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By Alex · 24 items added

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Music that has makes me smile, dream and fall inlove.

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Both Sides Now
http://www.amazon.com/Both-Sides-Now-MITCHELL-JONI/dp/B000040OVH

MITCHELL JONI BOTH SIDES NOW

Alex says: "One of my All Time Favorite Albums"

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- Eden Godsoe: Love Joni Mitchell. Doesn't hurt that I am also Canadian.
Both Sides Now One of my All Time Favorite Albums MITCHELL JONI BOTH SIDES NOW
In Between Dreams
http://www.amazon.com/Between-Dreams-Jack-Johnson/dp/B0007GAEVW

"In Between Dreams" is the multi-platinum selling smash from Jack Johnson. The album features classics like "Banana Pancakes", "Better Together" and "Good People".

Alex says: "Takes me back to Hawaii every time I hear this CD"

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In Between Dreams Takes me back to Hawaii every time I hear this CD "In Between Dreams" is the multi-platinum selling smash from Jack Johnson. The album features classics like "Banana Pancakes", "Better Together" and "Good People".
Cesaria
http://www.amazon.com/Cesaria-Evora/dp/B00007L9OO

Alex says: "The Barefoot Diva from Cape Verde"

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- Larissa: Hmm, wonder who turned you on to Cesaria??
Cesaria The Barefoot Diva from Cape Verde
Peter Cincotti
http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Cincotti/dp/B000088UQE

Genre: Jazz MusicRating: Release Date: 0000-00-00Media Type: Compact Disk

Alex says: "one of my favorite male jazz vocalists"

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Peter Cincotti one of my favorite male jazz vocalists Genre: Jazz MusicRating: Release Date: 0000-00-00Media Type: Compact Disk
Natalie Merchant Retrospective 1995-2005
http://www.amazon.com/Retrospective-1995-2005-Natalie-Merchant/dp/B0009NR7YK

Album Information: Following a phenomenal early run in the '80s and '90s with alt-rock sensations 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant went on to even greater success as a solo artist. Her 1995 solo debut Tigerlily delivered the Billboard Top 10 Smash...

Alex says: "Amazing vocalist, Superb live"

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Natalie Merchant Retrospective 1995-2005 Amazing vocalist, Superb live Album Information: Following a phenomenal early run in the '80s and '90s with alt-rock sensations 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant went on to even greater success as a solo artist. Her 1995 solo debut Tigerlily delivered the Billboard Top 10 Smash...
Happenstance
http://www.amazon.com/Happenstance-Rachael-Yamagata/dp/B00022KF1A

Happenstance…the never can be… Main Entry: hap·pen·stance; Etymology: happen + circumstance: A circumstance especially that is due to chance. - Merriam Webster Dictionary I apologize for insisting on writing my own bio, but I just can not be...

Alex says: "A great debut album."

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- Krista: Phenomenal! "Be Be Your Love" and "Meet Me By The Water" are two of my most favorite songs!
Happenstance A great debut album. Happenstance…the never can be… Main Entry: hap·pen·stance; Etymology: happen + circumstance: A circumstance especially that is due to chance. - Merriam Webster Dictionary I apologize for insisting on writing my own bio, but I just can not be...
Lady In Satin
http://www.amazon.com/Lady-In-Satin/dp/B004AE44WM

Alex says: ""I'm a fool to love you" the ultimate in heart break"

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Lady In Satin "I'm a fool to love you" the ultimate in heart break
The Mirror Conspiracy
http://www.amazon.com/The-Mirror-Conspiracy/dp/B000S9FPX0

Alex says: "Cool DJ, MixMasters"

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The Mirror Conspiracy Cool DJ, MixMasters
Quiet Now: Night Song
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Now-Night-Nina-Simone/dp/B00003G1JY

Alex says: "Nine Simone subtle and lyrical"

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Quiet Now: Night Song Nine Simone subtle and lyrical
Amplified Heart
http://www.amazon.com/Amplified-Heart-Everything-But-Girl/dp/B000002IZ1

Alex says: "Everything But The Girl is my favorite band"

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Amplified Heart Everything But The Girl is my favorite band
Damien Rice
http://www.damienrice.com/

Alex says: ""The Blower's Daughter" was on the soundtrack for closer. Damien Rice album O is amazing."

