CD-Charts Position 71
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Leave the Light On

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Chris Smither

Release Date September 19, 2006
If I were to ask someone, in the year 2008, to name a male folk singer from the 1960's I would assume that if I were to get an answer to that question that the name would be Bob Dylan. And that would be a good and appropriate choice. One can endlessly dispute whether or not Dylan was (or wanted to be) the voice of the Generation of '68 but in terms of longevity and productivity he fits the bill as a known quality. However, there were a slew of other male folk singers who tried to find their niche in the folk milieu and who, like Dylan, today continue to produce work and to perform. The artist under review Chris Smithers is one such singer/songwriter.

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CD-Charts Position 72
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Can't Quit the Blues

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Buddy Guy

Release Date October 31, 2006
A great box set of of blues from the man who was before Jimi, before Stevie and before Eric. I should have been listening to Buddy long ago. Three solid discs of tunes and a snappy DVD with a great mix of interview and concert video. Includes a sizeable booklet of Buddy Guy history along with the CD tracks and players. I love this set and I have nothing negative to say about it. A must have!

CD-Charts Position 73
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Family Style

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Vaughan Brothers

Release Date September 07, 1990
This is the best blues guitar and the Vaughan brothers together you will ever hear. It is a must have if you are a Stevie Ray and Jimmie fan.

CD-Charts Position 74
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Runaway Soul

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Ruthie Foster

Release Date August 05, 2003
I saw her in concert as part of a group of folk song artists and she stood out among them as talented and powerful. I bought this CD the next day. There is an earthiness to her and her songs speak to her experience.

CD-Charts Position 75
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30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Bob Dylan

Release Date August 24, 1993
I came across this by accident while searching for another band. Twenty nine tracks, and at least 27 are brilliant. Everyone in my family loves this album. What a lineup of stars! (and NO kid rock, no rappers!) Tastefully Done!

CD-Charts Position 76
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Eric Clapton - One More Car One More Rider

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
starring: Eric Clapton

Release Date November 05, 2002
WASN'T SURE WHAT "COOL" REALLY MEANT UNTIL I SAW THIS DVD. SIX GREAT MUSICOS DELIVERING TWENTY GREAT SONGS AS IF THEY WERE JAMMING IN THE LIVINGROOM. SLOW, EASY AND WITH STYLE THAT COMES FROM JUST FEELING THE MUSIC. ONE OF THE FEW VIDEO PRESENTATIONS THAT ACTUALLY MAKES THE MUSIC SOUND BETTER. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN "COOL" IN YOUR LIFE......LISTEN AND WATCH THIS DVD. YOU WILL THEN BE "COOL' FOREVER.

CD-Charts Position 77
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Never Been Rocked Enough

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Delbert McClinton

Release Date May 05, 1992
This is, in my opinion, one of Delbert's finest efforts. A great mis of rockers and slow tunes.

CD-Charts Position 78
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Still Making History

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Ana Popovic

Release Date June 19, 2007
I was very happy with this cd-great new artist playing the blues the way they should be played-hope to hear more from this riseing star-

CD-Charts Position 79
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Long Time Coming

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Jonny Lang

Release Date October 14, 2003
I miss the old Johnny Lang music. I don't listen to this tape much.

CD-Charts Position 80
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Recapturing the Banjo

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Otis Taylor

Release Date February 05, 2008
Man.
Between Mavis Staples's new Ry Cooder produced album and this new piece of awe-inspiring artistry from Otis Taylor and friends, I'm just not sure which album lands in my top spot for the past year. But it has been an amazing year for Roots Music.
Buy this. You won't regret it. Even if you aren't a Banjo Fan (and didn't grow up in a little town that had yearly Banjo and Fiddler's contests, like I did,)...you'll love this album. Even if you aren't aware of THE OTIS TAYLOR and the fact that he left music for 20 years only to come back and make my idiot self cry with joy and sadness over his content on the first album back. Buy this disc.

Even if you aren't sure you could enjoy a Blues album? Buy it.

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