Neil rocks. This just proves it.
Kind of surprised I’m the first in my group o’ friends to blog this:
Amos Leads Neil Gaiman Tribute Album
An album inspired by the work of prolific author Neil Gaiman will be released this summer by Philadelphia-based independent label Dancing Ferret Discs. The project, tentatively titled “Where’s Neil When You Need Him?,” is expected to arrive July 18, according to Dancing Ferret principal Patrick Rodgers.…
The most high-profile contributor to the compilation is Tori Amos, a longtime friend of Gaiman’s who occasionally name-checks the writer in her lyrics. In fact, the album’s working title is a line taken from her song “Space Dog.”
Where’s the CD of “Where’s Neil When You Need Him?” going to be sold? Glad you asked.
“Where’s Neil When You Need Him?” will be sold at traditional retail outlets as well as comic book stores.
Here’s a cool tidbit (emphasis mine):
According to Rodgers, the project is being assembled with the approval of Gaiman, who is writing the liner notes for the CD, while collaborator Dave McKean is creating its artwork. My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way is writing the introduction.
Though I’m not sure of Neil’s attendance plans, I will point out that the CD hits right before Comic-Con… 
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Some of the same artists to be found on this album can be found on Asleep By Dawn Magazine Presents: DJ Ferret’s Underground Club Mix #1. It’s available at Hot Topic for the low, low price of $4.99. I mention this for the readers that may not be familiar with the likes of the industrial/goth/triphop type artists that will be appearing on the Gaiman tribute.
Kick ass! Thanks, Z!