Music from the Basement
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Rediscovering our music collection, one random selection at a time.
Medeski Martin & Wood - Combustication (1998)
In the late 90s MMW were on a roll. Their grooves were loose and wormed their way into the listeners deepest recesses. 1/2
In the late 90s MMW were on a roll. Their grooves were loose and wormed their way into the listeners deepest recesses. 1/2
August 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Medeski Martin & Wood - Combustication (1998)
In the late 90s MMW were on a roll. Their grooves were loose and wormed their way into the listeners deepest recesses. 1/2
In the late 90s MMW were on a roll. Their grooves were loose and wormed their way into the listeners deepest recesses. 1/2
Violent Femmes - The Blind Leading the Naked (1986)
The third album from the Milwaukee trio. Produced by Jerry Harrison, there is a lot going on here, from the punkish opening blast of "Old Mother Reagan" to the spiritual raveup "Faith" to a cover of T-Rex's "Children of the Revolution." 1/2
The third album from the Milwaukee trio. Produced by Jerry Harrison, there is a lot going on here, from the punkish opening blast of "Old Mother Reagan" to the spiritual raveup "Faith" to a cover of T-Rex's "Children of the Revolution." 1/2
August 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Violent Femmes - The Blind Leading the Naked (1986)
The third album from the Milwaukee trio. Produced by Jerry Harrison, there is a lot going on here, from the punkish opening blast of "Old Mother Reagan" to the spiritual raveup "Faith" to a cover of T-Rex's "Children of the Revolution." 1/2
The third album from the Milwaukee trio. Produced by Jerry Harrison, there is a lot going on here, from the punkish opening blast of "Old Mother Reagan" to the spiritual raveup "Faith" to a cover of T-Rex's "Children of the Revolution." 1/2
Bastille - Bad Blood (2013)
Debut album from Bastille. Entertaining, epic, and catchy. They're a fun live act.
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Debut album from Bastille. Entertaining, epic, and catchy. They're a fun live act.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bastille - Bad Blood (2013)
Debut album from Bastille. Entertaining, epic, and catchy. They're a fun live act.
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Debut album from Bastille. Entertaining, epic, and catchy. They're a fun live act.
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The Who - Who's Next (deluxe edition) (2003)
Who's Next is one of the textbook capital-R Rock Albums. Essential and undeniable. Macho and vulnerable, chaotic and focused. The majority of its tracks still get spins on AOR and classic rock radio. 1/3
Who's Next is one of the textbook capital-R Rock Albums. Essential and undeniable. Macho and vulnerable, chaotic and focused. The majority of its tracks still get spins on AOR and classic rock radio. 1/3
August 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Who - Who's Next (deluxe edition) (2003)
Who's Next is one of the textbook capital-R Rock Albums. Essential and undeniable. Macho and vulnerable, chaotic and focused. The majority of its tracks still get spins on AOR and classic rock radio. 1/3
Who's Next is one of the textbook capital-R Rock Albums. Essential and undeniable. Macho and vulnerable, chaotic and focused. The majority of its tracks still get spins on AOR and classic rock radio. 1/3
Maceo Parker - Life on Planet Groove (1992)
98% Funky Stuff! Hot jams from Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, and Fred Wesley, each of whom led James Brown's band at various points in the Godfather of Soul's fame.
Recorded live in Germany '92, these songs will put a smile on even the most dour cats.
98% Funky Stuff! Hot jams from Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, and Fred Wesley, each of whom led James Brown's band at various points in the Godfather of Soul's fame.
Recorded live in Germany '92, these songs will put a smile on even the most dour cats.
August 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Maceo Parker - Life on Planet Groove (1992)
98% Funky Stuff! Hot jams from Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, and Fred Wesley, each of whom led James Brown's band at various points in the Godfather of Soul's fame.
Recorded live in Germany '92, these songs will put a smile on even the most dour cats.
98% Funky Stuff! Hot jams from Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, and Fred Wesley, each of whom led James Brown's band at various points in the Godfather of Soul's fame.
Recorded live in Germany '92, these songs will put a smile on even the most dour cats.
Def Leppard - Hysteria (1987)
"Step inside! Walk this way!" Oh, the Mutt Lange of it all.
