Originally intended for release on his 25th birthday in October, Drake’s sophomore album Take Care finally hits stores today. The album’s 18 tracks boast a star-studded roster of guest artists, including Rihanna, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and Chantal Kreviazuk. The deluxe edition includes two bonus tracks: The Motto featuring Lil Wayne and Hate Sleeping Alone.
The popular musical comedy show Glee today releases their second Christmas album just in time for the holidays. The 12 tracks of Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2 include a mix of classic seasonal songs – such as Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Little Drummer Boy – and more contemporary favorites like All I Want for Christmas is You, Christmas Eve With You and Santa Baby.
Also out this week: Andrea Bocelli releases the soundtrack from his free concert in New York City’s Central Park, Concerto, One Night in Central Park, featuring Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti, and many others; actor-comedian Donald Glover (Community) releases his fourth rap album, Camp, under his stage name Childish Gambino; R.E.M. releases their career-capping compilation album Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011; and The Who releases Quadrophenia Deluxe Edition, a two-disc remaster of their classic 1973 concept album.