New releases: Nov. 8, 2005

Better late than never, right? Sorry to be a little late with the new releases list. But your wait shall be rewarded with the following bit of hilarity, a little somethin' somethin' I really, truly never thought I'd say, especially not in public. Here goes:

Ahem.

I am really, really eager to hear the new Neil Diamond CD, one of this week's releases. Yeah, you heard me. Neil Diamond. Yes, that one. But his new CD -- on which he worked with a certain Mr. Rick Rubin (who, you'll remember, worked with a certain Mr. Johnny Cash on the American Recordings CDs) -- has a lot of buzz around it. Which is all well and good, but early reviews are insisting -- insisting! -- that "12 Songs" really truly lives up to, maybe even exceeds, the hype. I just gotta check it out.

In other news, my dear husband -- he who introduced me to Sixteen Horsepower and the Pixies (but also to Powerman 5000 and Alabama Thunder Pussy ...) -- had a little mountain bike accident this weekend and now has a VERY sore shoulder and wrist, whole arm in a sling 'til we can get him to the doctor tomorrow. While we're waiting for that (and therefore while we're waiting for a prescription for some sweet, sweet pain medication), anyone know any good music for bones to knit by?

Your (very paltry) list of new releases for Tuesday, Nov. 8:
Neil Diamond -- 12 Songs (Sony)
various artists -- Music from the O.C., Mix 5 (Warner Bros.)
Don't make fun of me -- I've never even seen the show. But it has a reputation for good soundtracks, and this one caught my eye with bands like the Shout Out Louds (love that name), Kasabian and Gorillaz.
Tom Sauber -- Carve That Possum (Copper Creek)
Curly Seckler -- Down in Caroline (Copper Creek)
One of the newly announced Merlefest artists, this record features special guests the likes of Doc Watson, John Carter Cash and many more.