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Rockferry
Duffy
Mercury, 2008
A Great New Talent
Duffy's music, especially Mercy is soulful and emotionally potent. She belts out her songs with no apologies and takes no prisoners. Her voice has a high tone but unlike some reviewers who think she screeches, I think it is unique and quite appealing. She can hold ...
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Keep It Simple
Van Morrison
Lost Highway, 2008
Typical, incredible Morrison
Typical, incredible Morrison. As always, the more I listen the deeper the meaning . . . 'stretching time stretching time . . .'
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From the Reach
Sonny Landreth
Landfall, 2008
Sonny-From the Reach
I first saw Sonny in a Mark Knopfler video "A Night in London" a few years ago and figured, "If Mark Knopfler uses this guy, he must be good." I had no idea. I have seen him at least a dozen times live and every time he gives a great show. I've talked to him ...
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E=MC2
Mariah Carey
Island, 2008
Love this....
I love E=MC2!! This cd is refreshing and I like all of the songs, which is unusual for any cd! Right now there is no rotation in my car, it's just me and MiMi! I even dropped Janet for MiMi.lol...
When I drive I usually begin listening to something else but then ...
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We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
Jason Mraz
Atlantic, 2008
Love this album!
I can't stop listening to this album, nor would I want to. His lyrics are amazing. I find myself singing most of these songs in my sleep. There is s song for everyone on this album. Lucky, a song featuring Colbie Caillat, is my favorite on the album. It speaks so ...
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The Odd Couple
Gnarls Barkley
Atlantic, 2008
Best CD of 2008 so far
This is a wonderful album, one of the best I've heard so far this year. Someone mentioned it's like psychedelic soul. Give it a try. And if you happen to catch Gnarls Barkley playing on SNL in reruns, you'll be blown away.
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Here I Stand
Usher
Jive, 2008
The New Usher
This new album displays Usher's growth as an artist and a now married man. My husband and I listened to each track several times to get the feel of the album. We're newly married as well so it works for us, but it may not work for the younger viewers because some of ...
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Lay It Down
Al Green
Blue Note Records, 2008
Soul Satisfaction
Lay It Down is an amazing statement. This is among the most satisfying discs I've listened to in years. It delivers right up the middle in the sweet spot of staying true to who Al Green is (no silly attempts to sound like an erstwhile 20 year old) while somehow seeming ...
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Spirit
Leona Lewis
J-Records, 2008
Leona Lewis CD
This is an excellent CD. I really love it and the more I listen to it, the more I like each song and am very happy I purchased it. I hope she comes out with another CD soon that is as good, I will certainly buy it.
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Back to Black
Amy Winehouse
Republic, 2007
LUVIN' AMY
I THINK AMY WINEHOUSE IS JUST THE BEST NEW ARTIST IN YEARS. HOPE SHE STAYS STRAIGHT AND GIVES UP MORE GREAT MATERIAL.
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The Hard Way
James Hunter
Hear Music, 2008
British Blue Eyed Retro Soul
When I first heard James Hunter, I thought I'd missed something from the 60's. Something really good, that is--something I'd have dug a quarter out of my ragged jeans to hear on the jukebox good.
The reviewers who describe Hunter's voice as a growl are right--but ...
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TwentyFive
George Michael
Epic, 2008
Love it!
I adore this album. I was young enough in the 80s to miss a lot of what makes George Michael great, but I'm catching up. I don't have his other greatest hits (Ladies and Gentlemen), and although there is some definite overlap between the two albums, I was really ...
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Seeing Sounds
N.E.R.D.
Interscope Records, 2008
Seeing Sound will not disappoint true N*E*R*D fans
Fans that have followed the trio of Pharrell, Chad, and Shae will be refreshed at the ever-evolving sound of N*E*R*D.
The theatrics of "Time for Some Action" sets the pace, with the kicking bassline, but the tempo changes are a prelude to the many pace changes of ...
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As I Am
Alicia Keys
J-Records, 2007
Music for the soul
If you are a fan of Ms. Keys you will love this album. If you are not a fan of her you will appreciate the beauty the deepness and the soul of her music. I own all her albums and I think this one is the best out of all and they are all pretty good. This album seems to ...
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Self Portrait
Lalah Hathaway
Stax Records, 2008
music that gets yo head right!
I'm glad she finally went more on the Neo-soul/Nu-Soul route with this cd. Her last cd experimented with the genre, but didn't seem to want to get away from the old 80's and 90's r&b sound. (not knockin' it. That was still good music back then!) this album felt like I ...
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