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No Point in Wasting Tears: Limited Edition

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by: Ironik

September 29, 2008

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Man Like I

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by: Natty

August 04, 2008
Of course, I first heard Natty doing an acoustic of "Bedroom Eyes" which made me sit up and listen.

There's been far too much self-referential "talky" music recently, where the singer is trying to suggest that they are rather clever and knowing, and just end up looking arrogant.

While some might class "Man Like I" as being in a similar vein, Natty's lyrics are intelligently written and thought provoking. More than that, he's got a voice that you can listen to, rather than terrible mockney accents that have pervaded the music scene this summer.

Buy it, listen to the chilled out sound, then listen again and think about what he's saying.

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The Weekend Starts Here!

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by: Various Artists

October 20, 2008
As my friend says "You've got all these tracks but in a different order".
In this case it's only partly right but to a 60's Soul fan and a regular at the Hammersmith Palais on a Monday night this collection brings back some fabulous memories. I think that they are nearly all there.

Also memories of Ready Steady Go on a Friday night which had the catchphrase "The weekend starts here".

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The Best Of

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by: Etta James

September 25, 2000
Etta James is one of my all time favourite female singers and this album is brilliant and it just so happens it is a bargain. For those more dedicated fans I would suggest the complete chess recordings, however, you cannot go wrong by having this in your collection and for those unfamiliar with Etta James, this is a great introduction, which could get you hooked!

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The Heart of Everything

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by: Within Temptation

March 12, 2007
I only recently got into WT after seeing them support Iron Maiden at Twickenham and this was the first album I bought. It is quite simply brilliant. Comparisoms with Evenescence are unwarrented as WT are in a different league. This album is an excellent place to start but the earlier ones are brilliant as well (especially Mother Earth). the music also transcends the generations as all my 3 teenage boys have become WT fans as well has many of their freinds at school. Buy this album if you have any interest in melodic rock - you won't be disappointed.

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Acm Gospel Choir

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by: ACM Gospel Choir

November 03, 2008
This is a great CD to play if you are feeling down or depressed or just to brighten your day. ACM has a wonderful effect on making you feel much better about yourself & everything around you etc.
I hope this is the first of many CD's they release, a must buy !

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Veedon Fleece

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by: Van Morrison

June 30, 2008
For me, this is maybe his best album, although it's quite hard to quantify the guy's output as he has been so prolific over what must be a 45 year career, and his material has veered from r'n'b to jazz, and on to traditional, country and several points in between.

Although recorded in America, a lot of the tracks seem very influenced by Ireland, and I believe he moved back to live there around this time. As with many of his albums, the lyrics are open to interpretation. I've read various tomes dealing with this, and I've always ended up more confused than when I started. My advice would be to shut the books, let this album float over you, and the lyrics will mean whatever they mean - to you.

Pastoral - Celtic - and in the case of "You ... Read More:

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Dub Side of the Moon: a Reggae Tribute to Dark Side of the Moon

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by: Easy Star All-Stars

July 26, 2006
This is an astonishing record! On paper the idea of a reggae cover of Dark Side Of The Moon sounds demented - but in practise it's truly fabulous. The All-Stars perform dub alchemy, conjuring roots rock out of prog rock like it was the most natural progression. Great Gig In The Sky had me sobbing at its beauty - honestly.

Any Floyd fans with a passing interest in reggae - or, alternatively, any reggae-ists with a passing interest in Pink Floyd - this is for you. Carefully treading that fine line between homage and parody, the All-Stars present a classic work of art in a new way that shines a white light into the prism of your heart. The result is a mind-bending rainbow.

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The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter ... Ever!

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by: Various Artists

September 04, 2006
I bought this CD the year it came out and sill love it. I have copies in the car, on the pc's at home and at work and on my ipod! If you can, buy a copy of the original offering, its got a massive 60 tracks! Once the postman has been you'll have all you need to stage a great all nighter for all your soul mates......... so turn up the volume, get the talc on the floor and let your feet go free!

and remember, whatever else you might do in life, please.....'Keep the Faith'!!

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New Man

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by: Joe

September 29, 2008
I have been a joe Fan since the first album. I would say that this is the best album since My Name Is Joe. Joe has upped his game and I am happy that he has lefted Sony and jive records so he can produce album like this one. Joe needs to improve his marketing outside the US inorder to gain a number 1 hit record. That is how Ne-yo, Usher, Chris Brown and etc. Joe Is one of the Best R&B singers and this album shows that with songs it new man, by any means. Buy this album