Music
Eventually, this section will contain my music reviews. But that is a substantial undertaking so in the meantime this is a list of some of my music collection so I can access it when away from home. Some I haven't listened to much or at all, mostly music that my husband has collected. I don't have my classical or musical collections in here yet.
10,000 Maniacs
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| Hope Chest (1983) | Wishing Chair (1985) | In My Tribe (1987) | Blind Man's Zoo (1989) |
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| Our Time In Eden (1992) | MTV Unplugged (1993) | Love Among The Ruins (1997) | Earth Pressed Flat (1999) |
I particularly like Natalie Merchant, but 10,000 Maniacs is pretty good without her too.
A Perfect Circle
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| Mer De Noms (2000) | Thirteenth Step (2003) |
I haven't listened to this much, but I've been experimenting with different progressive rock groups.
Abba
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Forever Gold (1998) |
I was surprised to find out how songs I was familiar with by them, probably from radio listening.
Ace of Base
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The Sign (1993) |
Yeah, so what if it's cheesy pop - I like how happy it sounds. I got this album after liking their videos in the mid-1990s.
Afro Celt Sound System
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| Volume 1 Sound Magic (1996) | Volume 2 Release (1999) | Volume 3 Volume In Time (2001) |
While waiting for a concert to start, this CD started playing. I was so entranced I hunted down the bartender to find out the band. My husband and I were fortunate to see them perform live in Denver at the Gothic Theater.
Afro Cuban All-Stars
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| A Toda Cuba Le Gusta (1997) | Distinto Diferente (1999) |
Alana Davis
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| Blame It On Me (1997) | Fortune Cookies (2001) | Surrender Dorothy (2003) |
I'm not sure how I first heard of Alana Davis or how I got her first CD, but I really enjoy her music. I got to see her perform live when she opened for Jack Johnson at the Denver Paramount Theater.
Alanis Morissette
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| Jagged Little Pill (1995) | Supposed Former Infatuation Junkies (1998) |
I got hooked on her first album after seeing her video on MTV.
Ani DiFranco
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| Ani DiFranco (1990) | Not So Soft (1991) | Imperfectly (1992) | Like I Said (1993) | Puddle Dive (1993) | Out Of Range (1994) |
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| Not A Pretty Girl (1995) | Dilate (1996) | Living In Clip (1997) | Little Plastic Castle (1998) | To The Teeth (1999) |
My ex-girlfriend's roommate got me addicted to her albums. I like her earlier work better than the more recent.
Annie Lennox
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Medusa (1995) |
I really like her videos and got Medusa thinking it had some songs on it that I liked, but sadly it didn't have the ones I was looking for.
Aquabats
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| Return of the Aquabats (1995) | Fury of the Aquabats (1997) | Aquabats Vs. The Floating Eye of Death (1999) | Myths, Legends & Other Amazing Adventures (2000) | Charge!!! (2005) |
My husband introduced me to these very quirky albums that get very stuck in my head. Who couldn't like an album called "Floating Eye of Death"?!
Artie Shaw
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Greatest Hits (1996) |
Nice jazz album with a lot of classics.
At The Drive-In
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| In Casino Out (1998) |
This is a punk album I started listening to from my husband's collection and found it rather catchy. It's got a lot of energy mixed with some nice mellow parts - though a bit too much screaming at times. After At The Drive-In, the singer and lead guitarist went on to The Mars Volta.
Atomic Fireballs
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Check Your Head |
This is a really silly story. I've liked songs of them I've heard since my early teen years, but was embarrassed about it. When my husband caught me listening to one of their songs on the radio, I got flustered and embarrassed and he teased the living daylights out of me. For a year or two, every time Beastie Boys came on the radio, he'd go "It's music for my hip-hop honey!" and insist we listen to it while he teased me and I turned bright red. Several times I'd protest "Hey, I didn't even know that was a Beastie Boys song!" When I had a chance to get free CDs through the BMG club, I quietly asked a friend from IRC what Beastie Boys album he'd recommend, and he suggested a really good one. When the CD arrived I put it on the bottom of the pile, backwards, so my husband wouldn't see it and tease me. But alas, see it he did, and tease me he did. I listened to it in the mornings in my shower, and as it happens that particular CD starts out with a little spoken part. One morning, my husband was downstairs, heard the music start...and speaking along with the words! Busted! As it turns out, he owned every album by the group and had been having a grand old time teasing me! In retrospect, I should have realized how suspicious it was that he could recognize so many of their songs, but I was too busy being embarrassed. He still called me "Hip-hop honey" to tease me occasionally - and then I usually get exasperated and throw pillows at him. Check Your Head
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Revolver |
Beck
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| Mellow Gold (1994) |
In high school I loved the rhythmic beat to the music so I got the Mellow Gold album. The Weird Al polka using a bit from the "Loser" song is hilarious, too.
