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Raising Sand

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
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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Day After Tomorrow

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Joan Baez

September 09, 2008
"Day After Tomorrow" is an excellent Baez disc IMHO! Her song selections continue to be powerful. Her voice, while weathered, remains expressive and powerful. Patty Griffin's "Mary" has a lovely melody that Baez embodies completely as she finds inspiration from the example of the mother of Jesus, "Every time the snow drifts, every time the sand shifts, even when the night lifts, she's always there." Eliza Gilkyson wrote two tracks that Baez recorded. "Rose of Sharon" was originally on Eliza's CD Redemption Road. Steve Earle's acoustic guitar compliments Baez's voice that brims with emotion, "Rise up my love & come away, the rain is over & gone, you are the fruit of my darkest day." "Requiem" from Gilkyson's Paradise Hotel is masterfully ... Read More:

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Somewhere

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Eva Cassidy

August 26, 2008
Great music, very nice band, recommend it to anyone who likes folk, rock, slow pace music.

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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
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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The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Peter Paul & Mary

August 23, 2005
This is a great CD with all of the favorite Peter, Paul and Mary songs and their wonderful harmonies. I've listened to it several times and find something new to enjoy every time.

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Songbird

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Eva Cassidy

May 19, 1998
This album is the best album ever. Her voice is angelic. I love it so much that I've bought multiple copies to give away -- "no reason" gifts -- just because. /cbb

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A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Alison Krauss

April 03, 2007
This isn't for your upbeat, dancing mood; but it is beautiful and satisfying in its own right. Listen to it a few times before making a judgment. I love Alison's pure voice and the simple, heartfelt songs she chooses. The only song that I don't care for is the "Sawing on the Strings", as it doesn't fit the rest of the mood of this more melancholy, yet lovely collection.

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Promised Land

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Dar Williams

September 09, 2008
I had never heard of Dar Williams before hearing an interview with her on NPR. Intrigued by the pieces of songs played as part of that interview, I bought Promised Land.

It contains a wonderfully varied set of songs, all with interesting settings and well sung. Williams has a wonderful voice that she uses well to enhance both the sound her music and the meaning behind the lyrics -- although sometimes that makes it hard to hear the exact words. I quickly found myself singing parts of them to myself during the day, Some, like "The Business of Things" can really stay with you.

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Tennessee Pusher

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Old Crow Medicine Show

September 23, 2008
Though I love this type of country music I found Tennessee Pusher to be repetitive and way too druggy. I would play maybe two of these songs again.
Not worth the money.

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At 89

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Traditional Folk
by: Pete Seeger

September 30, 2008
Pete Seeger has always been such a strong force for social justice, equality and protecting the environment; especially the waters. His voice is a little scratchy at 89 but he's still that amazing, strong and influential person! Irene