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Asphalt Canyon Suite

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by: Kenny Burrell

Release Date January 13, 2008
Kenny Burrell in a context ---- style I've never heard before or after the release of this album... If you love Kenny Burrell's playing you will be extremely pleased to be listening --- having --- owning this disc. For years I looked for and waited for this album to be released in a CD format.

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Before and After

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by: The Wannadies

Release Date January 13, 2004
Another winner from these Swedes. This is the third cd I've bought of theirs; all 3 are at least 4 stars. I believe this is their first truly domestic release (through Parasol). Somewhat of a concept album, at least in the track listing. The first half is sing along pop/rock; second half more somber and and introspective. The first half is certainly superior (IMO), but the second half grows on you. I offer 4 stars by averaging first half (5 stars), vs. second half (3 stars). Also recommended; self-titled 97 release, and Skelleftea (a hits compilation). How swede it is!

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Before & After

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from: Phantom Sound & Vision

Release Date April 29, 2008
Another winner from these Swedes. This is the third cd I've bought of theirs; all 3 are at least 4 stars. I believe this is their first truly domestic release (through Parasol). Somewhat of a concept album, at least in the track listing. The first half is sing along pop/rock; second half more somber and and introspective. The first half is certainly superior (IMO), but the second half grows on you. I offer 4 stars by averaging first half (5 stars), vs. second half (3 stars). Also recommended; self-titled 97 release, and Skelleftea (a hits compilation). How swede it is!

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Before and After (IMPORT)

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by: The Wannadies

Release Date November 30, 1999
Another winner from these Swedes. This is the third cd I've bought of theirs; all 3 are at least 4 stars. I believe this is their first truly domestic release (through Parasol). Somewhat of a concept album, at least in the track listing. The first half is sing along pop/rock; second half more somber and and introspective. The first half is certainly superior (IMO), but the second half grows on you. I offer 4 stars by averaging first half (5 stars), vs. second half (3 stars). Also recommended; self-titled 97 release, and Skelleftea (a hits compilation). How swede it is!

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Ultimate Cheese Party

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by: Various Artists

Release Date December 09, 2003
Another winner from these Swedes. This is the third cd I've bought of theirs; all 3 are at least 4 stars. I believe this is their first truly domestic release (through Parasol). Somewhat of a concept album, at least in the track listing. The first half is sing along pop/rock; second half more somber and and introspective. The first half is certainly superior (IMO), but the second half grows on you. I offer 4 stars by averaging first half (5 stars), vs. second half (3 stars). Also recommended; self-titled 97 release, and Skelleftea (a hits compilation). How swede it is!

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Wild Gold Vol. 4 (IMPORT)

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 14, 2006
Another winner from these Swedes. This is the third cd I've bought of theirs; all 3 are at least 4 stars. I believe this is their first truly domestic release (through Parasol). Somewhat of a concept album, at least in the track listing. The first half is sing along pop/rock; second half more somber and and introspective. The first half is certainly superior (IMO), but the second half grows on you. I offer 4 stars by averaging first half (5 stars), vs. second half (3 stars). Also recommended; self-titled 97 release, and Skelleftea (a hits compilation). How swede it is!

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Can You Hear Me

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by: Keaton Simons

Release Date June 10, 2008
Looking at the various singer-songrwriters that come up on Keaton's album page at Amazon reminds me that he should be as big as them (Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Matt Nathanson, etc.). Because he has the talent!

Many sides and emotions are expressed here, from smoky longing on "Without Your Skin" to upbeat and happy on "Good Things Get Better."
"Misfits" is another cool song with really interesting lyrics.

Keaton not only has a great voice but his guitar playing is stellar on this album. He can lay down sweet blues licks and finger-pick with the best of them. His skills are sublime!

If you get a chance to see Keaton live definitely do so! He mostly tours doing solo acoustic sets which really gives ... Read More:

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Kabaret for Kids

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by: Samantha Samuels

Release Date November 07, 2006
Looking at the various singer-songrwriters that come up on Keaton's album page at Amazon reminds me that he should be as big as them (Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Matt Nathanson, etc.). Because he has the talent!

Many sides and emotions are expressed here, from smoky longing on "Without Your Skin" to upbeat and happy on "Good Things Get Better."
"Misfits" is another cool song with really interesting lyrics.

Keaton not only has a great voice but his guitar playing is stellar on this album. He can lay down sweet blues licks and finger-pick with the best of them. His skills are sublime!

If you get a chance to see Keaton live definitely do so! He mostly tours doing solo acoustic sets which really gives ... Read More:

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Boogie Woogie

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by: Various Artists

Release Date July 25, 2005
A masterpiece!! You will look very hard to find another bargain that this 10 cd set offers.Having played a significant portion of these works myself, you are reminded how they were meant to be played in the orginal recordings. Some of the pieces were the only recording's of a few of the artists.This product is a must for a blues pianist.

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Piano Boogie Woogie & The Blues 1943-1946

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by: Various Artists

Release Date September 15, 1998
The quality of the CD is poor and has a scratchy sound in the background.