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Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
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Good music for a good cause. The roster of artists who contributed to this album reads like a who's-who of rock. Yes, there are some disposable tracks on here as well, but there's something for just about everyone's taste. If you like John Lennon (or even if you aren't that familiar with his work) it's a good album to get.
Updated May 6, 2008
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (The Complete Recordings)
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Wow. 60 songs, 3 music videos all for $35, and the money goes to a really good cause. If I had the cash I'd buy it right now.
Updated May 6, 2008
Real Emotional Trash: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
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3 people recommended this item
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Stephen Malkmus used to be the singer in Pavement, a great indie band from the 90s. Now he's on his own and with a great all-star indie band, the Jicks (including Jannet Weis from Sleater-Kinney) Great indie rock'n'roll album.
Updated May 6, 2008
12 by Patti Smith
2 people recommended this item
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Great album of covers. She really re-envisions some already great songs. I like covers that are a different take on a well known song, rather than a faithful interpretation, which this album has a-plenty.
Updated May 6, 2008
This Town's Disaster: Blackpool Lights
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I saw these guys open for Social Distortion last year, and they played a really tight, energetic set. I picked up their album at the show, and it's really good. Sometimes energy doesn't translate that well onto a record, but they did a very good job. It's a lot of fun, and pretty catchy. The Truth About Love is my pick.
Updated May 6, 2008
Mermaid Avenue: Billy Bragg & Wilco
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3 people recommended this item
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So British singer/songwriter Billy Brag, and amazing alt.country band Wilco team up to dig through Woody Guthrie's unreleased records. The result... magic. It's a folk dream, with modern arrangements. Natalie Merchant guests on a song or two as well. Great Sunday morning record.
Updated May 6, 2008
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The Alternative to Love: Brendan Benson
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Oh Brendan Benson, how do I love your wonderfully crafted pop songs? Filled with wondering about your place in life and love. What would a quiet spring day driving through the woods be without this album? I don't want to know.
Updated May 7, 2008
Ben Kweller
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This is such a great album. It just feel like summer to me. Great pop songs from a terrific singer/songwriter. "Penny on a Train Track" and "Don't Know Why" are my stand-out tracks.
Updated May 7, 2008
Essential Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
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Great sampler of Ted Leo & the Pharmacists songs. All the up-beat pop you need to have a great spring drive with the top down. The songs come from a variety of albums, spanning their career. There's even a great cover of a Stiff Little Fingers song in there. Terrific intro to a great band.
Updated May 7, 2008
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Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain: Sparklehorse
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I love Sparklehorse's pretty, sad songs. They're beautiful and slightly broken, but that's what makes them so perfect. Very mellow record. "Shade & Honey" is the standout track for me.
Updated May 7, 2008
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