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Keep It Simple

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
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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Mama Africa: The Very Best of Miriam Makeba

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
by: Miriam Makeba

April 24, 2001
Miriam Makeba was- is an amazing singer but this collection falls short. I would advise older original recording like: Africa, Pata Pata, even Live from Paris. You won't regret it.

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The Best of James Taylor

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
by: James Taylor

April 08, 2003
I bought this as a replacement to my original. I was so disappointed that after the 3rd time trying to get used to it I threw it into the back seat.
Don't get me wrong, I really like his music. But I'm really stuck on the original versions and I believe I'm getting ripped off when what's on the disk isn't what I expected. They should have put on the cover that the songs were all remakes or refected tracks or whatever.

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Some Mad Hope

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
by: Matt Nathanson

August 14, 2007
I really have enjoyed this album. The growth of his music is amazing. I heard some early 90's tracks that showed promise, but nothing like his last two or three albums including his live recordings!

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The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > 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 > 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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Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart (2 CD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
by: Rachael Yamagata

October 07, 2008
Have been waiting for 2 years for a follow up to the last musical endeavor. Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart was worth the wait. Rachael speaks from the heart.

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A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > 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 > 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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Music for the Motion Picture Into the Wild

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Folk
by: Eddie Vedder

September 18, 2007
Great music, fit the movie perfect and best of all it stands alone....One bad thing to say: The songs are too short!
If you are going on a road trip, this CD is perfect! Also it is a great stress reliever! Eddie's voice has so much emotion and the lylics are pure poetry!