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Britney Spears's new album, "Circus," deserves to be a big chart topper when it drops December 2, 2008.

With music composed by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, the songs of 3 Idiots hold appeal for the average Indian music enthusiast.

Addictive indie title Audiosurf creates a fast-paced match-three colors puzzle game, with as many levels as the player's music collection.

After hearing this latest CD by Sara Buechner one is left with the impression that she is indeed one of the greatest pianists of the present day, and perhaps of all time

Bob Dylan played two shows over the weekend in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Dylan proved his rock-legend status Sunday night as he owned the stage with his band.

Another animated film has been graced with a worthy John Powell score, and once again he delivers the goods with trademark warmth and high style.

A R Rahman manages to recreate some of the magic from his early years as a composer in the tunes he composes for the soundtrack of Ada.

Paa is an film with a not-too-common theme, and this reflects in the music.

Salim-Sulaiman have composed three new and interesting tracks for the album Rocket Singh - Salesman of The Year.

Released in November 2009, Departures is the second album from former Budapest front-man John Garrison.

This album isn't the surprise that "American Idiot" was in 2004, but it is in the same vein, a rock opera with broken characters breaking down in the 21st Century.

Heartless Bastards are an up-and-coming band from Cincinnati, Ohio fronted by powerful vocalist and songwriter Erica Wennerstrom. New album "The Mountain" is a force.

The Swedish trio bring beats and drum machines into their sound and deliver a great single with "Nothing To Worry About," but the rest of "Living Thing" fails to connect.

After his bombastic score for "Terminator Salvation" and his majestic themes for "9", Elfman delivers a completely unexpected score for Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock."

Vickie Winans' promotional material promises "new arrangements and music color", but they all say that. The difference here is that she actually delivers.

Blow a horn, bang a drum, and jam on a guitar all with no experience necessary. Wii Music delivers as fun, creative family entertainment.

After seven albums, it's still hard to sum up the sonic scope of the Chicago based alt-rockers. Their new album doesn't make it any easier.

Resoundingly deep orchestrations, impressive choral work and raw ethnic beauty define this unexpected film score pleasure.

In a glorious throwback move, Gabriel Yared has composed a thoroughly old-fashioned drama score of both soaringly epic and intimately romantic proportions.

Zimmer delivers his most definitive score yet with "Angels & Demons," which incorporates nearly all of his trademark styles into one massively engrossing score.

Full of Hisaishi's trademark charm, the restrained score is one of 2008's hidden film score gems, and an easy recommendation for any admirer of Joe Hisaishi.

New to the Hollywood scoring scene, Clinton Shorter's heavy-handed score for District 9 is a solid, though in no way splashy, debut effort.

Chris Young's massive score to Sam Raimi's latest horror comedy is slathered in huge choral chants, dreadfully beautiful violin solos and terrifying crescendos.

The industry's most capable young action composer has delivered yet another thrilling score, which only suffers from a style firmly in his comfort zone of composition.

An End Has a Start is the follow-up album to Editors' platinum-selling debut The Back Room. We catch up with bassist Russell Leetch to talk about the band's newer sound.

Proving his talent for unique composition in yet another foreign film, Klaus Badelt's score is a colorful, joyous romp.

littleSUNDAY's new CD Wait For Tomorrow is the Canadian indie rockers' third album, and is a definite case of third-time lucky as it shows melodic rock at its finest.

Utilizing a bewildering array of instrumental colors and musical genres, Winifred Phillips' score is an adept and dexterous musical romp through the world of Spore.

Elfman has written a muscular score which merely flirts with the sound of the original Terminator scores, while maintaining a powerful, original identity.

Using Shirley Walker's beloved themes from the original Final Destination films, Tyler's score is both a fitting musical tribute and a nail-biting orchestral powerhouse.

Desplat's excellent score is a rich Gothic masterpiece, perfectly capturing the doomed romance and menacing grandeur of the saga's newest film.

After his first large-scale score for Stardust, Ilan Eshkeri presents an elegant score for The Young Victoria which is largely influenced by existing classical pieces.

In only his second mainstream film score, newcomer film composer Douglas Pipes has firmly reestablished the beloved sound of giant orchestral suspense and horror.

Giacchino's latest score for Pixar Animation Studios displays his talent for charming melodies, high adventure and enchanting nostalgia once again.

Marcel Barsotti's dramatic score is saturated with deep orchestral harmonies, rich early-music orchestrations and sublime choral work.

Salim-Sulaiman have created another album with a wide range of human emotions portrayed in foot tapping as well as soft tracks.

Ankur Tewari has composed some beautiful tunes with a contemporary feel for the soundtrack of 'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi' and even lent his voice to some of the tracks.

Some things slip through the cracks, and critics have a tendency to mindlessly repeat the meanderings of their predecessors like children aping their parents.

With surprising depth and witty lyrics, Mess Up The Mess, is a quirky, quad squad out of Washington D.C. "You Remind Me of Summer Vacation" (Paroxym Records) is charming.

Baz Luhrmann's sprawling epic "Australia" is just the sort of film to inspire greatness from any composer, yet Hirschfelder's score feels regretfully uninspired.

Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel is back with his second Grammy Award-winning album Simple Gifts.

Between The Buried and Me recently released a relentless new album in the form of 'Colors', via Victory Records - but does it cut the proverbial mustard?

Paul McCartney's latest classical composition explores themes of love and longing (not unlike his pop endeavors).

Alan Silvestri's latest soundtrack for director Stephen Sommers is filled with thrills and adrenaline, but lacks the structure and focus to make it fully satisfying.

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"It's Blitz!" is the new album from one of the best bands of the decade, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Despite a more synth-driven direction, the album is a success.

Matt Pond PA, an indie rock band from Philadelphia, has released its best album yet in "Last Light." Matt Pond continues to impress in his seventh full album.

Lead vocalist Eddie Argos establishes himself as one of rock's most compelling lyricists while the rest of the band struggles to keep pace.

Cosmos Rocks attempts to shine like previous Queen entries, but this album proves that Queen needs its legendary frontman.