Best Euro Pop
Primarily this was to put baby's to sleep.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Best Contemporary Hawaiian lullabies."
"I've been using this CD for my child since birth."
"I am still looking for a CD of Hawaiian language lullabies."
"My husband & I heard this CD, Hawaiian Lullabies, while dining in a small Mediterranean-French bistro in Honolulu, and agreed it was the most angelic music we had heard in a long time."
"B-man says it's insipid but it's made to put baby's to sleep."
"I have many hawaiian cd's and there is nothing about this cd that sounds hawaiian, except perhaps, the C & H Sugar song on track four."
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Find Best Price at Amazon":P But the music itself (ignoring the lyrics) is very fun, and very danceable... you probably remember the "Tarzan and Jane" song on the radio a few years ago (was actually pretty popular) and sone of the tracks (lyric-wise) really aren't bad... and some are just hillarious."
"I don't usually listen to pop music until I encounter this band."
"Complete nonsensical music, bouncy and catchy."
"very good music suggest to all."
"I randomly looked again today and was pleasantly surprised to find it."
"I love this stuff, it makes the morning commute while I am stuck in traffic so much easier to take when silly catchy songs like "Super Duper Man" are blasting through my sound system at inviscerating volumes. 4) Hit 'n Hide: Space Invaders. 5) Anything by the Vengaboys. This is the kind of stuff you want to hear when you are on vacation at an all inclusive resort in the tropics with a drink in one hand, and your cares are left at home where they belong."
"I carefully read through the liner notes, and, maybe I missed it, but I didn't see Toybox giving thanks to Steven Spielberg, Amblin Entertainment, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Gene Roddenbery, Warner Brothers, "Crocodile Dundee", James Cameron, "Titanic", 20th Century Fox, George Clinton, DC Comics or Edgar Rice Burroughs who created Tarzan. Even though this review sounds mostly negative, I'm giving this album 4 stars because I love happy, "Europop" dance music, I like the concept of the album, and I like the extras that came with the CD (the video game, the screen saver, the videos) which was a great value for my money. And chances are, if these guys put out another album (which they probably will as there is a huge market for their style over there in Europe), I'll probably get it."
Soon he was playing master classes with George Sakellario, Julian Bream, Pepe and Angel Romero, and flamenco guitarist Mario Esquedero.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The CD comes with lyrics in case you have a few too many tequilas and feel the mood to sing. Great CD for a summers eve."
"A friend first heard it playing in a local Mexican food restaurant and bought it there."
""What a Difference a Day Makes" was what first caught my attention...Now I just play the CD over and over because it is all so beautiful."
"My husband & I bought this CD by Anthony Arizaga while we were in San Diego about 2 years ago."
"Bought the CD and we brought it along on our 7 year anniversary day trip to?"
"one listen of this cd and you'll be an anthony arizaga fan...the guitar playing is incredible..relaxing and rich...i never tire of listening to this artists music..everyone who has heard this playing has commented on the rich lush sound of the music."
"This cd not only captures your attention with its clean and soothing sounds, but also sets you at ease and wanting to hear each song over and over again."
Best Power Pop
Rosenbergs - Mission You - Cd.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Rosenbergs encapsulate rock and roll from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90' with this pure power pop masterpiece of singing, melody, and pop intensity."
"wow, even today this band blows away the competition."
"Other standouts include "Paper and Plastic", "In Pursuit", and "Secret" If you like power pop and strong vocals/harmonies you will love this CD."
"Expansive electric guitar chords make for a very full sound, and the rhythm section keeps everything upbeat and moving."
"Expansive electric guitar chords make for a very full sound, and the rhythm section keeps everything upbeat and moving."
"It is released by Robert Fripp's DGM label, a second copy of the CD is included, and Talking Head, Tina Weymouth, provides backing vocals."
"New York's The Rosenbergs have captured a blend of muscular pop and intelligent songwriting that will make ya happy no matter if you think pop music died when Brian stopped touring with the Beach Boys, or when Cheap Trick left Budokan."
"Every song is incredible and I found myself singing their songs over and over again even without the music playing."
Best Pop Rock
Britain's greatest pop diva Dusty Springfield was the finest blue-eyed soul singer of her era, and this landmark Atlantic Records album from 1969 is a masterpiece, a perfect marriage of pop and soul.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Dusty made a debut in the. American South here, The music is exquisite and includes. every superb genre she is so noted for, including the sexy. "Breakfast in Bed", "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" with. its haunting back-up vocals, and the sensual dream of "The. Windmills of Your Mind"."
"I keep listening over and over."
"I really don't know how you don't give this album 5 stars!"
"O c ourse I heard it back then."
"On time and as described.."
"A great bargain and overall great track selections; too bad about the sound quality though."
"Having Dusty Springfield music playing is worth getting this wonderful compact disc or any of her music. She was truly a timeless voice of our times."
"I returned the lp and will search for a warmer more soothing sounding lp."
Best Soft Rock
Dan Fogelberg's first Christmas album is a smartly informed collection of familiar holiday hymns, carols, and deliciously original music inspired by the Renaissance period.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are looking for a Christmas cd that is soft and sweet without the same old Christmas songs ( redone a million times) this is for you."
"Wonderfully arranged CD, capturing the spirit of Christmas."
"I bought a copy for my aunt who is a retired music teacher with no idea of who Dan Fogelberg was and she loves it as well."
