Seth Sternberger releases his debut solo album, Unfortunate Brain Chemistry. 
Seth Sternberger releases his debut solo album, Unfortunate Brain Chemistry.
The CD Logan’s Sanctuary is released, a mostly-instrumental album billed as the soundtrack to a Logan’s Run sequel that was never filmed (though neither the title, nor the storyline in the liner notes booklet, corresponds to either of the sequel novels written by William F. Nolan). The album is the combination of the talents of Brian Reitzell and former Jellyfish member Roger Joseph Manning Jr.; fellow ex-Jellyfish member Jason Falkner also contributes. 
GNP Crescendo records releases the soundtrack compilation album The Best of Star Trek: Volume Two, collecting music highlights from the original Star Trek TV series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.
Decca Records releases Michael Kamen‘s soundtrack from the movie X-Men.
BBC Music releases Doctor Who At The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Volume 1: The Early Years – 1963-1969, collecting early music cues and sound effects created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop during Doctor Who’s early black & white years.
BBC Music releases Doctor Who At The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Volume 2: New Beginnings – 1970-1979, collecting early music cues and sound effects created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop during the Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker years of Doctor Who.
Basta Records releases Manhattan Research, Inc., an album of experimental early electronic music and classic radio advertising jingles written and performed by Raymond Scott (1908-1994); vocals (both sung and spoken) include performances by his wife, Dorothy Collins, and pre-Muppets Jim Henson. The music on the album is played by instruments and early sequencers that Scott invented himself.
Ochre Records releases the soundtrack album Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, a compilation of production library tracks frequently used in 1960s Doctor Who.
Westwood Studios releases a CD of Frank Klepacki‘s soundtrack from the Westwood computer game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2.
RPM Records releases the album Who Is Dr. Who?, a compilation of 1960s and early ’70s novelty singles (and their B-sides) related to the TV series Doctor Who.
Island Records releases U2’s tenth studio album All That You Can’t Leave Behind, featuring the single “Elevation”.
Sony Classical releases Tan Dun‘s soundtrack from the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Sony Classical releases an expanded edition of John Williams’ soundtrack from the movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, expanded to include the entire score.
SuperTracks releases David Newman’s soundtrack from the movie Galaxy Quest.
Epic Records releases the Electric Light Orchestra box set Flashback, a greatest hits package with numerous unreleased and newly recorded tracks.
Castle Records releases the Hot Butter album Popcorn, a compilation of nearly all of Hot Butter’s recorded output. This album is not to be confused with Hot Butter’s 1972 debut album of the same name (most of which is included here).
GNP Crescendo releases a CD of music from the soundtrack of the Sci-Fi Channel series Lexx.
SuperTracks releases Hoyt Curtin and Bob Sakuma’s soundtrack from the TV series Battle Of The Planets, a re-release of Sakuma’s Gatchaman and the premiere release of Curtin’s Battle Of The Planets music.
Originally slated for release by Atlantic Records and then dropped by the label, Jon Brion‘s solo debut album Meaningless is released on the artist’s own Straight To Cutout label.
EMI Records releases Neil Finn‘s second solo album, One Nil, featuring the single “Rest Of The Day Off”.
Fat Wreck Chords releases Me First and the Gimme Gimmes‘ third album, Blow In The Wind.
Sony Records releases Pete Yorn‘s debut album, musicforthemorningafter, featuring the singly “Life On A Chain”.
Phantom Records releases the album Necessity: The 4-Track Years by Jason Falkner, a compilation of the ex-Jellyfish guitarist’s home studio recordings and demos.
Ark 21 Records releases Steve Wood & Daniel May’s soundtrack from the IMAX documentary Journey Into Amazing Caves, based on music by the Moody Blues and featuring new performances from the band.
Warner Bros. releases R.E.M.‘s 12th album, Reveal, featuring the single “Imitation Of Life”.
The Depeche Mode CD Exciter is released.
Columbia Records releases John Mayer‘s debut album, Room For Squares, featuring the singles “No Such Thing” and “Your Body Is A Wonderland”.
Westwood Games and Electronic Arts release a soundtrack album from the PC strategy game Emperor: The Battle For Dune with pre-ordered copies of the game, featuring music by Frank Klepacki, David Arkenstone, and Jarrid Mendelson.
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