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A Midwinter Night's Dream
Loreena McKennitt
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on October 31, 2008
Loreena's haunting voice and celtic music is worth a listen,
it will hearken you back to something
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Another Country
Tift Merritt
Reviewed by on October 4, 2008
Give a listen to Tift's voice...
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Big Calm
Morcheeba
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
Tracks *Part of the process *The Sea ...
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Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrar
Ibrahim Ferrar
Reviewed by Womzie on June 2, 2008
Womzie digs Ferrar's voice, you will too...
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Chrysalis
Anggun
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on July 22, 2005
Anggun is back again. The woman's voice is haunting and lovely and one of my personal favorites. This is an expensive import, I don't hav...
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Flutterby
Butterfly Boucher
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
New and cool! ...
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Grown Backwards
David Byrne
Reviewed by our friend the sculptor on February 24, 2005
A friend of ours is a sculptor and he says he loves to have this in the background when he's working. As a David Byrne fan, I think he m...
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Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge
Michael Ramos
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on July 22, 2005
I love when reviewers can't quite find a category for musicians, when they escape the confines of "regular music." Such is the case with the ...
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No Boundaries
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on November 20, 2005
So...you like musical surprises? I really like anything Ladysmith Black Mambazo does, but here you'll find them paired with the English Chamb...
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Ones We Never Knew
Holly Williams
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on June 10, 2005
So I hadn't planned to like her, even though she is the granddaughter of legend Hank Williams senior, even though she was born in 1981 and ha...
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Pass in Time
Beth Orton
Reviewed by on February 24, 2005
Go to this Amazon link go to cd #2 play track 1 you'll be hooked you'll want to dance you heard it here :-) Fine and generous cd, listen ...
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Raise your Spirit Higher
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on March 14, 2005
Just won a Grammy for this, and I want to hear it...will report back after I listen for a while, but I love most of their stuff :-) ...
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Ralph Vaughn Williams
Reviewed by Sue on January 13, 2005
Perfect creativity music, have it in the background to inspire you. Just listen to "The Lark Ascending" or "Fantasia on a Theme for Thomas Tallis...
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Returning
Will Ackerman
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on March 14, 2005
Heard this is a good one, new age music, will try it myself.... ...
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Sacred Love
Sting
Reviewed by Dan Lehman on January 12, 2005
With a title like "Sacred Love" you can expect to find songs that ask some spiritual questions. Send Your Love is a song that sounds like it was ...
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Sands
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on August 29, 2006
There are a few cd's I throw on repeatedly and this is one. A friend of mine gave it to me, and as the band is from Champaign, Illinois, just...
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Snow on the Sahara
Anggun
Reviewed by Sue on January 7, 2005
I once heard this cd described as "Asian Hip Hop," after seeing Anggun on "Sessions at West 54th." David Byrne was singing Anggun's praises a...
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Solo Piano
Philip Glass
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on January 30, 2005
Glass is always great, in my book, because he stretches the confines of music, but here he is just easy to listen to, again, fine background stuf...
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Song of a Healing Heart
Reviewed by Samuel Lee Oliver and Duane L. VanGiesen on January 11, 2006
"Song of a Healing Heart" is a collection of music sung by Alice Nathan. Her soothing voice has a way of touching your heart through her soul. Co...
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Songs of the Unforgiven
Crash Test Dummies
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on February 12, 2005
Okay, several things intrigue me about this...First, I think Brad Roberts (lead, distinctive vocals) is a fine, funny, quirky songwriter and I...
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Surfacing
Sara McLachlan
Reviewed by Gretchen on February 14, 2005
This CD has many songs that I have used for use with groups, not just for my own enjoyment. Her voice carries me away to other places and times. ...
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Surrender Dorothy
Alana Davis
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on September 23, 2005
Alana Davis could sing nursery rhymes and I'd be right there with her, humming along. I love this woman's voice, I look forward to hearin...
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The Clarence Greenwood Recordings
Citizen Cope
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on January 30, 2005
I really enjoyed this, especially the video for "bullet & a target," with the pared down vocals, etc. Love the fusion of numerous musical for...
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The Futurist
Robert Downey, jr.
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
Who knew he could sing? ...
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The Piano
Michael Nyman
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on February 21, 2005
You want lovely piano music, here's your c.d.--lovely, haunting, moody music-- loved the movie, but love this music more, try listening to th...
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VH1 Classic: 100 Concerts in 100 Days
from Siouxie & the Banshees to Elvis Costello
Reviewed by Sue on August 28, 2009
Every day for 100 days, VH1 Classic will air some of the greatest concerts found in its video vault. Starting in July and blasting through October, VH1 Classic fans will catch all the best concerts from Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Nicks, the Police, Tom Petty, U2, Blondie, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran, Kiss, and many more, plus the stories behind all the greatest concerts with a line-up of tour documentaries from the Ramones, Madonna, Iron Maiden, Genesis, and other classic artists.
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Voices from Heaven
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on November 20, 2005
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Waltz for Koop
Koop
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
Down Tempo Jazzy Ambient---Grrrrreat Stuff! ...