Black-Eyed Peas
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Elephunk (2003) |
I liked the energy of the videos and heard bits of their songs all over the radio and tv. That "Let's Get It Started" song was played as background music in all kinds of tv shows, commercials, etc. I was utterly shocked to find out the real, uncensored words to the song is "Let's Get Retarded"! What on earth were they thinking?
Bob Dylan
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| Before The Flood (1974) | Blood On The Tracks (1974) | Desire (1975) | Street Legal (1978) | Greatest Hits #3 |
I liked the song "Tangled Up In Blue" that I heard on the radio. I randomly picked up a few CDs, but then my friend Subetai stepped in and helped recommend some great albums. I really love Street Legal and Blood on the Tracks.
Cardigans
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First Band On The Moon (1996) |
Their song on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack first got me interested in this group. I don't think I've listened to the CD all the way through yet, though.
Chumbawamba
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Tubthumper (1996) |
I liked their song that got a lot of radio play. An IRC friend had this CD and didn't particularly care for it, so he sent it to me (very nice of him!).
Crystal Method
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| Vegas (1997) | Legion of Boom (2003) |
My friend Jon got me addicted to this album. For a couple years I had the tape in my bathroom to listen to in the shower in the morning. It really helped wake me up and get me ready to face the day.
Deee-Lite
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World Clique (1990) |
A previous employer introduced me to this happy, bubbly, silly album.
Diana Krall
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One Night In Paris (2002) |
I haven't listened to this CD at all yet and don't even really know who she is.
Dido - Official Website
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Life For Rent |
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No Angel |
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White Flag |
I heard some songs from No Angel on the radio and got addicted to a couple of her songs and played them over and over obsessively for several months.
Dire Straits - Mark Knopfler's Official Website
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Sultans of Swing |
My friend Subetai recommended this group, and as I've learned to take all his suggestions, I picked up some Dire Straits music. I really enjoy it and intend to get more CDs by them at some point.
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L.A. Woman (1971) |
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The Doors Box Set |
My parents listened to the Doors when I was growing up, and I just absorbed it. I didn't even really know who they were, until a friend in high school was playing a Doors tape in her car. I was shocked to realize that I knew every song! Since then I've found there are a few bands like that. The Beatles and the Police I also absorbed from my parent's music.
Dream Academy (Nick Laird-Clowes, Kate St John and Gilbert Gabriel)
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A Different Kind of Weather |
I like their song "Life in a Northern Town". Makes sense, since I'm from a northern state originally!
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Decoration Day |
This CD came from the BMG record club because I forgot to send back the card saying "No, don't send this to me." I haven't listened to it yet.
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Honor Among Thieves |
I can't remember why I got this CD, or if I've even listened to it yet.
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A Day Without Rain |
My mother sent me this CD. My favorite song is the third track "Time".
Eurythmics
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Greatest Hits |
I like Annie Lennox's videos, so I thought I'd pick up the Eurythmyics greatest hists.
Eva Cassidy - She died in 1996, no official website
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Imagine |
I only heard of her recently, and on the few songs I've listened to so far she has a lovely voice.
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You've Come A Long Way Baby |
I liked the songs on this CD that got a lot of radio play, so I picked it up.
Fiona Apple - Official Website
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Tidal |
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When The Pawn Blah Blah Blah... |
Back when MTV and VH1 actually played videos, I enjoyed several of her videos from Tidal.
For Squirrels
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Example |
I bought this CD because, um, I like squirrels. Wow, that sounds really lame.
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Philadelphonic |
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Yeah It's That Easy |
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The Hustle |
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Electric Mile |
Gwen Stefani - Official Website
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Tragic Kingdom (by the group No Doubt) |
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Love Angel Music Baby |
I liked the song "I'm Just A Girl" so I got the album. Random Side Note: Wow, does she have an amazingly toned tummy! Tragic Kingdom, Love Angel Music Baby
Holly Cole - Official Website
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Dark Dear Heart |
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The Best of Holly Cole |
BradW from IRC introduced me to Holly Cole. I don't really care for her jazz type albums, but I adore the "Dark Dear Heart" album.
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Songs From The Rain |
My friends Jessie and Jeanette took me to a concert by the Hothouse Flowers. They were such fantastic live performers I picked up their CD.
