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Poulenc: The Carmelites

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from: Chandos

Release Date October 17, 2006
When the Met did its first production of Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites in 1977, there was only one recording of this opera available in the U.S., the one recorded during the composer's lifetime. Then came a video from Australia in the late '80s, a spiffy new CD set from the Lyon Opera in 1992, and with the composer's centennial in 1999 several other videos and soundtracks, including ones in German and the original Italian (for the La Scala premiere in 1957). It was Poulenc himself who wanted the opera to be sung in translation, and Chandos has honored his wish by committing to CD a fine production by the English National Opera. This succinctly-titled version uses a new libretto with numerous subtle revisions that make the text easier ... Read More:

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Jonathan Dove: Flight

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from: Chandos

Release Date May 25, 2004
I was introduced to Jonathan Dove's music when I saw this opera a few years ago, and while I have not heard this particular recording aside from the cuts available on amazon's site, I whole heartedly recommend it.

There are many modern operas that do not lend themselves to the theatre. The composers have little knowledge about what makes good theatre. Jonathan Dove is the antithesis to all these composers. He knows how to tell a story and make us care about what is going on. "Flight" is an incredibly magical opera--so rare nowadays--because is really works in the theatre. There have been many comparisons made about Dove's music. One can definitely hear his influences--Adams, Bernstein, Sondheim--but he is certainly a man with a voice ... Read More:

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I, Lucifer

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by: Destroy the Runner

Release Date April 15, 2008
I've never really gotten into Destroy the Runner in the past, but I was drawn in by the couple songs that I heard on their myspace and some good words from my friends.

After I listened to the album all the way through I decided that they have a little flair that separates them from other melodic/hardcore bands. I believe that how the singer chooses to sing on the lower end of his vocal range is very interesting and unique. Good for him.

It's a solid album. I've heard lots of bands from the genre and they're not breaking new ground, but it's apparent that they're good at what they do.

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Secret Anniversaries

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by: Jeff Talmadge

Release Date November 09, 1999
I've never really gotten into Destroy the Runner in the past, but I was drawn in by the couple songs that I heard on their myspace and some good words from my friends.

After I listened to the album all the way through I decided that they have a little flair that separates them from other melodic/hardcore bands. I believe that how the singer chooses to sing on the lower end of his vocal range is very interesting and unique. Good for him.

It's a solid album. I've heard lots of bands from the genre and they're not breaking new ground, but it's apparent that they're good at what they do.

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Secret Anniversaries

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by: Jeff Talmadge

Release Date September 16, 2008
An earlier album, Hired Hands, showed amazing promise for Jeff Talmadge. He now seems to upgraded the picking and songwriting and this album is a must!

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Antics: The Special Edition

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by: Interpol

Release Date August 23, 2005
this is probably one of my top fav albums. it's upbeat, but a tad morose. great lyrics, great rhythem. there is not a single song that i ever fastforward passed because i don't like it, and several that i can't help but to put on repeat, such as C'mere. like it better than the first. awesome!

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Antics

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by: Interpol

Release Date September 28, 2004
Even if you could consciously hear them trying to avoid it, elements of the dreaded sophomore slump do dig their hooks into Antics. While some of the beautiful, well produced interplay Interpol displayed so readily on their powerful debut is present, many songs as a whole just don't have that memorable quality so easily noticeable on TOYBL. Still, there is much payoff, as nailing indie-anthemic choruses continue to remain a focal point.

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Antics

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Release Date July 03, 2007
Even if you could consciously hear them trying to avoid it, elements of the dreaded sophomore slump do dig their hooks into Antics. While some of the beautiful, well produced interplay Interpol displayed so readily on their powerful debut is present, many songs as a whole just don't have that memorable quality so easily noticeable on TOYBL. Still, there is much payoff, as nailing indie-anthemic choruses continue to remain a focal point.

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Antics/Turn on the Bright Lights

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Release Date September 20, 2005
Even if you could consciously hear them trying to avoid it, elements of the dreaded sophomore slump do dig their hooks into Antics. While some of the beautiful, well produced interplay Interpol displayed so readily on their powerful debut is present, many songs as a whole just don't have that memorable quality so easily noticeable on TOYBL. Still, there is much payoff, as nailing indie-anthemic choruses continue to remain a focal point.

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This Is Next Year: A Brooklyn-Based Compilation

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by: Various Artists

Release Date July 17, 2001
The Cd's seem to fly by,..it's packed with lots of music,...espcially like the They Might Be Giants track and the AM Radio song aswell: really awsome!!