troyhyde

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Recommended female vocalists?
Emmylou Harris (Wrecking Ball), Tracy Chapman, Sade, Shelby Lynne, Cowboy Junkies (Margo Timmins), Cocteau Twins, Mazzy Star, maybe even Joni Mitchell or Rickie Lee Jones... good luck! 
Where to shop for music?
I suggest checking out www.pitchforkmedia.com for reviews and information. They will have links to Insound, an online cd and record seller. They have a lot of stuff others do not, including a respectable inventory of vinyl. I have found their pric... 
Music for "Tough Times"
I decided to chime in because I saw a few of my favorites listed here (namely Daniel Lanois Acadie, and various by the Cowboy Junkies). Jadem6, your 3 picks from Sheryl Crow are my moody favorites as well. I think it would be fair to add U2's the ... 
Hidden Audiophile Classics
I haven't posted in a while, so will add... Daniel Lanois 'Acadie', and Yo La Tengo's 'Electr-o-pura'. I've had both of these albums for years and they still get played all the time. For those inclined, Yo La Tengo's recordings are easy to find on... 
Best female vocals on CD
Because nobody has mentioned them: Beth Orton, if you don't get chills when you first hear "She Cries Your Name", you may want to go to the doctor and see what's wrong. Also enjoy Liz Phair. How about Karen Carpenter? Her voice is one of the most ...