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Gone with the Wind [CBS] by Original Soundtrack/Max Steiner (CD - 06/24/1997)
 

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Gone with the Wind [CBS] by Original Soundtrack/Max Steiner (CD - 06/24/1997)
"Gone with the Wind [CBS]" (06/24/1997) Rock & Pop Original Soundtrack, Turner Classic Movies MusicAll tracks have been digitally remastered. Includes liner notes by Rudy Behlmer. Original score written by Max Steiner. This issue of GONE WITH THE WIND is a "best of" sampler from the Turner Classic Movies 2-CD soundtrack released in September 1996. Includes liner notes by Rudy Behlmer and Max Steiner. All tracks have been digitally remastered. The soundtrack to Gone with the Wind has appeared in numerous forms since its first release on LP in the 1950s. The 1990 CBS/Sony reissue was the second attempt to expand its content significantly, adding some incidental music and refining the sound that appeared on the previous MGM and Polydor versions. Most of it works if one allows for the sheer age of the materials involved -- Gone with the Wind is just about the oldest original soundtrack material that has any significant commercial appeal beyond a cult audience and, having been recorded in 1939, it has never fit entirely well into the modern marketplace. The producers here have tried to clean it up with various filters and other sound processing, which generally makes it easier on the ear. No re-recording of "Tara's Theme" or other memorable elements of the score were ever as well conducted as the original (even when composer Max Steiner himself attempted it in the '50s), and the sound is less ragged here than on earlier versions. The Rhino reissue from 1996 improves it yet further, though there will always be something lacking in some of the source material, in terms of modern fidelity and what contemporary listeners expect. ~ Bruce Eder

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Good Morning, America! Vol. 2 [1/31]
 

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Good Morning, America! Vol. 2 [1/31]
"Good Morning America!" (01/31/2006) Soundtracks Zimmer, Hans, MilanPersonnel: Hans Zimmer (synthesizer); Hans Zimmer; Walt Fowler (trumpet); Bob Daspit (guitar); Emil Richards (percussion). Audio Mixer: Jay Rifkin. Liner Note Author: Emmanuel Chamboredon. Recording information: AIR Studios; Columbia Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Lyndhurst Studio; Media Ventures, Los Angeles, CA; Snake Ranch; Sony Studios, Los Angeles, CA. A collection of Hans Zimmer movie scores written for five productions, including BEYOND RANGOON, BACKDRAFT, and POINT OF NO RETURN, GOOD MORNING AMERICA showcases the German-born composer's remarkable command of cinematic mood. His spare melodies mostly eschew unnecessary drama, as evidenced by his work on RANGOON, but, as the excerpts from BACKDRAFT prove, he's more than capable of bringing out the big orchestral guns when the situation demands.

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Songs from the Last Century by George Michael (CD - 12/14/1999)
 

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Songs from the Last Century by George Michael (CD - 12/14/1999)
"Songs from the Last Century" (12/14/1999) Rock & Pop Michael, George, Virgin Records (USA)Contains a hidden track at the end of track 10. Personnel includes: George Michael (vocals); Rob Mathes, Torrie Zito, Rob Mounsey (arranger, conductor); Jeff Mironov, Hugh Burns, Phil Palmer, Howie Gondewe (guitar); Elena Barere, Laura Hamilton (violin); Sue Pray, Maryhelen Brennard (viola); Richard Locker, Diane Barere (cello); Corky Hale, Stacey Shames (harp); Pamela Sklar, Katherine Fink (flute); Virgil Blackwell (clarinet, bass clarinet); Diane Lesser (oboe); Kim Laskowski (basoon); Rich Dallesio (English horn); Jim Hynes, Tony Kadleck (trumpet); Charlie Pillow, Andy Snitzer, Ken Hitchcock (woodwinds); Rob Mathes, Rob Mounsey (piano); Chris Cameron, Peter Gordeno (keyboards); David Finck (acoustic bass); Steve Walters (bass); Lewis Nash, Shawn Pelton, Frank Tontoh (drums); Danny Cummings (percussion). Recorded at Right Track Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Phil Spector. SONGS FROM THE LAST CENTURY was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Whatever you want to say about the ubiquitous George Michael, you can't brand him as lacking in the confidence department. It somehow isn't surprising that he would take it upon himself to capture the legacy of the past hundred years on SONGS FROM THE LAST CENTURY. What is surprising are the unique choices--this isn't a standard set of standards. George has managed to span and reflect the last hundred years with 10 tracks, few of which come close to belonging to that fraternity of the century's hackneyed covers. The songs are all presented, whether they be Depression-era ballads ("Brother Can You Spare a Dime") or punk/new wave anthems ("Roxanne"), in a blowsy, bluesy, super-laid-back style. With all his pop-dance leanings and overblown hits, it's almost easy to overlook a key facet of George Michael's success; the man can sing. On tracks like Rodgers & Hart's "Where or When" and the breathy, breathtaking cover of that U2/Eno side project the Passengers' "Miss Sarajevo," George's lilting tenor smooths its way right into the heart. The perfect time capsule for upcoming generations regarding the 1900s it's not, but it does stand as a fine collection of timeless tunes from timed eras.

