CD-Charts Position 1
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Songs of Mass Destruction

by: Annie Lennox

Release Date October 02, 2007
At first I wasn't sure I liked Annie's return to us. After listening a few times to it I was absorbed into it. Her depth and growth became clear. She has matured and it shows.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Possibilities

by: Herbie Hancock

Release Date August 30, 2005
Not to overstate it, but this is a fantastic release. Maybe diehard fans might balk but as a musician the artistry shown here is exquisite.

I was turned on to "Possibilities" by the Cable/DVD video documentary chronicling the making of this recording.

A very popular production tool these days, letting top musical performers invite other artists to join in the making of a new album by contributing diverse talents, unique styles, etc. creating new and exciting sounds.

Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow musicians!

CD-Charts Position 3
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

by: Howard Shore, Annie Lennox

Release Date November 25, 2003
Okay, I was already determined to love this album when I found out that Renee Fleming stars in three of it's pieces. But Howard Shore truly does provide a gorgeous presentation of his musical talents. Keeping in mind that this is a movie track, and therefore, there is a lot of "incidental" music in this album. It's not always riveting without the action of the movie to complete the story. But that is a challenge every composer of film music faces.

Flemming is flawless, providing a straight-tone (no vibrato), eerie, airy sound in her performances to emphasize the other-worldly influence of this music. One wonders how authentic her "elfin" would be, but since her vocals are nearly indistinguishable from the orchestra, the accent could ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
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Medusa

by: Annie Lennox

Release Date March 14, 1995
I was 15 when this album came out and not even on this Earth when the originals were recorded and released. I remember hearing No More I Love You's on the radio a lot and the song became so magical to me. What I loved most about the album is that the songs take you to somewhere else, especially Don't Let It Bring You Down, you actually envision castles burning. I loved how Annie was the main vocalist and did her own backing vocals. It is so much work (we who are not SINGERS) don't know this, to provide ones own background vocals. So these songs became her records because her "voices" are all over the songs. My favorite song off the album is Waiting in Vain. I couldn't ever imagine Bob Marley singing the song but I can imagine him writing it. The song ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Diva

by: Annie Lennox

Release Date May 12, 1992
Diva shares every emotion possible in this CD.
Little Bird, Cold, Precious--all awesome!

CD-Charts Position 6
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Bare

by: Annie Lennox

Release Date June 10, 2003
I've been listening to Bare for a fair part of this Labor Day weekend and it's time to file it away because it slips a bit more each time I play it. This is another in pop and rock's great tradition of picking over the fossilized ashes of a dead relationship. As if we didn't know that from the music, Ms. Lennox spells it out for us in exquisite detail on the back of the jewel case. Note to her and a zillion others: let your artistry speak for itself. No words of explanation will give life to inert work. And, equally, words will not enhance a masterpiece. It overwhelms on its own merits.

Bare is neither disaster nor masterpiece. It will never slip below three stars because Ms. Lennox is a pro. She's got a full-ranged expressive voice. She ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

by: Will Young, Jamelia, Kylie Minogue, Joss Stone, Mary J. Blige, Robbie Williams, Jamie Cullum, Beyonce featuring Jay-Z, Sting featuring Annie Lennox, Various Artists (6 more)

Release Date November 16, 2004
A must have sequel. Wonderful, entertaining and funny movie that stands on its own merit. Great to view in these days of stockmarket woes, job losses and overall gloom. At the end of a tough day, Bridget Jones can make you laugh and relax!!

CD-Charts Position 8
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Music from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

from: Silva America

Release Date July 13, 2004
Conductor Nic Raine's style nicely complement's the original Howard Shore epic with a more subtle, classical, and operatic vocal style. This 2-disc set has high production quality and is performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

My favorites:
"Evenstar" (vocal performed by Charlotte Kinder)
"Twilight and Shadow" (vocal performed by Charlotte Kinder)
"Into the West" (Cello instrumental)
"May It Be" (vocal performed by Tara Scammell)

Although the performances here are more nuanced and lack the raw emotional power of the Shore versions, it is nonetheless a refreshing rendition and provides additional layers of texture to Tolkien's world.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Medusa/Live in Central Park

by: Annie Lennox

Release Date December 06, 1995
In a word...tremendous! A must have is you're a Annie Lennox fan.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Film Favorites: Music from the Movies

from: Madacy Records

Release Date November 21, 2006
In a word...tremendous! A must have is you're a Annie Lennox fan.