Ben Folds RecommendsBen Folds' latest album, Songs for Silverman, picks up right where the excellent Ben-comes-into-his-own Rockin' the Suburbs left off in 2001, with heartfelt songs, sometimes cheeky and occasionally heartbreaking. Some of his favorite music includes:
›Ben Fold's list of Music You Should Hear |
Your Favourite Musicians Share Their Favourite Music"Which musicians have influenced you the most?" "What CDs can't you seem to get enough of?" "What albums do you love and think your fans should hear?" We asked a number of recording artists these questions, and Music You Should Hear is where you'll find their answers. Check out what they have to say; maybe you'll discover some new favourites for your collection.
A.C. Newman RecommendsImagine a loose consortium of musicians who combine the lilting melodies of the Zombies with the driving hooks of the Kinks. Sure, it's what all the kids are doing these days, but Vancouver's New Pornographers are one of the few to get the balance right. Twin Cinema, their third full-length, offers more of the same smart power-pop that made their previous records instant classics, plus some surprising new moves. Frontman A.C. Newman sent us a list of music he'd like to recommend:
›See A.C. Newman's Music You Should Hear Cyndi Lauper Recommends
On Cyndi Lauper's ninth album, The Body Acoustic, she revisits songs like "Time After Time," "True Colors," and "She Bop," giving them a modern-day extreme makeover with the help of guests such as Sarah McLachlan, Shaggy, Ani DiFranco, and Jeff Beck. Some of her favourite albums are: ›Cyndi's list of Music You Should Hear |
Sarah Harmer RecommendsAfter winning the Juno in 2005 for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer obviously took some time to explore her folksy/bluegrassy side, on display on her fall 2005 release, I'm a Mountain. She also took time to share some of her cross-genre music picks with Amazon.ca customers: ›Sarah's list of Music You Should Hear Nick Carter Recommends On Never Gone--the Backstreet Boys' first new album since 2000--Nick, Brian, A.J., Howie, and Kevin prove they haven't lost any of their babe-magnet pull. On the title track, a swirling crescendo sums up the sentiments of millions of heartsick, former-teen devotees: "Never gone, never far/In my heart is where you are." Nick kindly agreed to share some the music that's never gone from his heart:
›Nick Carter's list of Music You Should Hear |
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