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Ones I Listen to All the Time
By an Amazon.com customer
Queen - Greatest HitsQueen - Greatest Hits by Queen
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $3.00
The music is fantastic and Freddie Mercury's voice is a joy to listen to.
Hits: The Very Best of ErasureHits: The Very Best of Erasure by Erasure
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Crank it up and sing along!
Caravan of LightCaravan of Light by David Arkenstone
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David Arkenstone can evoke a place and mood very well.
Bayou BoogieBayou Boogie by Beausoleil
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Yes, it's Cajun. Give it a try . I dare you to sit still while this is playing.
Green Suede ShoesGreen Suede Shoes by Black 47
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a little bit of punk, a little bit of Irish music, a whole lot of interesting songs
Shepherd MoonsShepherd Moons by Enya
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ethereal and heavenly
Get BornGet Born by JET
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New good old rock n' roll
Come Dancing With the Kinks: The Best of the Kinks 1977-1986Come Dancing With the Kinks: The Best of the Kinks 1977-1986 by The Kinks
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Lively and fun. The Kinks always deliver.
Golden HeartGolden Heart by Mark Knopfler
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Marc Knopfler may not be as well-known as some other artists, but he should be.
AcadieAcadie by Daniel Lanois
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From the ballad "Jolie Louise" to the ethereal strains of "Ice", this CD is marvelous.
Music for All OccasionsMusic for All Occasions by Mavericks
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Lots of upbeat songs
Taos TalesTaos Tales by Robert Mirabal
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Native American music that grabs you and keeps you wanting more.
Lost Dogs and Mixed BlessingsLost Dogs and Mixed Blessings by John Prine
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Lesser known Prine, but just as good as the rest.
1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Vangelis
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Beautiful, haunting, unforgettable
WelengaWelenga by Wes
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music that will make you feel good
The Heart of Saturday NightThe Heart of Saturday Night by Tom Waits
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When you're feeling low, put on some Waits.
The Best of The Waterboys 81-90The Best of The Waterboys 81-90 by The Waterboys
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Hard to describe, but well worth a listen.
The Raw & the CookedThe Raw & the Cooked by Fine Young Cannibals
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terrific songs with great beats
Love and RocketsLove and Rockets by Love and Rockets
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Goes from the extremes of the pulse-beating "No Big Deal" to the amazingly quiet "The Purest Blue" with ease.
Genius: Best of Warren ZevonGenius: Best of Warren Zevon by Warren Zevon
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What can I say? It's Zevon and the man has a deliciously macabre sense of humor.
KickKick by INXS
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For my money, the best of INXS.
Essential PoguesEssential Pogues by The Pogues
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These guys are rough, edgy and not afraid to tell it like it is.
Rip It UpRip It Up by Dead or Alive
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Non-stop dance beats.
Rev-Up: The Best of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit WheelsRev-Up: The Best of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels
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Rock and roll as it should be played.
SugarSugar by Leon Redbone
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Okay, every so often I have the need for some quieter fare with a sing-along quality.