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CDs of 2008 I Had to Buy Immediately (a continuing list...)
By an Amazon.com customer
Join with UsJoin with Us by The Feeling
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $3.59
The long-awaited (especially by me) sophomore album from the UK rock-pop group. Another crop of delicious Supertramp/ELO-inspired tunes ... yum!
Aliens & RainbowsAliens & Rainbows by Ferras
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $0.01
Caught wind of this from a blog, and decided I had to check it out based on the audio clips. I'm glad I did ... it's fantastic! My favorite of the year so far!
Gavin DeGrawGavin DeGraw by Gavin DeGraw
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $0.26
After almost five years he's back, and this album was well worth the wait! Another excellent set of rockin' tunes!
The Moon Under WaterThe Moon Under Water by Ryan Cabrera
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $0.63
I wasn't all that excited about this CD, after his rather bland second album, but I took a chance ... and I'm so glad I did! Talk about a breath of fresh air!!
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal ThingsWe Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things by Jason Mraz
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $7.18
Album number three by the singer/songwriter/wordsmith, and it may be his best yet. The cover art may not be much to look at, but he's branching out into some great new directions with his tunes!
A Piece of What You NeedA Piece of What You Need by Teddy Thompson
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $4.37
It sounds like his frequent collaborations with Rufus Wainwright have started to rub off on him ... a much more lively-sounding album than he's ever done before, and maybe his best yet!
All SidesAll Sides by O.A.R.
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.35
Another seriously groovy album ... mainstream, radio-friendly rock, but still uniquely O.A.R. Every bit as good as their last, and maybe a bit better!
Big DropBig Drop by George Stanford
Buy used from: $0.98
Earthy, funky, folky singer-songwriter who evokes everyone from Paul Simon to Jason Mraz ... fantastic debut!
Curtis PeoplesCurtis Peoples by Curtis Peoples
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $3.39
Another relatively new talent, and very promising indeed ... and with a song co-written by Tyler Hilton -- all the more reason to like this guy!
Army Of OneArmy Of One
The superb Norwegian pop artist is back! An interesting album for him ... much more whimsical and broader-reaching than his last effort, and definitely worth buying!
Life Left to GoLife Left to Go by Safetysuit
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $5.14
If you like Switchfoot or Journey, give these guys a try ... some great, timeless rock music happenin' here!
Everything She WasEverything She Was by Josh Hoge
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $4.78
My latest find in the world of pop singer-songwriters ... charmingly raspy voice, and catchy tunes ranging from R&B to country to rock ... go get it!
The RockerThe Rocker by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: $11.94 / Used from: $3.60
I guess this is about as close as we'll get to a new Teddy Geiger album for awhile ... not as good as his own stuff (these songs are written by someone else), but it'll tide me over for now.
Songs for You, Truths for MeSongs for You, Truths for Me by James Morrison
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $6.31
The sophomore release from the singer-songwriter ... more of the same, but at least he's experimenting with broadening his sound. Not a bad effort.
Perfect SymmetryPerfect Symmetry by Keane
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $3.60
Like a lot of other people, I was totally captivated by their sneak-preview song "Spiralling" and how different it is from their previous work ... and the rest of the album is just as fun to listen to!
Season of PoisonSeason of Poison by Shiny Toy Guns
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.70
release date: 11/04 -- The sophomore album from the electro-pop wunderkinds ... sure to be an entertaining listen!
Indiana Jones: The Soundtracks CollectionIndiana Jones: The Soundtracks Collection
Buy new: $37.47 / Used from: $32.01
release date: 11/11 -- The "Holy Grail" (pun intended) of unreleased soundtracks: newly expanded versions of the first three "Indy" scores, and an audio interview with the legendary composer! I'm counting the days!!
David ArchuletaDavid Archuleta by David Archuleta
Buy new: $13.96 / Used from: $2.00
release date: 11/11 -- I've been waiting for this one all year! Sure, it'll be mostly standard pop fare, but how can you not love Archie?
David CookDavid Cook by David Cook
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $5.55
release date: 11/18 -- The other David was my favorite, but following the updates from the studio has made me anticipate this release more and more ... can't wait to see what Cookie has cooked up!