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Orlando
Cachaito Lopez - Cachaito
With funk-o-masters like Pee Wee Ellis and Hugh Masekela
sit in as guest performers, this album plays like a
funk album as much as it is a Cuban album.
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周杰倫-
Jay Album
主打歌「可愛女人」由徐若瑄填詞、周杰倫譜曲、編曲,表現著一股全新的R&B味道,簡單的歌詞卻散發出無限的想像空間。detail>>
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James
Leary- James II
The
Freudian adventure of obtaining this CD plus the wonderful
sound of Leary's bass and Eddie Harris's free sax playing
makes the listening experience a blast. Leary
plays with a dedicate heart. details>>
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Charlie
Haden- Silence
The
historical meeting of jazz's two prodigal sons is underwhelming
yet powerful. Haden brings out the best and most upbeat
of Chet Baker, while close to his death.
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BossaCucaNova,
Roberto Menescal- Brasilidade
Brazil's most prolific living legend Roberto Menescal
unites with his son. The quartet produces the most upbeat
sounds and coolest rhythms that will keep you feet tapping
throughout the hot summer. details>>
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Bebel
Gilberto-Tanto Tempo
Bebel understands Bossa Nova as well as her father and
bring a whole new level of depth and dimension into
the playing.
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Steely
Dan- Two Against Nature
This CD is a sample
and taste of the classic Steely Dan: complex rhythms
and harmonic structures, sophisticated phrasing, funky
beats and well thought out musical ideas. details>>
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Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon
譚盾的旋律平易近人,強調音樂個性,少荷里活匠氣,配合電影氣氛同時,不會淪為附庸。中西樂的大融和,很貪心,但效果竟然簡單到題,未有倒瀉籮蟹。
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Patricia
Barber- Nightclub
Barber's
piano playing is just expressive as her throaty voice.
Demonstrated ostentatiously in a piano solo in "Bye
Bye Blackbird," hers is the most intriguing version
of the song I have heard since the Miles Davis era.
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St.
Germain- Tourist
The
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" of jazz albums
in 2000.
Next time you throw a party at your house, forget techno
and play this CD, you will definitely have pretty girls
dancing on your lap, I promise!
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Robert
Walter's 20th Congress- Money Shot
Wow, what
a treat! Stereophile Magazine calls Money Shot
"Recording of the Month." We, 2thumbsupdisc.com,
call it "Recording of the Year." details>>
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Stevie
Ray Vaughan- SRV Box Set
Though
not every SRV hit is included, the set is a combination
of arguably his best studio work and some of his smashing
unreleased live performances, which makes this boxset
all the more valuable.
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Ruben
Gonzalez-Chanchullo
A great album to remember and celebrate the talents
of one of the best pianists in the last century. details>>
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Willie
Nelson- Milk Cow Blues
It's
about time our country legend delivers us the blues.
Those who buy it for Willie will be delighted
as he proceeds to show the youngsters (and all of us)
what soul, and phrasing, and the blues are all about.
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Van
Morrison & Linda Gail Lewis- You Win Again
Teamming
with Jerry Lee Lewis's younger sister Linda, Van gives
us anther effort of spontaneity, paying tribute to the
western musicians we used to love: Hank Williams, Ray
Charles, John Lee Hooker and Jerry Lee Lewis. Van's composition
"No way Pedro" is the highlight.
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Paul
Simon- You're The One
Paul Simon's first on-point album since his concert
in Central Park, and he comes back in top form.
"Old" is his most inspired single since "The
Boy in The Bubble" and a great tribute to the late
great Buddy Holly.
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Mark
Knopfler- Sailing to Philadelphia
Only
Knopfler's second album after his departure with Dire
Straits, but again, he hasn't missed the mark. This is
one of those albums you listen for the poetry and artistry.
Sailing will be one of the best albums of 2000,
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Sade-
Lovers Rock
Sade's timely return to her calm groove
self after a decade of absence. The result is an effort
of composure, truth to style and tranquility. Sade is
a musician's musician and she is not just making music
for money. details>>
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Various
Artists- Almost Famous
This album refutes the erroneous belief that Elton
John is not a legitimate rock artist. He is, and you'll
see why. His song "Tiny Dancer" made the album
and, in fact, the film itself. details>>
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