Songs-Best of the Singer... [Import]

songs-best of the singer... [import]

Track Listings
1. Baby Can I Hold You - Tracy Chapman
2. Your Song - Elton John
3. Layla (Unplugged Version) - Eric Clapton
4. Father And Son - Cat Stevens
5. Babylon - David Gray
6. Ironic (Unplugged) - Alanis Morissette
7. Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
8. Oh My Sweet Carolina - Ryan Adams
9. Wildflowers - Tom Petty
10. A New England - Billy Bragg
11. Youre So Vain - Carly Simon
12. Love The One Youre With - Stephen Stills
13. Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
14. Time Has Told Me - Nick Drake
15. Piano Man - Billy Joel
16. Catch The Wind - Donovan
17. Morning Glory - Tim Buckley
18. Everybody Here Wants You - Jeff Buckley
19. Down River - David Ackles
20. Love And Affection - Joan Armatrading
See all 40 tracks on this disc

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Product Description
Full title 'Songs - The Best Of The Singer/Songwriters. Import exclusive compilation featuring 40 tracks.Highlights include, Tracy Chapman 'Baby Can I Hold You', Elton John 'Your Song', Cat Stevens 'Father & Son', David Gray - Babylon', Ryan Adams 'Oh My

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Songs-Best of the Singer... [Import]
My December
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Album in Years
  • Give it a chance!
  • disappointed
  • I don't see all the `naysayers' point...
  • Very good album
 My December
Kelly Clarkson
Manufacturer: RCA Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAJ7S
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Never Again
  2. One Minute
  3. Hole
  4. Sober
  5. Don't Waste Your Time
  6. Judas
  7. Haunted
  8. Be Still
  9. Maybe
  10. How I Feel
  11. Yeah
  12. Can I Have A Kiss
  13. Irvine

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Judging by the themes of anger and betrayal that dominate Kelly Clarkson's third disc, My December, perhaps 'Jagged Little Idol' would have been a more telling title. According to interviews, the massively successful artist wanted more creative control with her music going forward; as a result, unlike her previous CDs, Clarkson contributes as a songwriter on every track. The final product is not nearly as catchy as Breakaway, but is far more introspective and honest. My December's overall sound brings a harder musical style than fans might expect, with acerbic lyrics to match; the disc's first single "Never Again"--a dark rock song slamming her ex-boyfriend--is certainly a tip-off. The compelling chorus of "Hole" finds Clarkson singing "There's a hole/inside of me/it's so damn cold/slowly killing me" over a melody that is far more Tool than top-40. "Haunted" and "Judas" are wrought-over tracks that veer into Evanescence territory, while the wonderfully sparse "Maybe" is a highlight within which Clarkson's pleading voice is perfectly showcased. My December's final listed track, "Irvine" (prior to the hidden bluesy acoustic ballad "Chivas") sounds far more Cat Power-meets-Corinne Bailey Rae than Clarkson, but it is certainly one of the most captivating songs on the disc, and serves as yet another reminder of just how versatile her voice is. Fans of her previous radio-friendly releases may well be divided on her new direction, but it appears to be the path Clarkson is likely to continue to travel. --Denise Sheppard

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Album in Years.......2007-07-12

Kelly's songwriting is amazing. Very catchy and meaningful songs on here. A MUST buy !!

5 out of 5 stars Give it a chance!.......2007-07-11

I didn't know what to expect from this album due to all the bad press surrounding the release, but I was very pleased when I listened to it. It probably won't appeal to the younger fans of Idol and the 'Breakaway' album because the lyrics are definately more mature, but don't write it off until you listen to it.

Kelly's voice shines on this album as well; there's a lot of emotion coming through her voice, which I assume is because she actually wrote these songs.

Some of the best tracks on the album are How I Feel, Chivas, Can I Have a Kiss, Be Still and Sober.

1 out of 5 stars disappointed.......2007-07-11

I bought Kelly Clarkson cd My December thinking it would be a good cd.
I was so disappointed in this one. I bought the cd Breakaway before
I thought that was good. My December did not rank up there with Breakaway.
I would not recommend this one to buy it would be a waste of money.

5 out of 5 stars I don't see all the `naysayers' point..........2007-07-11

I love this CD. I think too much has been made about the record label and Kelly not seeing eye to eye. It likely happens with every artist (as well as with any adult that has every held a REAL job or a family) just depends on how the media spins, they decided to make Kelly the enemy. She is a successful artist, vocalist, who chooses to share her anger and bitterness with the world. Her songs are well written and adequately illustrate her aforementioned anger and hostility. We've all been there, significant other, who you trusted, fails and/or leaves you, your job sucks, and everyone has a comment about you and your life. You are left justifiably irate, disturbed, jaded and cynical. This is a great CD for those moments. Plus, Kelly has an incredible voice. My favorites, in order, are 'Haunted', 'Sober', 'Never Again', 'Maybe', and 'Hole'.

5 out of 5 stars Very good album.......2007-07-11

Very good album, but not as good as last album. This album impressed me. At first listen the songs were enjoyable. The last album is undeniably better but who cares? She has a great voice and the songs are good at first listen.
Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Welllll It's All Right all right!
  • Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • What was I thinking?
  • Great then Greater now
  • Great Package
 Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
The Traveling Wilburys
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B000P0J024
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Handle With Care
  2. Dirty World
  3. Rattled
  4. Last Night
  5. Not Alone Any More
  6. Congratulations
  7. Heading For the Light
  8. Margarita
  9. Tweeter And the Monkey Man
  10. End Of the Line
  11. Maxine - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)
  12. Like A Ship - (alternate take, Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. She's My Baby
  2. Inside Out
  3. If You Belonged To Me
  4. Devil's Been Busy, The
  5. 7 Deadly Sins
  6. Poor House
  7. Where Were You Last Night?
  8. Cool Dry Place
  9. New Blue Moon
  10. You Took My Breath Away
  11. Wilbury Twist
  12. Nobody's Child - (Bonus Track)
  13. Runaway - (Bonus Track)

