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Brilliant male singer / songwriters
Born to RunBorn to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Buy new: £8.67 / Used from: £6.49
Possibly the best rock album of all time and my favourite by Bruce Springsteen. Listen to: Born To Run and Thunder Road
Highway 61 RevisitedHighway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
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Pure genius. Along with Blood On The Tracks, this is a 'must have' album. Other songwriters can only aspire to be this good. Listen to: Like A Rolling Stone
AshesAshes by Michael Mcdermott
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If you like Springsteen or Dylan you really need to listen to this guy. Memorable songs, lyrics like poetry, and a great voice. Listen to: Arm Yourself and Darkest Night of All
Michael McDermottMichael McDermott by Michael McDermott
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An earlier album, but equally as good. Inspirational. Listen to: Summer Days and Forever
Bourbon BlueBourbon Blue by Michael McDermott
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And the quality continues. Listen to: 20 Miles South of Nowhere and Days That Try Your Patience
GethsemaneGethsemane by Michael McDermott
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Wonderful 2nd album. Listen to: Just West of Eden and Idler the Prophet and a Girl Called Rain
May DayMay Day by Matthew Ryan
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Evokes similar emotions to Springsteen. This is his best album and is powerful stuff. Listen to: Guilty, Dead Girl and Railroaded
East Autumn GrinEast Autumn Grin by Matthew Ryan
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A strong album. Listen to: 3rd of October and Heartache Weather
Good Day No RainGood Day No Rain by Bill Deasy
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My favourite solo album from talented Gathering Field singer / songwriter. Fantastic songs, lyrics and voice. Listen to: I'll Rescue You and The Gift of Seeing Through
Chasing Down a SparkChasing Down a Spark by Bill Deasy
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Another fantastic album by this artist. Track down his other stuff as well (such as The Miles). Listen to: Naked, Wishing Well and Now That I Know What It Means
White LadderWhite Ladder by David Gray
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Bought my copy on Syke. Does anyone still not own this album? Just in case... Listen to: Babylon and This Years Love
Soul's CoreSoul's Core by Shawn Mullins
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Such a distinctive voice. Great for hot summer days on the beach. Listen to: Shimmer and Lullaby
In Between DreamsIn Between Dreams by Jack Johnson
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And here's another album for the summer. Leave your watch at home and go to the beach. Listen to: Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
OO by Damien Rice
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A thing of fragile beauty. Listen to: Cannonball, The Blower's Daughter and Cold Water
UndiscoveredUndiscovered by James Morrison
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Talented singer / songwriter with rare emotional depth. Listen to: You Give Me Something and Better Man
MusicforthemorningafterMusicforthemorningafter by Pete Yorn
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Was compared to Bruce Springsteen, and hailed as the next big thing. Hasn't happened for him yet. Listen to: Life on a Chain and Song For Nancy
What's Mine Is YoursWhat's Mine Is Yours by Eliot Morris
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Wow. I wasn't expecting anything as good as this. Such a good album. Faultless really. Listen to: Infancy of Us and No One Has to Know
Fresh New LifeFresh New Life by Phil Campbell
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Track this down at all costs. This album should have made him a star. If Blessid Union of Souls knew how to rock, they might sound like this. Listen to: Let Me Inside, Evangeline and Revolution Babies
GoldGold by Ryan Adams
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No not Bryan. This is Ryan Adams, former Whiskeytown frontman. A bit like the Stones meets Dylan and very good. Listen to: New York, New York and Firecracker
Wander This WorldWander This World by Jonny Lang
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Blues singer / songwriter / guitarist of the highest order. Such a talented guy. Classic status awaits. Listen to: Wander This World
Ledbetter Heights [Australian Import]Ledbetter Heights [Australian Import] by Kenny Wayne Shepherd
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Another very young blues singer / songwriter / guitarist. Amazing talent. Some of the best blues guitar work I have ever heard. Listen to: Born With a Broken Heart and Deja Voodoo
Venus IsleVenus Isle by Eric Johnson
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Quite possibly the best guitarist I have EVER heard. And he can sing. Listen to: Lonely In The Night and Battle We Have Won