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Projects CD Watch

Projects CD Watch
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This clever wristwatch from Projects lets you rewind to the 1990s every time you check the time. Designed in collaboration with pop artist Riki Prosper, the 40mm watch has a spinning holographic effect layer that makes it look like a Compact Disc. The Play button indicates the hour, while Pause shows the minutes. Watch the disc spin on Instagram.

Microwaving CDs in Super Slow Motion

Microwaving CDs in Super Slow Motion

We don’t recommend trying this at home, but if you pop a compact disc into a microwave oven and turn it on, it’ll put on a brief but spectacular light show. The Slow Mo Guys rigged up a macro probe lens and their high-speed cameras to capture the miniature electrical storm in amazing detail. Then they scrambled some eggs.

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Making a Shredded CD Bracelet

Making a Shredded CD Bracelet

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from makers is that you can create all kinds of things from items bathed in resin and cut into shape. In this video, Peter Brown takes a bunch of shredded CDs and turns the shards into a large iridescent bracelet.

Live Moves Pretty Fast Box Set

Live Moves Pretty Fast Box Set

John Hughes’ movies were a seminal part of 1980s youth culture, and so were their soundtracks. Life Moves Pretty Fast is a compilation of some of their best new wave and new romantic tracks. It’s available as a 74-track 4xCD with a bonus 7-inch and cassette, a 73-track 6xLP red vinyl, and a 25-track 2xLP. Drops 11.11.22.

Rapid-fire CD Launcher

Rapid-fire CD Launcher

In Far Cry 6, you’ll be able to craft weapons from junk. Among the possibilities is a gun that fires CDs as projectiles. The guys over at Hacksmith Industries teamed up with UbiSoft to build a real-world replica of the dangerous device and finally gives us a use for all of those old AOL CD-ROMs.

Teac CR-H101 CD Receiver

Teac CR-H101 CD Receiver
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Do you still have a sizable CD collection? Don’t just convert them to MP3s, listen to them the way they were meant to be heard with Teac’s compact receiver. It packs an audiophile BurrBrown PCM1795 DAC, a 26w x 2 class-D amp, Hi-Res Audio support, and can stream digital audio via Bluetooth, your Mac or PC.

and the Hundred Dollar Sandwich

and the Hundred Dollar Sandwich

You can buy the digital tracks from Junk Science’s dope hip-hop album, but you really want the physical edition – two slices of CD “bread” which sandwich together “ingredients” printed with lyrics, and packed in a resealable freezer bag.

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A Clockwork Orange Audiobook

A Clockwork Orange Audiobook
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This unabridged edition of Anthony Burgess’ dystopian masterpiece is now available in Audiobook format. Including a controversial extra chapter, it’s a must-listen for fans of the original.

I Told You I Was Freaky

I Told You I Was Freaky
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Some say it’s not as strong as Season 1, but Flight of the Conchords’ second season still split our sides; I Told You I Was Freaky includes notable classics like Sugalumps and Friends.

Free: Xenogears ReMixed

Free: Xenogears ReMixed
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We always love freebies, but Xenogears ReMixed goes beyond awesome: based on Yasunori Mitsuda’s original Xenogears music, it’s reconceived by no less than 32 musicians.

Music: The Circle

Music: The Circle
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Bon Jovi finds their way off the Lost Highway and back to rock with The Circle; on sale 11/10, it’s their 11th studio album and will include the documentary When We Were Beautiful.

Music: The Blueprint 3

Music: The Blueprint 3
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8 years after the original Blueprint, Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 is his 11th album and has seen generally positive reviews; it’s also loaded with a guest list that includes Kanye and Pharrell.

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Megadeth: Endgame

Megadeth: Endgame
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Likely one of 2009’s best albums and a worthy successor to United Abominations, Megadeth’s Endgame is their 12th album and a solo-heavy effort with a decidedly old-school flavor.

Abbey Road Remastered

Abbey Road Remastered
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Due out 9/9/09, Abbey Road Remastered is the result of a four year effort that used new tech alongside vintage equipment; the result is the highest fidelity Beatles catalog ever.

Music: Ursa Major

Music: Ursa Major
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Available 8/18/09: Ursa Major is Third Eye Blind’s first album in six years and an independent release to boot; it’s received mix reviews, but should be familiar fun for loyal fans.

Woodstock: 40 Years On

Woodstock: 40 Years On
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Woodstock: 40 Years On is a comprehensive 77-song, six-CD set in chronological order of performance; it includes 38 unreleased recordings and Yasgur’s legendary breakfast speech.

Music: Cradlesong

Music: Cradlesong
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Rob Thomas’ Cradlesong is his first solo effort since re-teaming up with Matchbox Twenty in ’07; a straightforward modern-rock album with broad appeal, it harkens to his pop music roots.

Wilco: The Album

Wilco: The Album
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Available 6/30, Wilco: The Album is #7 for the alternative band; there’s something for everyone, which somewhat serves as an homage to former member Jay Bennett (who passed 5/25).

DMB: Big Whiskey

DMB: Big Whiskey
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Dave Matthews Band may be too mainstream for some, but Big Whiskey is a solid album with emotional weight; it’s a tribute to saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who passed away in 2008.

Pet Shop Boys: Yes

Pet Shop Boys: Yes
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The Pet Shop Boys were hip before most of us had lips, but their tenth album Yes is their strongest outing since 1993’s Very; it’s an evolutionary mix of pop songs and slower ballads.

Ben Folds: A Capella

Ben Folds: A Capella
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Students have been doing a capella versions of Ben Folds’ songs for years, but they get official with University a Capella; it has 16 tracks from the country’s best university troupes.

Music: American Soldier

Music: American Soldier
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It’s a bit uneven in parts, but Queensryche’s American Soldier album returns the band to its thinking man metal roots and shines as a tribute to American servicemen and women.

Music: Playing for Change

Music: Playing for Change
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With over 10 million YouTube views, Playing For Change is as inspiring as Where The Hell Is Matt, with worldwide musicians singing songs like Stand By Me; the CD comes out 4/28.

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