TomTom XL IQ Routes Edition (Europe Mapping)
The ‘TomTom XL IQ Routes Edition’ has mapping details included for the whole of Europe which includes some 42 different countries.
IQ Routes will give travellers the best and most up-to-date information directly to the unit. This TomTom will select the most appropriate and effective route for the time of travel. It uses historical information regarding speed to intelligently deliver the best calculated route. Directions are given in plenty of time for the driver to react to them which is extremely useful at difficult road junctions or when there are many different road lanes.
The ‘TomTom XL IQ Routes Edition’ goes beyond the basic satellite navigation system and delivers more dedicated and up-to-date information for travellers.
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TomTom ONE IQ Routes Edition Europe Mapping Sat Nav
The ‘TomTom ONE IQ Routes Edition’ is now available having being recently released. This model comes with a new layout and sleek superior black finish. The mapping for Europe has been extended to cover many more areas.
The Tom Tom IQ focuses on providing dependable information for journeys whatever time of the day they may start. The best route will be delivered to the device taking into account real time issues that could affect the journey. Navigation is simplified for finding the correct lanes and junctions in more complex driving situations. The driver will be notified with time to spare when needing to make a manoeuvre ahead.
The ‘TomTom ONE IQ Routes Edition’ is an intelligent satellite navigation device that helps drivers find exactly where they need to be using the most straightforward routes it is now available.
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Fiction Records
The Maccabees - Wall of Arms Release Date
South London indie band, The Maccabees, released their 2nd studio album on 4th May, titled “Wall of Arms”. This is their follow-up to 2007’s ‘Colour It In’ and it will be preceded by a single, ‘Love You Better’, released on April 27.
‘Wall Of Arms’ was produced by Markus Dravs (Bjork, Arcade Fire) in Paris and Liverpool and the artwork for the album cover, by the band’s favourite artist Boo Ritson has been hailed as the “perfect album cover”. It features the band members covered in acrylic paint. After finally tracking Boo down in Soho, London the deed was finally done. Lead singer, Orlando Weeks explains:
“Barefoot and wearing ill-fitting second-hand clothes (provided by Boo), we closed our eyes for fear of splashes and waited for the first wave of paint….”
The band have a strong fanbase and their first album, “Colour Me In” charted at a modest #24. They have had two top 40 single releases and are tipped as one of the big albums for 2009.
The band have recently toured the US with indie pals, Bloc Party, and are currently on a nationwide UK tour.
“Wall of Arms” is released through Fiction Records on 4th May.
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Music for the People CD/CD&DVD
Warners
The Enemy - Music For The People Release Date
From Coventry’s finest indie rockers, The Enemy comes “Music for the People”, their second studio album. Its grand, anthemic and symphonic tones blend with classic indie guitar and impressive vocals from lead singer, Tom Clarke.
The new album opens with ‘Elephant Song’, an impressive riff-heavy anthem followed swiftly by the no less epic first single, ‘No Time For Tears’, release date 14th April. This album is a delightful, confident and ambitious album from the Coventry trio who have emerged from their teenage status and produced a thoughtful, provoking and inspirational second album.
“Music for the People” is released through Warners on CD and limited edition CD/DVD on 27th April.
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Ltd Edition 2CD/DVD
Sony/Columbia
Bob Dylan - Together Through Life Release Date
Bob Dylan’s new studio album is released on 27th April with a US release date of 28th April. The album was recorded late last year after Dylan recorded “Life is Hard”, a track for French director, Oliver Dahan’s forthcoming film, “My Own Love Song”.
The album has a more romantic theme than his last album, 2007 “Modern Times”. Dylan says on his website:
“I like the mood of those records - the intensity. The sound is uncluttered. There’s power and suspense. The whole vibration feels like it could be coming from inside your mind. It’s alive. It’s right there. Kind of sticks in your head like a toothache.
The track listing on the CD includes “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’”, “Life Is Hard”, “My Wife’s Hometown”, “Forgetful Heart”, “Shake Shake Mama”, “I Feel A Change Coming On”, “It’s All Good” and the limited edition also contains the following special features:
- Sticker and poster featuring the album cover image.
- DVD: Interview with Dylan’s first manager Roy Silver including the original demo of “Blowin’ In The Wind”.