Imani Coppola - Official Website
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Chupacabra |
I don't quite recall how I was introduced to her, but it's fun and funky. I think I got introduced it by the "Legends of a Cowgirl" song on the radio.
Indigo Girls - Official Website
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Swamp Ophelia |
I tend to like Indigo Girls in general, particularly the Swamp Ophelia album. I was introduced to them by a couple people I know from IRC.
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Brushfire Fairytales |
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In Between Dreams |
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On and On |
Jane Sibberry - Official Website
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Maria |
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When I Was A Boy |
A friend when I lived in Virginia introduced me to the When I Was A Boy CD. It's a very interesting album and hard to describe.
Janis Joplin - Official Website
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18 Essential Songs |
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I Got Dem Ol' Kozmik Blues Again Mama! |
My parents had music by her. When I moved out of the house I had to get my own collection instead of just listening to theirs.
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Original Masters |
My father had many Jethro Tull CDs so I grew up with a fondness for the music. He had our whole house wired for speakers, so when he'd put the music on it could be heard throughout the whole house. I really liked the song Bouree.
Jewel - Official Website
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Pieces of You |
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This Way |
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0304 |
My high school world history teacher mentioned this album while we were on a field trip (at least I assume it was a field trip, I remember talking about it with her on a yellow school bus). I really love most of the songs on her first two albums.
John Lennon (1940-1980)
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Walls and Bridges |
I don't actually recall where I picked this CD up from. I think I figured since I like the Beatles I might give John Lennon's solo stuff a try.
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Room For Squares |
My former coworker Jon introduced my to John Mayer, and I've found I really like some of his songs.
k. d. lang - Official Website
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All You Can Eat |
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Angel With A Lariat |
I picked these CDs up for cheap but I haven't listened to them yet.
Letters To Cleo - Official Website
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Wholesale Meats and Fish |
This band was mentioned in a movie I liked.
Lisa Loeb - Official Website
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Firecracker |
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Cake & Pie |
Jasra from IRC had her CDs and let me listen to them.
Loreena McKennitt - Official Website
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Parallel Dreams |
I picked this up because I like Celtic music in general, though this is a bit too wishy-washy for my tastes.
Los del Rio
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Macarena Non-Stop |
Yes, I admit it, I like the Macarena! I've been teased to no end by people who see I own this CD but I don't care.
Macy Gray - Official Website
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On How Life Is |
Not sure who she is and haven't listened to the CD yet.
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Songs About Jane |
I liked the "This Love" music video so I picked up the CD.
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More Than You Think You Are |
Ugh, I don't really like Matchbox Twenty at all. This was another CD automatically sent by BMG music club because I forgot to return the "don't send me this!" card.
Melanie Susuras - Official Website
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Barefoot Again |
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Live Lilt (2003) |
This has a weird story. My friend Lindsay was staying with me for a few months, and found her CD sitting at a bus stop. She's a local Denver artist and her CD is great! I go to see her perform when I can.
Melissa Etheridge - Official Website
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Never Enough |
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Yes I Am |
I really enjoy a lot of her music videos and songs that get radio play.
Menswe@r
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Nuisance |
I think my mother had these CDs originally, but didn't care for them so she passed them along to me.
Meredith Brooks - Official Music
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Blurring The Edges |
I got this CD because I liked the "I'm A Bitch" song, but I haven't listened to it all the way through yet.
Milla - Official Website
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The Divine Comedy |
My friend Jamie introduced me to Milla Jovovich's CD and it is fantastic! She is lovely, talented and I wish she'd continued in music more.
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The Greatest Hits |
When I was little I really liked their TV show reruns played on Nickelodeon.
Monty Python - Official Website
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Contractural Obligation Album |
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Soundtrack of Holy Grail |
I love the Monty Python and the Holy Grail music, so I picked up the soundtrack.
Natalie Imbruglia - Official Website
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Left Of The Middle |
I heard one of her songs ("Torn", perhaps?) on the radio quite a bit and enjoyed it so I bought the CD.
Natalie Merchant - Official Website
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Tigerlily |
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MTV Unplugged (10,000 Maniacs) |
I liked a number of her videos from Tigerlily so I bought the CD. I saw her perform at Lilith Fair one year, too.
Nelly Furtado - Official Website
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Folklore |
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Whoa, Nelly! |
I don't recall exactly why I first bought Whoa Nelly, but I got really hooked on it. I saw her at the Denver Fillmore theater once too, it was a neat show.
Nina Storey - Official Website
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Shades |
I saw her perform at a Lilith Fair I think, and got interested. I've also seen her open and perform shows in the Denver area.