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The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, because they didn't try to. Things started inauspiciously when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called in friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison for assistance. Two albums later--the second without Orbison, who had passed away shortly after the first was released--the loose-knit collective had recorded material that was as durable, and occasionally eclipsed, the participants' legendary solo work. The Wilburys succeeded due to a genial and contagious camaraderie that permeates both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego clashes instead resulted in a frothy meeting of the minds. These guys are having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies on energetic folk-rock, quirky rockabilly, and Beatlesque pop that shimmers with the respect and esteem the members clearly hold for each other. Harrison and Lynne's rather slick production polishes off edges that might better have been left unvarnished, but there's no denying the loosey-goosey craftsmanship at work in tunes such as "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a striking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore" that ranks with any of his finest. Both albums were million-sellers, but oddly went out of print for about a decade until Rhino resurrected them, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The resulting package is a comprehensive overview of a once--well, twice--in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's passing, will never be repeated. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

Featuring classics like "Handle With Care," "End Of The Line," and "Heading For The Light," super-group Traveling Wilbury's Collection highlights all of the band's music and previously unreleased bonus tracks through this re-mastered double album. The DVD features behind the scenes footage of the band writing and recording, along with their 5 video clips.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Welllll It's All Right all right! .......2007-07-13

This is the definative collection of the Traveing Wilburys. Their harmonies are terific and you can 't keep your feet still! Why? Because you gotta do the Willbury Twist!

5 out of 5 stars Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-07-13

I could an am listening to this album repeatedly, music that could never

be boring, dull or any negatives, took me way back to a time that can

never be repeated except by memory and boy does this album help.

3 out of 5 stars What was I thinking? .......2007-07-12

I am being very generous giving this product 3 stars. 2 would be more like it but it gets 3 for Roy Orbisons' strong presence on the first cd. I had an irresistable urge to hear Handle with Care again a while back only to discover the album was out of print. I looked forward to receiving this sort of thinking I liked this album back in the day. Well now I know why I dumped the album. Handle with Care is still brilliant, but the rest of these 2 cd's is fairly self indulgent and not really representative of any of these artists as individuals in my opinion. It seems to be an album of great musicians who are friends and like each other forcing themselves to try to make songs. It plods on and on in basically the same style. Dylan seems to regard it as a joke, and I can hear George attempting to try to keep the interest and the idea together but it not quite working. I've heard worse but the album doesn't stand the test of time I don't think. The production is brilliant and crystal clear though. Wish the Beatles would do this to their catalog.

5 out of 5 stars Great then Greater now.......2007-07-12

This may be the greatest re-issue of all times. Thanks to George Harrison's wife for allowing this to happen. We know she didn't do it for money, that's for sure. I won't even go over the songs they are all great, this is a great package since it includes the DVD of the album being recorded. I watched and actually laughed along with the band, it was great to see this group of guys together and havin fun with no pressure to produce this, but it was a labor of love of music. Fantastic, just go buy it.

5 out of 5 stars Great Package.......2007-07-12

This release of the two Traveling Wilburys albums is a great package of some of the finest music from the 80's. All that super talent coming together just can't be beat. The bonus dvd included gives us some lasting footage of Roy Orbison & George Harrison as well as the rest of the Wilbury clan. I've also ordered the premium package which is so popular that they can't keep up with demand. This set is a must have for anyone that enjoys the music of these talented musicians on their own and together collectively.
Once
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Once
  • Best film score of the year..
  • Once
  • Amazing Film Amazing Songs
  • Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Are Spectacular
 Once
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PFU7OO
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Falling Slowly
  2. If You Want Me
  3. Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
  4. When Your Minds Made Up
  5. Lies
  6. Gold
  7. The Hill
  8. Fallen from the Sky
  9. Leave
  10. Trying to Pull Myself Away
  11. All the Way Down
  12. Once
  13. Say It to Me Now

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Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic-born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard. (The film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group.) The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Seasontogether, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Once.......2007-07-13

I saw the movie and immediately ordered the soundtrack. I play it all the time. The music is great and the CD well balanced. I can't wait for the DVD.

5 out of 5 stars Best film score of the year.........2007-07-12

I agree with the critics that this lovely movie has the best music of any film in years.

5 out of 5 stars Once.......2007-07-12

This CD captures the beauty and power of the songs from the movie. I still get goosebumps when I listen to Say It To Me Know and When Your Mind's Made Up. You will not be disappointed by purchasing this soundtrack.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Film Amazing Songs.......2007-07-12

Once you see the film "Once" the music will stay in your head for days. The soundtrack captures the magic of the film and the music is 85% of the story. Wonderful music.

5 out of 5 stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Are Spectacular.......2007-07-07

After seeing the movie Once and being haunted by its beautiful, lyrical music, I had to buy the CD. The songs are simple, yet powerful, with folk and ballad undercurrents. Once is my favorite CD purchase of the year. Thank you Glen and Marketa for listenng to your muses!
Easy Tiger
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Another incredible release from an incredible talent
  • Are the critics hearing the same album?
  • not very good
  • A Solid "Gold" Comeback
  • Great Album
 Easy Tiger
Ryan Adams
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
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ASIN: B000P29B1W
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. goodnight rose
  2. two
  3. everybody knows
  4. halloween head
  5. two hearts
  6. tears of gold
  7. the sun also sets
  8. off broadway
  9. rip off
  10. oh my god, whatever, etc.
  11. pearls on a string
  12. these girls
  13. i taught myself how to grow old

