((((( NEW ARRIVALS: CDs ))))) Scarlett Johansson, Orchestra Baobab, Mates Of State & more

v/a RADIO MYANMAR (BURMA) CD
*** "With the authorities attempting to control all information coming into or leaving the state, rarely does the world catch a glimpse inside Burma. Due in part to the near-blackout of all foreign music on state airwaves, the few FM stations that do exist in Yangon and Bago divisions, transmit a rather bizarre assortment of music from 7am to 9pm: synth ballads, hip-hop jingles, and internationally popular songs re-recorded in Burmese. This is a special opportunity for listeners to hear for themselves the sounds, rhythms, and voices of urban Burma's radio experience, unfiltered by the international press or state-spokesmen."

DRESDEN DOLLS No, Virginia CD
*** "A collection of unheard treasures from the vault of the punk cabaret taken from Yes, Virginia sessions & featuring new songs from the winter '08 sessions."

DUFFY Rockferry CD
*** Sometimes referred to as "the new Dusty Springfield," this Welsh soulstress is tearing charts apart between the UK and USA.

ELBOW The Seldom Seen Kid CD
*** UNCUT said "Their latest effort deserves to trigger a large-scale love affair. Elbow are at the top of their game."

SCARLETT JOHANSSON Anywhere I Lay My Head CD
*** "Inspired versions of 10 TOM WAITS songs. Produced by David Andrew Sitek of TV ON THE RADIO."

MATES OF STATE Re-arrange Us CD
*** Lush new album on Barsuk.

MISSION OF BURMA Signals, Calls & Marches CD+DVD
MISSION OF BURMA Vs. CD+DVD
MISSION OF BURMA The Horrible Truth About Burma CD+DVD
*** Fully remastered from the original tapes, these three Mission Of Burma recordings have been out-of-print for some time. Now on Matador Records, these include bonus tracks, 32-page booklets, and a DVD containing a full-length concert.

GARY NUMAN Replicas Redux 2xCD
*** Two-disc extended 2008 tour edition of Gary Numan's landmark album containing and a 14-track bonus disc of early versions.

OLD 97'S Blame It On Gravity CD
*** "First new album in 4 years!"

ORCHESTRA BAOBAB Made In Dakar CD
*** The New York Times says, "There isn't likely to be a more buoyant or affirmative-sounding release this year."

QUIET VILLAGE Silent Movie CD
*** "Influenced by Italian film soundtracks, BBC library music, disco edits, acid rock, vintage soul and easy listening, they combine the most unlikely elements -- bluesy guitar, chamber strings, air-raid sirens, shuffling breakbeats, even flutes and seagull cries -- into an hour-long reverie."

NINA SIMONE Nina Simone Sings The Blues / Silk & Soul 2xCD
*** Two separate albums slapped together for a price more reasonable than that of their reasonably priced single editions.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. / The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle 2xCD
*** Two separate albums slapped together for a price more reasonable than that of their reasonably priced single editions.

WE ARE SCIENTISTS Brain Thrust Mastery CD
*** "Following their debut and numerous rehab stints, We Are Scientists are bringing back the brain thrust mastery. Where did it go? I don't know. But now it's back. Thanks to We Are Scientists. Thanks, We Are Scientists!!"

THE WEDDING PRESENT Present El Rey CD
*** "The first new studio album from The Wedding Present in three years!!!!!! Recorded by STEVE ALBINI."