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Brilliant artists that released albums in 08
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PositivityPositivity by Almadrava
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $52.35
Beautiful chill out songs, romantic, optimistic (for the most part) with sweet vocals with a sunny mediterranean sound from Spain.
Me and ArminiMe and Armini by Emiliana Torrini
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.89
Various tunes from the sweet voiced icelandic/italian chanteuse. More experimental than her previous album but still approachable and filled with unique sounds and songs.
Songs of an OtherSongs of an Other by Savina Yannatou
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $8.09
Haunting world music from a very talented greek singer. Songs with variety of sounds and rhythms, her voice just blends in and out of different styles with so much ease.
TonyTony
Buy used from: $13.50
Hip urban neosoul and sophisticated tunes oozing creativity and passion.
Halfway to FivepointsHalfway to Fivepoints by Anna Ternheim
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $1.88
Brilliant singer songwritter from Sweden, melancholy and intelligent songs. Her first US release that you must check out.
Seventh TreeSeventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $11.95
Not their best effort, but still worth a listen. Very different and more unplugged&accoustic with more mainstream retro sounds than any of their previous works
Last NightLast Night by Moby
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $4.36
Moby's latest, I love that it has more dance and electronic songs than some of his more mainstream radio friendly CDs that he had been releasing lately. It has some good tunes. Not groundbreaking but a pleasant listen.
Blue GodBlue God by Topley Bird Martina
Buy new: $32.99 / Used from: $14.97
Not as trip hop or melancholy as her previous efforts, yet her sensual vocals are still here and the sound eventhough radio friendly, still has some edge.
The Jasmine FlowerThe Jasmine Flower by Heather Nova
Buy new: $45.98 / Used from: $65.87
Sparse, accoustic and stark, a nice new accoustic album from an artist i admire.
RockferryRockferry by Duffy
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $5.99
Sounds nothing that is on the radio right now. The album has a soul/country/blues/pop vibe. Her voice is very interesting and strong.
Ornament of an ImposterOrnament of an Imposter
Buy new: $7.99
Chill out and relax with some good electronica from this album, the vocalists (especially Kate Havnevik from Norway) are exquisite
SehnsuchtSehnsucht by Schiller
Buy used from: $126.60
Produced in Germany with great dance pop and ambient songs with many different vocalists from all over the world. You must not miss Kim Sanders' performances on this one.
Sirenes: The Beauty of the Female VoiceSirenes: The Beauty of the Female Voice by Various Artists
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $8.99
Chill out tunes with aethereal vocals.
And Winter CameAnd Winter Came by Enya
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $6.20
A nice collection of new christmas/holiday songs with the characteristic soothing sounds and great choruses that Enya produces.
ThirdThird by Portishead
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $6.23
Uneasy listening