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Easy Tiger, Ryan Adams's ninth solo studio album, is a return to form in every way. He's already shown that he can bash out three albums in one year--not to mention the hilarious fake hip-hop records posted for free on his Web site--and that he can sound as much like the Grateful Dead as he wants to in his constant subsequent touring. Backed once again by the Cardinals, Adams synthesizes and refines his approach to smooth, gorgeous country-pop. "Tears of Gold" is one of the best songs he's written in ages, while "Two" is a slowly percolating, sweet little number that recalls Sean Hayes in its soulful folksiness (someone named Sheryl Crow accompanies Adams on vocals). One of the greatest treats of this languorous, twangy album is the subtle ways that genre gets played with. "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old" is the best Harvest outtake Neil Young never wrote, while the treated, synth-sounding guitar solo on the druggy, chooglin' "Halloweenhead" sounds like it comes straight out of Journey. And "The Sun Also Sets" sounds more than a little like Rufus Wainwright covering Fred McDowell's "Write Me a Few of Your Lines." It bursts with enough melodrama as to border on musical theater. But, as is clear on these songs of love and loss, Adams has always been at his best when giving into his most mellow, dramatic side. --Mike McGonigal

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Album Description

I think there are really only two kinds of pop music CDs these days. There are the ones you listen to only once or twice, maybe downloading the single good song to your iPod or computer; then there are others that grow stronger, sweeter, and more necessary each time you play them. Gold was that way; Cold Roses was that way; so was Jacksonville City Nights. I won't say Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either. What I know is there has never been a Ryan Adams record quite as strong and together as Easy Tiger; it's got enough blue-eyed, blue-steel soul (with the faintest country tinge) to make me think of both Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers. Probably ridiculous, but true. And the songs themselves are beautiful--the lyrics tightly focused and brief, the feeling one of melancholy calm that will probably be a revelation to fans that remember the old, sometimes angry Ryan Adams.

Now there's this, maybe the best Ryan Adams CD ever. And I know you want to listen to it right away. But slow down. Take your time. This album asks for that, and it will reward your full attention.

In other words--easy, Tiger.

--Stephen King

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Another incredible release from an incredible talent.......2007-07-13

There are only a few artists these days that I am excited enough about to run out and buy their new albums as soon as they are released. Ryan Adams is one of those, and has been since the release of his second solo release, Gold. Now that I have had Easy Tiger for a few weeks and have listened to it many (and I do mean many, many) times, I feel like I can share an informed opinion about the record. My very first reaction to Easy Tiger was luke warm. I liked it. But it didn't grab me. But that is the beauty of Easy Tiger; it creeps in and takes hold. After a few days I was really starting to get into a several of the songs. I found myself humming the songs at work, which resulted in a few odd glances. "Two" was the first song I noticed. Ryan has always been quite gifted at writing forlorn love songs. "Two" carries on this tradition and shows he still has the ability to pull on those heart strings with a believable love song that anyone can identify with. But in my opinion, the shining star of this album is "The Sun Also Sets." That song in particular would make the album worth purchasing alone. This is another one of those songs that falls into the category of tragic love songs. Even the arguably oddest song on the album, "Halloweenhead", has really grown on me. Where it once seemed strangely out of place on the album, I can see how it's prefectly nestled exactly where it should be. The only song that I've yet to really enjoy is "Pearls on a String," which is the only reason I can think to not rate the album five stars. The final song, "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old" is another masterpiece by Ryan which perfectly brings Easy Tiger to close. Ryan's incredible falsetto voice is also in perfect form throughout the entireity of Easy Tiger. Ryan has proven over and over again that he is an incredible talent, and he continues to prove it with Easy Tiger. I highly recommend this cd to anyone with a penchant for Ryan's music or alternative/country/rock music in general.

2 out of 5 stars Are the critics hearing the same album?.......2007-07-12

Maybe two or three songs are of the standard I associate with Ryan Adams. He has a lot of great songs and a lot of bad songs. This album, along with 29, is consisted of mostly bad songs. It seems like he's doing it to just do it - the single Two is a good example of this - come on Ryan, you can do better than that. It's a snoozer for me...

2 out of 5 stars not very good.......2007-07-12

I have enjoyed most of Adams's previous releases but not this one. Song #5 is the only keeper in my opinion. If I had listened to it first, I would not have bought it.

4 out of 5 stars A Solid "Gold" Comeback.......2007-07-11

Songwriter Ryan Adams plugs his guitar back in on a few songs and drops the country pose for an eclectic album. Like most Adams albums, the songs vary in quality, from the perfection of "It Takes Two" to the grating "Halloweenhead" (and Halloween is my favorite holiday, so it's not easy to use that word for a song title and make me skip it every time it comes up). Also, for a guy that went through rehab, highlighting the "4:20" on the watch on the cover is a crass move. Overall, it's a solid album, but definitely not another "Heartbreaker" as some reviewers have claimed. Set your expectations somewhere in the area of Adams's "Gold," and you'll be satisfied.

5 out of 5 stars Great Album.......2007-07-11

Easy Tiger is easily one of Ryan's best albums. It may not have catchy, poppy beats like Firecracker or To be Young, but it's a very, very tight album. The flow of songs is wonderful, and it's hard not to listen to the entire album all the way through every time you put it in. Songs like Two, Everybody Knows, and the Sun Also Sets easily qualify for a Ryan Adams greatest hits record - if it would be even possible to put that many songs in one package.

