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W H A T T O B U Y 2015HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Album of the yearHello, Adele, we’ve missed you. We’ve been waiting for this for four years: Adele’s

follow-up to her record-shattering 21, which recently was named the greatest album of all time by Billboard. � e British pop singer released her new album 25 on Nov. 20 just in time for the holiday shopping season. Target is selling a “deluxe” edition with three bonus tracks. � e CD also is available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon and just about anywhere else. Culture Clash in West Toledo and Finders in Bowling Green have 25 available on CD and vinyl; from $10.99.

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Album/book comboElvis Costello is one of most talented

lyricists in pop music history, so we are doubly blessed this year with his new memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappear-ing Ink ($30) and its accompanying double album ($16.59). Read about his childhood and discover the stories be-hind some of his most famous songs — � en listen to the 38-song soundtrack. Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, Books-A-Million.

HeadphonesSometimes, only the best will do.

And when you’re talking the best when it comes to sound, usually you’re talking Bowers & Wilkins. A pair of P5 Wireless hi-� headphones could score you some serious points with the music a� cionado on your list. Jamiesons Audio/Video, 5421 Monroe St., $300.

There’s so much to choose from when buying for a music lover: the hottest new album, high-tech accessories, or even an instrument for the musician in your life.And because there is a lot of ground to cover, here is a list of 10 music gift ideas.

— BOB CUNNINGHAM, BLADE STAFF WRITER

Top albumsMaybe the music lover on your list

likes critic darlings such as Patty Gri� n (Servant of Love), Leon Bridges (Coming Home), and Keith Richards (Crosseyed Heart). Or maybe he or she is into chart toppers like Pentatonix (Pentatonix), Luke Bryan (Kill the Lights), and Kend-rick Lamar (To Pimp a Butter� y). Maybe mix and match? Amazon, Best Buy, iTunes, Target; prices vary.

Gift cardsSometimes the best gift is a gift card. � at way the mu-

sic lover in your life can pick any song or album he or she chooses. From a gift giver’s perspective, it might be boring but it’s certainly e� ective. Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Target, or anywhere you look.

Live musicToledo has one of the best live music venues in the Midwest,

Huntington Center, and there will be plenty of musical talent on hand: Brantley Gilbert, Feb. 18; Brad Paisley, March 10; Luke Bryan, April 14; and Janet Jackson, June 7. Ticket prices vary, ticketmaster.com.

Local musiciansIt’s a mystery why Toledo’s fantas-

tic music scene is such a secret. With artists such as Ben Stalets and Tim Korenich tearing up the local clubs and also making a name for them-selves on tours of the Midwest and East Coast, it’s a safe bet the word is going to get out. Both have new al-bums and would make great stocking stu� ers. Stalets’ Country Midwestern is available for $10 at benstalets.bandcamp.com/album/country-midwestern while Korenich’s What a Weird � ing (name your price) can be found at timkorenich.bandcamp.com/album/what-a-weird-thing.

Local record storesCelebrate Small Business Saturday (or

any day, really) with a stop at your favorite local record shop. Maybe your husband wants the Drive-By Truckers’ new live album, It’s Great to Be Alive!, or the new Neil Young box set to complete a friend’s collection. You’ll never know what you’ll � nd at a record shop like Finders, Culture Clash, or area Allied Record Exchange stores — and that’s the beauty of it. Find-ers, 128 N. Main St., Bowling Green; Cul-ture Clash, 4020 Secor Rd.

Drum lessons

� e gift of mu-sic can last a life-time. In addition to selling drums, the Drum Depot, 4100 Monroe St., o� ers 16-week courses for $288. Who knows, may-be the next Ringo Starr or Buddy Rich is on your list?

Bluetooth speakerLet’s face it: � e speakers on

smart phones, laptops, and tablets just don’t cut it when it comes to cutting-edge sound. Give the music enthusiast on your list the boost he or she needs with a Bose Soundlink Speaker III. It comes in several colors and it � lls the room with sound. Apple Store, Best Buy, Target, $299.95.

* Prices and availability subject to change.