CD-Charts Position 21
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Evil Urges

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: My Morning Jacket

Release Date June 10, 2008
4 1/2 Stars: A strong effort from Kentucky's finest indie-alternative-funk-r&b-rock band. "I'm Amazed" is one of the best songs of the year.

CD-Charts Position 22
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Kala

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
from: Interscope Records

Release Date August 21, 2007
I'm intrigued. I have put myself into the position of responsibility to purchase a wide range of music that I might not otherwise be familiar with, and Kala is just such a purchase.

Quite honestly, I love her accent, and I love her quirky sense of style and artistic chaos. And that translates to the music. The irony being that the music is so "happy" and up-beat, and contrary to the opinion of another (obviously rhythmically challenged) reviewer, it is incredibly dance-able. In fact, if you do not move, then you either detest the music, or you have no sense of rhythm.

From the perspective of a musician and a bit of a "purist", the concept of sampling is a turn-off to me. However, when looking at the genius of such artists as John ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 23
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Music for the Motion Picture Into the Wild

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Eddie Vedder

Release Date September 18, 2007
Great movie and soundtrack. Beautiful scenery to go along with the eerily smooth and hynotic voice of Eddie Vedder! Acoustics spin you in!

CD-Charts Position 24
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In Between Dreams

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

Release Date March 01, 2005
I love Jack Johnson and this CD was no different than the rest of his, PERFECT! I can listen to Jack Johnson no matter what mood I am in and his songs fit in just right. What an amazing artist. This CD is my favorite of his.

CD-Charts Position 25
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Juno

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Original Soundtrack

Release Date January 08, 2008
Watching the movie leaves you wanting more...so having the sound track is the closest thing. If you loved the quirky plot and excellent acting, you'd love the weird, rough-around-the-edges music, which was the amusing background to the story line. I also liked the bits of information given inside the CD cover.

CD-Charts Position 26
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Santogold

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Santogold

Release Date April 29, 2008
After seeing the intriguing video for the equally excellent first single, "L.E.S. Artistes," I immediately pre-ordered this debut from Santogold and patiently waited for its release. When I finally heard it, I must admit that I was a bit disappointed. Almost all of the songs on this self-titled disc can abe neatly split up into two simple categories: there are the experimental, out-of-the-box tracks that are very much like what M.I.A. does, and then there are 80's-esque pop/rock songs that sound exactly like something Gwen Stefani would do. Quite honestly, there is not much more in between, meaning that this album mostly feels like it's full of impersonations and style-biting rather than new music by a new, fresh, talented, and creative artist. Santogold brushes ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 27
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Vampire Weekend

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Vampire Weekend

Release Date January 29, 2008
When I first heard "A-punk" on the radio I assumed that the rest of the album wouldn't be that great. Most of songs are really good, and even the couple that aren't great are still pretty good. I might get tired of it in awhile but it is a really fresh sounding CD that is a lot of fun in the mean time.

CD-Charts Position 28
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Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: They Might Be Giants

Release Date October 25, 2005
I really needed to point out that only 1 out of 100 reviewers is as lame as... "C. Kirkpatrick" for giving only two stars and really not liking this. I would not send my daughter over to your house for a play date for sure. The musical is creative and whimsical! One of my all-time favorite memories was driving home with wife after dinner, daughter strapped in back with ABC's playing. She was about 18 months and recited all of the tree names pretty clearly in "C is for conifers". We both have many priceless memories from this CD.

CD-Charts Position 29
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X&Y

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: Coldplay

Release Date June 07, 2005
My favorite Coldplay album yet, with lots to love: Talk (great), Fix You (excellent), Speed of Sound (super!), Square One, Low, and Swallowed in the Sea! Great stuff, no klunkers; we listen to this one a lot.

CD-Charts Position 30
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Stay Positive

CD-Charts > Music > Alternative Rock
by: The Hold Steady

Release Date July 15, 2008
I'm an old guy, so holding steady in general is fine for me, and the tracks on this are consistently sound, non-repetitious and combine rock with melody. Not head-bangingly hard nor soft - that in-between spot that few bands achieve these days. I don't do thrash nor do I like working hard to pick out the lyric, so I count this as one of my best recent buys. Check the band out on YouTube and see whether you agree - before you buy!