Highlights from The Lion King – The London Theatre Orchestra (Times Music)

The movie was a super hit at the box office, while the soundtrack met the same status. Now years later, The London Theatre Orchestra and Cast present highlights of this blockbuster movie for your listening pleasure. The album features the very best singers and players performing the soundtrack bringing you a hypnotic trip back to the stage.

Rock Believer - Scorpions

Possibly the most decisive moment in the genesis of Scorpions’ brand-new, breath-taking album ‘Rock Believer’ was captured in a song by Klaus Meine, who penned the album’s lyrics: Gas In The Tank. Says Meine: “Before we started working on the new album, we asked ourselves: Is there still enough gas in the tank?”.

Jason Derulo – Jason Derulo (Warner Bros) Rs. 395/-

Miami born Jason Derulo is sweeping the world with his soothing voice and great songs. Studio controlled and finely auto tuned, the youngster has got a package on his hand that he’s handling really well. Derulo tackles an array of pop and R&B well, more as he’s got company with his mentor songwriter – producer Johnathan Rotem (Rihanna, Britney, Leona Lewis) who are now famous names at least for the moment.

Unbreakable – Backstreet Boys – (Sony BMG) Rs. 399/-

Backstreet Boys released their very much anticipated sixth album ‘Unbreakable’ after much speculation. Unfortunately, this time it is without the infinite talents of Kevin Richardson who probably has reasoned that once you reach the ripe old age of 30, you should no longer be part of a group with the word "boy" in the name. But whatever the reason despite their name, the BSB does realize they are getting older and are trying to show their maturity through their music.

First – Winta (HMV Sa Re Ga Ma) Rs. 350/-

Newcomer Winta Efrem comes from the land of the great Viking warriors, Norway, Oslo. Winta has been interested in music since she was younger. Winta's debut album was released in May 2004 and was titled ‘My Life’.

Paris Hilton – Paris (EMI Virgin) Rs. 399/-

The Hilton name is enough to make Paris an instant celebrity overnight. The great granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels Empire, Paris has the touch of class when it comes to her lifestyle. But what about her album? Released on her own label Heiress Records, the album is a mix of pop and hip hop and has a line of producers on her debut.

Sending you a Little Christmas –Johnny Mathis (Sony Music) Rs. 399/-

If you want some old fashioned traditional Christmas carols this is the album you should look for. While the list for all time Christmas classics by legends may seem endless, Johnny Mathis’ seven Christmas albums to date still remains as one of the best of all from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, and not forgetting Jim Reeves. Here is his eighth offering and by the sound of it, the 78 year old is still making his voice felt with the younger generation.

Breaking Barriers - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Times Music) Rs. 150/-

Just a few weeks left before the holidays. An amazing Christmas collection of carols played on sarod by Amjad Ali Khan. Very pleasant mix of Indian classical music and Christmas carols that bring out the Soleminty of the birth of Jesus with a cool and calm musical arrangement.

Now and Forever - The Very Best of Air Supply - Double Album with Lyrics booklet – (Sony – BMG) Rs. 399/-

From their Definitive Collection (1999) to Yours Truly (2001), there have been many Air Supply collections that date back a few years, but nothing beats ‘Now and Forever – 36 Greatest Love Hits’ from the balladic duo of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell. Packaged in a book format with lyrics to all songs, Disc 1 contains more of the older pieces like Lost in love, Every woman in the world, All out of love, The one that you love, Sweet Dreams, Two less lonely people in the world, Making love of nothing at all and I can wait forever, and much more.

Discipline – Janet Jackson (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

The pop diva is back with her new album, her 10th in line (also her debut release for Island Def Jam after more than a decade at Virgin Records) and by the title she seems to be very excited about it.