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A Few of an Ecclectic Listener's Favorite Albums
By an Amazon.com customer
OU812OU812 by Van Halen
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.92
Almost every Van Halen album is a winner, but this one takes the cake for me! This is my all-time favorite album of any genre... Eddie rips up the guitar with the skill of the highest-level guru, Michael Anthony hits the bass hard, Alex hits those beats just right, and Sammy's voice gives everything the edge it needs to make the music exciting and inspiring!
50 Number Ones50 Number Ones by George Strait
Buy new: $20.99 / Used from: $10.08
My favorite country star, George sings a smooth melody often intermingled with lyrics that play off words or phrases with more than one possible meaning. This isn't twangy country music, but it still comes with a heaping helping of fiddle, steel guitar, and good 'ol country-side accent.
When I Look in Your EyesWhen I Look in Your Eyes by Diana Krall
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There's just something fine about Diana Krall's music... Maybe its her soft voice and smooth transitions, or maybe its those sexy, romantic lyrics against a deep jazz backdrop that paint pictures of warm nights and companionship. Whatever is, nearly every Diana Krall album is worth a good listening to.
The Best of SadeThe Best of Sade by Sade
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Sade offers sultry and seductive melodies accompanied by Sade's worldly, yet still innocent-sounding voice. This is the kind of music that makes you want to close your eyes, hear every note, and feel the flow of the music as it surrounds and envelopes your heart.
...And Justice for All...And Justice for All by Metallica
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $3.75
One of the best heavy metal albums ever! Classic head-banging rock tunes that will get you on your feet and energized into a whole new level. Feel the guitars rip, the bass blast, and the drums pace to incredibly fast beats! A must-have for any heavy metal lover!
The Richest Man In BabylonThe Richest Man In Babylon by Thievery Corporation
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.69
Looking to chill out and lay low? This is just the album to do that, with its incredible mix of jazz, samba, bossa nova, reggae, and many other beats that meld into songs of ambience and open-mindedness. Lean back, relax, and enjoy!
Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub) by Groove Armada
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Have you had a busy day, full of calamity and conformity? Then this album is definitely your remedy... Sultry, deep, ambient, mind-opening music that is sure to help you chillout and open your heart to new possibilities and endless relaxation. This, in my opinion, is Groove Armada at their best!
But Beautiful, Standards: Volume 1But Beautiful, Standards: Volume 1 by Boz Scaggs
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $6.50
One of the most romantic, sultry, and well sung smooth jazz albums of it's kind, with lyrics sung so soft and so caressing. If you're looking for something to listen to at night with your loved one next to a warm, crackling fireplace, you've just come across some of the best you can find...
The Best of ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top by ZZ Top
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Simply one of the best rock albums ever! Not too heavy, but definitely not soft. The guitars and drums match up perfectly over every track. The voice, though singing lyrics that don't always make sense, match the instruments so perfectly that every song is almost a masterpiece! This is probably my second all-time favorite album!
Music from The Lord of the Rings TrilogyMusic from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Buy new: $22.98 / Used from: $11.99
Even if you haven't seen any of the LOTR movies, this set of classical scores will take you on an epic journey through hopelessness to utmost victory and inspiration! This is definitely a must-have for any lover of classical music!
Bridging the GapBridging the Gap by Black Eyed Peas
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $1.18
One of Black Eyed Peas first forays into the music industry, prior to selling out and taking on Fergy, this album has great beats, a great backup vocalist, and thought-provoking lyrics. In my opinion, this was and still is BEP's best album!
The Low End TheoryThe Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
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One of the greatest rap albums of all time, these songs hit the bass and keep the beats pumpin'! Though simplistic at first blush, "Bonita Applebum" ends up being one of the greatest rap songs ever made and continues to inspire young artists today.
Best Of (Chapter One 1997-2004)Best Of (Chapter One 1997-2004) by Sevendust
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.32
One of the heaviest heavy metal albums in my collection, this hard-hitting album will take your anger and frustration and channel it out of your head and mouth... Use this album wisely or excessive head-banging could lead to injury!
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
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This explosive album converges at a crossroads of rap, heavy metal, and rage against the crushing machine we call American government. But even if you don't subscribe to all of RATM's lyrics, which I certainly don't, this is still very energizing music that is sure to get your heart thumping and your body moving to the beats! And that guitar -- how does he do that?!
Neon MoonNeon Moon by Brooks & Dunn
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Quite arguably B&D's best album! Classic contemporary country music that will be around for years to come, these songs conjure images of smoke-filled bars, lost love, and rebirth.
Flamenco ChillFlamenco Chill by Various Artists
Buy new: $32.99 / Used from: $6.90
Looking to chill out on something from some of our friends in the southern hemisphere? This chill album is full of ambient, latin-inspired mixes sung over with spanish lyrics from a woman with a very interesting voice. Definitely an intersting addition to anyone's collection!
The Brown AlbumThe Brown Album by Primus
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Primus is for those rock listeners who are looking for ecclectic vibes and thought-provoking lyrics. Bass, not guitar, is what drives this music and the lead singers voice is the antithesis of what most heavy metal bands portray. Yet, somehow, the more you listen to this band, the more their lyrics and music make sense; there is pure genius at work in many of these songs!
Karl Jenkins RequiemKarl Jenkins Requiem
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.96
If you love both classical music, and ambient, chill-out style music, this is a great album for you! Inspring, thoughtful, and surrounding, this music is sure to open your eyes to new ways of thinking and new possibilities for music. A must-have!
ShangoShango by Juno Reactor
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A great techno album! All of the songs are great, and a couple of them, literally, give me goosebumps! Definitely worth checking out if you like synthesizers and electronica!
Planet EarthPlanet Earth by LTJ Bukem
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $9.95
This is an awesome mix collection of spunky jazz intermingled with hip-hop beats and rhythms. Great for getting you up and out the door!
Rhythm Nation 1814Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.63
Janet Jackson's best album by far! It all seems so old-school now, but still great music with then ground-breaking rhythm, style mixing, and lyrics. Good stuff!