A great album from one of the greatest living singer/songwriters, and without a doubt the greatest of his generation.
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What a pleasant mix!
  • great CD
  • Great CD
  • John Lennon
  • Instant Karma's gonna getcha!!!
 Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000PMG9G2
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Instant Karma -- U2
  2. #9 Dream -- R.E.M.
  3. Mother -- Christina Aguilera
  4. Give Peace A Chance -- Aerosmith with Sierra Leone Refuge All-Stars
  5. Cold Turkey -- Lenny Kravitz
  6. Whatever Gets You Through the Night -- Los Lonely Boys
  7. I'm Losing You -- Corinne Bailey Rae
  8. Gimme Some Truth -- Jakob Dylan Feat. Dhani Harrison
  9. Oh, My Love -- Jackson Browne
  10. Imagine -- Avril Lavigne
  11. Nobody Told Me -- Big & Rich
  12. Jealous Guy -- Youssou N'Dour

Tracks:

  1. Working Class Hero -- Green Day
  2. Power to the People -- Black Eyed Peas
  3. Imagine -- Jack Johnson
  4. Beautiful Boy -- Ben Harper
  5. Isolation -- Snow Patrol
  6. Watching the Wheels -- Matisyahu
  7. Grow Old With Me -- Postal Service
  8. Gimme Me Some Truth -- Jaguares
  9. (Just Like) Starting Over -- The Flaming Lips
  10. God -- Jack's Mannequin feat. Mick Fleetwood
  11. Real Love -- Regina Spektor

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John Lennon would have turned 67 in 2007. If alive, he could well be at the forefront of bringing peace to Darfur, where more than half a million have died from violence and disease during four years of rebel discord. So to create awareness of the ongoing conflict, Amnesty International (with permission from Yoko Ono) has mined Lennon's solo work and rounded up nearly two dozen current artists to reinterpret the music, which spans the ex-Beatle's entire post-band catalog (plus a pair from while the Fab Four were still in business). As with any attempt to cover Beatles-related music, results are hit and miss, with kudos going to Snow Patrol and the Postal Service for capturing the starkness of "Isolation" and "Grow Old with Me," respectively, Mexican rock band Jaguares for uncovering the fear and fury in "Gimme Some Truth," and (surprise!) Christina Aguilera for nailing the complex composition and mood of "Mother." Other highlights include Jackson Browne's piano-led "Oh My Love," Green Day's louder straight take on "Working Class Hero," and the Black Eyed Peas turning "Power to the People" into a gospelly protest. Will resurrecting 30-to-40-year-old messages of peace and love be enough to help end the brutalities in Darfur? That remains to be seen. But selecting John Lennon as the author of those messages will make people listen and, with this collection, may keep them listening. --Scott Holter

Album Description

Featuring songs by the iconic John Lennon newly recorded by some of today's biggest as well as emerging artists, Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur is a major benefit-album project. In an effort to mobilize activism around this catastrophe, musicians unite to save lives. Some of the biggest artists in the world, along with today's emerging artists, all coming together for an unprecedented, brilliant collection of JOHN LENNON "covers." Proceeds from the campaign will go directly to support Amnesty International's urgent work on Darfur and other human rights crises worldwide.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a pleasant mix!.......2007-07-13

I understood that this was a charity project for Darfur with various artists recording the songs of John Lennon, but I had no idea it would be so good! Dare I say that some of the renditions are even better than the original? While I can't say which is my favorite, this disc would certainly be an asset to any collection, John Lennon fan or not!

5 out of 5 stars great CD.......2007-07-13

This CD is just amazing, such a wonderful compilation of John Lennon songs, with great artists performing them. Absolutely wonderful!!

4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-07-13

Really good 2 CD's with a bunch of hit artists supporting a great cause. Buy it!

5 out of 5 stars John Lennon.......2007-07-12

I have been very impressed with each and every Lennon song. You can tell the artists really made a true heartfelt effort to convey the essence of John. It comes across. A joy to listen to.

1 out of 5 stars Instant Karma's gonna getcha!!!.......2007-07-10

Leave it up to those Amnesty International geniuses to make huge profits off of other people's talent while capitalizing on a human rights horror show!!! The plan: take the popular name of ex-Beatle John Lennon and the excellent songs he wrote, take today's hottest musical artists, and say it's to help with a human right tragey, how about the Sudan. There's a recipe for success. Now Lennon probably wouldn't have cared about the Sudan, a fight between Muslims and Christians, being the good little commie atheist that he was, he would have liked to see both sides lose. But that's why we have Yoko, Yoko who never ceases to miss an opportunity to cash in on Lennon's success and talent. But I digress, the real point of this is to help those poor people over there. They need the money right? Not according to amnesty international because THEY are keeping all the money!!! That's right the whole thing is just a Amnesty International fund raiser, with you, the unsuspecting doofus footing the bill. Of course, Yoko and the artists on this album will surely get their cut, but in the end AI is the true benefactor. Let's hope Instant Karma gets them and their criminal organization is taken down under RICO statutes.
Paul Potts [United Kingdom]: One Chance
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Paul Potts [United Kingdom]: One Chance

    Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
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    ASIN: B000SKO0OY
    Release Date: 2007-07-30

    Tracks:

    1. Nessun Dorma
    2. Con Te Partiro (Time To Say Goodbye)
    3. Nella Fantasia
    4. Caruso
    5. Jerusalem
    6. Music Of The Night
    7. Maria
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    12. Ognuno Soffre (Everybody Hurts)

    Product Description

    This Unassuming Man, a 36 Year Old Phone Salesman from South Wales and Amateur Opera Singer, Stepped Up to the Microphone on Simon Cowell's British Itv Show "Britain's Got Talent" and Literally Stole the Show. Many Anticipated Another William Hung, but Instead Got a Caruso! the Performance Brought the Entire Audience to their Feet, Even Winning High Praise from Cowell Himself. Potts Went on to Resoundingly Win the Competition! his is a Real Rags to Riches Tale, Having Been £30,000 in Debt and Suffering Years of Bullying and Recovering from a Serious Motorbike Accident. His Winning the Competition Got Him Signed to a Lucrative Recording Contract and He Gained Considerable Media Exposure all Over the World. This Debut Album Naturally features the Piece He Auditioned with (Puccini's "Nessun Dorma") as Well as his Heart Stopping Version of "Con Te Partiro/Time to Say Goodbye", the Song He Sang in the Finals, Originally Made Famous by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
    Continuum
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Love this album.
    • His best yet
    • A beacon in fog-filled musical world
    • Mayer ContinuesTo Mature
    • Can this CD be any better?
    		 Continuum
    John Mayer
    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B000H0MKGK
    Release Date: 2006-09-12

    Tracks:

