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Live at Shea Stadium

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Clash

Release Date October 07, 2008
More relevant now that we are thirty years on...

miss ya, Joe!

CD-Charts Position 2
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The Imus Ranch Record

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Various Artists

Release Date September 16, 2008
Every cut on this album is excellent! The Randy Travis selection "I don't see me in your eyes anymore" blows me away followed by Big and Rich doing the Beastie Boys tune "You've Got to Fight for your right to Party", it just doesn't get any better than this! Don Imus really knows how to put together a fantastic group of talent and songs, thanks I Man.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Viva La Vida

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Coldplay

Release Date June 17, 2008
I LOVE this record.There's not one track thats not perfect.The way the music wraps around the next song,or the way the music changes into something you don't expect,reminds me alot of the Beatles "Abby Road."
I haven't enjoyed a CD like this in YEARS.Its my first ColdPlay one,and I'm going to get the rest of there albums after listening to "Viva La Vida."

CD-Charts Position 4
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Little Honey

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Lucinda Williams

Release Date October 14, 2008
I LOVE this record.There's not one track thats not perfect.The way the music wraps around the next song,or the way the music changes into something you don't expect,reminds me alot of the Beatles "Abby Road."
I haven't enjoyed a CD like this in YEARS.Its my first ColdPlay one,and I'm going to get the rest of there albums after listening to "Viva La Vida."

CD-Charts Position 5
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Only By The Night

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Kings of Leon

Release Date September 23, 2008
Been listening to this album pretty much every single day on my way to work and back since it was released. (I've got a 45min drive) I really love it and am excited to hear it live this Halloween in Chicago. But with that being said, Because of the Times was ultimately a better album. A little more substance and awesome instrumentation. Not that Only By the Night is bad by any means, just not amazing. It is definitely one of those albums I'll put on the shelf once the newness wears off. And I probably won't listen to it for a long time. However like I said in the subject, 7 out of 11 songs are good. Can't say that for most of the albums I purchase anymore. So should you buy this CD? I say yes...if you dig KOL. If not, no worries. You ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Jason Mraz

Release Date May 13, 2008
The whole family loves this CD. It has quite the range of musical styles and is fun to listen to over and over.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Rambling Boy

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Charlie Haden

Release Date September 23, 2008
I found this music astounding in a hard to explain way. If you did not pay attention, you may not notice the music because it's not an attention grabber. If you really listen,however, you will hear an incredible quiet beauty in the music. The music conveys an incredible sense of humility and purity. I don't think most people will "get it" - this music is too nuanced. In fact I may listen to hit next week and think, why did I like this CD so much? But those who get it will be ... the best word is appreciative.

In some sense this is perhaps the most difficult thing to do in music. It's much easier to play the loud, fast notes, but to play softly and really express these more nuanced feelings is genius. Very rarely do I hear this in ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Dear Science,

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: TV on the Radio

Release Date September 23, 2008
I pride myself on not falling into the "it doesn't sound like their other stuff" line of criticism when it comes to drastic artistic change, and as TV on the Radio is one of my favorite bands currently in action I have second-guessed my initial off-putting reaction to this album at every turn. But after three and a half listens, I have to say I just can't get into it.

The mantra associated with this album is something along the lines of "experimental art-dance-rock at its best." It's clear the word "dance" was heavy on the band's collective mind while creating these songs. This introduces problem number one: a persistent feeling I can't shake from this record is that the "dance" aspect seems so, so forced. TVOTR's live show is decidedly more ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Under a Blood Red Sky - Deluxe Edition CD/DVD

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: U2

Release Date September 30, 2008
I always loved Under a Blood Red Sky and when this was released with a DVD I had to get it. I have seen U2 a few times and enjoy all their music, but this was a special time for the band in their earlier days as they started to grow.

Many of the most important/famous songs from up to that point are included, GLoria, I Will Follow, Sunday Bloody Sunday. One of my favorites is Seconds.

As others have mentioned the DVD was shot in a certain way so that there seems to be strange effects going on. I wish it was also filmed in another way so that there would be a "clean" looking version just to see what it would look like, but it does not take away from a powerful performance by the band.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Break Up the Concrete

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Pretenders

Release Date October 07, 2008
When I heard that Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders were releasing a new album I was excited.Bought it and am so happy I did...I always respected Chrissie and appreciated all the great rock she has given through the years.This album is filled with the traditional sound of Chrissie throughout.The mid-tempo rockers and slower Chrissie style ballads...capturing the old style Pretenders with a modern twist.If you are a Chrissie Hynde/Pretenders fan,there is no reason not to buy this one.It rocks...My personal faves are Boots of Chinese Plastic,The Nothing Maker,Don't Cut Your Hair,Love's A Mystery,The Last Ride,Rosalee and Break Up The Concrete.Pretty much every song.Just to tell you how rich an album this is...Rock on Chrissie...Glad you are back...