This album was inescapable my first two years of high school. It felt like every song was on MTV nonstop. I have a lot of opinions on this. It's produced within an inch of being parody ...
"Step inside! Walk this way!" Oh, the Mutt Lange of it all.
This album was inescapable my first two years of high school. It felt like every song was on MTV nonstop. I have a lot of opinions on this. It's produced within an inch of being parody ...
August 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Def Leppard - Hysteria (1987)
"Step inside! Walk this way!" Oh, the Mutt Lange of it all.
This album was inescapable my first two years of high school. It felt like every song was on MTV nonstop. I have a lot of opinions on this. It's produced within an inch of being parody ...
"Step inside! Walk this way!" Oh, the Mutt Lange of it all.
This album was inescapable my first two years of high school. It felt like every song was on MTV nonstop. I have a lot of opinions on this. It's produced within an inch of being parody ...
Tim McGraw - Tim McGraw & the Dance Hall Doctors (2002)
It's wild to think "Red Rag Top" was such a big hit given its overt reference to an abortion. It's way more than that, though, and it's up to the listener to accept it as one facet in a relationship long gone. Heady content for country radio.
It's wild to think "Red Rag Top" was such a big hit given its overt reference to an abortion. It's way more than that, though, and it's up to the listener to accept it as one facet in a relationship long gone. Heady content for country radio.
August 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Tim McGraw - Tim McGraw & the Dance Hall Doctors (2002)
It's wild to think "Red Rag Top" was such a big hit given its overt reference to an abortion. It's way more than that, though, and it's up to the listener to accept it as one facet in a relationship long gone. Heady content for country radio.
It's wild to think "Red Rag Top" was such a big hit given its overt reference to an abortion. It's way more than that, though, and it's up to the listener to accept it as one facet in a relationship long gone. Heady content for country radio.
Phish - Rift (1993)
A wonderful concept album that takes the listener through a restless night of dreams. Anxiety, doubt, longing, panic, whimsical terror, head-scratching visions, and awakening all flit along. This rewards repeated listens. I love this album.
A wonderful concept album that takes the listener through a restless night of dreams. Anxiety, doubt, longing, panic, whimsical terror, head-scratching visions, and awakening all flit along. This rewards repeated listens. I love this album.
August 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Phish - Rift (1993)
A wonderful concept album that takes the listener through a restless night of dreams. Anxiety, doubt, longing, panic, whimsical terror, head-scratching visions, and awakening all flit along. This rewards repeated listens. I love this album.
A wonderful concept album that takes the listener through a restless night of dreams. Anxiety, doubt, longing, panic, whimsical terror, head-scratching visions, and awakening all flit along. This rewards repeated listens. I love this album.
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway (2004)
12 million Kelly Clarkson fans can't be wrong. No sophomore slump for the OG American Idol, this album is packed with hits that still get heavy radio rotation. The songs are produced right to the edge of melodramatic kitsch without going over. That's talent.
12 million Kelly Clarkson fans can't be wrong. No sophomore slump for the OG American Idol, this album is packed with hits that still get heavy radio rotation. The songs are produced right to the edge of melodramatic kitsch without going over. That's talent.
August 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway (2004)
12 million Kelly Clarkson fans can't be wrong. No sophomore slump for the OG American Idol, this album is packed with hits that still get heavy radio rotation. The songs are produced right to the edge of melodramatic kitsch without going over. That's talent.
12 million Kelly Clarkson fans can't be wrong. No sophomore slump for the OG American Idol, this album is packed with hits that still get heavy radio rotation. The songs are produced right to the edge of melodramatic kitsch without going over. That's talent.
moe. - No Guts, No Glory (2014)
A relatively recent studio album from the jam giants. Tracks like "Annihilation Blues," "Silver Sun," and "Billy Goat" slotted into live shows seemlessly.
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A relatively recent studio album from the jam giants. Tracks like "Annihilation Blues," "Silver Sun," and "Billy Goat" slotted into live shows seemlessly.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
moe. - No Guts, No Glory (2014)
A relatively recent studio album from the jam giants. Tracks like "Annihilation Blues," "Silver Sun," and "Billy Goat" slotted into live shows seemlessly.