    1. Waiting On The World To Change
    2. I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
    3. Belief
    4. Gravity
    5. The Heart Of Life
    6. Vultures
    7. Stop This Train
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    9. Bold As Love
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    12. I'm Gonna Find Another You

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    Continuum is about as apt a title as it gets for John Mayer's third studio disc. Every element, from the peerless guitar playing to the plainspoken poetry of the lyrics to the breathy-sincere singing, makes a return from previous efforts. But to weakly pronounce this another worthwhile effort from an artist the world has come to expect a whole lot from and then call it a day would be no minor misdeed, because it's also the best, boldest disc he's ever made. Taking maturity as a theme throughout, Mayer tackles a batch of adulthood's bogeymen: indifference on the uptempo chart-climber "Waiting for the World to Change," aging on the melancholy-sweet "Stop This Train," and emotional trainwreckage on the big-rocking "In Repair." That's not to suggest he's turned overly introspective--check the Jimi Hendrix cover "Bold As Love," where he hits one home for guitarists who've been living in the shadow of legend everywhere, and the hard-charging "Belief," which benefits from a mesmerizing, liquid groove. Continuum may be the third in a series, but a creative cop-out this is not; Mayer is his generation's musical superman--powerful, unassailable, and magnetic. Hand that man a cape. --Tammy La Gorce

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    John Mayer's third studio album follows the multi-platinum "Room for Squares" (2001) and "Heavier Things" (2003), and marks his first turn as producer. It is his most soulful, cohesive collection yet and he says it's no accident that this project is where all of his efforts, his potential, and his disparate influences fully come together.

    More from Mayer


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    Try!, the John Mayer Trio


    Inside Wants Out (EP)


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    Any Given Thursday (DVD)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Love this album........2007-07-11

    If you like John Mayer, you'll love this album. "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" is totally relatable if you've ever been though a relationship that's ended. The rest of the album is fantastic....an album you can listen to over and over, and still want to listen again.

    5 out of 5 stars His best yet.......2007-07-05

    I love all of John Mayer's stuff, but his style has filled out and matured on this last album. He plays with all his heart and his band complements him really well.

    4 out of 5 stars A beacon in fog-filled musical world.......2007-07-02

    While Mayer's first recording was definately in the "pop" category, this third release after the bluesy "Try" is much more difficult to pigeon-hole. There are some really great tunes on this one and it would be hard for me to choose a favorite. The blues show their face once again as our poor hero falls in and out of love. The really good news is John's talented guitar playing shines like a beacon in fog-filled musical world littered with so many "three chord Johnnies" out there. After this disc first came out, I caught some of the songs being used in the background of popular TV shows. I remember hearing Gravity on an episode of House and I think they also used Slow Dancing In A Burning Room as well. Both solid songs from Mr. Mayer. If you have not heard this disc, trust me and buy it for some superb rocking blues guitar work.

    5 out of 5 stars Mayer ContinuesTo Mature.......2007-06-29

    John Mayer's third studio release (following Room For Squares and Heavier Things) is hands down his best release by far!

    Mayer moves more towards a bluesier sound on this album than any of previous releases with the exception of (Trio). The lead off track and single "Waiting for the World to Change" has this feel. The song has anti cable news network feel as evident in the line "when when you trust your television, what you get is what you got cause when they own the information they can bend it all they want." Is Mayer paranoid here or is he tired of Fox News' "fair and balanced" tagline?

    The following track, I DONT TRUST MYSELF (WITH LOVING YOU) show cases Mayer's amazing guitar talent. He really leans toward the blues guitar throughout the entire album. Roy Hargrove's horns really push this track into the blues. Another fine Mayer track and some outstanding guitar work.

    BELIEF is the next track and is a song with anti war message in it. This evident in lines like "We're never gonna win the world. We're never gonna stop the war", "What puts a hundred thousand children in the sand? Belief can," and "What puts the folded flag inside his mother's hand? Belief can" Mayer's guitar again has a blues riff in this uptempo track. One of my favorites.

    GRAVITY is the next song and single off of this record. Once again, fantastic guitar playing in a blues key. The lyrics here are really quite clever. Is he talking about the gravity on the planet or a person named gravity? Could go either way!

    The rest of the songs on this album are fantastic! VULTURES is a great song with some fine Fender Rhodes and organ work from Ricky Peterson. This track could easily be another single. In fact most of the tracks on this record be singles!

    My absolute favorite track on the album is "SLOW DANCING IN A BURNING ROOM". This song is clearly about the end of a relationship with a woman. The lyrics are once again top notch Mayer. But again its the guitar work that shines on this track. Mayer pulls the guitar lick on this track that really sounds like the guitar is weeping! It "sets the mood" for this track. Its John Mayer at his best!

    Steve Jordan's drum work and Pino Palladino's bass playing on this album really compliment Mayers guitar work. The make a tight group. Its obvious that their work on the "Trio" album set the stage for Mayer to hook up with these two guys on this album. The musicianship on this album is tight and top notch.

    In summary, I can not recommend this album enough. Mayer has clearly matured most notably in his guitar work and also in his lyrics and subject matter. Mayer is really on track to be a great guitarist. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with over then 10 years or so.

    GET THIS ALBUM, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

    5 out of 5 stars Can this CD be any better?.......2007-06-28

    Just a few moments ago, I happened to stumble upon the review I had written for "Heavier Things", which, up until now, was my favorite Mayer project. At the age of 16, I wrote a sort of laughable review - I discussed how I thought that the "country twang" in "Come Back to Bed" was an experiment gone awry. How foolish I must have been. But now, at my mature age of twenty, I must say that John Mayer has got it going on. Many of my friends laughed at me when I practically ran out to buy this album - but to me, Mayer is a way of life. I never miss a concert of his when he comes close to whichever city I am living in at that moment, whether I catch him at Red Rocks or Webster Hall in NYC, yet there is no simple way of explaining my love for his music.