- Bonus CD: In slip sleeve featuring the “Friends and Neighbors” episode of Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour.
“Together Through Life” is released on 27th April.
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Heaven and Hell Release Date
RoadRunner/Rhino
Heaven and Hell lead singer, Tony Iommi (also of DIO) confirmed recently a release date for the band’s first studio album together since Black Sabbath’s ‘Dehumanizer’, 17 years ago.
The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, where the 1992 Black Sabbath album “Dehumanizer” was also tracked.
Speaking to Revolver magazine, Iommi confirmed: “It’s a real cross-section of everything we’ve done, from ‘Heaven and Hell’ through ‘Mob Rules’ and ‘Dehumanizer’. I think there’s a lot of ‘Dehumanizer’ in it, but a lot of other things, too, a real good blend of what this band has represented.”
“Everyone had so much fun playing together that we didn’t want it to end,” says the group. “We started writing together and the songs started flowing like we never stopped. We wound up writing and recording an album that stands up to anything we’ve ever done. We’re really proud of the music and excited for people to hear it.”
Heaven and Hell - New Studio Album Release Date
Ahead of the album’s release and promotion, Heaven & Hell hit the road last summer for a short time with Judith Priest, Motorhead and Testament on the Metal Masters Tour in North America.
The album is released on limited edition CD/DVD on 27th April. The DVD features band interviews and rehearsal footage.
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Prince - Lotus Flower - 3cd
Self-release
Prince Lotus Flower New Album Release Date
Prince is set to release a 3 cd set next week. Originally these were to be three separate releases for 2009, but Prince decided to combine all three into one set. Two of the albums are his solo work, “Lotus Flower” and “MPLSOUND”. The third is “Elixir” which is the collaboration with his protege, Bria Valente.
Recorded at Prince’s Paisley Park studio in Minneapolis, “Lotus Flower” is a guitar-driven, rocky set of 10 songs whereas “MPLSOUND” is more soulful and funky. Bria Valente’s work is compared by Prince to Sade,
Which one fans will prefer will depend on what style of Prince music is their favourite but here in this bargain package there is something for everyone.
Lotus Flower is released on 13th April
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The Hitman by Bret Hart My Real Life in the Cartoon
The Hitman by Bret Hart My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling Book
Due for release on 2/4/09 is ‘The Hitman My Real Life In The Cartoon World Of Wrestling’ from Bret Hart. The book is a look at the life and times of Hart who was a world famous WWF wrestler.
This is a huge book at some 592 pages. It covers from Harts early days before he became involved in wrestling through to the time when his career ended and he nearly died from a stroke.
The book covers some of the gritty true life events that go on behind the scenes of WWF. He describes himself as “I’m a survivor with a story to tell” and some story it is! There are tales of sex, drugs and steroid abuse to name just a few of the storylines to expect. Look out for ‘The Hitman My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling’ due to be released in hardback on 2/4/09
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T900 12 MP Digital Camera Release Date
Due for release on 9/4/09 is the ‘Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T900’ 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with a black casing. This is a slimline camera that offers a powerful 12 megapixels for superbly detailed image capturing.
The T900 has a very handy touchscreen that allows users to operate many of the features of the camera whilst leaving the camera body uncluttered from lot’s of the buttons that you may normally expect. Users can record video in HD and take great pictures with a clever feature called Smile Shutter. Each time the subject smiles the camera takes a picture!
The T900 is feature rich and a great camera for beginners or more experienced photographers alike. The ‘Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T900’ is due to be released on 9/4/09.
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Observe and Report Cinema Release Date
The film ‘Observe and Report’ has a Cinema release date in the UK of 24/4/09. This is a Warner Brothers film directed by Jody Hill. This dark comedy stars Seth Rogen, Anna Faris and Ray Liotta to name just a few.
Head of security at the local Mall Ronnie Barnhardt goes head to head with Detective Harrison in a race to find a ‘flasher’. Ronnie has delusions that one day he will get to the Academy and become a Detective himself so he is determined to beat the real Detective and sets about displaying his abilities on a large scale!
Can Ronnie beat the Detective and win the heart of Brandi the cosmetics counter clerk? Find out soon when ‘Observe and Report’ comes to Cinemas on 24/4/09.
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