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Today’s list of new music includes an oldie but goodie from the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, with the 25th Anniversary release of Thriller, the album which started it all.  Not in the mood to beat it?  Also out today are releases from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Puppini Sisters, Amy MacDonald, the Scorpions, and compilation albums from Tom Jones and Morrissey.  Check it all out inside the Full Diagnosis.

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Today’s releases include:

Medium Rare – Mighy Mighty Bosstones

Free Somehow – Widespread Panic

This is Tom Jones: Legendary Performers – Tom Jones

The Rise and Fall of Ruby Woo – The Puppini Sisters

Scorpions: Live at Wacken Open Air 2006 – Scorpions

Greatest Hits – Morrissey

This is My Life – Amy MacDonald

Simple Plan (Amended Album Version) – Simple Plan


Feature Album

The Year was 1982, Ronald Reagan was President, people were obsessed with the Rubix Cube, Knight Rider premiered on television, and Michael Jackson released Thriller, for which he would win eight Grammy Awards.  Released today is a 25th Anniversary edition complete with remastered tracks of the famous hits including “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “P.Y.T.,” “Baby Be Mine,” and the title track “Thriller.”  Although Jackson would go on to record many more albums, this is the one which made him a superstar and influenced music and music videos for years to come.

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New in Music

Hey there music fans!  Today we add yet another dimension to the reality known as RazorFine.  Pretty soon we’ll be infringing on Mr. Mxyzptlk’s neighborhood.  Starting today, we’ll be giving you the scoop on new music releases.  Today’s list includes the ninth album of a nine-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, plus a couple of soundtracks, the “best” of SHeDAISY, and the latest from Lenny Kravitz.

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Today’s releases include:

Sleep Through The Static – Jack Johnson

I’ts Time For A Love Revolution – Lenny Kravitz

Life After Death – Iron Maiden

Here Come the 123s – They Might Be Giants

The Best of SHeDAISY – SHeDAISY

Made In the Dark – Hot Chip

Watershed – K.D. Lang

Rambo – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (I shit you not!)

The Assassination of Jesse James [Soundtrack] – Nick Cave, Warren Ellis


Feature Album

Sheryl Crow releases her ninth album today, and her first with all new material since 2005’s Wildflower.  Her new album, entitled Detours, includes 14 songs including some political views, a pro-enviornmental message, and a lullabye.  Some of the songs include: “Shine Over Babylon,” “Love Is Free,” “Now That You’re Gone,” “Make It Go Away,” “Drunk With The Thought Of You,” and “Lullaby For Wyatt.”  Even though she’s a University of Missouri grad, I’ll give her a little love here.  Enjoy the video for the first single from the album “Shine Over Babylon.”

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MTV Video Music Awards

Shakira and The Red Hot Chili Peppers?  Sounds like a spicy Mexican dish, but not here.  Both recieved seven nominations for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, leading the pack on all the would be award winners.  Who else was nominated you ask?  Take a look at the full list inside.

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Take a gander at who made the cut this year.  Winners will be announced August 31.  Have an opinon you just have to share?  Think you know who should win?  You can go to to MTV.COM and cast your votes.

Video of the Year:
“Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera
“Dani California” by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira
“Hung Up” by Madonna
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco

Best Male Video:
“Gold Digger” by Kanye West
“Touch It” by Busta Rhymes
“What’s Left of Me” by Nick Lachey
“What Your Know” by T.I.
“You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt

Best Female Video:
“Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera
“Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson
“Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira
“Hung Up” by Madonna
“Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado

Best Group Video:
“Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley
“Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy
“Dani California” by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco
“Move Along” by The All American Rejects

Best Rock Video:
“Dani California” by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco
“The Kill” by 30 Seconds to Mars
“Miss Murder” by AFI
“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

Best R&B Video:
“Be Without You” by Mary J. Blige
“Check On It” by Beyonce
“Shake It Off” by Mariah Carey
“Unpredictable” by Jaime Foxx
“Yo! (Excuse Me Miss)” by Chris Brown

Best Hip Hop Video:
“Gold Digger” by Kayne West
“My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas
“Rompe” by Daddy Yankee
“Stag Fly” by Three 6 Mafia
“Testify” by Common

Best Pop Video:
“Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera
“Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira
“Hung Up” by Madonna
“Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado
“Stupid Girls” by Pink

Best Dance Video:
“Buttons” by Pussycat Dolls
“Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira
“Hung Up” by Madonna
“Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado
“Temperature” by Sean Paul

Best Rap Video:
“It’s Goin’ Down” by Young Joc
“Ridin’” by Chamillionaire
“Touch It” by Busta Rhyme
“What You Know” by T.I.
“Window Shopper” by 50 Cent

Best New Artist:
“The Adventure” by Angels And Airwaves
“Bat Country” by Avenged Sevenfold
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco
“Run It” by Chris Brown
“SOS” by Rhiana
“You’re Beautiful” by Chris Brown

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