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The Life Aquatic - Studio Sessions

by: Seu Jorge

Release Date April 10, 2006
This album is fantastic. From hearing tracks during the film I tracked this down and have to say Seu Jorge is a genius!
His reworkings of Bowie classics are timeless, even more so than the originals. Not even Bowie knew they could sound this good!
If you understand Portuguese or not buy it and listen. Superb.

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Cafe de los Maestros

by: Various Artists

Release Date July 07, 2008
The historic, once-in-a-lifetime summit meeting of the legendary "maestros" of tango, reunited in Buenos Aires by producer-composer Gustavo Santaolalla

This double CD represents new recordings of the greatest songs in tango history along with a 50 page booklet

Café de los Maestros is the most ambitious project ever undertaken involving tango repertoire. Winning producer/composer Gustavo Santaolalla (Motorcycle Diaries and Brokeback Mountain) reunites the outstanding tango musicians of the 1940s and '50s in Buenos Aires (Aníbal Arias, Leopoldo Federico, Oscar Ferrari, Carlos García, Juan Carlos Godoy, Lágrima Ríos, and Horacio Salgán to name a few)

In this state-of-the-art recording Café de los Maestros ... Read More:

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Ethiopiques - the Very Best of Ethiopiques: Hypnotic Grooves from the Legendary Series

by: Various Artists

Release Date August 13, 2007
Hey pop pickers! Do you despair at the state of British indie music? Need that itch seriously scratching? Man,this is one wild and groovy ride. Weird and wonderful and very much deserving the attention of any curious and open minded music fan.I ain't no world music fan ,but the currently very stale indie scene forces one to search further afield to satisfy ones needs. If you like this, watch the film: Broken flowers (Bill Murray). Alot of this music soundtracks that film brilliantly. Also try Tinariwen (for seriously cool desert blues)or Kasai allstars.
We have people like Damon Albarn to thank for drawing our attention to such brilliant music. Nice one.Fair play to bands like Vampire weekend and The Good,the bad and the queen for mixing it ... Read More:

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Fleet Foxes

by: Fleet Foxes

Release Date June 16, 2008
HELLO? HI, THIS IS A GOOD ALBUM, THE SONGS ARE GOOD, IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD, IT MAKES YOU THINK.

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Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

by: Sigur Ros

Release Date June 23, 2008
This, the fourth album proper from the band, starts well with two songs that sound fresh, lively and a little different before normal service is resumed with mixed results. I wish they'd continued with the sunnier upbeat vibe of those opening tracks and made this their summer album (I already see 'Agaetis' as their wet behind the ears Spring album and '( )' their chilly winter disc). When compared to the previous three albums you'd have to conclude that this is the weakest but it is still an enjoyable listen.

The next album will be the real test for the band as more of the same might not be enough to keep everyone interested.

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Cru

by: Seu Jorge

Release Date June 08, 2007
This, the fourth album proper from the band, starts well with two songs that sound fresh, lively and a little different before normal service is resumed with mixed results. I wish they'd continued with the sunnier upbeat vibe of those opening tracks and made this their summer album (I already see 'Agaetis' as their wet behind the ears Spring album and '( )' their chilly winter disc). When compared to the previous three albums you'd have to conclude that this is the weakest but it is still an enjoyable listen.

The next album will be the real test for the band as more of the same might not be enough to keep everyone interested.

CD-Charts Position 7
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The Seldom Seen Kid

by: Elbow

Release Date March 17, 2008
Sorry to say I had never even heard of Elbow until I caught them on TV at this years Glastonbury.

Liked what I heard and bought the album (before they won the Mercury prize I hasten to add)

Was completely blown away by it. Have since invested in their back catalogue which have been equally impressive. All are highly recommended

It has certainly restored my interest in music .

CD-Charts Position 8
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Hurricane

by: Grace Jones

Release Date November 03, 2008
I had read the typical effusive reviews on Amazon praising this and thought, well it can't be THAT good..... oh my God, can it ever! Grace where have you been woman?! This has been far too long a wait, but, yes, so worth it. What a spectacular and mature opus. No weak track, all mind-blowing and dense. Your voice is better than ever. There's passion and there's beauty. This is a deeply personal journey.

Listen on a good set of headphones and this CD will blow you away. Easily makes my top 10 of 2008 releases. Thank you so much Ms JONES.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Ceu

by: Ceu

Release Date April 07, 2008
I just felt completely compelled to write my first ever review for this special album. I bought this on a recommendation from Amazon, thank you Amazon. To say that this album is good is an understatement, it's exceptional! Ceu's voice conveys a superb depth of emotion; her soothing sultry tones tug you right into the soul of the music. This emotionality is also coupled with a fine vocal texture that you can reach out and touch, I find this aspect of her voice completely addictive.

This is an album that you simply must listen to if you have an interest in world music. The musical accompaniment is also excellent with its restraint. You can look to other reviews for comparisons with other musicians and comments on her musical influences, the net effect is an ... Read More:

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Only By The Night

by: Kings Of Leon

Release Date September 22, 2008
I'm only writing a review to let you know that when it says its coming from Amazon, it actually from a company in Jersy "Indigostarfish".
It's all in good condition, but when it says NEW, I expect it to be wrapped in plastic, so I can break the seal. This wasn't!
I didn't want to leave this feedback here, but you can't rate Amazon itself.

Back to the music, in short this album is awesome.
When first heard I thought what a good album, but it gets better and now is a great album. ONE OF THE BEST!!!