CD-Charts Position 11
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No, Virginia...

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: The Dresden Dolls

Release Date May 20, 2008
Definitely a solid follow up to Yes, Virginia, and partially because many of the songs are those that didn't make it on the previous CD.

Its a fun album but does feel a little B -side at times. Despite this its still immensely enjoyable, and indicative of the Dresden Dolls unique sound, lyrics, and energy. A must have for the DD fan.

CD-Charts Position 12
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The Best of Miss Peggy Lee

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Peggy Lee

Release Date July 31, 2001
Better this were titled "Peggy Lee's Biggest Sellers for Capitol." It represents none of her activity for Decca, when she established herself as a class jazz act in the '50s, it omits some of her best things for Capitol, pre- and post-Decca (including "The Shining Sea"), and it passes over her career 1971-1991. If I had to go with just one, it would be the British import, "The Best of Peggy Lee." And if her creative accomplishments mean as much to you as her "hits," the "Best of the Decca Years" is more satisfying.

CD-Charts Position 13
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The Very Best of Julie London

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by: Julie London

Release Date January 10, 2006
Someone may think that a double CD of Julie London songs is too much of a good thing, but really it's just about right. She is almost a genre of her own, perhaps the only female "crooner" and her cool, crisp delivery transports the listener and adds something to these songs, most of them very well known in their own right. As beautiful as talented, she was very much a "product" of her era, and enticing to us that came later.

CD-Charts Position 14
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Love Scenes

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Diana Krall

Release Date August 26, 1997
Truly, Diana Krall cannot be compared with any other Jazz vocalist, past or present. And as a huge fan of Ella, Sarah, and Mel Torme - three of the best singers ever to hold a microphone - I must admit that Diana Krall doesn't even come close. Yet, she holds her own by subtly and beautifully carving out a niche for herself in the genre and subtly redefining Jazz as we know it. The difference? Her vocals. It's the phrasing, the honesty, the raw emotion that pours from every song. There's no scatting, no wild improvisations, just vocal purity and the ability to capture the lyrical meaning of a song and effortlessly express a myriad of sentiments. Just listen to the tracks LOST MIND and I MISS YOU SO. Can't we all relate? Perfectly delivered...Diana doesn't ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 15
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The Triplets of Belleville

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Ben Charest

Release Date January 27, 2004
What can be said? A fantastic score that provides excellent, cohesive ambiance out of context and filling a room. Very pleasing. Fans might enjoy Paris Combo, Pink Martini, Squirrel Nut Zippers, other pop hits by "M", etc. - k

CD-Charts Position 16
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Come Away with Me

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Norah Jones

Release Date June 10, 2003
The sound on this is very anemic. The bass is almost non-existent. I've read this in other reviews but I had to see for myself since I love this album. It's true. Stick with the regular CD. Later Edit: I've decided it's not as bad as I first thought. What I said previously still applies but you won't be wasting your money on this.

CD-Charts Position 17
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Aznavour: Ses Plus Grands Succes

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Charles Aznavour

Release Date July 16, 2002
The style is in the romantic vernacular. Since the selection is very limited on this French site, you haven't much of a choice. Bon Apetit.

CD-Charts Position 18
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Hymn to Love: All Her Greatest Songs in English

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Edith Piaf

Release Date February 24, 2004
Until I heard this CD, I was unaware that Edith Piaf had ever recorded any songs in English. I was aware, however that she didn't learn much English until very late in life. Someday, I hope to have heard everything she ever recorded. She died when I was 21, but I have enjoyed hearing her sing from the time I was about 12, maybe earlier. One does not need to understand the words in her songs to appreciate the power and feeling she puts into all her work; the meaning is clear enough.

CD-Charts Position 19
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The Essential Tony Bennett (Rm) (2CD)

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Tony Bennett

Release Date July 23, 2002
This is a great cross-section of his body of work!!
It includes some of his best recordings....
The CD is in EXCELLENT condition.....

CD-Charts Position 20
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Obligatory Villagers

CD-Charts > Music > Cabaret
by: Nellie McKay

Release Date September 25, 2007
Ms. McKay has both a tremendous amount of talent and energy. Her voice is rather ordinary, but her musicianship is wonderful. Her lyric writing is sometimes brilliant and sometimes amateurish. often all within the same song.

Obligatory Villagers is to my ear probably her best CD so far with less low spots and excess than her previous CDs. But I think and know she can do better.

My view is that Ms. McKay needs someone like a modern day Norman Ganz to harness her immense talent into something that all can enjoy. Right now there is a lot of quirky stuff and brilliance mixed with material that's just plain dopey. It's music for audiophiles.

I don't think Columbia was the right place for her, but this do it yourself approach she's using now ... Read More: