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Personnel: Wu Na (zither). Track Listing of songs: Chun ?; Qiu ?; Xia ?; Dong ?;

This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Michael Fierman. A broad-based compilation of feel-good house music, Fire Island Classics includes tracks by Frankie Knuckles ("Whistle Song"), Sunscreem ("Looking at You"), Alison Limerick ("Where Love Lives"), and many others. ~ John Bush

Document's Memphis Blues 1928-1935 contains the 14 Robert Wilkins sides that are currently in circulation, augmented with cuts by a pair of country bluesmen, Tom Dickinson and Allen Shaw. Since Wilkins' recordings are also available on Yazoo's Original Rolling Stone, which is easier to find than this disc, Memphis Blues 1928-1935 isn't a necessary purchase for Wilkins fans, unless they're serious country-blues fans who want the cuts by Dickinson and Shaw, as well. ~ Thom Owens Recording information: Jackson, MS (1928-1935); Memphis, TN (1928-1935); New York, NY (1928-1935). Also Feat:Allen Shaw Personnel: Robert Wilkins (vocals, guitar); Allen Shaw, Tom Dickson (vocals, guitar); Willie Borum, Little Son Joe (guitar); Kid Spoons (spoons). Liner Note Author: Alan Balfour.

In 1998 the Simitar label, a division of Warner Special Products, released several budget-priced discs featuring number one hits from the '60s, '70s and '80s, loosely based around such themes as Rock It Up, Lovin' Feelings and Party On. Each disc presents the original version of these popular singles on a 16-track CD. Number Ones: Smooth Love highlights include "Kiss on My List" (Hall & Oates), "Suddenly" (Billy Ocean), "Hold Me Now" (Thompson Twins) and "Living Inside Myself" (Gino Vannelli). Despite minor packaging flaws, Simitar's Number Ones is a decent budget-line series. ~ Al Campbell

This is the original score by composer Flavio Motalla from the acclaimed arthouse film 'NAOMI'. It is a dark, minimalistic and hauntingly beautiful soundscape, prominently featuring acoustic piano and solo viola. 'NAOMI' is the tragic story of a lost soul imprisoned and hunted by disturbing visions that push her to the edge of insanity. The film was directed by Shane Hawks. The recording features internationally acclaimed violist Karen Elaine Bakunin.

Buddha Machine III: Chan Fang album The Associates/Planet Asia & 427/DJ Revolution/Insane Poetr Audio Remixers: KutMasta Kurt; M-Boogie.

Buddha Machine III: Chan Fang songs This is a band that has succeeded in attracting my attention. The title is remarkable, the cover appealing and the artwork well carried out. But that is only the packaging. What really counts is the music. The cover artwork might suggest something gothic, but Templar is a classic heavy metal band. Josh Kramer of metal band Saint did the lead vocals on two tracks, including Warlord, which sounds like a song from the eighties Saint catalogue. It's actually a pity the song was sung by Kramer. Though he's a great singer, Templar lack their own face in this song. "Better example of the band is Desolator. This track is one of the highlights on Preaching To The Perverted with its raw vocals and impressive ...