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The Lost Christmas Eve by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (CD - 10/12/2004)
 

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The Lost Christmas Eve by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (CD - 10/12/2004)
"The Lost Christmas Eve" (10/12/2004) Rock & Pop Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Lava Records (USA)Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Jennifer Cella (vocals); Al Pitrelli (guitar, keyboards); Dave Wittman (guitar, bass guitar, drums); Chris Caffery, Alex Skolnick, Paul O'Neill, Angus Clark, Tristan Avakian (guitar); Amy Helm (whistle); John Clark (horns); Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel (piano, keyboards); Jane Mangini (piano); Carmine Giglo, Mee Eun Kim (keyboards); David Z. , Johnny Lee Middleton, Jeff Allegue (bass guitar); Jeff Plate, Takanori Niida, John O'Reilly (drums). The great cosmic fable of THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE posits angels on earth, snow princesses in the galaxies, and Christmas in the hearts of hardened businessmen and New York City street kids. Trans-Siberian Orchestra's prog-rock opera (the third in a trilogy of Christmas-themed concept albums) traverses time and space to tell the story of a lonely man who discovers the deeper implications of love on a dark night before that merriest of days. Composer and producer Paul O'Neill favors big, theatrical arrangements and booming production, often utilizing vocal choirs (both gospel and classical), orchestral instruments, and a rock/big-band ensemble to achieve maximum oomph. His compositions are a catalog of emotion-stirring styles, as he glides from piano-pounding pop ("Christmas Nights in Blue") to bouncy fusion ("Christmas Jazz") to hard-edged rock ("Christmas Jam") to chamber music ("Remember"). Traditional carols appear amongst--and sometimes within--O'Neill's exciting originals. This dual approach is used most strikingly on "For the Sake of Our Brother," on which vocalist Daryl Pediford twines a heartrending "O' Come All Ye Faithful" into an impassioned Tom Waits-like ballad about faith and trust. With THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has created another classic backdrop for celebrating the season of hope and goodwill.

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The Greatest Christmas Songs by Perry Como (CD - 09/01/2003)
 

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The Greatest Christmas Songs by Perry Como (CD - 09/01/2003)
"The Greatest Christmas Songs" (09/01/2003) Rock & Pop Como, Perry, RCA Records (USA)Recorded between 1951 and 1968. Includes liner notes by Joseph Laredo. Digitally remastered by Bill Lacey. Ensemble: Ray Charles Singers. Photographer: Anders Jones. Arrangers: Joe Reisman; Nick Perito. Greatest Christmas Songs features Perry Como performing a variety of holiday favorites. Featured performances include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Christmas Bells," "White Christmas," and "Frosty the Snowman," in addition to 17 others. ~ Jason Birchmeier

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Moonlight Serenade by Carly Simon (CD - 07/19/2005)
 