    Perhaps John himself explained to all the skeptics, all the non-believers, why Mayer is such a godsend, a breath of fresh guitarist air. First and foremost, I feel that John Mayer is by trade a highly-talented guitarist, and not at all like the gooey, self-depreciating character that he plays in most of his songs. He is still underrated by most in this area, and I feel that seeing him live is the only remedy to this curse.

    That being said, I feel obligated to tell you that "Continuum" is the best album to be released in the past year. (Sorry, Justin.) It ranges from sweet acoustic tales of life and love ("The Heart of Life"), to full-out emotive, electrically-enhanced ballads ("Slow Dancing in A Burning Room"), to upbeat, percussion-happy messages of hope (Waiting On the World to Change"). A few of these songs were performed by his John Mayer Trio way back in 2005 (Another show I did happen to catch.) Most notably, and most exciting, in my opinion, Mayer covers Hendrix's "Bold As Love". Of course it is done as an homage to Hendrix, but it leaves us wondering whether John Mayer is our generation's version of a Jimi Hendrix. He channels the man himself with his hands, but only time will tell where Mayer will end up ranking in the realm of music legends. So far, with this album, Mayer is sitting pretty.
    Not Too Late
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Not as strong as the her first two releases
    • Not her best
    • Insipid and inoffensive, uninspired and uninspiring
    • Simply Wonderful
    • I have a serious Norah Jones
    		 Not Too Late
    Norah Jones
    Manufacturer: Blue Note
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    ASIN: B000KCHZK6
    Release Date: 2007-01-30

    Tracks:

    1. Wish I Could
    2. Sinkin' Soon
    3. The Sun Doesn't Like You
    4. Until The End
    5. Not My Friend
    6. Thinking About You
    7. Broken
    8. My Dear Country
    9. Wake Me Up
    10. Be My Somebody
    11. Little Room
    12. Rosie's Lullaby
    13. Not Too Late

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    Although the music of Norah Jones continues to blend pop, soul, folk, and country with a seasoning of jazz, her third album for Blue Note is the first where she's written (or collaborated on) all the material. Beneath the smooth surface lie darker strains on the album-opening "Wish I Could" (about a boyfriend lost to war), intimations of mortality in "The Sun Doesn't Like You," and the post-election horrors of "My Dear Country." The last seems to channel the inspiration of Brecht/Weill, while the equally bleak "Sinkin' Soon" is set to a jaunty Dixieland rag. Throughout, Jones's vocal intimacy and melodic warmth remain as disarmingly understated as ever. The soulful "Thinking of You," the countryish "Wake Me Up," and the syncopated "Be My Somebody" reflect the captivating style of her previous work. Although too much in the same midtempo mode becomes a dreamy lull, cut by cut, Jones's voice is irresistible. --Don McLeese

    From Blue Note

    Album Details

    1. "Wish I Could" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitars; Julia Kent: pizzicato cello; Jeffery Ziegler: bowed cello

    2. "Sinkin' Soon" (Lee Alexander-Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; Daru Oda: vocals; M. Ward: vocals; Jesse Harris: guitjo; Kevin Breit: mandolin; J. Walter Hawkes: trombone; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums, slit drum, pots and pans

    3. "The Sun Doesn't Like You" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitar; Adam Levy: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Paul Bryan: Chamberlain keyboards

    4. "Until The End" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer, piano; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitar; Adam Levy: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

    5. "Not My Friend" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitars; Adam Levy: backwards electric guitars; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: marimba, cymbals

    6. "Thinking About You" (Norah Jones-Ilhan Ersahin): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Chuck Mackinnon: trumpet; Rob Suddith: tenor sax; Lee Alexander: bass; Tony Mason: drums; Devin Greenwood: Hammond B-3 organ

    7. "Broken" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, electric guitar; Julia Kent: outro cellos; Lee Alexander: pizzicato, bowed basses

    8. "My Dear Country" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; J. Walter Hawkes: trombones; Jose Davilla: tuba; Bill McHenry: tenor sax; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

    9. "Wake Me Up" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, acoustic guitars; Lee Alexander: bass, lap steel; Andy Borger: drums

    10. "Be My Somebody" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Richard Julian: vocals; Tony Scherr: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

    11. "Little Room" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, acoustic guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Daru Oda: whistle

    12. "Rosie's Lullaby" (Norah Jones-Daru Oda): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Daru Oda: vocals; Adam Levy: electric guitar, vocal; Robbie McIntosh: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums

    13. "Not Too Late" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, piano, Mellotron; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums

    Produced by Lee Alexander

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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Not as strong as the her first two releases.......2007-07-11

    In my opinion, this CD is simply not as strong as her first two CDs. Most of the songs are fine, but forgettable. A couple are just a bit weird-sounding for my taste. Out of her 3 CDs, I preferred "Come Away With Me", although I understand that Ms. Jones feels that her current CD is a truer reflection of her musical style.

    Right after I bought this CD, I was privileged enough to see her in concert. She is clearly talented, and has an accomplished band. The concert was wonderful and was over before I knew it. Her performance got rave reviews in the local newspaper the next day.

    I look forward to her next release, mostly to see how her artistic style evolves.

    2 out of 5 stars Not her best.......2007-07-11

    I own all three of her CDs. Come Away with Me is the best IMO. Her passion and talent shine through. Each song was worthy to be on the CD. In Feels Like Home, it seemed she relaxed a bit, had a little more fun, but lost some of the passion, a couple of the songs were not up to what I expected, but passed as entertaining. This third CD is the worst. My impression was that now that she has made a name for herself she can put any track on a CD without much scrutiny. I have listened to it a few times, but it just doesn't do anything exciting for me. A big disappointment.

    3 out of 5 stars Insipid and inoffensive, uninspired and uninspiring.......2007-07-08

    That's about the highest praise I can muster for this effort. It isn't that it's BAD, but it just never achieves "lift off."

