"My childhood 'comfort' album. A truly fabulous irish folk album by an artist with one of the best voices in the business. Listen out for - Bright Blue Rose."
"A modern country legend. This is her second album, and although she has had numerous releases since, the fresh rockiness of this one strikes the best chord. Listen out for - He Thinks He'll Keep Her."
"Adult contemporary at its best. This her debut album has lighter tones than her more recent offerings. The Bosendorfer rules supreme. Listen out for - Silent All These Years."
"Live country rock on a double-disc. The girls have a knack for eloquent songwriting and perfectly contrasting vocals. Listen out for - Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee."
"One of the tracks on this album has recently been covered by country's Kelly Willis. Politically-fuelled adult contemporary. God Rest Her Soul. Listen out for - Free World."
"Compilation album with the stunners making up for some of the average songs. Features Al Green, Trisha Yearwood, Natalie Cole and many more. Listen out for - Rainy Night In Georgia."
"A lesser known country/folk singer. It's gorgeous, lilting, and the ultimate of cosy winter listening. Listen out for - Right Way To Do The Wrong Thing."
"A country classic that everyone should own. Backing vocals from Emmylou Harris. Listen out for - Return Of The Greivous Angel (also; Kasey Chambers' cover of this, called Still Feeling Blue)."
"Indie/adult contemporary which won the Mercury Music Prize; namely for the fabulous whoops on Whores Hustle. Some songs are crazy; some quiet. A colourful masterpiece. Listen out for - Good Fortune."
"The UK version of this album with some bonus tracks and songs live from London locations. Country/folk at its best. Listen out for - Speed of The Sound Of Loneliness."
"The sultry voice of english folk/rock. Great songs combined with a clear-cut Oxford accented vocal. Original and clever. Listen out for - Saying Nothing."
"Soft UK folk. This girl has an enviable voice. Described as 'chick folk' but somewhat reminiscent of the more traditional genre. Relaxing. Listen out for - Our Town (Cover. Written by Iris Dement)."
"Soulful debut. The deep voice is totally captivating. You will have heard some of these even if you didn't know Ms Chapman. Listen out for - Fast Car."
"Pop/punk by a girl. The first of its kind. Not as punky as one might expect noting her image, but still, there isn't a bad song. Listen out for - Sk8er Boi (Surely the next single)."
"Bereaved country singer goes all bluesy. Shame that the record label went bust, because this could have been big. This is her most original album to date. Listen out for - Feelin Kinda Lonely Tonight."
"Aussie band inspired by Punk Britain of the 70s. Better lyrics than back then, and the genre has been calmed down a little as well. Listen out for - Dirty Man."
"Just had to include this, even if just for 'Ain't No Mountain'. Some songs are quite unbearable, but the good ones make up for that. Listen out for - Ain't No Mountain High Enough."