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Moonlight Serenade by Carly Simon (CD - 07/19/2005)
"Moonlight Serenade" (07/19/2005) Rock & Pop Simon, Carly, Columbia (USA)Personnel: Carly Simon (vocals); Vin "Vinny" D'Onofrio, Vincent D'Onofrio (guitar); Mark Robertson , Shalini Vijayan, Samuel Formicola, Samuel Fischer (violin); Danny Seidenberg (viola); Victor Lawrence (cello); William Galison (harmonica); Alex Navarro (string synthesizer); Chris Golden (bass instrument); John "Hot Fat Reynolds" Ferraro, John Ferraro (drums); Sammy Merendino (percussion, programming, drum programming); Doug Webb (flute, clarinet, saxophone, stritch); Tom Evans (saxophone); Lee Thornburg (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone); Larry Lunetta (trumpet); Mike Thompson (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer, string synthesizer, vibraphone); Jim Cox (piano); Andy Chukerman (synthesizer, string synthesizer). Audio Mixer: Bobby Ginsburg. Photographer: Bob Gothard. Arrangers: Richard Perry; Mike Thompson ; Andy Chukerman; Lauren Wild. Since 1981's TORCH, Carly Simon has recorded three more collections of pre-rock standards. 2005's MOONLIGHT SERENADE is the best of the lot, and one of the best albums of standards yet recorded by a singer of Simon's generation. It beats the pants off of similar sets by Linda Ronstadt and Rod Stewart, for example. For one thing, Simon is simply a great singer, even at this late stage in her career; she's taken care of her instrument, and her tone throughout MOONLIGHT SERENADE is superb, as is her increasingly jazzy and unconventional phrasing. (Listen to her subtle but effective vibrato on "All The Things You Are," for starters.) More importantly, Simon chooses songs to suit her voice, not her audience's expectations, which means that along withsuch familiar tunes as "I Only Have Eyes For You," listeners are treated to readings of relative obscurities like "My One and Only Love" instead of the umpteenth rendition of "Stardust."

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My Kind of Christmas by Christina Aguilera (CD - 05/06/2004)
 

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My Kind of Christmas by Christina Aguilera (CD - 05/06/2004)
"My Kind of Christmas" (05/06/2004) Rock & Pop Aguilera, Christina, BMG Special ProductsThis is an Enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel includes: Christina Aguilera (vocals); John Goux, Ashley Ingram (guitar); Pete Cristlieb, Gene Cipriano, Larry Williams, Sal Lozano (saxophone); Wayne Bergeron (trumpet); Billy Preston (piano, organ); Robbie Buchanan (piano, programming); Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) (piano); The Matrix (keyboards, bass, programming); E. Dawk (keyboards, background vocals); BabyBoy, Alex Alessandroni (keyboards); Chuck Berghofer (bass); Harold Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Sol Survivor (percussion, programming); Luis Conte (percussion); Barry Harris, Chris Cox (programming); Kim Johnson, Toya Smith, Sue Ann Carwell, The L.A. Mass Choir, The Celebrity Voices Choir (background vocals). Producers include: Thunderpuss, Ron Fair, Robbie Buchanan, The Matrix. Engineers include: Michael C. Ross, Ron Fair, Sol Survivor. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. There's a lot to be said for the pop Christmas album as cultural artifact. Ever since the days of the crooners, the intersection between pop song and yuletide fare has been the point where art, commerce, and ritual meet. The bigger the pop icon, the more this holds true, so its no surprise that teen-pop mega-sensation Christina Aguilera's MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS proves to be a solid addition to the holiday album tradition. She tackles a mixture of the expected Christmas material ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Angels We Have Heard on High") and more contemporary material, including a song penned by pop wizard Dianne Warren ("These Are Special Times"). The production approach is a similar mix of convention and modernism, but the unifying thread is the consistently unerring vocal performances this seemingly infallible teen diva delivers throughout.

