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Talented singer/songwriters and some classics
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Brushfire FairytalesBrushfire Fairytales by Jack Johnson
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Catchy, Melodic, relaxing, mellow.. Jack Johnson's sound is telling of the fact that he is a surfer and a film maker.
I'm Wide Awake, It's MorningI'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes
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Starting his career as a teenager, Conor O'Burst (aka Bright Eyes) has been compared to Bob Dylan. Simple chords and poetic lyrics.
OO by Damien Rice
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Beautiful, heartbreaking, melodic songs.
Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & FriendsSublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends by Sublime
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the Late Sublime frontman's solo recordings. A perfect collection of covers and originals with a creative twist.
Please Come HomePlease Come Home by Dustin Kensrue
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Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue's solo album offers something quiet different from his other work. Very much Folk Rock.
Welcome to the Cruel WorldWelcome to the Cruel World by Ben Harper
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really beautiful songs.
XOXO by Elliott Smith
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Tragic, beautiful songs. Elliot Smith's died at the age of 34 after numerous struggles with drugs and depression.
Songs We SingSongs We Sing by Matt Costa
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On the same Label as Jack Johnson, Matt cost will probably hang around in your cd book.
SolaceSolace by Xavier Rudd
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Xavier Rudd is an Australian one-man-band. He sings, plays slide-guitar, drums, and the Australian didgeridoo, all at once. He even does it live.
11:1111:11 by Maria Taylor
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One half of Saddle Creek's Azure Ray, Maria Taylor has some great as well as sad solo songs.
The Execution of All ThingsThe Execution of All Things by Rilo Kiley
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Female vocalist Jenny Lewis with her band.
5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine by Malcolm Middleton
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Part of Arab Strap, Malcolm Middleton is definitely a diamond in the rough.
Little Plastic CastleLittle Plastic Castle by Ani Difranco
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a modern folk princess, Ani's spunky and different.
Room for SquaresRoom for Squares by John Mayer
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Nice songs, not my favorite, but definitely some great talent.
Nothing Left to LoseNothing Left to Lose by Mat Kearney
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a singer/songwriter with a hip-hop background.
I Am Sam - Music From and Inspired By the Motion PictureI Am Sam - Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture by Various Artists
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a collection of Beatles covers from the film I Am Sam.. Just as good as the movie. Contains plenty of notewrothy songs form the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Ben Harper, etc
Unearthed (5CD)Unearthed (5CD) by Johnny Cash
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a bunch of material from a true classic.
Songs of FreedomSongs of Freedom by Bob Marley & The Wailers
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A collection of Bob Marley's best work.
Tea for the TillermanTea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
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classic folk
The Essential Bob Dylan (6 Bonus Tracks) (2CD)The Essential Bob Dylan (6 Bonus Tracks) (2CD) by Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan was both a poet and a political activist.
Jim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest HitsJim Croce Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits by Jim Croce
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More classics
The Best of James TaylorThe Best of James Taylor by James Taylor
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another artist who influenced plenty of todays acts
Pink MoonPink Moon by Nick Drake
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Rufus WainwrightRufus Wainwright by Rufus Wainwright
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