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Music to Die for (or Die to!)
The Boatman's CallThe Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
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Anyone who can listen to this album and not shed tears has a 'swinging brick', not a heart! Either that or they're too young to have felt negative emotionTrack 3, People ain't no Good, it's SO true.
BlueBlue by Joni Mitchell
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For anyone who's experienced the blues. beautiful album. Note track 10, Last Time I Saw Richard; how it takes its time, slowly builds up and oh, such feeling!
SpiritSpirit by Nelson Willie
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The legend that is Willie. She is gone is a treat, a stripped back song in which Willie laments the loss of his one true love - perfect. Note the acoustic guitar solo in said song; infused with blues.
Separation RoadSeparation Road by Anna Ternheim
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Anna has a beautiful way of expressing herself. She's at her best with just a guitar though I feel. Fivepoints, Tribute to Linn and No Subtle Man will have you weeping. Swedish are so good at music!
Fisherman's WomanFisherman's Woman by Emiliana Torrini
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From the 1st to last track this sweet, delicate voice will own you. Fisherman's Women goes perfect with smooth Shiraz. Try it.
TigerlilyTigerlily by Natalie Merchant
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I adore Natalie and in my humble opinion Tigerlily is Nat at her best. Listen to the emotion on Seven Years. Writing from a different perspective on Beloved Wife the protagonist grieves deeply.
Sophie ZelmaniSophie Zelmani by Sophie Zelmani
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Another Swedish singer/songwriter who has the most wonderful voice. Rather unusual in its depth, she sings as though she's whispering in your ear. I'm sure you too will fall in love. I'll Remember You
Man On The RoofMan On The Roof by Stephen Fretwell
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Funny Hat is one of the best songs I've heard for a long time. Maybe it's because I connect with it? I don't know why but...! The whole album wil have you contemplating life.
CassadagaCassadaga by Bright Eyes
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Conor's ability to capture how I feel and think is uncanny! Maybe we're both mad. Either way, No One Would Riot For Less is the kind of epic track that improves one's life. Tip: Last 3 albums = Great!
FrengersFrengers by Mew
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Finally, Mew - Danish prog-rockers! The instrumentation alone is tear-jerking, add Jonas' vocals and it cuts through bone & flesh to the soul. Really, I'm not being dramatic! Enjoy.