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Upcoming Release [11/9] *
 

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"Breakaway" (11/30/2004) Rock & Pop Clarkson, Kelly, RCA Records (USA)Personnel: Kelly Clarkson (vocals); Kelly Clarkson; Max Martin, Lukasz "Doctor Luke" Gottwald (various instruments); John Shanks (guitar, keyboards, bass guitar); Clif Magness (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, programming); Jason Halbert (piano); Marty O'Brien (bass guitar); Randy Cooke, Randy Cook, Mark Colbert, Kenny Aronoff (drums); Jason Lader (programming); Ben Moody, Raine Maida, Phil X. (guitar); David Hodges (piano, programming); Josh Freese, Shawn Pelton, Jeff Rothschild, Olle Dahlstedt (drums). Audio Mixers: John Shanks; Jeff Rothschild; Serban Ghenea; Brad Gilderman. Recording information: Blue Iron Gate Studio, Santa Monica, CA; Decibel studios, Stockholm, Sweden; Dr. Luke's New York, New York, NY; Dr. Luke's, New York, NY; Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Maratone Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; NRG Recording, North Hollywood, CA; Westlake Audio, CA; Whitecoat Sound, Malibu, CA; Whitecoat Souns, Malibu, CA. Photographers: James White ; Tony Duran. With 2003's THANKFUL, Kelly Clarkson proved that her AMERICAN IDOL win was no fluke by putting out a solid album of gospel-influenced R&B performed with the panache of a seasoned veteran. In late 2004, the Texas native delivered on the promise of her sophomore record's title, BREAKAWAY, by diving headfirst into alternative-rock-flavored pop of the Avril Lavigne/Michelle Branch variety. Though there are still a few R&B-inspired moments here ("Because of You" is a soulful, string-laced ballad in the best Mariah Carey tradition), most of the album has a much harder edge than fans of THANKFUL would likely expect. In other spots, Clarkson goes the moody chanteuse route, particularly on "Addicted," where she channels the spooky melancholy of Fiona Apple with surprising conviction. Clarkson herself co-writes several songs on the disc, which, combined with the record's unexpected musical variety, suggests a talented vocalist coming into her own as an artist as well as a performer. Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol winner and the first vocalist to achieve success, but her 2003 debut, Thankful, didn't completely define her outside of the parameters of the show. While the dance-pop and adult contemporary ballads on that record were fresher than the music on AmIdol, Clarkson still hadn't escaped the show's shadow entirely: since it was a hit so close to her time on TV, it was easy to pigeonhole her as simply a creation of television, not a popular singer in her own right. So, her second album, Breakaway, released late in 2004, was a pivotal moment for her, a chance to prove that she was not a one-hit wonder, a chance to prove that she could have a real, vibrant career. Happily, Breakaway delivers on that promise. This time around, the dance-pop elements have been almost entirely stripped away, and the record instead is a rock-influenced, MOR pop affair, not entirely dissimilar to Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography, only a little bit smoother and not as heavy on guitars. Since Clarkson is a better singer than Simpson -- not only does she possess more chops, but she has more on-record charisma -- she can sell the material even when the slow tempos in the middle of record drag its momentum; she prevents the songs from sounding too samey. While there may be one too many ballads here, they often are very good and are sometimes excellent, like the light, layered, yearning title tune. Clarkson may be a fine ballad singer, but what gives Breakaway its spine are the driving, anthemic pop tunes like "Since U Been Gone," "Walk Away," and "You Found Me." These are the numbers that sound simultaneously mainstream and youthful, which is a hard trick to pull off, and they are the tracks that illustrate that Kelly Clarkson is a rare thing in the 2000s: a pop singer who's neither hip nor square, just solidly and enjoyably in the mainstream. After a bunch of rather blah mainstream pop albums, including a glut of half-baked AmIdol projects, this is a nice, low-key relief. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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Thankful by Kelly Clarkson (CD - 04/15/2003)
 

