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Beat Street

Make way for an F1 album, nostalgia and punk rock

Formula Racing

Various/EMI

F1 season returns this time at Nurburgring, known as a supreme test of driving talent. Coinciding with the European Grand Prix 2006 race slated for May 7 is this cover that has all songs related to track, speed and killer instinct from Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Starship, Paula Abdul, Mike And The Mechanics, Roxette, Chris Rea, Mr Big, Deep Purple and Europe.

Surprise

Paul Simon/Warner

Paul Simon and his band will be taking centre stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with a headlining show at the Acura stage come May 7. More tours from the legend are on the cards as he releases his new album this week, his fresh studio work since 2000.

Simon collaborates with Brian Eno for the album that contains some of his best work since Graceland.

Recorded at Eno's studio in London as well as studios in New York and Nashville, the album features 11 songs, including the Oscar-nominated Father And Daughter.

"Working with Brian Eno opens the door to a world of sonic possibilities; plus he's just a great guy to hang with in the studio, or for that matter in life," says the artiste.

The album features contributions from musicians Steve Gadd, Herbie Hancock, and Bill Frisell.

Stadium Arcadium

Red Hot Chili

Peppers/Warner

The Red Hot Chili Peppers return with their ninth album on May 9, 2006.The twin CD compilation features 28 songs.

On the double album's title "I hope it means something different to everyone, but to me, in the chorus of the song I get the feeling of being off in the wilderness with a large group of people creating a huge light, playing music for those people and reflecting the love that's going on between us and them," reflects singer Anthony Kiedis. "Every album we do, we try to have a concept and a sense of direction.

The most important idea for this album was movement," says the group as the album traverses from the history of rock 'n' roll to the dark side of LA and more.

SYEDA FARIDA

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