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The Best Music Releases Of 2006
By an Amazon.com customer
Face The PromiseFace The Promise by Bob Seger
Buy new: $9.97 / Used from: $1.86
Bob is back. His first album in 11 years (and first good album in 15 years) is a classic.
American V:  A Hundred HighwaysAmerican V: A Hundred Highways by Johnny Cash
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You can't help but tear up while listening to The Man In Black's finale.
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (American Land Edition) (CD/DVD)We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (American Land Edition) (CD/DVD) by Bruce Springsteen
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.95
The best folk album I've heard in a while. Springsteen is a master of everything.
Highway CompanionHighway Companion by Tom Petty
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A great follow-up to The Last DJ. Reminds me of Wildflowers.
Last Man Standing - The DuetsLast Man Standing - The Duets by Jerry Lee Lewis
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The Killer is still knockin' 'em dead.
Living with WarLiving with War by Neil Young
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Republicans Beware!
Modern TimesModern Times by Bob Dylan
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He has been making some truly wonderful music for the last 10 years.
Endless WireEndless Wire by The Who
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They're back!!!!!
Precious MemoriesPrecious Memories by Alan Jackson
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He ain't forgot his roots and it makes a smooth album.
All the RoadrunningAll the Roadrunning by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
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They make a wonderful duo.
The Complete Million Dollar QuartetThe Complete Million Dollar Quartet by Elvis Presley
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This 50-year old session is complete for the first time.
Ray Sings, Basie SwingsRay Sings, Basie Swings by Ray Charles
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I normally hate this type of thing, but the producers did a hell of a job.
Bat Out Of Hell IIIBat Out Of Hell III by Meatloaf
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The long awaited third album lives up to expectations.
Bring It on Home... The Soul ClassicsBring It on Home... The Soul Classics by Aaron Neville
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Great voice, great songs. What more can you ask for?
Coming HomeComing Home by Lionel Richie
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A little TOO modern, but don't let that scare you away.
Jones Sings Haggard, Haggard Sings Jones: Kickin' Out the Footlights... AgainJones Sings Haggard, Haggard Sings Jones: Kickin' Out the Footlights... Again by George Jones
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Two legends, one mic.
Under the SkinUnder the Skin by Lindsey Buckingham
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An impressive solo album by the Fleetwood Mac vocalist and guitarist.
Duets: An American ClassicDuets: An American Classic by Tony Bennett
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A good duets album featuring diverse talent.
Taking the Long WayTaking the Long Way by Dixie Chicks
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I love these girls.
The Captain and the KidThe Captain and the Kid by Elton John
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His best album since the early '80s.
Welcome HomeWelcome Home by Brian Littrell
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A great gospel record from this Backstreet Boy.
Water & BridgesWater & Bridges by Kenny Rogers
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His best since She Rides Wild Horses.
Personal FilePersonal File by Johnny Cash
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A great release of previously unknown Cash.
Before MeBefore Me by Gladys Knight
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Beautiful voice. Lovely lyrics.
You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy WalkerYou Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker by Willie Nelson
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His best album since Stardust, in my opinion. His version of the title track beats Ray Charles and Elvis Presley's versions and that's hard to do.
Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson) by Jack Johnson
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You may be thinking, WTF? Isn't that kids stuff? I don't know, but it is great music.
Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor MeumPaul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum
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He's no Beethoven, but he's close enough for me.
The Road to EscondidoThe Road to Escondido by J.J. Cale
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Better together.
Back to BasicsBack to Basics by Christina Aguilera
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This is one modern artist not afraid to go against the grain.
Straight Outta LynwoodStraight Outta Lynwood by Weird Al Yankovic
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A perfect measurement of today's music biz: Al's parodies are better than the original.
Like Red on a RoseLike Red on a Rose by Alan Jackson
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A wonderful collection of love songs.
Still the Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our TimeStill the Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time by Rod Stewart
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There's not a song here better than the original, but there are also no bad songs.
An Other CupAn Other Cup by Yusuf
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The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens
RockfordRockford by Cheap Trick
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Classic band. Classic album.
SinnerSinner by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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She still don't give a damn about her bad reputation.
A Matter Of  Life And DeathA Matter Of Life And Death by Iron Maiden
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Beats the hell outta the so-called "nu metal".
Pay the DevilPay the Devil by Van Morrison
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Good cover album.
Live at the Fillmore EastLive at the Fillmore East by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
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This newly released 1970 concert is a must own.
LoveLove by The Beatles
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The closest we can get to a new Beatles album.
Yeah!Yeah! by Def Leppard
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Nothing great, but it's all good.