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Fantastic pop and nothing more. But that is not a slight to their craftsmanship; they write catchy, heavily-melodic pop songs laden with synths, guitars and harmonies. A very summery album -- and they're just as good live!

Updated Nov 19, 2008

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Heima: Sigur Ros DVD

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A music DVD that shows the scope and intensity of Iceland's geography. Seeing the Icelandic landscape -- in all its majesty, beauty and volatility (sandstorms, volcanic ruins, green pastures with horses and sheep, fjords, and glaciers). To better understand just how moving Sigur Ros's music can be (if you haven't been to Iceland), I think this would make for a good substitution!

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Speak No Evil: Wayne Shorter

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Hard bop with spacious melodies and a personel that cannot be beat make this album a must-have classic: Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter. Brilliant.

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Somethin' Else: Cannonball Adderley

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An absolute classic, one of the best records out there. An incredible combination of styles within the personnel. Amazing.

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Kind of Blue: Miles Davis

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A must have.

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Getz/Gilberto: Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto

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A defining moment in Bossa Nova.

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Soul Station: Hank Mobley

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Hank Mobley is probably one of the unsung heroes of jazz. He played with the best of them and has put out some stellar records: Soul Station is one of them.

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Workout: Hank Mobley

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Smooth and straightfoward playing with smart compositions and solos. A great team of Mobley, guitarist Grant Green (one of my favorites), Joe Jones and Paul Chambers. Another thoughtful, lyrical album with Hank Mobley in the deserving forefront.

Updated Nov 28, 2008