    I wish I could wax enthusiastic, but after quite a few listens at this point, I don't think my opinion is likely to change appreciably.

    Time for Ms. Jones to find her passion. It isn't evident on this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars Simply Wonderful.......2007-07-07

    I have all her cds. This one is new, different and good. I like all the tracks, Be my somebody tonight got me a speeding ticket. I saw her in concert and she puts on a helluva show. Worth every penny.

    5 out of 5 stars I have a serious Norah Jones.......2007-07-06

    For 3 months, my Norah Jones CDs have taken over my car stereo. This woman is very talented!
    The Story
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • wish could give her 10 stars
    • This story isn't that great
    • Powerful, evocative stories of life lived
    • I waited 3 months to write my review...
    • Best of 2007
    		 The Story
    Brandi Carlile
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    ASIN: B000NDIAWY
    Release Date: 2007-04-03

    Tracks:

    1. Late Morning Lullaby
    2. The Story
    3. Turpentine
    4. My Song
    5. Wasted
    6. Have You Ever
    7. Josephine
    8. Losing Heart
    9. Cannonball
    10. Until I Die
    11. Downpour
    12. Shadow on the Wall
    13. Again Today

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    The Brandi Carlile story so far is fairly short: fresh-faced singer-song writer from rural Ravensdale, Washington, quietly releases a 2005 debut that has critics and fans reaching for their thesauruses searching for appropriate adjectives to describe her voice. Patsy Cline, Jeff Buckley, kd lang, Beth Orton, Linda Ronstadt, and Aimee Mann get name-checked as Carlile and her guitar-and-bass-playing Hanseroth twins-led band criss-cross the country for two years, first as openers, then as headliners. Cue the overproduced, disappointing follow-up album? Not so fast. On The Story, Carlile teams up with veteran roots producer T Bone Burnett, who brings in vintage equipment and strips down her sound. Instead of using overdubs, the new songs--most of which were already road-tested--are recorded live, giving the ballads and midtempo rockers a tough, uncompromising edge and a fuller, more aggressive attack. Echoes of country and folk color the bucolic "Have You Ever" and the unadorned acoustic "Cannonball," but it's the sweeping drama of the more epic-sounding "Until I Die," "Late Morning Lullaby," and the U2-styled "My Song" that leave the greatest lasting impressions. Carlile and Burnett make a perfect team: he allows her malleable voice room to soar in the mix while she brings sharp original songs that exude confidence, pride, and emotion. It's a combustive combination and one that results in a sophomore release every bit as good, and in many respects better, than her first. Stay tuned as the story continues. --Hal Horowitz

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    Brandi Carlile has a rare voice, consistently spilling over with honesty, purity, and passion. Her dynamic and tonal range is truly exceptional and on par with the likes of k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Patsy Cline--at times soft, swooping, and clear as a bell ("Turpentine," "Josephine," "Cannonball"), and then ferocious to the point of breaking ("The Story," "My Song"). A voice like Carlile's when paired with the right material is a winning combination, and The Story's country-meets-Radiohead ballads and rockers do not disappoint. While the songs on are not as consistently stellar as those on her self-titled debut album, they are more often than not solid, and show off her talents and confidence as both an artist and performer, which have fully bloomed since her debut. This, coupled with T Bone Burnett's light, live production style, creates an album that is ultimately more rewarding than her first. The high points on The Story have raised the bar considerably for Carlile, and they are frequent. Her choice to record the album in a live setting inside the studio lends it a raw intimacy and authenticity noticeably absent from most studio recordings, and leaves us with not only an album, but a work of art. Carlile is a career artist still defining her sound, but her maturity as a vocalist cannot be questioned--this is an immensely talented singer laying herself bare before us, and one of the strongest releases of 2007. --Alan Wiley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars wish could give her 10 stars.......2007-07-12

    amazing young womsn love her music glad not one album wonder can not wait for her next dozen

    3 out of 5 stars This story isn't that great.......2007-07-12

    The first three tunes are great - the rest of the album turns into Indigo Girls type rock - what happened to the Brandi Carlile from her first album? I guess these were the tunes thrown out and T-Bone Burnette was called to save the day - which he didn't do. Typical sophomore slump album.

    5 out of 5 stars Powerful, evocative stories of life lived.......2007-07-07

    One of the most emotional and communicative pieces of music and songwriting I have heard in a long time. This woman knows life and gives voice to her life and her lessons. Her songs unleash your heart and allow the tears to flow. It's beautiful.

    5 out of 5 stars I waited 3 months to write my review..........2007-07-06

    Second efforts always get the critics wishing for this wishing for that blah blah blah...I liked it at first because I wanted to hear more, then I liked it more, after I got to "know the songs." I first heard her on KMTT out of Seattle and knew I had to buy her first offering. This one is good, sure its differnt but it's still good. It's the next offering that I'm concerned about...will the music industry taint her or will she be more like Emmylou Harris or DMB and skirt the music industries strong armed tactics. Honestly I buy 3 or 5 CDs a week and this one is still on the top of my rotaion and always in my Ipods "active" playlist.

