Starbucks Hear Music | New ReleasesStarbucks Hear Music is dedicated to creating a new and convenient way for consumers to discover, experience and acquire all genres of great music through its CD compilations and music programming for Starbucks coffeehouses worldwide.Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain- September 22, 2008 Conveyed from the perspective of Enzo, a philosophical dog who shares his life with a promising race-car driver, The Art of Racing is a moving, uplifting and unique novel. A dog's eye view of the human condition, Garth Stein's third novel has earned critical kudos for its humor and insight.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT372 Nina Simone - How Does It Feel to be Free- September 22, 2008 Strong-willed, eclectic and prolific, Nina Simone was among the most distinctive and rewarding artists to emerge as a force in the 1960s. Ranging with ease from jazz to blues, from folk to soul, from gospel to cabaret, Simone put her mark on everything she sang. This 14-track retrospective captures a force of nature at her peak as a performer.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT388 Various Artists - Northern Songs- September 22, 2008 United less by a common sound than a shared spirit, Canadians from the rock, jazz and folk realms have made their mark with music that reflects the heartiness, humor and coast-to-coast diversity of their homeland.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT389 Various Artists - Have You Heard- September 22, 2008 The unceasing onslaught of fresh musical delights can overwhelm even the most devoted music fan. Here's a shortcut to some of the most exciting arrivals on the music scene.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT386 Various Artists - Sundown- September 22, 2008 Meditative yet vibrant, these selections intertwine electronic and organic elements into soundscapes that invite reflection and quietude. An international cast creates a soundtrack for serenity suitable for sundownor anytime you need to unwind.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT390 Juno - Juno- September 22, 2008 A comedy about growing up and the bumps along the way. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Juno follows the journey to adulthood by a quirky teenager (Best Actress nominee Ellen Page) facing an unplanned pregnancy. Funny, smart and offbeat, Juno has captured the hearts of filmgoers and critics alike. The DVD includes deleted scenes and commentary by director Jason Reitman and screen writer Diablo Cody. Rated PG-13 2008 FOX Exclusive packaging available at Starbucks.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT362 Sonya Kitchell - This Storm- September 22, 2008 One way to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump is by pushing ahead aggressively rather than sticking to a tried formula. Rising star Sonya Kitchell betrays no lack of ambition and vision with her second release, enlisting big-name producer Malcolm Burn (Emmylou Harris, Peter Gabriel) and penning songs that demonstrate she learned a lesson or two from personal heroes such as Joni Mitchell and Herbie Hancock.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT391 Helene Cooper - The House on Sugar Beach- September 22, 2008 Journalist Helene Cooper tells the haunting story of her privileged Liberian childhood torn apart by civil war and exile, and of her return to her native country after two decades in order to reconnect with the foster sister who had been left behind. Cooper's extraordinary odyssey is a compelling personal tale right from the broader pages of Liberia's recent turbulent history.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT392 Counting Crows - Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings- September 22, 2008 Download the latest album from this award-winning rock band; this deluxe version of Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings includes two bonus tracks, two music videos, a track by track interview with Adam Duritz, and a digital booklet. In stores only.http://www.hearmusic.com/#PRODUCT360 |