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Looking for compilation suggestions

As of late I find myself listening to compilation albums and soundtracks more and more. Right now I'm listening to "These Times We're Living In, A Red House Anthology" which is very good. Other favorites are kd lang's "Songs from the 49th Parallel," the soundtrack from "Dead Man Walking" and the newly released "Instant Karma - The campaign To Save Darfur." Albums such as these provide me an opportunity to hear new artists or well known artists performing music somewhat out of their element.
Any recommendations appreciated and I'll probably pick up a few of them.
timrhu

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timrhu OP
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"Until The End Of The World" is a favorite from way back -- it turned me on to Jane Siberry! Listening to "Sweet Relief" now, it's been a while but still a great cd.
Thanks for the input, if you'll excuse me I have a few cds to order.
timrhu OP
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Reubent, "Sweet Relief" is a good one. Although I'm not a huge Pearl Jam fan, their cut on that cd is a perfect example of what makes compilations so interesting.
Swampwalker, I'll check out the Chieftans and the "Leap of Faith" soundtrack. Already have both Nanci Griffith cover albums. I bought the first one because it was HDCD encoded and bought the second for the music. Both excellent. Thanks.
timrhu OP
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WBCN - Now that takes me back. I lived in New Hampshire 69-72. WBCN was the station to listen to then, if the radio would pick it up. Haven't been to New England in years.
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Don s, thanks for the Kate Wo;f tribute tip. Excellent cd and a perfect example of what I am looking for.
timrhu OP
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"A Nod to Bob" is on the Red House Record label as is the Kate Wolf tribute cd mentioned above. I've been touting the "Nod to Bob" cd for a while here. It is one of my favorite compilation cds with the bonus of HDCD. There are some wonderful artists on the Red House Record label doing what I guess is American music. Eliza Gilkinson, Greg Brown, the Wailin Jennies (spelling) and others that are definitely worth trying. The record label has some other fine compilation cds showcasing their artists; check em out.
timrhu OP
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Listened to Patti Smith's "Twelve" last night. Her version of George Harrison's "Within You Without You" is well worth the price of admission. Great bass on this cd also.
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