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Home Before Dark

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date May 12, 2008
I'm going to ruin the end of this cd for everybody without a care in the world... The last track is called ''Home Before dark''. There I did it. Oh no he didn't, oh yes he did.

CD-Charts Position 2
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THE BEST OF NEIL DIAMOND

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date October 23, 2000
A few good tracks but then a few absent tracks including 'Beautiful Noise'. Could have been worse but could have been a lot better too.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Lessons To Be Learned

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Gabriella Cilmi

Release Date March 31, 2008
There is no doubting that this girl has a very unique and likeable voice. But the material on this album does not do this justice, with much of it being quite dull, drab and samey. Hopefully with the next album, she'll get a chance to really shine.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Little Voice

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Sara Bareilles

Release Date June 16, 2008
There is a jungle of female singer/songwriters out there, but only a few with a talent as Sara Bareilles. With "Little Voice" Sara Bareilles demonstrates that she is much more than one in a crowd of indistingishable artists. She is a poignant lyricist, versatile musician,and confident singer.

I especially like the way she works with rhythms in her songs. Some songs have drums and percussion, but the piano is the key in the rhythm.

On some songs it is easy to identify her musical inspirations, but Sara Bareilles manages to let herself be inspired and take flight on her own.

Sara Bareilles deserves a standing applause for the modestly titled "Little Voice".

Louise

CD-Charts Position 5
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I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Martha Wainwright

Release Date May 12, 2008
Yep, Enjoyed her first offering, which was/is more refreshing.
Like a few hear I agree, she's grown-up, not good. And she got married, whats she like!
I've only played it twice, 3 might be pushing it, sorry.
Hey, When she gets divorced we might get a good 3rd album, with swearing and stuff!! fingers crossed!

CD-Charts Position 6
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This Is The Life

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Amy Macdonald

Release Date July 30, 2007
Many of these songs have an excellent use of rhythm, beat and bass to create very catchy pop rock, yet retaining the simplicity of singer/songwriter style folk music. My roots are in 70s/80 rock music and yet I really love this.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Raising Sand

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Release Date October 29, 2007
Sadly someone obviously suggested to Robert Plant that this would be a good idea....recording a (mostly) countryesque album with Alison Krauss. They were wrong!! I have no problem with Plant (or anyone else for that matter) trying new things, but please..... this was a bad idea that should have stayed just that.... an idea!! Why on earth so many people feel the need to heap praise on this album is beyond me - it has no redeming qualities to my ears whatsoever - even if Robert Plant is involved.......come to think of it that old story of the Emporer's new clothes comes to mind!!

CD-Charts Position 8
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The Essential Neil Diamond

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
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 don't ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Hand Built By Robots

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Newton Faulkner

Release Date July 30, 2007
Often enough when you buy an album based on listening to one record, you tend to flick through each track nodding and shaking your head as to whether you like it. But with this album, every song captured me, every song is catchy and punchy.

A brilliant album and would class as one of faves that i listen to ver and over again!! Waiting for a second album now!

CD-Charts Position 10
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Neil Diamond: The Greatest Hits 1966-1992

CD-Charts > Music > Singer-songwriters
by: Neil Diamond

Release Date January 07, 2008
I should have read the other reviews. Some people prefer live but I like crisp full belt studio versions. Shame the CD cover didn't indicate some tracks were live and some re-recorded. Maybe amazon will be nice and let me change it :-)