The world according to Dan.

If you are looking for a new CD to buy that you will keep forever or one that will become a classic, look somewhere else! There are no such releases today! But then again, music preferences are subjective, and many think mine suck.

Either way, here are the new music releases for Tuesday, March 19th, 2002.

BLADE II [Soundtrack] (Immortal/Virgin)
MARY LORSON & SAINT LOW Tricks for Dawn (spinART)
MC SOLAAR Cinquieme As (East West/Elektra)
YES Talk (Spitfire)
MEGADETH Rude Awakening (Sanctuary)
OL’ DIRTY BASTARD Trials and Tribulations… (D3)
K’S CHOICE Almost Happy (Sony International)

Plus… 12, ALL ABOUT EVE, STEVE AZAR, BRICK LAYER, CHEROKEE, CHICAGO UNDERGROUND, COMET, COREY, DIESELBOY, FIVE POINTE O, GAY DAD, GOV’T MULE, GRAVITY KILLS, DARREN HAYES, SANDER KNEINENBERG, GLENN LEWIS, MSM, SCHATZI, SUPER FURRY ANIMALS, ULTIMATE FAKEBOOK, WEST COAST BAD BOYZ, and the soundtracks to FRAILTY and KISSING JESSICA STEIN.

TOGETHER AGAIN

Sax player Clarence Clemons telling a Swedish radio station that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are in an Atlanta studio recording a new album.

IN THE PINK

“Crain’s New York Business” is reporting that Britney Spears is considering buying a Manhattan eatery that would be run by restauranteur Bobby Ochs. The place, tentatively called Pinky’s (after Spears’ nickname), will offer moderately priced American cuisine and is scheduled to open in May.

Regarding Russell Crowe: Will Beautiful Acting Beat a Moody Mind?

I’ve have all of my Oscar Predictions on Friday.

Former Conan O’Brien sidekick Andy Richter has become a sitcom master!

But is his show any good…

George Michael returns with a new single. It has three “e”‘s and is called “Freeek.”

Wouldn’t it be more apropos if MIchael Jackson had released a song with that title?

Some Punk Pioneers have entered The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

PS- I’ve been there!

Rush track list confirmed; band plans tour

Rush’s long-awaited new album will arrive in record stores May 14, with the debut single due at radio late this month, the band’s label has confirmed.

Universal Music Canada and Anthem Records announced that the first single from “Vapor Trails” will be “One Little Victory,” which will begin shipping to radio stations on March 29.

And Rush fans can also expect the group to hit the road this summer in support of the album. “Vapor Trails” is their first new release since 1996’s “Test For Echo.” The band hasn’t performed live since the summer of 1997.

Although details of the album have leaked out via the ‘Net in recent weeks, Universal/Anthem has now confirmed the new album’s track listing:

1. “One Little Victory”
2. “Peaceable Kingdom”
3. “Ghost Rider”
4. “Ceiling Unlimited”
5. “The Stars Look Down”
6. “How It Is”
7. “Vapor Trail”
8. “Out Of The Cradle”
9. “Earthshine”
10. “Sweet Miracle”
11. “Nocturne”
12. “Freeze (Part IV of “Fear”)”
13. “Secret Touch”

Bruce Springsteen is working with a string section.

No word on whether it’s “section 8.”

Ritter & Post to Guest on SCRUBS

John Ritter (Three’s Company) and Markie Post (Night Court), who co-starred on the ’92-95 TV series HEARTS AFIRE, will guest star as the parents of J.D. and Elliott, respectively, on the April 2nd episode of NBC’s SCRUBS.

An upcoming episode of SCRUBS will also guest star the cast of St. ELSEWHERE.