitar

Aly Bain:  Fiddle on Tracks:  1, 2

Cathai McConnell:  Flute on Tracks:  1, 2

Robin Morton:  Bodhran, Concertina on Tracks:  1, 2

Live At The BBC 1972-1979 is the Session and Concert album by Dick Gaughan, released on November 14, 2025 by Talking Elephant Records, recorded live at The BBCC between 1970-1979.