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A relatively recent studio album from the jam giants. Tracks like "Annihilation Blues," "Silver Sun," and "Billy Goat" slotted into live shows seemlessly.
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Rush - Chronicles (1990)
Oddly enough, this is the only Rush release in the collection. I feel like I could've easily fallen down the Rush rabbit hole, but somehow never did. I appreciate the musical progression represented in these two discs.
Oddly enough, this is the only Rush release in the collection. I feel like I could've easily fallen down the Rush rabbit hole, but somehow never did. I appreciate the musical progression represented in these two discs.
August 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Rush - Chronicles (1990)
Oddly enough, this is the only Rush release in the collection. I feel like I could've easily fallen down the Rush rabbit hole, but somehow never did. I appreciate the musical progression represented in these two discs.
Oddly enough, this is the only Rush release in the collection. I feel like I could've easily fallen down the Rush rabbit hole, but somehow never did. I appreciate the musical progression represented in these two discs.
John Coltrane - Lush Life (1961)
After Trane moved to Atlantic Records in 1960 and had big success with Giant Steps andy Favorite Things, his former label Prestige released Lush Life as a cash grab of sorts. All unreleased cash grabs should be as good as Lush Life. 1/2
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After Trane moved to Atlantic Records in 1960 and had big success with Giant Steps andy Favorite Things, his former label Prestige released Lush Life as a cash grab of sorts. All unreleased cash grabs should be as good as Lush Life. 1/2
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August 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
John Coltrane - Lush Life (1961)
After Trane moved to Atlantic Records in 1960 and had big success with Giant Steps andy Favorite Things, his former label Prestige released Lush Life as a cash grab of sorts. All unreleased cash grabs should be as good as Lush Life. 1/2
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After Trane moved to Atlantic Records in 1960 and had big success with Giant Steps andy Favorite Things, his former label Prestige released Lush Life as a cash grab of sorts. All unreleased cash grabs should be as good as Lush Life. 1/2
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The Sundays - Blind (1992)
A more ethereal outing than their debut. The unmistakable vocals of Harriet Wheeler dip and soar over David Gavurin's shimmering guitar. Their take on the Stones' "Wild Horses" fit perfectly.
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A more ethereal outing than their debut. The unmistakable vocals of Harriet Wheeler dip and soar over David Gavurin's shimmering guitar. Their take on the Stones' "Wild Horses" fit perfectly.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Sundays - Blind (1992)
A more ethereal outing than their debut. The unmistakable vocals of Harriet Wheeler dip and soar over David Gavurin's shimmering guitar. Their take on the Stones' "Wild Horses" fit perfectly.
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A more ethereal outing than their debut. The unmistakable vocals of Harriet Wheeler dip and soar over David Gavurin's shimmering guitar. Their take on the Stones' "Wild Horses" fit perfectly.
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The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker (1990)
Southern-fried Stones. I still love turning this one up loud and butchering the lyrics. It's such a great album, filled with grit and pathos. 1/2
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Southern-fried Stones. I still love turning this one up loud and butchering the lyrics. It's such a great album, filled with grit and pathos. 1/2
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July 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker (1990)
Southern-fried Stones. I still love turning this one up loud and butchering the lyrics. It's such a great album, filled with grit and pathos. 1/2
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Southern-fried Stones. I still love turning this one up loud and butchering the lyrics. It's such a great album, filled with grit and pathos. 1/2
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The Firm, Original Motion Soundtrack (1993)
(Note: Not to be confused with the mid-80s Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers rock band The Firm.)
Remember when everybody read John Grisham legal thrillers? Then they all started getting movie adaptations? This is the soundtrack to the one with Tom Cruise.
(Note: Not to be confused with the mid-80s Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers rock band The Firm.)
Remember when everybody read John Grisham legal thrillers? Then they all started getting movie adaptations? This is the soundtrack to the one with Tom Cruise.
July 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Firm, Original Motion Soundtrack (1993)
(Note: Not to be confused with the mid-80s Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers rock band The Firm.)
Remember when everybody read John Grisham legal thrillers? Then they all started getting movie adaptations? This is the soundtrack to the one with Tom Cruise.
