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From the Reach

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Sonny Landreth

Release Date May 20, 2008
I've been a Sonny fan for a long time, but always felt like he was hovering just below the surface of "big time"...he's breached it like a whale with this album.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Simply Grand

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Irma Thomas

Release Date August 12, 2008
She just keeps getting better. Really enjoyed the music. It mellowed me out. I listen as I am going to work and coming home. A real pleasure.

CD-Charts Position 3
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City That Care Forgot

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Dr. John and the Lower 911

Release Date June 03, 2008
Dr. John's work is always interesting, meaningful and down right great, but this a tribute to the City and People of New Orleans that will give you a chill and make you shake your head "yes" in agreement with his words,and tunes. Thank you, sir.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Night Train to Nashville

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Tab Benoit

Release Date April 22, 2008
I recommend this CD to anyone who likes blues music. 'Night Train,' in my opinion, is Tab Benoit's best CD.

CD-Charts Position 5
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After the Rain

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Irma Thomas

Release Date April 25, 2006
It is Irma Thomas, after all. She is fabulous. Anything by her has to be appreciated for the gem it is. True Americana. Blues as it should be interpreted.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Grant Street

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Sonny Landreth

Release Date January 25, 2005
It should be said that Sonny Landreth is blindingly fast on guitar. Yet, after trying to like this album for more than a week, I just do not. And the reason is that my ears detect no soul at all in his playing. I am reminded of several other virtuoso guitarists (Walter Trout and Johnny Winter most specifically) who make an awful lot of noise, but very little listenable music. I am also missing entirely the Blues aspect of this recording. It's rock-and-roll. A little more attention to melody and continuity, and less fret-finger acrobatics, would help a lot.

CD-Charts Position 7
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A Love Song for Bobby Long

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 11, 2005
I am crazy for this movie and every time I watched it I would sing along with all the songs. Finally I got the soundtrack and it's wonderful! I'm so glad I did.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Power of the Pontchartrain

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Tab Benoit

Release Date June 26, 2007
Louisiana blues ace Tab Benoit recorded this album using another Louisiana legend Leroux as his back up band for the album. The title track tackles the subject of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and it's effect on the city of New Orleans. Tab is in fine form throughout this album. His guitar playing is crisp and clean and his voice is as gruff and soulful as ever. Benoit has been churning out his special brand of Cajun blues for well over a decade now and it is a formula that he continues to improve on . Highlights include "Don't Make No Sense", "Power Of The Pontchartrain", "Midnight And Lonesome", "Sac-Au-Lait Fishing", and "One Foot In The Bayou". Tab also covers a cool version of Stephen Still's "For What It's Worth" with lyrics as fitting today ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Putumayo Presents: New Orleans

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 25, 2005
Purchased my first copy when at the Audubon Zoo in N.O. and love the variety of music styles and musicians. Have since gotten additional CDs of works by individual musicians featured on this CD. This particular purchase (2nd copy) was to give to my brother for Christmas.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Live! Down the Road

CD-Charts > Music > New Orleans Blues
by: Marcia Ball

Release Date April 26, 2005
This is one fun CD! Great music, great fun. You'll be smiling, singing along and tapping your feet.