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Warm Strangers
Vienna Teng
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
Listen to tracks: *"Harbor" *"My Medea" *"Shasta" ...
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Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Reviewed by on March 23, 2006
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White Ladder
David Gray
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on January 9, 2005
A c.d. to have around for a long long time
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Pop
Rhythm & Blues
Classical
Just Funky Stuff
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Out There Live
Dar Williams
Reviewed by Gretchen on February 14, 2005
I love anything by Dar Williams, but this has 17 songs to enjoy. There are so many good ones, a favorite is: The Christians & the Pagans. Her...
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Rock
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The Midnight Stations
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on February 16, 2005
These guys are my friends, so I can't rank them because obviously I'm incredibly subjective here, but they are such a fine group of guys,...
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"Looking Out, Looking In"
Simon Townshend
Reviewed by sue on September 4, 2012
We've been following Simon Townshend for only a bazillion years...yes, back to "I'm the Answer" days, you can sample "Looking Out, Looking In" here
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Airborne Toxic Event
Airborne Toxic Event
Reviewed by sue on September 9, 2010
More I listen to this, more I love it, "Sometime around Midnight" is great, they have what I'm looking for: great lyrics, strings, percussion, humor.
Friend J. played it in spin class, asked J. what it was, and then went in pursuit of this music. Enjoy!
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Almost Here
The Academy Is...
Reviewed by Erin Robertson on November 11, 2005
The Academy Is... is my favorite band. They've got meaningful lyrics and the music is unbelievable! The guitars and drums and lyrics all put ...
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American Idiot
Green Day
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on May 10, 2005
Won all sorts of awards, I have friends who loved it, and were moved by it.Me, not so much. I will say it's fine song writing and does rock....
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Bend & Break (a single)
Keane
Reviewed by on June 5, 2008
This song came recommended to me--
reminds me of Coldplay,
but run-able
meaning, music that will sustain you while you exercise
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Day & Age
The Killers
Reviewed by on December 2, 2008
Still listening...as it's new...will report back soon
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Echoes Silence Patience & Grace
Foo Fighters
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on September 26, 2007
Sure I'm a dyed in the wool Foo Fighters fan but....
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From Under the Cork Tree
Fall Out Boy
Reviewed by Erin on October 3, 2005
Fall Out Boy is my favorite band. They put a lot of heart and soul into their music. They're lyrics are really inspiring and meaningful. In a...
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God Shuffled His Feet
Crash Test Dummies
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on February 6, 2005
Brad Roberts and the Crew rock
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How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
U2
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on January 31, 2005
Love a few of the tracks on this one; just got it; will have to report back later... And, there's something to be said for bands with staying...
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In Your Honor (Dual Disc)
Foo Fighters
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on July 8, 2005
One of the best albums of all time
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More Songs About Buildings and Food
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on September 12, 2005
Can I get enough David Byrne and/or Talking Heads? I think not. Byrne's voice is one of the voices that would feature on the soundtrack of "F...
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Oh! Gravity
Switchfoot
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on August 18, 2007
Swtichfoot gives a primal scream or two...
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Jazz
pop music
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Torches
Foster The People
Reviewed by Vittorio Allen on January 21, 2012
Think you know them? Chances are you've only heard the beginning.
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Chill Out Music
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Tristan Prettyman
Reviewed by Lika on October 12, 2005
A fine cd by a talented singer, it will grow on you and everyone to whom you give this cd ...
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Alone in IZ World
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Reviewed by J. Henrich on February 8, 2005
Hawaiian music to calm your soul
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Dial M for Monkey
Bonobo
Reviewed by designer friend on February 8, 2005
Go to first track "Noctuary" Great background stuff.... ...
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Dreaming in Romance Languages
Catie Curtis
Reviewed by Artist Friend on February 7, 2005
Love the track "Dark Weather" ...
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Gossip in the Grain
Ray La Montagne
Reviewed by on October 25, 2008
Gossip in the Grain is a chill out cd, his voice is a bit breathier than I'd like, but I'm still in the throws of listening to this newly released cd, and mostly, it stuns me as it sounds like such a retro cd, like it came straight out of 1968 or so....
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Hits
Joni Mitchell
Reviewed by Vickie on March 7, 2005
If you have children you cannot help but be moved by "The Circle Game". Joni's voice and the message she sings makes me cry almost every time...
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Hymns of the 49th Parallel
Reviewed by Lika on October 8, 2005
a friend who loves K.D. Lang suggested this one; I still love her "constant Cravings" song, but will give this one a listen...
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Life in Slow Motion
David Gray
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on September 27, 2005
What can I say? I love this man's voice. David Gray's latest cd "Life in Slow Motion" has more orchestration/production stuff going on, f...
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Living Room Tour
Carole King
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on July 26, 2005
To me, Carole King is just such a staple, like bread, something you have around because it feeds you. Sure, these are songs that have been around...
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Paradise Hotel
Eliza Gilkyson
Reviewed by Sue@spiritualbookclub.com on September 15, 2005
One of the finest cd's I own, per my personal opinion
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Movie Soundtracks Worth Hearing
Electronica
Dance & DJ
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