(Note: Not to be confused with the mid-80s Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers rock band The Firm.)
Remember when everybody read John Grisham legal thrillers? Then they all started getting movie adaptations? This is the soundtrack to the one with Tom Cruise.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
I've seen Fast Times dozens of times and honestly I can only place about half of the songs here in any scene. There's so much forgettable music here by huge stars and artists I couldn't name on a bet. 2/2
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I've seen Fast Times dozens of times and honestly I can only place about half of the songs here in any scene. There's so much forgettable music here by huge stars and artists I couldn't name on a bet. 2/2
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July 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
I've seen Fast Times dozens of times and honestly I can only place about half of the songs here in any scene. There's so much forgettable music here by huge stars and artists I couldn't name on a bet. 2/2
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I've seen Fast Times dozens of times and honestly I can only place about half of the songs here in any scene. There's so much forgettable music here by huge stars and artists I couldn't name on a bet. 2/2
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Béla Fleck & the Flecktones - UFO Tofo (1992)
The banjo as only Béla Fleck can play it. Complex edge-of-jazz and jam expeditions with Roy and Victor Wooten, and Howard Levy. Spontaneity and a lot of notes along the way in this live studio session.
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The banjo as only Béla Fleck can play it. Complex edge-of-jazz and jam expeditions with Roy and Victor Wooten, and Howard Levy. Spontaneity and a lot of notes along the way in this live studio session.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Béla Fleck & the Flecktones - UFO Tofo (1992)
The banjo as only Béla Fleck can play it. Complex edge-of-jazz and jam expeditions with Roy and Victor Wooten, and Howard Levy. Spontaneity and a lot of notes along the way in this live studio session.
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The banjo as only Béla Fleck can play it. Complex edge-of-jazz and jam expeditions with Roy and Victor Wooten, and Howard Levy. Spontaneity and a lot of notes along the way in this live studio session.
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Paul Westerberg - Suicaine Gratification (1999)
A fairly laid back outing from Westerberg. A bit more All Shook Down than Let It Be, if that makes any sense to fans of The Replacements. Great lines like, "So don't pin your hopes, pin your dreams, on misanthropes, guys like me," are pure Westerberg.
A fairly laid back outing from Westerberg. A bit more All Shook Down than Let It Be, if that makes any sense to fans of The Replacements. Great lines like, "So don't pin your hopes, pin your dreams, on misanthropes, guys like me," are pure Westerberg.
July 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Paul Westerberg - Suicaine Gratification (1999)
A fairly laid back outing from Westerberg. A bit more All Shook Down than Let It Be, if that makes any sense to fans of The Replacements. Great lines like, "So don't pin your hopes, pin your dreams, on misanthropes, guys like me," are pure Westerberg.
A fairly laid back outing from Westerberg. A bit more All Shook Down than Let It Be, if that makes any sense to fans of The Replacements. Great lines like, "So don't pin your hopes, pin your dreams, on misanthropes, guys like me," are pure Westerberg.
Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Vol 9, 9/16/1990 MSG, NYC (1997)
Shortly after the death of keyboardist Brent Mydland, the Dead found their newest member Vince Welnick and frequent guest Bruce Hornsby to round out the lineup. This show is from that time period. 1/2
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Shortly after the death of keyboardist Brent Mydland, the Dead found their newest member Vince Welnick and frequent guest Bruce Hornsby to round out the lineup. This show is from that time period. 1/2
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July 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Vol 9, 9/16/1990 MSG, NYC (1997)
Shortly after the death of keyboardist Brent Mydland, the Dead found their newest member Vince Welnick and frequent guest Bruce Hornsby to round out the lineup. This show is from that time period. 1/2
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Shortly after the death of keyboardist Brent Mydland, the Dead found their newest member Vince Welnick and frequent guest Bruce Hornsby to round out the lineup. This show is from that time period. 1/2
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Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger (1991)
Like a phillips head to the brain, this enigmatic, murky masterpiece delights in the sludge and then rains ice picks on your steel shore. It's an album I return to pummel my brain into emptiness. 1/2
Like a phillips head to the brain, this enigmatic, murky masterpiece delights in the sludge and then rains ice picks on your steel shore. It's an album I return to pummel my brain into emptiness. 1/2
July 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger (1991)
Like a phillips head to the brain, this enigmatic, murky masterpiece delights in the sludge and then rains ice picks on your steel shore. It's an album I return to pummel my brain into emptiness. 1/2
Like a phillips head to the brain, this enigmatic, murky masterpiece delights in the sludge and then rains ice picks on your steel shore. It's an album I return to pummel my brain into emptiness. 1/2
MC 900 Ft Jesus with DJ Zero - Hell with the Lid Off (1990)
Industrial Funk Hip Hop Paranoia. Samples galore place this at a definite time and place in music history, though the vocals from Mark Griffin are anything but typical. Conspiracy, UFO's, Bigfoot, religion, etc. 1/2
Industrial Funk Hip Hop Paranoia. Samples galore place this at a definite time and place in music history, though the vocals from Mark Griffin are anything but typical. Conspiracy, UFO's, Bigfoot, religion, etc. 1/2
July 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
MC 900 Ft Jesus with DJ Zero - Hell with the Lid Off (1990)
Industrial Funk Hip Hop Paranoia. Samples galore place this at a definite time and place in music history, though the vocals from Mark Griffin are anything but typical. Conspiracy, UFO's, Bigfoot, religion, etc. 1/2
Industrial Funk Hip Hop Paranoia. Samples galore place this at a definite time and place in music history, though the vocals from Mark Griffin are anything but typical. Conspiracy, UFO's, Bigfoot, religion, etc. 1/2
Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mining (1990)
A phenomenal album. The Oils continued their heavy invasion of the US charts and MTV with this set of social, economic, and ecological energy. "Forgotten Years" and "King of the Mountain" still shake the cobwebs loose.
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A phenomenal album. The Oils continued their heavy invasion of the US charts and MTV with this set of social, economic, and ecological energy. "Forgotten Years" and "King of the Mountain" still shake the cobwebs loose.
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July 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mining (1990)
A phenomenal album. The Oils continued their heavy invasion of the US charts and MTV with this set of social, economic, and ecological energy. "Forgotten Years" and "King of the Mountain" still shake the cobwebs loose.
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A phenomenal album. The Oils continued their heavy invasion of the US charts and MTV with this set of social, economic, and ecological energy. "Forgotten Years" and "King of the Mountain" still shake the cobwebs loose.
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Elizabeth Mitchell - You Are My Flower (1998)
The debut folk album from Elizabeth Mitchell is delightful. Lo-fi, gentle, and engaging. It's music for kids that won't drive parents nuts. A sing-a-long style with earworms you'll be glad got stuck in your brain.
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The debut folk album from Elizabeth Mitchell is delightful. Lo-fi, gentle, and engaging. It's music for kids that won't drive parents nuts. A sing-a-long style with earworms you'll be glad got stuck in your brain.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Elizabeth Mitchell - You Are My Flower (1998)
The debut folk album from Elizabeth Mitchell is delightful. Lo-fi, gentle, and engaging. It's music for kids that won't drive parents nuts. A sing-a-long style with earworms you'll be glad got stuck in your brain.
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The debut folk album from Elizabeth Mitchell is delightful. Lo-fi, gentle, and engaging. It's music for kids that won't drive parents nuts. A sing-a-long style with earworms you'll be glad got stuck in your brain.
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Aldo Ciccolini - Debussy Piano Works Vol V (1992)
Solo piano works, including Debussy's most recognizable piece "Clare de Lune."
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Solo piano works, including Debussy's most recognizable piece "Clare de Lune."
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July 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Aldo Ciccolini - Debussy Piano Works Vol V (1992)
Solo piano works, including Debussy's most recognizable piece "Clare de Lune."
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Solo piano works, including Debussy's most recognizable piece "Clare de Lune."
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Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson - Sing It! (1998)
Blues, R&B, and a bit of gospel abound in this joyous set. Good stuff.
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Blues, R&B, and a bit of gospel abound in this joyous set. Good stuff.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson - Sing It! (1998)
Blues, R&B, and a bit of gospel abound in this joyous set. Good stuff.
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Blues, R&B, and a bit of gospel abound in this joyous set. Good stuff.
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