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Raising Sand

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
from: Rounder

October 23, 2007
This is one of my favorite CDs. Each song brings up a different emotion. Everyone I have played it for loves it. I play it over and over and enjoy it more each time.

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Something Else

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Robin Thicke

September 30, 2008
On first listen, I thought this CD was exellent. After listening to it several times, I kept skipping over several tracks. There are about 5 great tracks, the rest are not as good. The music was not as soulful and full on the remaining 5 tracks. Good, but not great.

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Back To The River

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Susan Tedeschi

October 28, 2008
Ms Tedeschi is possessed of great talents, but if this album is any indication, musical judgement and taste are not among them.

She has surrounded herself with people who, for the most part, are very good at playing notes, but don't have a clue about playing music. Every single track is overly serious and none of the swing.

Someone once said, "if it can't be done on 8 tracks, it's not worth doing." This album certainly supports that view!

Ms Tedeschi would be better served sparser arrangements and partners who can play the blues. Listening to Teddy Wilson's recording with Billie Holiday would be a good place for her to start.

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From the Reach

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Sonny Landreth

May 20, 2008
I had heard an review on National Public Radio and since my husband is a big blues fan, I thought I'd try it. This was a wonderful surprise! We love the CD and would recommend it to anyone - whether they are a major blues fan or not.

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Trouble

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Ray LaMontagne

September 14, 2004
This album so very soulful in a truly heartful kinda way. It makes your soul sing outloud.

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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Lauryn Hill

August 25, 1998
Lauryn this cd was one the best of all time. Keep up the good work. Love Always.

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Keep It Simple

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Van Morrison

April 01, 2008
Listening to this new CD takes me back to the "rocker" days of my youth. I loved it and often put it in a 6 CD rotation with Delbert, Willie and Ray Charles!!!

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Maestro

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Taj Mahal

September 30, 2008
Taj Mahal has all the qualities of a true American, nay, world master musician: vocal and instrumental technique, characteristic personal style, the curiosity of exploration, the fearlessness of experimentation, wisdom, and group leadship. Listening to this wide-ranging CD, I was struck with how many blues styles he captured, from country to urban, from the Deep South to the Caribbean to West Africa, at home on banjo, harmonica, and acoustic and electric guitars. With the great group Los Lobos and also the Phantom Blues Band and Ziggy Marley's Band as support, we take a grand tour of a great musical soul, the result of decades of learning. Having first heard Taj Mahal 40 years ago and enjoyed his works over the ensuing years, I regard this album ... Read More:

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The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed [2 CD]

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Ry Cooder

October 28, 2008
Ry Cooder has been around a long time and has released many albums/c d's,and contributed as a session man and producer.His music is varied and Ry has explored many different styles and tastes.He was even courted by the Rolling Stones as a replacement in the early seventies....So with that written this anthology/overview is essential listening and cuts to the best of his work.In my opinion many of his releases were a mixed bag and he often got lost in what direction he was aiming for to capture the listener.Case in point were his last two releases which I considered poor...."BUT" this anthology is very good and Ry's signature slide guitar rifts and catchy hooks are worth every penny!

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The Definitive Rod Stewart (Deluxe)(2 CD/1 DVD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Contemporary Blues
by: Rod Stewart

November 18, 2008
It has been 40 years since Rod Stewart finally made his way into the hearts or music fans all over the world. Yet, with all his highs and lows, his music has never lost its edge. But, there have been some moments where people weren't interested in his voice because of the next big fad. Still, that hasn't stopped Rod from making great music, and having a delightful sense of humor. Yet, with his 40 years, he hasn't really had a definitive hits collection that showcases just about everything from his delightful voice. Now, to celebrate all those years Rod Stewart had proclaimed if you think he is sexy, a new anthology showcasing Rod's highs and lows is released. but does it actually do enough to appal to fans young and old?

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