"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."
"I really liked the songs that he picked for the album."
"Buy this!"
Best General
Maroon 5 aren't the first band to fuse R&B and rock, but they certainly are one of the most convincing.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Absolutely beautiful splattered vinyl."
"But it sounds like trash on vinyl."
"I'm a confirmed baby-boomer and usually buy only 60's and 70's music, but after I got XM radio in my new pickup truck I started hearing a few newer songs that I liked and almost all of them were sung by "Maroon 5". The beat is usually relentless, the chord and key shifts beautiful and often unexpected, and the high vocal harmonies (wish there were more of them) are as precise as Lennon-McCartney or Heart."
"Great music to listen to anytime."
"Buy this CD!"
"I know price shouldn't be a factor, but I found this for just $4 while browsing Amazon's MP3 department."
"Some songs never go out of style and create a mood...and Mr. Levine does it well!"
"I mainly got this album because it was pretty cheap and I love Maroon 5."
Best Traditional & Vocal Pop
Britain's greatest pop diva Dusty Springfield was the finest blue-eyed soul singer of her era, and this landmark Atlantic Records album from 1969 is a masterpiece, a perfect marriage of pop and soul.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Dusty made a debut in the. American South here, The music is exquisite and includes. every superb genre she is so noted for, including the sexy. "Breakfast in Bed", "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" with. its haunting back-up vocals, and the sensual dream of "The. Windmills of Your Mind"."
"I keep listening over and over."
"I really don't know how you don't give this album 5 stars!"
"O c ourse I heard it back then."
"On time and as described.."
"A great bargain and overall great track selections; too bad about the sound quality though."
"Having Dusty Springfield music playing is worth getting this wonderful compact disc or any of her music. She was truly a timeless voice of our times."
"I returned the lp and will search for a warmer more soothing sounding lp."
Best Easy Listening
Special Price 50 Track Double CD, Includes: La Paloma, Michelle, Blueberry Hill, Lili Marleen And More.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is music that I listened to when I was a youngster."
"Used to love Billy Vaughn's rendition of "wheels when I was younger."
"Very good CD."
"Yes, there are some HITS missing including US and German hits but those are available on other CD collections."
"Replacement for original purchase over five-years ago."
"I have owned this Album for about a year."
"A great CD to have in my collection."
"Always a fan of Billy Vaughn I only wish my favorite song, Look for a Star was on the 1st CD with the other best songs as opposed to being the only good one on CD#2."
Best Instrumental Pop & Lounge
Kenton '76.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"There are several outstanding tunes on the album, but my most favorite is Hank Levy's Decoupage."
"Tim Hagans and John Harner display great solo skills."
"One of Kenton's greatest recordings."
"I have several albums by Stan Kenton and was told of this one by a GREAT friend."
"One of the best Kenton recordings of his later band with some memorable arrangements and it's in a live setting."
"It was worth every penny."
"this is a Start to finish awesome album."
Best Adult Contemporary
December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The 20th Anniversary Edition....which is now even a few years old....contains a couple of unreleased songs and the sheet music to his version of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (here just titled, "Joy")."
"Very pleasant piano music."
"It's amazing how music can set the tone for a social gathering and in my very very humble opinion, I'd say "December by George Winston" is the perfect CD for such a purpose."
"I think it is Winston's best, with "Summer" as a close second. It will give you years of beautiful listening."
"George Winston's exquisite piano talent comes alive in a selection of music that takes the listener from Thanksgiving through Christmas."
"I first heard it on a Sunday night jazz program when I was living in Charlotte, NC, To me, George Winston is like a soothing balm that goes straight to my soul."
"This is my all time favorite album (CD)."
"From the first track to the last December will capture your soul taking both it and your mind to places full of wonder, warmth and joy."
Best Singer-Songwriters
Mule Variations is the twelfth studio album by American musician Tom Waits, released on April 16, 1999 on the ANTI- label.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"One of Waits' best."
"I first considered buying this album after hearing Beth perform Hold On in an episode of The Walking Dead this season."
"Filipino box spring hog....outrageous!!!!!"
"Look, I don't even know why I felt compelled to add my voice to the cavalcade of positivity, but if I had to discover him all over again, and I was only going to buy ONE CD because mom was cutting up the cards and shutting down the amazon account...this one would make me wanna get a job so I could afford the rest."
"The coffeehouse folk of his early career (and the great material it yeilded), the amazing blues-jazz of the late seventies (and some shows I shall never forget, THE GAS PUMPS)! Ranks with Tom T's Blues, Jersey Girl - better - "she closed her eyes and started......swaying, but it's so hard to dance that way, when it's cold and there's no music", man, I really love this song."
"The first song, Big in Japan, leads you to expect the same atonality and tribal-rhythm driven poundings that he delivered on his Bone Machine album. His lyrics here combine the poetic doggerel of his Small Change years without striking the same false and affected (if fun) notes found there: Down by the Riverside motel, it's 10 below and falling. by a 99 cent store she closed her eyes. and started swaying. but it's so hard to dance that way. when it's cold and there's no music. (from "Hold On"). Every song on the album has a lyric that will stay with you for days after hearing it: "She's a diamond that wants to stay coal." The traditional blues influence that has always been in Waits' music is more visible here, thanks to more subdued production than on the previous albums."