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The Return of the Sound of Starbucks
By an Amazon.com customer
Don't Mess With The DragonDon't Mess With The Dragon by Ozomatli
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The Latin rock group (now with a Chinese symbol on their album cover) hits the shelves like South American coffee.
Easy TigerEasy Tiger by Ryan Adams
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Ryan Adams leaves Whiskeytown for a Java Jive. Coffee is good for overcoming hangovers.
Finding ForeverFinding Forever by Common
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The first rapper to sign with Starbucks (and perform at their stores) He's socially conscious and gives shout-outs to "Akeelah and the Bee" and yoga,unlike,say,Akon.
Fox Confessor Brings the FloodFox Confessor Brings the Flood by Neko Case
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NPR loves her...so does Starbucks.
Live from Austin TXLive from Austin TX by Neko Case
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She's not singing about umbrellas or lip gloss,but this indie rocker is paired with java.
The Mix-UpThe Mix-Up by Beastie Boys
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The Buddhist rappers have their all instrumental album with the espresso machines.
Eye to the TelescopeEye to the Telescope by KT Tunstall
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You've heard her on Grey's Anatomy. Now,you can hear the indie Scottish/Chinese folk diva over coffee and a scone.
Jagged Little Pill AcousticJagged Little Pill Acoustic by Alanis Morissette
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Indie angry grrrrl diva Alanis Morissette caused an uproar a few years ago when she had her breakthrough album (albeit an acoustic version) released exclusively through Starbucks. It even angered Canadians.
Live at Radio City Music HallLive at Radio City Music Hall by Dave Matthews
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Dave Matthews is a favorite among java-sipping hipsters.
Dave Matthews Band Live Trax LiveTraxDave Matthews Band Live Trax LiveTrax by Dave Matthews Band
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There are rumors that the DMB is leaving its major label. With "Live Trax",they made an exclusive deal with Starbucks...but it didn't cause a minor fandom apocalypse.
Eternally GratefulEternally Grateful by Grateful Dead
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Now you can enjoy the Grateful Dead with your mocha and muffin. Starbucks music is for meadow muffins too!
All the Lost SoulsAll the Lost Souls by James Blunt
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Bleating Blunt comes back to Starbucks. "1973" is a better song than the whiny "You're Beautiful"...maybe because it's disco.
Sweet Baby JamesSweet Baby James by James Taylor
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Sweet baby James! He's signed with Starbucks as well.
90 Millas90 Millas by Gloria Estefan
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Music like a good Latin American coffee...
ShineShine by Joni Mitchell
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Tired of the major labels,the Canadian diva has signed with the coffee giant.
One Man Band [CD + DVD]One Man Band [CD + DVD] by James Taylor
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Here's James Taylor's Starbucks CD. After all,he did that special Christmas CD for Hallmark.
Arctic Tale (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)Arctic Tale (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture) by Original Soundtrack
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Pearl Jam,the Shins,the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson,and Sheryl Crow make music for this global warming movie. Of course,there's also Sister Sledge's campy anthem "We are family!"
The Very Best of Diana KrallThe Very Best of Diana Krall by Diana Krall
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Jazz diva Diana Krall (and Elvis Costello's new wife) releases a "Best Of" album.
Raising SandRaising Sand
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Led Zeppelin great collaborates with folk diva Alison Krauss.
MagicMagic by Bruce Springsteen
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Ahhh...the magic of mocha. A vente mocha.
Songs of Mass DestructionSongs of Mass Destruction by Annie Lennox
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You can get her music along with some hot java before you head off Into the West.
CocoCoco by Colbie Caillat
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I predicted that this acoustic easy-listening album would hit the Starbucks shelves. It has. It serves as perfect background music for a double latte,but it doesn't command your attention.
Some People Have Real ProblemsSome People Have Real Problems by Sia
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Sia,who often calls herself "Va**na Croissant" gets her first Starbucks album. Want coffee with that?
In RainbowsIn Rainbows by Radiohead
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Starbucks likes the rainbows motif. Radiohead of "choose yer own price" now sells their nihilistic techno music through the upbeat java chain.
Happy Feet (Full Screen Edition)Happy Feet (Full Screen Edition)
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Infamous Sappy Feet is sold alongside lattes. Dancing penguins,the environment...sounds like a bad trip.
Viva La VidaViva La Vida by Coldplay
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Now that they've expanded their line of cold drinks,this is fitting...
No Line On The HorizonNo Line On The Horizon by U2
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Starbucks sells this in conjunction with Project RED. Along with U2's inspirational post-punk rock,$1 goes to combatting HIV/AIDS and malaria in Africa.
World Is AfricaWorld Is Africa by Amadou & Mariam
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A fascinating,sweet and savory compilation of African music ranging from Ethiopian jazz to Senegalese hip-hop. At Starbucks,with every purchase,$1 goes to Project RED.
AnjulieAnjulie by Anjulie
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The Indo-Guyanese-Canadian diva makes her debut. Her music has been heard on MTV reality shows like "The Hills" and "The City" but her "Boom" single is GREAT!