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Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi conductor
[Telarc CD-80578]"The disc possesses a genuine
sense of immediacy. You are there -- and who would ever want to leave?"
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The Bobs - Coaster
[PAC 2900]"...communicated with great wit and
the kind of superb vocal nuance and timing that lasting music is made of."
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Rodney Crowell - The Houston Kid
[Sugar Hill SUG CD-1065] ..."Crowell has upped
the ante and made his most personal record to date..."
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Buddy Guy - Sweet Tea
[Jive CS 41751]"...the Buddy Guy record we fans
have fantasized about for 40 years."
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John Hammond - Wicked Grin
[Pointblank 7243 8 50764 2 8]"[John Hammond]
can play the blues. And Wicked Grin shows that Tom Waits can write the blues
too."
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Joe Henry - Scar
[Mammoth MR-65507-2]Intelligent songs of the heart
played in an inventive vein. |
Duane Jarvis - Certified Miracle
[Slewfoot Records SF803] "...by brilliantly
conjuring the spirit of the Rolling Stones circa 1970 on his new album, Certified
Miracle, Jarvis shows that he is ready for the big time on his own."
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Jacques Loussier Trio - Baroque Favorites
[Telarc CD-81536]..."shows once again why this
series of recordings on Telarc works so well..."
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John Mayall & Friends - Along for the Ride
[Eagle Records WK18474] "...one helluva great
time."
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Mighty Sam McClain - Sweet Dreams
[Telarc CD-83528]"...one Sweet Dream
of a record. Don't miss it."
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Songcatcher: Songs from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
[Vanguard CD 79586-2] "This CD should provide
rich enjoyment to those familiar with folk music and newcomers alike."
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Lucinda Williams - Essence
[Lost Highway 088 170 197-2]Follows appropriately on
the success of Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. |
| Best
Remasters 
Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
[Victor JMCXR-0006]
Wonderful remastering of an important performance. |
Best
Audiophile Recordings 
Rachmaninoff - Symphonic Dances
Minnesota Orchestra, Eiji Oue conductor
[Reference Recordings RR-96CD]
"Listening to this recording is one of those exultant
musical experiences that will remind you why you got into the audiophile game in the first
place."
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Lightnin' Hopkins - Goin' Away
[JVC XRCD JVCXR-0211-2]"...everyone
should own this disc. It's a gem."
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Doreen Smith - In the Still of the Night: A Tribute to
Julie London
[Fidelio CD FACD006]"This is a demo-quality
disc. It’s also a wonderfully musical disc. It’s
two, two, two discs in one..."
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