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Thankful by Kelly Clarkson (CD - 04/15/2003)
"Thankful" (04/15/2003) Rock & Pop Clarkson, Kelly, RCA Records (USA)This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel includes: Kelly Clarkson (vocals); Tamyra Gray (vocals); Josh Freese (acoustic & electric guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, programming); Matthew Wilder (guitar, piano, programming); Carl Sturken (guitar, keyboards, programming); Rhett Lawrence, Olle Romo, Tim Pierce, Corky James, Chris C, James Hurrah, Dan Warner (guitar); Emma Kummrow, Igor Szwec (violin); Jim Gasior (acoustic piano); Steve Mac (keyboards); Rick Todd (French horn); Kenneth Crouch, Jeremy Ruzumma (organ); Tommy Sims, Reggie Hamilton, Randy Jackson, Mike Elizondo (bass); Steve Ferrera (drums, percussion); Teddy Campbell, Abe Laboriel Jr., Lee Levin (drums); Danielle Brisebois, Sharlotte Gibson, Sheree Ford, Betty Wright, Jeanette Wright (background vocals). Producers: Evan Rogers, Rhett Lawrence, Clif Magness, Steve Ferrera, Carl Sturken. "Miss Independent" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Kelly Clarkson (vocals, background vocals); Matthew Wilder (guitar, piano, programming); Rhett Lawrence (guitar, programming, scratches); Chris Camozzi, Corky James, Dan Warner, Paul Gendler, Pathik Desai, Olle Romo, Tim Pierce (guitar); Clif Magness (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, programming); John Wittenberg, Ken Yerke, Ghislaine Fleishman, Charlene Kwas, Bruce Dukov, Peter Kent, Emma Kummrow, Michele Richards, Berj Garabedian, Gregory Teperman, Charles Parker, Charlie Bisharat (violin); Peter Nocella, David Young, Bob Becker , Darrin McCann (viola); Jennie Lorenzo (cello); Rick Todd (French horn); Jim Gasior (piano); Kenneth Crouch (organ); Doug Emery, Louis Biancaniello (keyboards, programming); Carl Sturken (keyboards, drum programming); Steve Mac (keyboards); Steve Ferrera (drums, percussion); Abe Laboriel, Jr., Josh Freese, Lee Levin, Teddy Campbell (drums); Wayne Rodrigues (scratches); Cindy Mizelle, Sharlotte Gibson, Sam Watters, Danielle Brisebois, Debra Byrd, Evan Rogers, Aiesha Wright, Conesha Owens, Suzie Benson, Jeanette Wright, Leslie Smith, Mary Griffin, Betty Wright, Chris Willis, Rebekah Jordan (background vocals). DJs: Rhett Lawrence; Wayne Rodrigues. Audio Mixers: Dave Pensado; Steve Ferrera; Louis Biancaniello; Mike Shipley; Andy Zulla; Rhett Lawrence; Tony Maserati; Carlos Alvarez; Bob Clearmountain; Steve McMillan. Recording information: Blue Iron Gate Studio, Santa Monica, CA; Capitol studios, Los Angeles, CA; Homesite 13; HP Studios; Larrabee West, Los Angeles, CA; Rokstone, Studios, London, England; Sound Gallery Studios, Los Angeles, CA; The Enterprise, Burbank, CA; The Gentlemen's Club, Miami Beach, FL; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; The Loft, Bronxville, NY; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA; The Studio, Philadelphia, PA; The Underlab, Los Angeles, CA; Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA. Photographer: Tony Duran. Arrangers: Clif Magness; Sam Watters; Doug Emery; Louis Biancaniello; Rhett Lawrence. Coming off being voted the overall winner of the AMERICAN IDOL TV competition, Kelly Clarkson had big expectations to meet once she hit the studio to record her debut. Luckily, it was one of those few instances where the general public threw their lot in with a genuine talent and as a result, THANKFUL turns out to be solid demonstration of Kelly's wide-ranging abilities. Pop guru Clive Davis oversees the proceedings from his executive producer perch and on the Mariah-like opener "The Trouble With Love Is" and the gospel-flavored Diane Warren-penned power ballad "Some Kind of Miracle," you can hear what Davis gleaned from working with prima divas like Whitney Houston. The grande dame of reality TV also shows off her compositional skills on collaborations with fellow teen idol Christina Aguilera (a hard-edged "Miss Independent") and R&B smoothie Babyface (the soulful title track). There's even a duet with friend and fellow contestant Tamyra Gray on the sizzling "You Thought Wrong.
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Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits by John Denver (CD - 10/05/2004)
 

