Must haves for 'cool' evenings

A Listmania! list by "fretlessconan"
 
Blue Valentine
1.  Blue Valentine by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "For 'Christmas Card....' and 'Kentucky Avenue', Closing Time is the album for Waits beginners, but no collection is complete without Waits"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.19
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

New Moon Shine
2.  New Moon Shine by James Taylor
The list author says:
  "His best work, sharp and elegant musicianship, 'Like Everyone She Knows' is the gem"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.07
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

August & Everything After
3.  August & Everything After by Counting Crows
The list author says:
  "Debut Classic, probably the best debut by any band for years, their live album 'Across The Wires' is also one of the best live recordings I've heard.. The VH1 recording"
£5.65   Used & New from: £0.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Nickel Creek
4.  Nickel Creek by Nickel Creek
The list author says:
  "Bluegrass full of youth and enthusiasm, plus some nice songs too"
Used & New from: £30.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Citizen Steely Dan: 1972-1980
5.  Citizen Steely Dan: 1972-1980 by Steely Dan
The list author says:
  "I was going to recommend 'Katy Lied'  but this is everything from 1972-1980. Crucial Sounds"
£28.98   Used & New from: £22.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Rhythm Crazy: Popular Music from the 1920s
6.  Rhythm Crazy: Popular Music from the 1920s by Jeff Finlin
The list author says:
  "I can't understand why this doesn't sell in it's millions. 'Perfect Mark Of Cain' and'She's A Mamma Now' shine"
£19.72   Used & New from: £7.80

Somewhere South of Wonder
7.  Somewhere South of Wonder by Jeff Finlin
The list author says:
  "Now buy the follow up.  'Alchemy' is a great track."
Used & New from: £3.73
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Songs of Leonard Cohen
8.  Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "His first and greatest, don't think of depression, think of poetry"
Used & New from: £1.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Blackwater
9.  Blackwater by Altan
The list author says:
  "Irish Traditional Music at its zenith.  Track 6 is wicked"
£7.94   Used & New from: £0.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Pop
10.  Pop by U2
The list author says:
  "Often overlooked and criticised, but great bands make great albums.  'If God Would Send His Angels' and 'If You Wear That Velvet Dress' are the tracks to chill too"
£5.69   Used & New from: £0.29
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Thus Always To Tyrants
11.  Thus Always To Tyrants by Scott Miller and the Commonwealth
The list author says:
  "Good old rock and roll, no messing.... Great live act, catch them if you can"
£12.97   Used & New from: £2.41
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

How Was Tomorrow?
12.  How Was Tomorrow? by Cash Brothers
The list author says:
  "'Guitar Strings And Foolish Things' is the one for me.  Nice live act too."
Used & New from: £0.58
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Unearthed
13.  Unearthed by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "Nuff Said....   if you don't want to shell out the cash, get 'The Man Comes Around' his last release"
Used & New from: £68.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Love and Theft
14.  Love and Theft by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "I've gone for this one out of the many because it's great to see the old guy still producing great music"
£5.00   Used & New from: £0.93
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

One Trick Pony: Original Soundtrack
15.  One Trick Pony: Original Soundtrack by Paul Simon
The list author says:
  "Again not one most go for, but great lyrical content and clever arrangements from the diminutive one, but anything by him is worth a listen 'Rene and Georgette Magritte with their dog ...' is class"
Used & New from: £2.52
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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So
16.  So by Peter Gabriel
The list author says:
  "Always thought this album would be better if 'Big Time' was erased. Glad he left Genesis, great sounds since.  'Us' also a great album"
Used & New from: £2.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Intuite
17.  Intuite by Pierre Bensusan
The list author says:
  "All acoustic guitarists 'need' this album, it shows you the limitless possibilities.  Pierre is the man Steve Vai calls 'GOD'"
Used & New from: £9.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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CALL ME AL
18.  CALL ME AL by Alain Caron
The list author says:
  "This is fretless and fretted bass players artist Alain Caron who played with 'Uzeb'.  Any bass player should have a listen to any of his work."
Used & New from: £12.87

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Luck of the Draw
19.  Luck of the Draw by Bonnie Raitt
The list author says:
  "'I can't make you love me' the way it should be and pre George Michael's awful effort. Also has a few Paul Brady numbers.  Delbert McClinton also appears"
Used & New from: £0.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Very Best of The Pogues
20.  The Very Best of The Pogues by Pogues
The list author says:
  "The best songwritter of a generation Shane McGowen.  Great Compilation. 'A Rainy Night In Soho' is brilliant."
£5.32   Used & New from: £0.14
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Nobody Knows : Best of
21.  Nobody Knows : Best of by Paul Brady
The list author says:
  "A great compilation and introduction to this singer songwritter"
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Wicked Grin
22.  Wicked Grin by John Hammond
The list author says:
  "'Buzz Fledderjohn' is a great track, Tom Waits helps out on this album + a few Waits covers"
£10.00   Used & New from: £2.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Musicforthemorningafter
23.  Musicforthemorningafter by Pete Yorn
The list author says:
  "Don't get frighted by the first 20 seconds, well worth the wait"
Used & New from: £0.59
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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For the Beauty of Wynona
24.  For the Beauty of Wynona by Daniel Lanois
The list author says:
  "Second offering from MEGA Producer Lanois.... see why U2 and Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris and other rave about a Canadian"
£8.34   Used & New from: £1.38
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Wrecking Ball
25.  Wrecking Ball by Emmylou Harris
The list author says:
  "No relation to Rolf, which is obvious when you listen to this quality work.  Country Music they say"
£15.00   Used & New from: £4.64
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 28/01/2004
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