Alanis, Black Crowes and Backstreet

Alanis Morissette is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her "Jagged Little Pill" album - the record that took her from big-haired Canadian pop to the forefront of female angst and man-hating.

She plans on releasing an acoustic version of the album on June 13 - ten years to the day after the original was released. And what better way to celebrate than to release your album to the masses - at Starbucks.

That's right, frappuccino fans. Ms. Morissette's great idea will be corporate-ified by being sold at 4,500 North American overpriced coffee outlets near you.

The acoustic anniversary album is a great idea - one that I wish Pearl Jam would do.

Black Crowes tour
As expected, the Black Crowes are turning their short stint in New York City into a full-fledged tour. I guess Chris Robinson was tired of his wife's success, and his own lack of solo success.

I wish they were coming closer, but maybe I'll make the trek to Raleigh to see them.

I caught the band during a surprise side-stage performance at Lollapalooza in Atlanta years ago, and would love to see them again. They definitely have a great live energy.

Backstreet's been down-sized
You're a boy band that's sold millions of albums. To celebrate your has-been status, you're going back on the road with a new album and a handful of club dates.

Yes, in a smart move - I doubt they'd sell out stadiums - the Backstreet Boys are going on a club tour. I hope these smaller venues are lip-synch equipped.