CD-Charts Position 61
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Little Voice (2 CD Set)

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Sara Bareilles

Release Date March 18, 2008
I had already decided to adopt Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" as the best album for the year of 2008, but then I got introduced to a song called "Gravity."

I couldn't rest until I got my hands on this album, and from start to finish Bareilles is simply superb. Every arrangement is touching, and her soulful, melodic voice gives me chills. I've been carrying it around in my mp3 player, and for the exception of one song, I've rated the entire album with four, five stars all throughout.

Sara's writing skills are simply one of the best out there. She infuses her melodies with heart. This is not music just for the sake of success. It is true art, and I am now a huge fan.

CD-Charts Position 62
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Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Counting Crows

Release Date March 25, 2008
I hate admitting this because I've been a Counting Crows fan since... well since "August...". But this CD is so bland I couldn't get into it at all.

I gave it chance after chance... listen after listen. None of the songs ever stuck in my head. I found the music to be old hat, but not in a classic, good way. And the lyrics were terribly weak. They've lost all feeling. One of the things that has always made CC a good band was that the lyrics were usually raw and filled with emotion. This CD sounds like they didn't put anything of themselves in it. Its almost as if they're just performing songs that other people wrote as parodies of counting crows songs.

This is the first Counting Crows Cd i took out of my rotation before ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 63
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Girls and Boys

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Ingrid Michaelson

Release Date September 18, 2007
An interesting style with many catchy rhythms and melodies. She can get a bit repetitive at times, but overall, still very nice and refreshing.

CD-Charts Position 64
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Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Enya

Release Date November 11, 1997
My grandson does not just fall asleep when I'm watching him. He is either teething or just plain fussy at times. I had just bought Enya's Paint the Sky with Stars and decided to play it for him. It instantly calms him down as he really pays attention to the music. In a very short time, he is peacefully sleeping. I've tried other music, including classical. It just does not relax him. I absolutely love her music! When I'm trying to do homework, I used to listen to classical music because there were no words to interfere with my concentration. When I listen to Enya, I don't have that problem. I'm totaly focused and able to accomplish a lot!

CD-Charts Position 65
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Seeing Things

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Jakob Dylan

Release Date June 10, 2008
The best albums are ones that may not necessarily have your favorite song on them, but are the ones you can listen to all the way through without skipping a track. While nothing on "Seeing Things" gives the immediate satisfaction of a song like "One Headlight", I took the time to play this album from beginning to end several times and it's a great project. Dylan's voice is the main instrument, and his lyrics are poignant. He is not a dynamic singer (compared to someone like Jason Mraz), but his voice is perfect for the songs he writes. Mellow throughout, and moving in many places. Throw this one on and let it play.

CD-Charts Position 66
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Surfacing

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Sarah McLachlan

Release Date July 15, 1997
The hauntingly beautiful voice of Sarah MacLachlan, along with the beautiful words and melodies make this an A-one CD. The song "Angels" is my favorite, and I listen to it over and over again.

CD-Charts Position 67
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In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 7: Asia

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: DJ Tiësto

Release Date June 10, 2008
Autumn is the time to come down and start to relax a little bit, after a summer with a lot of partys.

This CD ist good for some lovely background music while you and some friends are talking and drinking some red wine in the evening. Just relax and listen to the mix of Tiesto.

CD-Charts Position 68
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River: The Joni Letters (with Bonus Tracks) - Amazon.com Exclusive

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Herbie Hancock

Release Date September 25, 2007
If you enjoy Joni Mitchell & some soft jazz, you're going to love this album.

CD-Charts Position 69
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On and On

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Jack Johnson

Release Date May 06, 2003
The fact that this guy would probably be a hit with John Mayer fans is a blow to this guy, since John Mayer is easily one of the worst hacks making music (no, muzak) today. I was hinted to call this guy a slightly more interesting John Mayer with an acoustic guitar. Sure, it's not deep music, it won't start anything, but it's breezy, chill music (not muzak, thank god). It's definitely worth getting.

The sound of Jack Johnson is a good one, it will definitely relax you. It's a very chill album, but it's soothing and makes you feel good, than rather making you feel drowsy, bored, and wanting to rip your hair out. Jack Johnson plays smooth, sharp, refreshing melodies on the guitar, and his very cool voice floats together. The rhythm section really makes it ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 70
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Flavors Of Entanglement

CD-Charts > Music > Adult Alternative
by: Alanis Morissette

Release Date June 10, 2008
I think most of the people concerned about Alanis Morissette's music is the deviation from album to album. You definitely won't get the harmonica solos from her CDs after year 2000. On this album Flavors Of Entanglement, Alanis and her manager experimented a variety of sounds. From the gothic rock riffs to piano Ballard, from RnBish to radiohead's experimental.

I appreciate this album a lot. The opening track 'citizen of the planet' is my favorite track. I got the same feeling when I first listened to 'Baba' from her 2nd album. Very loud guitar riffs. But this time it's even louder and meaner. I was jumping on my chair, way too excited :D

Second promotion track is 'In praise of the vulnarable man'. A well laid out song with a message. Lovable chorus, ... Read More: