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Home Before Dark

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date May 12, 2008
Another new release, another raft (?) of 5 star Amazon customer reviews.

Is it only me that feels that the majority of reviews on Amazon are given by die-hard fans who would give a 5 star review for a CD of their beloved artist breaking wind for 2 hours. The trouble is that this makes a mockery of the whole review process and ends up hindering rather than helping the average purchaser separating the Tom Waits CDs from the Robbie Williams CDs. The only solution I find is to look at all reviews by a given person before taking any notice of a given rating in an attempt to see if they have good taste, well, similar taste to yourself anyway.

Anyway, back to the new CD. I thought 12 Songs was a phenomenal album, a stark, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 2
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Chant

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Cistercian Monks Of Stift Heiligenkreuz

Release Date May 19, 2008
Beautifully haunting, played this cd for the 1st time on a car journey. My partner turned his nose up when it started to play but about 10 mins in he was changing his mind and by the end of play he said "I really enjoyed that".
Just sit back in your favourite chair put this on and let the stresses of work, family, whatever, just drift away.

CD-Charts Position 3
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The Best Of (1)

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date October 23, 2000
Having recently rediscovered Neil Diamond through his 12 Songs and Home Before Dark albums, I decided I wanted to replace a similar 'best of' album I bought years ago on vinyl. I searched all over Amazon, couldn't find anything well recommended so I bought Hot August Night. This was a mistake. The Greek concerts may have been something special but the recording is poor and the collection of songs not really what I was looking for. I then stumbled upon this Best Of in my local supermarket of all places. It is exactly what I wanted and exactly what you want if you're looking for a comprehensive collection of his early and so very well known hits. And at £2.98 it's such good value it would be almost rude not to buy it!

CD-Charts Position 4
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Body and Soul - Relaxation: Resting the Mind Reviving the Body

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 30, 2000
While this is obviously tailored towards a stress filled society and is to be recommended for that, I personally enjoy the relaxing music `panpipes mellow moods' which I found by accident on amazon.co.uk The cd I possess from this site have a variety of stunning sounds tailored towards the relaxation market which I can recommend anyone who is searching into this particular genre. This cd is highly recommended and great to sleep or meditate too. If you go to their product description you will see their website they have samples for you to listen too as well. You can't go wrong!

CD-Charts Position 5
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Carpenters Gold

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: The Carpenters

Release Date March 13, 2006
i love the carpenter's !
it's just pure easy listening, calm and classic album !
when u just want to relax in the bath, take 5 mins from a stressed day this is the album you should choose.

CD-Charts Position 6
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The Essential Neil Diamond

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date January 14, 2008
You've probably dismissed Diamond as music your mum listens to. You're wrong to think this because you'll be missing some great pompous rock songs. Some of it's cheesy, but a lot of what is on this best of is genuinely good stuff.

His name looks like an anomaly on my MP3 player's artist list. The thing is, I'm not ashamed as I love these big over the top (orchestra included on everything) songs. And you don't have to worry about good taste getting in the way of your listening experience.

Some of these songs even rock in their own way. Though it's best to skip the Streisand duet. And Brooklyn Road and Morningside don't stand up after a few listens. Otherwise it's great. And the live tracks are very energetic - I personally ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
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Lullaby: a Beautiful and Soothing Collection of Night Time Songs for Children and Grown Ups

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Sophie Barker

Release Date November 22, 2004
Our little girl first went to sleep on her own in the evening at a tender age of 2 months while listening to this CD. The combination of Sophie Barker's perfect-for-the-purpose voice and simple baby-friendly music arrangement is just what the doctor ordered. I now buy this CD as a gift for all my friends having babies, and it never fails.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Neil Diamond: The Greatest Hits 1966-1992

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date January 07, 2008
A Great album ,with a mix of live and studio tracks.
Personally I think the live tracks bring some great energy to the album and even though they are live they have good production.
Turn it up loud and enjoy!
Love it!!

CD-Charts Position 9
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Vivere - Greatest Hits

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Andrea Bocelli

Release Date November 12, 2007
I have this CD on constant repeat! The music is so varied but holds your attention every step of the way. Bocelli's voice is one you just have to fall in love with. His "Romanza" is 1 of my favourites but "Vivo Per Lei" has me hooked also. GET THIS CD!!!!!!

CD-Charts Position 10
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Then & Now - The Very Best Of Petula Clark

CD-Charts > Music > All Easy Listening
by: Petula Clark

Release Date June 16, 2008
Superb compilation with the obligatory chart successes of the 50s and 60s, some 70s tracks from her acclaimed "Memphis" and Warm and Tender" albums; a couple of fine duets with Michael McDonald and Dusty Springfield; a tribute to Queen; some excellent tracks from 2002, and most especially 4 new songs. Petula's voice is better, stronger and more soulful than ever on these fantastic, largely self-penned, rather reflective songs, recorded in London, New York, and the fantastic new studios of Arthanor Productions in Geneva in 2008 and with production by John Williams and David Hadzis. Difficult to say which I like best; each one is special in its own way.

The album has made the UK album charts, which, if I'm not mistaken, means that Petula has broken her own ... Read More: