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"In October 1968, before any Poco or Eagles or even Flying Burrito Brothers albums, and just a mere month after the monumental release of The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Dillard & Clark released this landmark album. Arguably the first country rock album, this album is not great merely for reas..." [+] Reply
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Mercury | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Flo Mounier is one of the best, most technical drummers ever. And Eric Langolis lays down some surprisingly funky bass lines. A Must listen." Reply
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"I found this album to be one that was straight out the blocks with a really strong start and then seemed to maybe lose its momentum a lil towards the end... still a very pleasant listen overall however, containing some real gems in the form of 'Quicksand', 'This Enchanted', 'Lights On' and 'The R..." [+] Reply
"This is a near perfect compilation. It serves as a great introduction to the artist and has all his most popular songs. This was the first Tom Petty album I had and I've since become a big fan. If you are looking for a place to learn about Petty, this is the place to start." Reply
"Shortlisted for R&B album of the year at the 2002 Grammys. The winner was Songs In A Minor by Alicia Keys" Reply
"This was the album in which Yo La Tengo began maturing into the band they are today. It was the first to feature the current lineup and the first of their string of albums I would all call "great" (to be clear, this string of great albums continues today, over 20 years later). YLT had some great ..." [+] Reply
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ghosttomost | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Enjoyed the entire album! I am not a great reviewer but I know what I like. Shakira is an accomplished artist...if you aren't sure of this album, listen to a few samplings with an open mind. Close your eyes and relax your mind, listen to the music and her voice..take time to enjoy." Reply
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swhaze | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"People write him off as pleasant yuppie music, good for dinner parties. There's more depth than that here. His lyrics are often insightful, and there's nothing wrong with being pleasant." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (3 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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"A masterpiece of the genre, has had a tremendous impact on the underground music scene of today." Reply
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,413 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,730 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,958 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 827 | 8% |
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| Bob Dylan | 37 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 35 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 32 | 0% | |
| The Beatles | 29 | 0% | |
| Miles Davis | 27 | 0% | |
| Neil Young | 26 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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5,009 | 50% | |
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2,654 | 27% | |
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431 | 4% | |
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335 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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