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Chrome Dreams II

by: Neil Young

Release Date October 23, 2007
If you like Neil, and have $10 to spare, this might be worth your money. Check it out!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Washington Square Serenade (DIG)

by: Steve Earle

Release Date September 25, 2007
Steve Earle is a paradox. I love his voice and he can really craft a song. Some of his lyrics are very good. For the most part, that's enough to forgive the tired, time machine politics in some of his songs. City of Immigrants is one of those songs, but the scale still tips in Mr. Earle's favor with this CD. One future CD with just good music, and no pontificating, would be nice.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Between Daylight and Dark

by: Mary Gauthier

Release Date September 18, 2007
I first heard the song "The Last of the Hobo Kings" on a college radio station in my car. As soon as I got home, I looked it up and bought this CD.

The song carries you through the kind of story everyone wants to be a part of. Other songs on this CD tell stories too. Theres a song that makes you really think about New Orleans, it's surrounding areas, and Hurricane Katrina. Mary Gauthier is from Baton Rouge, and you can hear the emotion in this song. It's very easy to relate to the songs on this CD, I think it's great.

CD-Charts Position 4
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It's Not Big It's Large

by: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Release Date August 28, 2007
I think I need to listen to this a little more, but I found myself getting bored with, and skipping, tracks a little too often. Too many of them are repetitive, a al "Private Conversation", except they don't have that energy and aren't as catchy. They're also slow. Slow + repetitive = not all that interesting (unless maybe you want to meditate to it).

"Up in Indiana" at least has some energy. "South Texas Girl" is really good once you really hear it, and it's still a pretty good album, but musically it feels a little muzak-ish.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Mockingbird

by: Allison Moorer

Release Date February 19, 2008
Allison Moorer has a wonderfully smoky singing voice, the kind that can make for both great sultry jazz interpretation as well as portray the kind of heartbreak that a good country slow song requires. So an album in which she uses that voice to cover both classic jazz and country standards seems like it couldn't miss. Unfortunately, the arrangements on these covers go out of their way to vary Moorer's interpretation from the original without providing that something extra that makes a good cover. Best case in point is what Moorer does with the Johnny Cash standard, "Ring of Fire." It's a hard song to cover to begin with, as Cash's version is pretty well imprinted on the memory of anyone who's heard it, and most of us have heard it hundreds of times. When the song ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Play It as It Lays

by: Patti Scialfa

Release Date September 04, 2007
I had to repost the reviews and response to another reviewer on glide (dot) com on 9.18.07. I'm finally listening to this CD and it's got so many fine tracks, and the lyrics are really astounding when I listen closely. She's quite a poet, really. I will agree that as Scialfa comes into her own, no longer a backup singer, she will really blow our minds. Most admirable effort, especially on Play It As It Lays, Play Around, Bad for You and Black Ladder. These two reviewers say everything I would have said, if I knew how to say it better! Here goes:

"Posted by anne on 09/30/2007 at 10:05 AM ET
Patti Scialfa is a storyteller.In a world where "todays singer" lip synch their way to stardoom.Patti is a breath of fresh air. She tells a womans journey. She strikes ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
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Versatile Heart

by: Linda Thompson

Release Date August 14, 2007
I have to confess I love Linda Thompson's voice and her music. As a personality, she has considerable charm.
This music is versatile in style and every other way. Good writing and good musicians add to the allure. The list of songs I love is so inclusive I won't type them all.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino

by: Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Elton John, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams, Dr. John, Joss Stone, B.B. King, Lenny Kravitz, Art Neville, Willie Nelson, Robert Plant, Corinne Bailey Rae

Release Date September 25, 2007
Great CD. I bought it for my husband, he's always been a Fats fan and he loves it. All the artists did a wonderful job. Worth every penney.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Perfect Time for a Breakdown

by: Sharon Little

Release Date May 27, 2008
This is a great CD. I recommend it to everyone. I love to listen to it in my car and at home. She's got a great sound. I'm looking forward to hearing more from Sharon Little.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Early Southern Guitar Sounds

by: Mike Seeger

Release Date September 11, 2007
Excellent, as always. Mike is a stellar performer and has been instrumental (although quietly) in collecting important music that might otherwise be lost. He has never received the credit that is his due.

Also, Pete Seeger is still alive and well, and Mike is his brother, not his son.