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Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits by John Denver (CD - 10/05/2004)
"Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits" (10/05/2004) Rock & Pop Denver, John, RCA Records (USA)Initials pressings include bonus disc. Personnel: John Denver (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris, Pl cido Domingo (vocals). Audio Mixer: Chris Theis. Liner Note Authors: Milton Okun; David Wild. Recording information: Goldstar Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (??/1966-04/1983). Photographer: Lowell Norman. Arrangers: John Denver; Milton Okun; Dick Kniss; Lee Holdridge; Mike Taylor . The title of this collection by the Jesus of 1970s soft pop makes no bones about its intentions. Fortunately, it delivers what it promises in spades. DEFINITIVE ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS chronicles the hit-packed career of John Denver without missing a trick. From his earliest, most folk-oriented material ("Leaving on a Jet Plane," a hit for Peter, Paul & Mary) to his more country-flavored compositions ("Take Me Home, Country Roads," the stomp-along "Thank God I'm a Country Boy"), we're given a full picture of Denver's abilities. Early-'80s duets with Placido Domingo ("Perhaps Love") and Emmylou Harris ("Wild Montana Skies") underscore both the far-reaching ripples Denver made in the music world and the full range of his own gifts. Such gentle, melodic ballads as "Annie's Song" and "Sunshine on My Shoulders" are the distilled essence of what made '70s AM radio tick, and will elicit instant nostalgia for the era when Denver's brand of quiet, graceful songcraft reigned supreme. For the hardcore fan, a bonus disc includes previously unreleased versions of some of Denver's classic tunes. Placing the word definitive on a best-of collection is usually a panicked label attempt to fill last-minute Christmas stockings, but in the case of RCA's Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits John Denver retrospective, it's a truly apt description. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of Denver's first album release on RCA, the two-disc, 24-track overview of the country-pop singer's storied career is the most concise and nuanced yet. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, road-trip classics like "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High," and "Back Home Again" are as warm as the singer's lauded tenor. There are no gimmicky re-recorded cuts or disappointing live tracks -- "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" spent its time on the charts in its live incarnation -- and his spotty '80s material is only briefly covered ("Perhaps Love" and "Shanghai Breezes"). The only real omission is "Grandma's Feather Bed," but the 20-page booklet and song-by-song commentary by longtime friend Milt Okun more than suffice. The bonus disc, maddeningly sparse at just four tracks, makes up for its brevity by including a goose bump-inducing 1975 acoustic version of "Calypso." With the pompous string section, clanging ship bell, and unnecessary drum fills removed, his ode to Jacques Cousteau's tenacious vessel is a wonder of emotion and nautical kinsmenship that inarguably exhibits Denver as one of the greatest vocalists of his time. For those unwilling to sift through the exhaustive four-CD Country Roads Collection, this Definitive package is a good buy and a rewarding visit with an old friend. ~ James Christopher Monger

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English Medieval Christmas Carols by New York Pro Music Antiqua (CD - 09/07/1999)
 

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English Medieval Christmas Carols by New York Pro Music Antiqua (CD - 09/07/1999)
"English Medieval Christmas Carols" (09/07/1999) Rock & Pop New York Pro Music Antiqua, Tradition/RykodiscRecorded in 1956.

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Top 25 Christmas by Various Artists (CD - 11/19/2002)
 

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Top 25 Christmas by Various Artists (CD - 11/19/2002)
"Top 25 Christmas" (11/19/2002) Rock & Pop Various Artists, Maranatha MusicIt's unclear whose "Top 25" this is, or what the parameters for making the cut were. But Top 25 Instrumental Christmas is still a satisfactory enough set of standards. Opener "O Holy Night" is stately and reverent, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" incorporates flute and classical guitar, and "Carol of the Bells" builds in layers from solo piano. The sound here is light FM -- breezy keyboards and adult contemporary texture, just right for background music. On disc two of Top 25 Instrumental Christmas are smooth jazz renderings of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "First Noel." ~ Johnny Loftus

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