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Essential soft rock
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The One That You LoveThe One That You Love by Air Supply
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love them or hate them, Air Supply is one of the most remarkable soft rock groups; this album is the best beside compilations. Best songs: The One That You Love and I Want To Give It All.
Lost in LoveLost in Love by Air Supply
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this is one of the greatest pop albums of all time, over romantic in every sense. Best Songs: All Out Of Love and Lost In Love
Forever Love: 36 Greatest Hits 1980-2001Forever Love: 36 Greatest Hits 1980-2001 by Air Supply
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with this compilation you won't need any studio album.
16 Most Requested Songs16 Most Requested Songs by Andy Williams
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andy williams delivers such a deep adult contempo you'll be crying after hearing his songs, his voice was even declared invaluable by president Reagan.
Ultimate ManilowUltimate Manilow by Barry Manilow
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Manilow brought back an inocent beauty in music that at the time had been lost for a while; pure piano ballads. Best songs: Mandy, Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again, Somewhere Down The Road, I Made It Through The Rain and Old Songs.
Temple of Low MenTemple of Low Men by Crowded House
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another Australian pop rock jewel.
Crowded HouseCrowded House by Crowded House
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Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadGoodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
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the rocking but smooth piano of elton john is one of the most delightful gifts to music; this album is his best. Best songs: Candle In The Wind and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt CowboyCaptain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John
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another top quality 5 stars album. Best songs: someone saved my life tonight and tower of babel.
Honky ChateauHonky Chateau by Elton John
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This was his mainstream success album, very original and proving ground. Best songs: Rocket Man and Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters.
The Essential Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra Streisand by Barbra Streisand
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Streisand is the maximum representation of women's adult contempo music. Best songs: People and Guilty.
Chicago 17Chicago 17 by Chicago
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Chicago delivers their masterpiece of soft rock in this album, with more band members than an army. Best songs: You're The Inspiration and Hard Habit To Break.
Chicago 16Chicago 16 by Chicago
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this one has great technological complements. Best songs: Hard To Say I´m Sorry and Love Me Tomorrow.
Chicago VIIChicago VII by Chicago
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this is the jazzier side of soft rock. Best songs: Byblos and Wishing You Were Here.
The StrangerThe Stranger by Billy Joel
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this is the classic among classics, Joel music fills the spirit. Best songs: Scenes From An Italian Restaurant and Moving Out.
Turnstiles [Enhanced Version]Turnstiles [Enhanced Version] by Billy Joel
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this is his second best, celebrating his return to New York, it sounds most sincere than many albums. Best songs: Say Goodbye To Hollywood and James.
An Innocent ManAn Innocent Man by Billy Joel
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innocent as charge, fresh pop rock. Best Songs: Uptown Girl and This Night.
Past to Present 1977-1990Past to Present 1977-1990 by Toto
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toto's music is adequate for any situation. Best ongs: Africa and Rossana.
HeartlightHeartlight by Neil Diamond
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I haven't heard the best of Neil Diamond, but this albums proves that he delivers one of the smoothest adult contempo music. Best songs: Heartlight and In Ensenada.
Love Again: Greatest & LatestLove Again: Greatest & Latest by John Denver
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This is the most acceptable adult contempo which blends into country, R.I.P. Best songs: Perhaps Love and For You.
All the BestAll the Best by Paul McCartney
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all the best from Paul, a pretty basic pop style. Best songs: Silly Love Songs and Ebony And Ivory.
The Very Best of Cat StevensThe Very Best of Cat Stevens by Cat Stevens
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Yusuf Islam is too traditional, but too notorious in his style.
Back to AvalonBack to Avalon by Kenny Loggins
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kenny loggins has another juvenile style very pleasant. Best songs: Back To Avalon and True Confessions.
Sittin' InSittin' In by Loggins & Messina
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AnthologyAnthology by Bread
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although it may sound dated, by its time they may have sounded perfect. Best songs: Baby I'm-A Want You and Dismal Day.
Andy Gibb - Greatest Hits CollectionAndy Gibb - Greatest Hits Collection by Andy Gibb
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his success life was short, but he made music even better than the Gibb brothers.
Let's Talk About LoveLet's Talk About Love by Celine Dion
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not as bad as everyone thinks, actually, she is an excellent singer.
HitsHits by Phil Collins
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Phil's music is childish in manner, but somewhat attractive. Best songs: Another Day In Paradise and Against All Odds.
World Falling DownWorld Falling Down by Peter Cetera
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Cetera mellowed out Chicago, and his own style is delightful.
TrueTrue by Spandau Ballet
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like Duran Duran, they broke America for a short time. Best Song: True.
Ballad CollectionBallad Collection by Stevie Wonder
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Stevie displays the most beautiful soul. Best Songs: Overjoyed and My Cherie Amour.
A Body of WorkA Body of Work by Paul Anka
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Paul Anka deserves more commercial acclaim than he has, with his young style and piano moods. Best Songs: She's My Woman, She's My Friend and It's Hard To Say Goodbye.
The Very Best of Peter Allen: The Boy from Down UnderThe Very Best of Peter Allen: The Boy from Down Under by Peter Allen
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This man was a long forgotten australian Barry Manilow. Best Songs: Don't Cry Out Loud and It's Best To Leave While I'm In Love.
A Song for YouA Song for You by Carpenters
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this is the best Carpenters album, is such a dramatic and alternative adult contempo. Best songs: Hurting Each Other and Its Gonna Take Some Time.
Their Greatest Hits: The RecordTheir Greatest Hits: The Record by Bee Gees
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bee gees... the most adaptable pop band through music eras, playing traditional pop, disco, adult contempo, R & B and more. Best Songs: First Of May and To Love Somebody