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- Krista: This really is a fantastic album, I may re-post to my list.
Damien Rice "The Blower's Daughter" was on the soundtrack for closer. Damien Rice album O is amazing.
Diva
http://www.amazon.com/Diva-Annie-Lennox/dp/B000002VMH

ANNIE LENNOX

Alex says: "Annie's Best work"

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Diva Annie's Best work ANNIE LENNOX
Dummy
http://www.amazon.com/Dummy/dp/B000W022XG

Alex says: "Portishead's masterpiece"

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Dummy Portishead's masterpiece
Fire And Rain
http://www.amazon.com/Fire-And-Rain/dp/B002DD681C

Alex says: "James Taylor is amazing"

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Fire And Rain James Taylor is amazing
Bebel Gilberto
http://www.bebelgilberto.com/

"Bebel Gilberto slipped into the American imagination with Tanto Tempo in 2000 and has refused to leave. The efforts that followed -- Bebel Gilberto and Momento -- felt like extensions of that North American debut..."

Alex says: "Bebel Gilberto took the stage at Bimbo's in San Francisco 10 years ago...It was love at first sight and (sound.)"

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Bebel Gilberto Bebel Gilberto took the stage at Bimbo's in San Francisco 10 years ago...It was love at first sight and (sound.) "Bebel Gilberto slipped into the American imagination with Tanto Tempo in 2000 and has refused to leave. The efforts that followed -- Bebel Gilberto and Momento -- felt like extensions of that North American debut..."
Sympathique
http://www.amazon.com/Sympathique/dp/B000QQS0JG

Alex says: "Awesome band from Oregon."

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Sympathique Awesome band from Oregon.
Le Paris De Montand
http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Montand-Yves/dp/B000006M13

Reissue of the classic album from one of the most famous French singers.

Alex says: "Ode to Paris"

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Le Paris De Montand Ode to Paris Reissue of the classic album from one of the most famous French singers.
My One & Only Thrill
http://www.amazon.com/One-Only-Thrill-Melody-Gardot/dp/B001NESPHC

Amazing though it is, the story of how Melody Gardot overcame the effects of a near-fatal accident to become one of the vocal sensations of 2008 is not the most extraordinary thing about the 23-year-old Philadelphia singer-songwriter. It is simply...

Alex says: ""Our Love is Easy" is on heavy rotation"

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My One & Only Thrill "Our Love is Easy" is on heavy rotation Amazing though it is, the story of how Melody Gardot overcame the effects of a near-fatal accident to become one of the vocal sensations of 2008 is not the most extraordinary thing about the 23-year-old Philadelphia singer-songwriter. It is simply...
The Look Of Love
http://www.amazon.com/Look-Love-Diana-Krall/dp/B00005N9CV

Diana Krall

Alex says: "Jazz Bossa Nova with a sultry voice"

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The Look Of Love Jazz Bossa Nova with a sultry voice Diana Krall
Essential Simon & Garfunkel
http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Simon-Garfunkel/dp/B0000DD79B

Japanese Blu-Spec CD pressing of this classic album. The Blue Spec format takes Blu-ray disc technology to create CD's which are compatible with normal CD players but provides ultra high quality sound. Sony. 2009.

Alex says: "American Classic"

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Essential Simon & Garfunkel American Classic Japanese Blu-Spec CD pressing of this classic album. The Blue Spec format takes Blu-ray disc technology to create CD's which are compatible with normal CD players but provides ultra high quality sound. Sony. 2009.

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