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SpeakSonic album reviews: Dropkick Murphys, Kidz Bop 23, 2013 Grammy Nominees & Destiny’s Child

Dropkick Murphys–the punk rock band who delivered the Celtic chant “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”–are back with their eighth studio album Signed and Seal in Blood and it’s more of what fans are used to hearing from them. It seems like Kidz Bop has been going on forever just like its cousin Now That’s What I Call Music… but that’s for a good reason: even in its 23rd incarnation it manages to sell extremely well as its young target demographic eats it up. The Grammys air tonight; why not sample some of this year’s nominees in the award show’s compilation album. Destiny’s Child is back with Love Songs, their own compilation of romantic tunes that features one brand new track “Nuclear.”

SpeakSonic delivers with this week’s bite-sized album reviews.

New music: Destiny’s Child, David Bowie & Justin Timberlake [Update: JT’s “Suit & Tie” featuring Jay-Z out now]

There’s new music to hear from artists you might have thought you’d never hear from again. First up is the musical trio Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, better known together as Destiny’s Child. Before Beyoncé became her own star, she led a group that pumped out hit after hit in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Remember “Independent Woman,” “Survivor,” and “Bootylicious?” Well, apparently there’s more where that came from. Last Friday, Destiny’s Child released their first single since 2004 called “Nuclear.” It’s produced by Pharrell and rather than bouncing back with a thumping beat they’ve invigorated their new image with a soft R&B tune that makes you remember just how well these ladies can harmonize together. “Nuclear” is a track off a brand new compilation album from Destiny’s Child Love Songs. The 14-track album contains romantic-themed songs they recorded between 1997-2004. As you can see in the tracklisting posted after the break, “Nuclear” remains the only new material to be included. Listen to it, it’s embedded above. Beyoncé will reunite Destiny’s Child on-stage when she hosts this year’s Super Bowl half-time show.

To hear David Bowie’s new single and learn about JT’s comeback, jump after the break. Continue reading New music: Destiny’s Child, David Bowie & Justin Timberlake [Update: JT’s “Suit & Tie” featuring Jay-Z out now]