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Nine Lives
Steve Winwood
Sony, 2008
An Old 60's Fan
I have been a fan of Steve Winwood since the 60's when I followed his career with The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. The changes reflect his creativity, his musicianship, his artistry.
This CD is incredible. There are elements of jazz, blues, and a ...
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Once
Original Soundtrack
Columbia, 2007
Deserved the Oscar!
Soundtrack from the 2007 indie film of the same name. Music won the Oscar for music written for a movie. Hansard and Irglova wrote the music and were the leads. Music and story hang together well. Real people in real situations with no Hollywood ending. Hansard is ...
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Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2
Sarah McLachlan
Arista, 2008
Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2
I love this collection of songs from Sarah McLachlan. It has a nice balance - some live (Angel, Pills), duets Time After Time, Don't Let Go Just Like Me, and Angel, my favorite. The harmony of Sarah and Emmy Lou Harris is amazing. I only owned one album of Sarah's, ...
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Keep It Simple
Van Morrison
Lost Highway, 2008
The best of the best
I have to say, I have come to realize this is one of my favorite albums of the year tied with Houston Marchman's - Naked The Best of Houston Marchman. Both are soooo good and I can listen to their voices over and over again and never get tired. Houston Marchman is ...
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Coco
Colbie Caillat
Universal Republic, 2007
sweetest flowing songs
This is a true breath of fresh air. The music industry seems to like junk nowadays. In a music era where Cheap-looking sex-sells singers think they can sing but are all really trash....Colbie Caillat turns it all around and sings from the heart. I can't wait for more ...
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Music for the Motion Picture Into the Wild
Eddie Vedder
J-Records, 2007
It doesn't get any better than this
I bought this album on my way home from the theater showing of "Into the Wild." I saw the film after reading the Jon Krakauer book. I read the book after reading the "Outside" article on the film. Suffice it to say, I am into "Into the Wild."
Therefore, I ...
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Same Old Man
John Hiatt
New West Records, 2008
Same Old Man, Same Great Sound
Another great album from John Hiatt! I've been a fan for years and this album reminds me of the "Old Days."
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Raising Sand
Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Rounder, 2007
Absolutely Haunting!
I think Led-heads who are excited about a new Robert Plant CD will be extremely disappointed. Mr. Plant is no longer a spring chicken or a wild rooster for that matter. He's a mature artist looking to spread his wings. I think he's found a new groove! Isn't that ...
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Little Voice
Sara Bareilles
Epic, 2007
Must buy
Great CD and a must have. SB's CD has amazing vocals and sound quality. It's the kind of CD that you want to sing-along to in your car on a hot summer day :-D
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Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw
Rca, 2008
Excellent follow up........
......although I'm not comparing both efforts. To be honest what I enjoy most is his sound. His voice is excellent and yet if he wasn't talented it wouldn't make this CD the success that is right now.
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One Cell In the Sea
A Fine Frenzy
Virgin Records, 2007
Unbelievable Find!
A few years ago, I discovered Elvis Costello for the first time. Soon after, it was Snow Patrol and the Killers. This year's tremendous musical discovery is A Fine Frenzy. This album completely picks me up and whisks me away wherever I'm going or doing. From the ...
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Essential Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Sony, 2002
cohen for president
have been listening to cohen for years.need someone with thought &perspective in W House. If it be your will is my favorite.
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Hideaway
The Weepies
Nettwerk Records, 2008
This should win something
I accidentally discovered this duo and their songs just recently. 3 days ago to be exact via another web site.
Anyway, they were featured on that web site so I decided to just click on their page and let their music play. I didn't pay much attention at first and ...
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Just Us Kids
James McMurtry
Lightning Rod Rec., 2008
EDGY COUNTRY BLUES WITH OUTSTANDING LYRICS
I'm not familiar with JM's music and this is the only album of his that I have. I recently bought 'Snake Farm' by Ray Wylie Hubbard, and I came across JM as I was browsing the Amazon site (although this particular album wasn't featured at that time) - and I'm very glad ...
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Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Blue Note Records, 2002
Classy!
I know I'm a little late to be jumping on Norah's bandwagon, but this young woman's got it all, including The Handsome Band! Wow! This is the first of her music in my collection and nearly everyone I have shared it with wants to add it to their collections as well. ...
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