    5 out of 5 stars Best of 2007.......2007-07-05

    Like another reviewer, I bought this one based on "The Story." Although I've been listening to the CD since it was available a few months ago, I just saw Brandi in Newport and I had to post a review. Along with Amy Winehouse and Regina Spektor, I put this in the top CDs of the year. Unlike those two singers, whom I would describe as refreshing and eclectic but bordering on affected, Brandi Carlile offers something more organic. While some of her songs do sound like others on this CD, overall she demonstrates great vocal range, from elegant and lilting to raw and powerful. The more I listen the more I'm convinced that she can extend beyond the limits of any particular genre--country, folk, rock--in which people want to place her. That's why I'll keep listening, why I'll buy her older CDs, and why I'll see her again in Boston next week.
    Live In Dublin
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Powerful, raucous, joyful, heartbreaking
    • The best live CD I've ever heard
    • Terrific!!!!!
    • Best music from anyone in years!!!!
    • springsteen at his best
    		 Live In Dublin

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    ASIN: B000P1KTVY
    Release Date: 2007-06-05

    Tracks:

    1. Atlantic City
    2. Old Dan Tucker
    3. Eyes On The Prize
    4. Jesse James
    5. Further On (Up The Road)
    6. O Mary Don't You Weep
    7. Erie Canal
    8. If I Should Fall Behind
    9. My Oklahoma Home
    10. Highway Patrolman
    11. Mrs. McGrath
    12. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live
    13. Jacob's Ladder

    Tracks:

    1. Long Time Comin'
    2. Open All Night
    3. Pay Me My Money Down
    4. Growin' Up
    5. When The Saints Go Marching In
    6. This Little Light Of Mine
    7. American Land
    8. Blinded By The Light
    9. Love Of The Common People
    10. We Shall Overcome

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    The last time Bruce Springsteen gave up E Street for Folk Street, the band of fiddles, banjos, and accordions--sans audience--was recording 2006's We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions in the informality of his living room. This time the Boss takes his American-music foray to Ireland for a three-night stint on the north quay of Dublin's River Liffey. The 23 songs drawn from those performances cover most of the songs from the Pete Seeger tribute, but venture drastically into Springsteen's popular back catalog ("Atlantic City," "Highway Patrolman," "Blinded By the Light") while delving further into his affinity for multiple styles of music, from folk and blues to gospel and country. "If I Should Fall Behind" plays like a tear-jerking last call in a dimly lit pub. "Open All Night" has been shaped into pure swing, complete with pedal steel and sax. And "Jesse James," with its furious banjo, spectator handclaps, and Springsteen howl, could pass for the Pogues, circa 1985. A simultaneously released DVD uses nine cameras to capture every sweat-beaded highlight, from the tin whistle of "Further Up the Road" to an arena bursting out in a "We Shall Overcome" singalong. --Scott Holter

    Album Description

    New 2 CD set features 23 songs, including fan favorites, Springsteen classics and never-before-released performances

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Powerful, raucous, joyful, heartbreaking.......2007-07-13

    I'll echo the other reviewers and say that this is undoubtedly the best live CD I've ever heard, a testament to a combination of the music, lyrics, players, and timeliness of the message.

    Springsteen is almost impossible to review, but I'll just say that, as much as I loved the Rising, Live in Barcelona, and Devils and Dust, the Seeger Sessions and this live album have taken him into a musical stratosphere that maybe only Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson can touch -- pure Americana.

    Most of the other reviewers have adequately pointed out the highlights, but I'll say that the mournful dirge that the band transformed "When the Saints Come Marching In" to made tears stream down my face when I first heard this version, especially as it comes in the set after "How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live". Folk music is as relevant as it ever was.

    If you like any strain of Americana roots music -- blues, folk, jazz, gospel, Western swing, roots country, mountain/Scots/Irish music -- this concert will blow you away and make you sing with the crowd.

    5 out of 5 stars The best live CD I've ever heard.......2007-07-11

    The Boss doesn't make bad CDs or bad concerts, I am told. I've wanted to hear him in concert since I heard his first songs. I actually was getting tickets to one of the shows that got cancelled due to a band member's illness and he's come to two cities--after I've left them. If I never make it, this CD is better than a lot of the live shows that I have been lucky enough to see.

    I miss the E Street Band, but the Sessions Band he's gathered for this effort is excellent. His backup singers are soulful and the 17 piece band can handle anything from swing to Irish without missing a beat.

    "Varied" is a mild description for this CD. Anyone else did this kind of concert, you'd have mixed reviews. Bruce can put folk next to swing next to gospel and then turn around and rock the house without ticking people off. He's also going international, doing American music right next to Irish traditional ballads and it appears the Dublin audience is eating it up.

    Bruce breathes new life into the music here. I grew up hearing "Jesse James" but it wasn't like this. And "Jacob's Ladder" sure isn't what I heard in church.

    He's also taken "Blinded by the Light" which was one of the first Bruce songs I heard and breathed new life into the live version.

    "How can a poor man stand such times and live?" is one of the most heartwrenching protest songs I've heard. He really took the comments about the Dixie Chicks "Shut up and sing" to heart.

    I don't like usually live CDs most of the time. Hate the staticky sussurus of the applause in the background and some idiot has got to yell the performer's name at least once per song. "Live in Dublin" is beautifully engineered. You get the 'feel' of the hall and the voices of the audience joining Bruce in song, yet the really annoying audience noise is minimized.

    5 out of 5 stars Terrific!!!!!.......2007-07-07

    This Cd is just fantastic. I love it, and play it all the time.I think it is his best!! If you are are fan, you need to buy this Cd.

    5 out of 5 stars Best music from anyone in years!!!!.......2007-06-29

    Bruce Springsteen's "We Shall Overcome- The Seeger Sessions" album, and this new one "Live In Dublin- With The Sessions Band" are both nothing but pure genious!!!! It's the best music that I have heard from ANYONE in any area of music, in many years! I absolutely love it!

    I am so glad that I was able to experience this in concert, in the summer of 2006 near Chicago, IL. It was an experience that I will never forget. The music just captures you, and doesn't let go.

    I have purchased both versions of "We Shall Overcome" (So glad to finally have "Buffalo Gals" & "Bring 'Em Home" on CD!). I also have "Live In Dublin" on CD, and the DVD too!

    Keep this type of music coming Bruce! It's great!

    5 out of 5 stars springsteen at his best.......2007-06-24

    I'm a springsteen fan for 25 years. saw already 8 concerts of bruce in the netherlands, also the session tour in my hometown rotterdam. for me, this is springsteen at his best. of course I like the rockin bruce but how he play this country/folk songs with so much passion and feeling, it touch me very much. no one can reach this level of making music. springsteen and country music. It's a great combination...."o mary don't you weep" is my favorite

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