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.

Sleep Through The Static – Jack Johnson (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

Hawaiian native Jack Johnson has four albums to his credit and though very successful in his own way, he is not a big timer here, for his acoustic sessions on his fifth studio work are not the impressive happy go lucky pop you might tune into, but more laid back, easy on the ears kind of stuff.

Tabeer – Shafqat Amanat Ali (Music Today) Rs. 199/-

Shafqat’s voice can best be remembered for his superb rendition of the song Mitwa (from the Bollywood movie ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’) and other Bollywood blockbusters and now with his debut effort he promises to charm you even further.

Seven Lives Many Faces – Enigma (Virgin Records) Rs. 350/-

Michael Cretu is the magician behind the melodies of Enigma. Apart from his six albums, Cretu has worked with musicians from all over the globe. His music is a balance of three elements- melody, voice and rhythm.

Sitara – Mizmaar (Universal Music) Rs. 150/-

Mizmaar is one of the many new acts from Pakistan to enter the Indian music industry. The newcomers come packaged with a rock sound that is fairly good on the ears.

Mountain Trail – Rahul Sharma (Music Today) Rs. 295/-

Mountains are not only a delightful sight, but sometimes it also gives you a chance to bring music to it