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Pendulum

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by: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Release Date September 30, 2008
With Concord Music Group having purchased the Fantasy catalog, the fortieth anniversary of Creedence Clearwater Revival's debut LP provides a suitable opportunity for a fresh round of reissues. All six of the original foursome's albums (from 1968's Creedence Clearwater Revival through 1970's Pendulum) have been struck from new digital masters and augmented by previously unreleased tracks. Those who purchased the 2001 box set can pick up most of the bonus tracks separately as digital downloads (the two longest bonuses are CD-only). Those who didn't buy the box, and think they'll buy all six reissues may want to consider the box set for its inclusion of pre-Creedence work from the Blue Velvets and Golliwogs, the seventh CCR album Mardi Gras, the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 12
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Just Us Kids

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by: James McMurtry

Release Date April 15, 2008
Too Long in the Wasteland, indeed. James McMurtry's scathing collection of character sketches blisters as an indictment of the last eight years, commenting on greed ("God Bless America"), the downtrodden and left behind ("Fireline Road) and the chimp in chief himself ("Cheney's Toy'). It's likely the most political album you'll hear this year outside of punk rock (New Wave, The Bright Lights of America), and digs deeply into McMurtry's Lou Reed by way of Texas singing style.

As usually for McMurtry, the lyrics are hyper-literate. Take this example from the down-on-his-luck man waiting out the storm in "Hurricane Party":

Now there's water up past the wheel wells of my
Ford and I don't guess that it'll run.
But ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 13
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Orange Blossoms

CD-Charts > Music > Roots Rock
from: Alligator Records

Release Date August 26, 2008
This album is outstanding - from the first song to the last. JJ Grey & Mofro just keep getting better. The horns are awesome and the music just makes you want to move - just awesome.

CD-Charts Position 14
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The Ultimate Christmas Collection

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by: Brian Setzer Orchestra

Release Date October 07, 2008
The first thing I did when I received this in the mail was pop in the DVD ~ I have been a fan of Setzers since the Stray Cat days and have seen him play a few times. He is an amazing guitarist and knows how to put on one heck of a show, AND it's all captured on this dvd. The musicians behind him follow suit and are equally as gifted. These guys (and dolls) look like they are having the time of their life and it's contagious. The DVD features swingin' holiday favorites, but Setzer also ventures into some of his rockabilly tunes with Bernie Dresel on drums and John Hatton on bass, making for an outstanding trio performance.

This is a must have for your holiday library of music. The fact that you get this great DVD with the musical CD just ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 15
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Revival

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by: John Fogerty

Release Date October 02, 2007
John Fogerty is one of the greatest talents in American history. I wish he would stick to swamp music and stay out of politics. I feel cheated on my purchase of this CD; if I wanted his opinion on politics I would have called him on the phone.

CD-Charts Position 16
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Best of Chris Isaak

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by: Chris Isaak

Release Date May 09, 2006
I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who loves excellent music. This CD includes all of his hits and a few new songs that are wonderful! "Let me down easy" is one of my favorites. What a great toe tapping love song!
Chris and his band just get it! They are a great band and this CD is a prime example of their talent and experience. This CD will never go out of style.

CD-Charts Position 17
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I, Flathead Limited Deluxe Edition

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by: Ry Cooder

Release Date June 24, 2008
if you don't know california in the '50's and '60's, don't read this book.. the music will be enough.. then read the book. through sheer persistence and love, cooder has become the grand historian for cali in the day.. every referrence rings true and resonates through the reality of the ground level history of so cal.. he nails it.. every time.. and the music ain't too shabby neither.. except for the guitar.. kidding

CD-Charts Position 18
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We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions

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by: Bruce Springsteen

Release Date April 25, 2006
Bruce and the gang sound like they had a whale of a time making this album. It's great fun to listen to in the car.

My one criticism would be that Bruce tends to use a phony southern accent when he sings. Oh, and "Shenendoah," as others have pointed out, is the low point.

Otherwise--kick up your heels!

CD-Charts Position 19
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Sacred

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by: Los Lonely Boys

Release Date July 18, 2006
The CD is great, but I will never shop at Amazon again. It took over 3 weeks to get 3 cds from California, I live in Reno, NV. Not acceptable!!!
They had them in stock.....

CD-Charts Position 20
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Catch That Train!

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by: Dan Zanes & Friends

Release Date May 16, 2006
Some kids music is rather annoying for adults. This album is very enjoyable for everyone. My husband and i like it as much as our kids do. Dan Zanes and They Might Be Giants are some of our favorites.