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Nirvana's major label debut ushered in a huge change in music, bringing on the grunge movement of the '90s. Nevermind combines punk energy with emotional lyrics. The album also includes the hits Smells Like Teen Spirit and Come As You Are. "5 out of 5...tormented, scalding, brilliantly crafted songs."--Blender. "10 out of 10...a ragged, joyful, charismatic band that makes those inert, angst-ridden followers sound like they come from another aesthetic...

Nine African American students made history when they defied a governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the photo of one of the nine trying to enter the school a young girl being taunted, harassed and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed the worlds attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock, Arkansas. In defiance of a federal court order, Governor Orval Faubus called in the National Guard to prevent the students...

Nearly flawless, this album is soulful and exhilarating. Moving from the energizing rock of Politik to the hushed tones of Green Eyes, Coldplay never once breaks its mesmerizing spell.

Ten new songs that capture the wild rock n' roll spirit, the idiosyncratic raw sound, and the lyrical beauty that epitomizes a classic NYCH collaboration.

Needtobreathe follows up their acclaimed 2009 album The Outsiders with a confident and fresh-sounding collection of songs that are epic and arena ready. The band has spent much of 2011 on the road as the opening act for Taylor Swift's Speak Now tour.

Global icon and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, has joined forces with some of rock music's most legendary artists along with today's biggest stars for her first-ever rock album. The ever-evolving Parton teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the 30-song collection which includes nine original tracks and 21 covers of iconic rock anthems.