Best Live Recordings
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The original first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Excellent CD!!!"
"My wife and I are great fans of Jerry Jeff Walker and look forward to buying Todd Sniders Jerry Jeff Walker "TIME AS WE KNOW IT" CD with all those great songs."
"If you're looking for new, good folk / rock music from a phenomenal artist, get this album on your digital device ASAP."
"Clever songwriting and hilarious storytelling delivered with an everyman's humility."
"For example, if you tend to have just heard him as a 'funny storytelling guy' check out "Lonely Girl", "Waco Moon", "I Spoke As A Child" or especially "Long Year" here. He's also best served here by being able to pick from among the best of his material (and he's got some great ones that didn't make it on here - if I have one nit pick here it's that I'd have traded a 2nd version of 'Beer Run' on here for 1 more from his rich songbook) and by presenting it in a solo setting where both he and the audience are clearly relaxed and can settle in and focus on enjoying his storytelling skills and concentrate on his fine well crafted lyrics and his timing and delivery of them. Buy this album if you love great folk songwriting like John Prine, classic 1960's period Bob Dylan, or Neil Young."
"The patter between songs is what really turns this into a great live album. Todd Snider is a real entertainer, and his introductions to the songs are the highlights of the album."
"Todd Snider is a 21st century Arlo Guthrie."
"Snider never fails to get the message through to most."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great album and everything was just as expected."
"Sure, it's top-heavy on Young's latest music and his confrontational Living With War album, but he is far and away the most talented and consistent songwriter of the group, and if you're a fan of Neil's then you'll have to add this to your collection."
"It reveals the band members' enthusiasm and true belief (particulary that of Neil Young) of what they're trying to get across."
"some great stuff is missing, immigration man( w/ both mexican & canadian flags as back drops at the show ), tree top flyer, almost cut my hair, ohio, an incredable rockin' the free world ending w/ an insane 4 man guitar melt down, even crosby was in on it."
"see my review of the CD included in the DVD review."
"Their poetry, constantly evolving spirit, and political sensibility combine with one of the best classic rock foursomes that ever picked up instruments."
"So... is this, their second live album, the best CSNY album, as Neil Young says? It's a real, unfixed live album that rocks and has plenty of energy, but the huge advancements in live sound and technology (plus the lack of drugs) make it a far better album than Four Way Street."
"As a big Fan of CSN and CSNY, I am a bit dissapointed in the album, and was expecting more !"
Best Western Swing
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The original first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
Best Compilations
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Find Best Price at Amazon"but the same way I would go to see him in concert at Jones Beach and then at Radio City the following year... and probably hear the same material... it was / is certainly worth it."
"Love it very good sound and songs I never heard before."
"Never knew he sang bluegrass."
"He did covers of songs that were not on albums, so it gave the listener, some songs that the title Something, Old, New, Borrowed and Some Blues truly captured. This is a CD for Fogelberg fans and those who appreciated the LA Rock music of Jackson Browne, Eagles, Poco, Stephen Stills, etc."
"I was mesmerized by "Don't Let That Sun Go Down"--the sheer grittiness, power and bluezy quality in his voice was incredible."
"I don't think Dan has ever released a song that wasn't a hit."
Best Cowboy
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The original first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
Best Outlaw & Progressive Country
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's one of the first albums that I check out when I have a new piece of gear, and one that sounds better every time I make an improvement where a lot of other recordings start to reveal flaws."
"The Wailin'Jennys produce such lovely harmonies and melodic songs."
"Wonderful harmonies and great songs by the Wailin Jennys."
"Good album, but doesn't come near their Bright Morning Stars album."
"Their harmonies and easy voices really put one at ease and provide a relaxing atmosphere for just enjoying some calming music after a hectic day at work."
Best Country Gospel
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The original first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
Best Compilations
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Wonderfully arranged CD, capturing the spirit of Christmas."
"Old world Christmas tunes played with old world instruments and some wonderful harmonies as in "What Child is This", this is a wonderful addition to any Christmas music collection."
"It has a lot of good tracks with nice acoustic guitar playing."
"Buy this!"
"Dan Fogelberg has one of the voices that is made for Christmas music."
"Beautiful, joyful, haunting, reverent -- everything true Christmas music should be: a classic of Christian spiritual music for today."
"Had no idea he had done a Christmas album or that he personally enjoyed Celtic music."
"It's old (1999) but excellent!"
Best Traditional Folk
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Find Best Price at Amazon"At the present moment I'm not sure what to say about this album other than that it is absolutely the Music of the Elves, and that if you're at all interested in the properties of Elf-power you'd do well to buy this recording and listen to it in whichever format fills you with the most peace and joy."
"I have been a fan of the ISB since this album came out over 40 years ago."
"Always loved this album."
"When I listen to this album, I know that even the parts of my life that haven't been a success really don't matter."
"Some other listener wrote that hearing the songs was a meditation experience, or something to that effect."
"This is a strange and beautiful classic folk music album from the '60s."
"These guys are great, and difficult to explain."
"I absolutely love this album."
Best Jewish & Yiddish Music
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very clear vocals, so easy to learn the songs."
"Love this CD!"
"The liner notes provide English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics which is also really useful for those unfamiliar with the songs."
"I needed an album just to help me renember some words to holiday songs."
"I bought it for assisted living residents and they sing a lot with it and love it."
"Here is a collection, basically Hebrew - there are some English and Yiddish songs too - for a year of Sabbaths and Holidays."
"He is a wonderful Jewish performer and singer."
"They lack the holiday spirit!"
Best Contemporary Folk
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Figuring the name of the song was "Shiver Me Timbers" I searched Amazon's music and found that the song is on a 1974 album by Tom Waits called The Heart of Saturday Night, and it is titled "Shiver Me Timbers.""
"Just sit back and absorb all of the sounds of this album,the next thing you know your very relaxed and wanting more."
"when I read the discription, on this posting, that said "The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic" I thought this had some fantastic new sound but nowhere on this cd or the jacket(inside or outside) does it say anything about this SHM-CD."
"The sonics on this particular CD certainly reveal much that is available to the discerning (and demanding) audiophile."
"This was a gift that was much appreciated from a Tom Waits' fan."
"As good as Nighthawks at the Diner."
Best Traditional British & Celtic Folk
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Wonderful, relaxing holiday music."
"Gorgeous music!"
"CD had a great collection of songs!"
"Great collection."
"I gave this as a Christmas gift and the receipient was charmed by the sounds of the Middle Ages."
"A Feast of Songs is a gorgeous journey through a millennia of different cultural takes on the Christmas theme."