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Rambling Boy

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Charlie Haden

Release Date September 23, 2008
Quite a curiosity, this latest album from Jazz bassist Charlie Haden. With his family and friends about him, he draws together various strands of Americana. Jack Black gives a fine belting performance (really, two vocal interludes in an instrumental) of Old Joe Clark. Roseanne Cash gives a creditable performance of Wildwood Flower but, having heard Karen Mal's perfect rendition of this beautiful Folk song, I'm afraid I'm spoiled for any other version. Petra Haden's rendition of The Fields of Athenry is my favorite track. A folk song with lengthy Jazz sections, which suit it very well, it merits classic status.

Ricky Scaggs, Elvis Costello and others are also featured.

The penultimate track is a brief extract from ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 2
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A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Alison Krauss

Release Date April 03, 2007
Worth every penny. Not one bad track on the entire CD. Highly recommend this to anyone.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Cherryholmes III: Don't Believe

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Cherryholmes

Release Date September 30, 2008
Cherryholmes II: Black and White
I recently purchased this cd and am absolutely thrilled with it. This is bluegrass music at it's purest. Of course the fact that it's a Skaggs production should give you a clue that it will be nothing but the best.
I highly recommend this cd if you are a true bluegrass fan.
I just ordered their newest cd Cherryholmes III: Don't Believe, and expect it to be even better than this one.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Alison Krauss & Union Station

Release Date November 05, 2002
This is one of the best, if not the best recorded concert out there. If you can find a SACD or LP copy if this, it is worth buying a record player or SACD player JUST FOR THIS. I'm not even kidding. However, the CD is still awesome. Just make sure if you upload it to your computer, do it lossless. This was recorded using the best mics out there with the audience recored also. Because of this, you hear some crowd noise with an absolutely "you are there" feeling. It's hard to explain, but there is a lot of air in this recording. It's like they recorded the whole atmosphere of the concert hall. I can't recommend this enough.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Wheels

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Dan Tyminski

Release Date June 17, 2008
Carry Me Across the Mountain was such an incredible collection of good music that it seemed impossible to match it. But Dan Tyminski has done it again, although in different style. This time he's working with a band instead of studio musicians. The band is comprised of musicians who are famous on their own. Barry Bales is the driving bass force behind the music of Alison Krauss & Union Station (Dan Tyminski's usual home as well) and has been for years. Adam Steffey, the mandolin player, (formerly of AKUS, the Isaacs, & young supergroup Mountain Heart) is already legendary among young players coming up through the bluegrass ranks for his unbelievable speed and clarity. As usual, in this CD he never overdoes it, though. Ron Stewart is, in my opinion, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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The Steeldrivers

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: The Steeldrivers

Release Date January 15, 2008
AWESOME CD.Love the Steeldrivers! This group has a unique sound. you need too buy it!!!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Glide

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Jerry Douglas

Release Date August 19, 2008
While Alison Krause is exploring other music direction her fellow Union Station members are out working. A great solid set from one of the greatest dobro players. Except for two songs this is instrumental so if you like those songs with a great dobro presence this is it. A great backing band to help make this a wonderful set. If you are a Jerry Douglas fan make sure that this one is in your collection!

CD-Charts Position 8
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Fast Paced World

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: The Duhks

Release Date August 19, 2008
I have been listening to The Duhks for a long time, and I really enjoy their music. This album exceeded my expectations...I bought it without even previewing the songs...and that is justifiable because it is just simply amazing!

CD-Charts Position 9
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Still Crooked

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Crooked Still

Release Date June 24, 2008
the poignant vocals float over a lively and rhythmic wave of instrumentation. the ballads are lovely and there is good variety in terms of the moods of the different pieces.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Now That I've Found You: A Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary
by: Alison Krauss

Release Date February 07, 1995
Alison's perfect and soft voice is exceptional! My favorite song on this album is "When You Say Nothing at All" so there was no hesitation in chosing this song for our wedding. As I walked down the aisle to start our beautiful poolside country wedding, Alison's perfect voice (in surroundsound) floated across the wedding guests, into lush green pasture and seemed to impact even the horses (or maybe the horses were just looking for their dinner). When I reached the rose-adorned wedding arch, I turned to see just about everyone with tears running down their cheeks - Alison's performance of this song really brought out the emotion in everyone. Even the big ol' cowboys were doing their best to choke back their emotions. Followed the perfect ceremony with a husband/wife dance to Sara ... Read More: