JERRY HENDRICKS
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Top Ten Albums - CDs |
| The distinction between albums on CD or on vinyl is, of course, completely arbitrary. I have purchased some albums on vinyl, 8-track, Cassette, CD and now am buying them again as MP3s (will we ever "own" a song?). This is a list of my favorite CD's, i.e. the ones I play most often. | |
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Music For A Darkened Theatre - Danny Elfman January 1, 1990 |
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| I think I listen to this one most often. There a few stinkers included, but it contains some of the best film and TV tunes of the 80's. | |
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Volume 3: Further In Time - Afrocelt Sound System June 19, 2001 - Real World Records |
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The first two albums have some even better tracks, but I don't own them, so this one makes the list. The fusion of two of my favorite genres, celtic and afro-pop in an updated style.
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Live In Dublin - Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band June 5, 2007 - Columbia |
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| Bruce hadn't released an album of covers before the Seeger Sessions, and this one takes that idea to a live audience. Raw and exciting, these classics never sounded so good. | |
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Les Misérables (Original Broadway Cast Recording) October 25, 1990 - Decca |
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| This one moves me every time. The tunes, the lyrics and the performances. A very long album, but surprisingly few weak spots. | |
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Graceland - Paul Simon August 1986 - Warner Brothers |
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Always a fan, but he reached new heights by combining literate lyrics with South African rhythms. The discovery of Ladysmith Black Mombassa led directly to an appreciation of World Music.
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Live @ The World Cafe Volume 17: Three Flights Up 2003 -World Cafe Records |
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| I could have chosen almost any disc from this series, but I think I play this one most often. Consistently showcases the best live performances from the adult alternative world. | |
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Goin' Back To New Orleans - Dr. John June 23, 1992 - Warner Brothers |
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| It's Mardi Gras every day with this one. A tribute to his hometown with fellow N'Awlins guest musicians Pete Fountain, Al Hirt and the Neville Brothers. | |
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White Ladder - David Gray 1999 - ATO Records |
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| Breakout album for David Gray with instant classics, Please Forgive Me and Babylon. | |
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Sacred Fire - Santana October 19, 1993 - Polydor |
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| Next to Woodstock, the most exciting live album. A mix of old and new, and if one could only own one Santana album, this should be it. Ironically, it apparently is their worst selling album ever. | |
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Rumor And Sigh - Richard Thompson May 1991 - Capitol Records |
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| I don't understand why there wasn't a half dozen hit singles from this album; "I Feel So Good", "I Misunderstood", "Keep Your Distance", and my favorite, "1952 Vincent Black Lightning". | |
Honorable Mention |
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| I really wanted to keep this to 10, but I have to through in A Rush Of Blood To The Head - Coldplay, Mumford and Sons - Babel, and The Who's Tommy (Original Cast Recording). | |