Love is all around, as tribute CDs are falling like autumn's leaves. The Beatles are tributed on two such CDs, one sweet and acoustic, the other snarling and turned up to 11. Compiled and recorded for Mike Harding's BBC radio program in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Rubber Soul, the track-for-track re-creation Rubber Folk is an import-only CD worth looking for. The Gottdisc Records' release (available now) is a who's who of British Folk artists, with Martin Simpson, Paul Brady, Ralph McTell, and others putting their stamp on each classic song. Haunting in its melodic a capella glory, June Tabor turns in a truly solo vocal turn on "In My Life." Other perfect love-letters-in-song include John Tams' ukulele stroll through "Girl" and the Piano Pop tenderness of Cora Dillion and Sam Lakeman on "Wait." This Tuesday, Restless Records serves up a head-crusher in Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute, featuring an all-star cast of heavy hitters teaming up in mini Metal supergroups, each trying to out-do each other's monster chops. Highlights include Lemmy from Motörhead, KISS drummer Eric Singer and guitarist John 5 getting "Back In the USSR," Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard, and Joseph Fazzio of Superjoint Ritual chugging through "Revolution," and a thundering take of "I Feel Fine" from Steven Carpenter of the Deftones, John Bush (formerly of Anthrax) and John Tempesta of Testament. Even "Tomorrow Never Knows" gets a little Jim Morrison-esque rebel yell from Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens. ... More guitar masters bow down to Carlos Santana on Viva Carlos!, out Tuesday on the Tone Center Records imprint. A master list of guitarists pay tribute, including Eric Johnson, Pat Martino, Mike Stern, Coco Montoya and Albert Lee. ... While not a musician himself, musicologist Harry Smith is honored next week with a two-CD, two-DVD box set that celebrates his 1952 collection, the groundbreaking Anthology Of American Folk Music. Compiled from his collection of long lost 78-RPM recordings, the raw Blues and Country set inspired a generation of new artists, from Bob Dylan to The Grateful Dead. In 1999 and 2001, producer Hal Willner staged a series of concerts that rejoice in the magic of these old-timey nuggets. The results of those concerts are on glorious display in The Harry Smith Project: Anthology of American Folk Music Revisited, and the list of participants is staggering, with Beth Orton, Beck, Lou Reed, Steve Earle, Richard Thompson, Nick Cave, Marianne Faithfull, Elvis Costello, Petra Haden, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Mocean Worker, Wilco, Todd Rundgren and more.

Television Alert
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno hosts Sarah McLachlan Wednesday and Kevin Federline Thursday. The Late Show with David Letterman has TV On the Radio Friday. Late Night with Conan O'Brien boasts Frank Black Friday and Billy Bragg Monday. Jimmy Kimmel Live helps Xzibit with his spelling Thursday. And Saturday Night Live's musical guest this weekend is My Chemical Romance.

New Releases Coming Tuesday
+/- - Let's Build a Fire (Absolutely Kosher) quirky, unashamed Pop delights from Patrick Ramos and James Baluyut of Versus; Steffen Basho-Junghans - Late Summer Morning (Strange Attractors Audio House) beautiful, rich solo acoustic guitar mastery on six and 12 strings; The Blow - Paper Television (K Records) slippery, infectious blip-blop Pop from this fresh Pacific Northwest duo, on tour now with Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins; Bright Eyes - Noise Floor (Saddle Creek) singles and rarities compilation, with five exclusive tracks found only on the vinyl version; The Curtains - Calamity (Asthmatic Kitty) new from Chris Cohen of Deerhoof, with guest John Ringhofer of Half-Handed Cloud; Cowboy Junkies - Long Journey Home (Rounder) CD and DVD set featuring their cover of Neil Young's "Helpless"; Def Leppard - Hysteria: Deluxe Edition (Island) expanded reissue with a bonus disc of extended mixes, B-sides and rarities; Ben Folds - Supersunnyspeedgraphic (Epic) anthology featuring his covers of The Darkness' "Get Your Hands Off My Woman" and Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit"; Gliss - Love the Virgins (Tough Cookie) debut full-length CD of fuzzy, pulsating Electronic Pop, much of it written by the trio while recently on tour with Billy Corgan and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; Greenskeepers - Polo Club (Om) catchy gyrations with a funky edge, spinning under the New Wave flicker of Heaven 17, Devo and Urban Dance Squad; featuring a crazy cover of the Huey Lewis hit "I Want a New Drug" and a bonus remix CD by James Curd; Miho Hatori - Ecdysis (Rykodisc) anticipated solo debut from one half of Cibo Matto; Kill the Vultures - The Careless Flame (Locust Music) must-hear Midwestern Hip Hop duo of DJ Anatomy and MC Crescent Moon, blowing beatnik streams over dark, psychedelic, zombie saxophone rolls and shuddered, mad beats; John Legend - Once Again (Columbia); My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade (Reprise) also available in a limited edition featuring a hinged, black velveteen package and a 64-page book with more fantastic illustrations from cover artist Gerard; Roger Powell - Fossil Poets (Inner Knot) cool new solo release from the Utopia keyboard wizard, playing an array of instruments, with layers and layers of Moog synthesizers; Vains of Jenna - Lit Up/Let Down (Filthy Note) Bam Margera has chosen these big buzz Swedish rockers to debut his new record label; The Walkmen - "Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen (Record Collection) complete track-by-track recreation of Harry Nilsson and John Lennon's 1974 album; Wee Hairy Beasties - Animal Crackers (Bloodshot) new children's music CD; Frank Zappa - Trance-Fusion (Ryko) official collection of guitar solos from 1977-1988.