Nine Inch Nails - Official Website
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Pretty Hate Machine |
A former friend introduced me to this CD. I like almost every song on it, and keep intending
Norah Jones - Official Website
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Come Away With Me |
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Feels Like Home |
When I worked in downtown Denver, for a few months every time I went out for lunch I'd walk by a store with a Norah Jones poster advertising a concert. I was intrigued so I got her CD.
Oasis - Official Website
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What's The Story Morning Glory? |
I like the one song of their that got a lot of radio play in the 1990s, so I picked up the CD when I saw it used and cheap. I don't think I've actually listened to it yet.
Paul McCartney - Official Website
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Off The Ground |
My friend Emily had a music club number of required purchases back when we were teenagers, and I agreed to buy this CD from her. I really enjoy it so I'm glad I did!
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Hearts and Bones |
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Paul Simon Expanded & Remastered |
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Still Crazy After All These Years |
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One Trick Pony |
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There Goes Rhymin' Simon |
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Songs From The Capeman |
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On My Way, Don't Know Where I'm Goin' |
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Rhythm of the Saints (1990) |
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You're The One (2000) |
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Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986 |
I am thoroughly addicted to Paul Simon! His songs have such poetic lyrics and nice mellow sound.
Paula Cole - Official Website
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Amen |
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This Fire |
My friend David described her very interesting performance at a small venue, and since I liked the "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone" video I started listening to the This Fire CD.
Poe - Official Website
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Haunted |
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Hello |
A friend when I lived in Virginia introduced me to the Hello album. Later, when I saw she was coming to Denver for a concert I got Haunted and it is one of my absolute favorites. Her performance was amazing too! I hope she comes out with more music and does more concerts.
Police - Disbanded in the mid-1980s
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The Classics |
My mother liked the Police so I grew up listening to some of their music.
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Rocket |
I liked their music video (something about a phone booth?) so I picked up their CD used when I saw it very cheap. I don't think I've listened all the way through yet.
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Greatest Hits |
My parents had Queen music while I was growing up. I really like their Greatest Hits collections.
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Evening Moods |
When my brother comes to Denver to visit, we often go to Ratdog shows.
Robert Plant - Official Website
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Dreamland |
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Now and Zen |
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No Quarter (Page & Plant) |
My brother made a tape of the VH1 "Unplugged" performance of this album.
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2112 |
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Counterparts |
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Exit...Stage Left |
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Moving Pictures |
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Presto |
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Roll The Bones |
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Vapor Trails |
My friend Emily got me addicted to Rush when we were 13-14. The first albums I got were Presto and Roll The Bones, and to-date they are still my favorite. We saw the Roll The Bones concert in Milwaukee. When my husband moved to Denver, we saw the Vapor Trails concert and later the 30th Anniversary tour at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
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Abraxas |
Sarah Brightman - Official Website
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Dive |
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Time To Say Goodbye |
Sarah McLachlan - Official Website
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Afterglow |
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Fumbling Towards Ecstasy |
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Mirrorball |
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Solace |
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Surfacing |
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Touch |
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Remixed |
Shakespear's Sister (1988-1993) Siobhan Fehey & Marcella Detroit
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Hormonally Yours |
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Tuesday Night Music Club |
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Old Friends |
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Sounds of Silence |
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Fush Yu Mang |
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Days of Open Hand |
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Third Eye Blind |
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Little Earthquakes |
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Boys For Pele |
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From The Choirgirl Hotel |
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To Venus And Back |
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Silent All These Years |
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Scarlet's Walk |
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Tales of a Librarian |
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Winter |
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The Joshua Tree |
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Add It Up (1981-1993) |
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In 3-D |
When I was eight years old, my parents took me to my very first concert - the Monkees! At the time I loved the old reruns of their TV show, and didn't quite realize that they were actually middle-aged. Weird Al opened for the show, and my mother loved it and started collecting his albums. Later, he appeared to play at the County Fair several times while I was a teenager. His music is hilarious - my husband and I also have his DVD collections of videos.
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Gonna Wear Red |
My friend Jon and I saw her open for Stanley Jordan at a little theater in Boulder, Colorado. She is local and plays at many little theaters, festivals, etc so I try to see her whenever I can.
The Who - Disbanded in 1982
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The Very Best of the Who |
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Tommy |
My parents had Tommy, and I got hooked on it at an early age. I like the mellow songs. The movie however, was just awful and creepy.
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Big Generator |
My mother had a collection of Yes music when I was growing up, I absorbed it quite a bit. My favorite is Big Generator. I had a tape of it that listened to over and over when I was in grade school and high school.