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Back To The River

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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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Two Men With The Blues

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by: Willie Nelson/Wynton Marsalis

July 08, 2008
Willie's collaborations don't always appeal to me, but this one does. It's a great blend of musicians, and a joy to listen to. A real hit.

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The Life Of A Song

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by: Joey + Rory

October 28, 2008
WOW This has to be the best cd i have heard in years. Every song is Great. These two are a HIT. I received it todaya nd I have played it about 5 times already. Even My husband loves it and he is not that much into Country Music. ACDC is his thing. LOVE IT 5 STARS

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One Kind Favor

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by: B.B. King

August 26, 2008
Amazing he can still sing this way at his age.
Best stuff in years.

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Skin Deep

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by: Buddy Guy

July 22, 2008
This new CD from Buddy Guy is outstanding. Not only his talent but the people he uses to complete the selection of songs is worth every penney!

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From the Reach

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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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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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from: Buena Vista Pictures

December 05, 2000
Bought this CD as USED but it looks and sounds as good as new. This music is haunting, beautiful, or charming...depending on the specific tune. This is really pre-country / bluegrass classical folk stuff. You will either understand its origins and love it, or think it is stupid.

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Live from Nowhere in Particular

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by: Joe Bonamassa

August 19, 2008
Nowhere on Earth are you going to find a better live album produced this Centry. Joe has been tearing up stages for nearly 20 years. This set is indicative of where he is at at this particular time in his career. Even though this recording what pieced together from a few different shows recorded in late 2007 it plays seemlessly.

Having seen Joe numerous times I at first thought the crowd seemed a little distant. Joe's crowds can get pretty vocal at times. With the crowd noise kept to a minimum it doesn't seem to interfere with the moments captured here.

The production of this live opus was handled by none other than Kevin Shirley most noted for recent work remastering the Led Zepelin DVD How The West Was Won. Kevin ... Read More:

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Maestro

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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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Miss Understood

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by: Carolyn Wonderland

February 05, 2008
Miss Understood is the album of the year. Every song is powerful and her voice just gives me shivers she is so good. If you get a chance to see her live GO!