CD-Charts Position 31
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The Swell Season

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: The Swell Season

Release Date August 22, 2006
When I thought about buying this album, I was torn between it and the soundtrack from the movie "Once". I decided to get this because I felt like it would have more of an album feel. That it does. Listening to this album is like following the songwriters through a cohesive story of the character they created. Every song is passionate/wonderful/beautiful. Especially the Marketa Irglova instrumental(s). The art in the liner notes is pretty cool, too.

CD-Charts Position 32
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Struggle from the Subway to the Charts

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: Nuttin But Stringz

Release Date October 03, 2006
I first saw this group perform on America's Got Talent and was absolutely blown away. The talent of these two artists is incredible. Their ability to play the violin intertwined with a variety of music types is sheer genius. That said, the CD was a massive disappointment. The violin music takes a back seat to rap and in some songs the violin is barely audible. I hope they come out with another CD with more violin. Look for this group to take a prominant role in shaping the future of merging hip-hop and classical music. Nuttin But Stringz are men of genius and talent. The CD does not reflect their skills.

CD-Charts Position 33
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Accelerate

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: R.E.M.

Release Date April 01, 2008
Though Reveal had some lovely moments, this is the first
example of REM sounding like a "complete" band since Bill Berrys retirement. Power and passion!!! Awesome!!!

CD-Charts Position 34
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Transatlanticism

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: Death Cab for Cutie

Release Date October 07, 2003
**i'm a 32 yr old guy who used to listen to Stone Roses, Lush, Smiths, REM, etc. and i was thinking this might be like some of that stuff.. it wasn't..
**Lightness, title and registration and We Looked Like Giants are the only decent songs on this CD.. and Giants is screwed up at the end with that dumb static thing that they did on it.. Lightness is the best song by far- it gives me chills listening to it.. very very good.. but again, it's a short song so as much as you like it it only last 2 mins..
**I don't know how anyone could give this CD 4 or 5 stars.. it is honestly depressing.. Transatlanticism, the song, has some good points to it but it is overwhelmingly sappy and slow.
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CD-Charts Position 35
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Fallen

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: Evanescence

Release Date March 04, 2003
I first listened to this disc years ago. I have always liked the sound of this music and her voice. It is a great disc in my opinion. I cant really explain it completely but I just like this music. Thats all I have to say.

CD-Charts Position 36
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Sun Giant EP

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: Fleet Foxes

Release Date April 08, 2008
Beautiful,Tranquil Music with a Folk Quality to it.I'm Grateful to have stumbled across the ads for these wonderful musicians and singers.

CD-Charts Position 37
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Boxer

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: The National

Release Date May 22, 2007
It's literate, soulful, tuneful. This is music for adults -- in the tradition of Blood on the Tracks and Court and Spark. The songs get better the more you listen to them.

CD-Charts Position 38
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Girls and Boys

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
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 39
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You & Me

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: The Walkmen

Release Date August 19, 2008
I'll keep this short and to the point. This is another great Walkmen album. If you liked previous Walkmen albums you'll like this one (although I wasn't too mad on Pussy Cats). I find it takes about four listens to get into it, then the true depth of the record reveals itself. This isn't a record you'll throw away in a month or two, this is a record that persists. Enjoy - and as with many other Walkmen records, this one really shines on a proper stereo as opposed to headphones in traffic. Captivating...

CD-Charts Position 40
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Furr

CD-Charts > Music > Indie and Lo-Fi
by: Blitzen Trapper

Release Date September 23, 2008
pretty bored with this album. this is a band I thought could do no wrong. love the trappers and Im not just talking about wild mountain nation. sub pop + great band = boring band stripped of personality. seriously, 'not your lover' may have well been written by bon jovi and richie sambora. bring back the trappers i love. sorry early, this shiite don't fly.