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Year End Nods
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Year End Nods >>
MUSICAL MOMENTS
Some musical moments defy their fleeting nature because they tug at our hearts, seep into our consciousness or keep our feet tappin:
The rich, melodious fusion of Celtic ballads and music of the Mediterranean and the Middle East on Loreena McKennitt's exquisite An Ancient Muse (Verve Forecast).
Marveling at the music Jake Shimabukuro gets from the ukulele on Gently Weeps (Hitchhike).
Can't get Rosanne Cash's heartfelt Black Cadillac (Capitol) out of my head or CD player. Album of the year.
Hearing Azam Ali's stunning voice on the multicultural and modern Elysium for the Brave (Six Degrees); the most intriguing voice since Sheila Chandra's on Zen Kiss (RealWorld).
Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy's achingly beautiful Adieu False Heart (Rounder).
The take-no-prisoners passion of Hazmat Modine and the band's riotous fusion of klezmer, Balkan brass, pre-World War II blues and more on Bahamut (Gekophonic).
The soulful blast of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man" (RCA), pop single of the year. Her Back to Basics (RCA) brims with cool surprises.
Corinne Bailey Rae's sumptuous singing on the sexy "Put Your Records On" (Capitol), a retro-groove and great single that deserves its Grammy nominations.
Brazil's Marisa Monte's sensual and alluring voice on Infinito Particular and Universo Ao Meu Redor (both Metro Blue).
Swedish-born singersongwriter and superlative guitarist Jose Gonzalez's dark, minimalist solo album Veneer (Mute).
"O Mary Don't You Weep" from Bruce Springsteen's We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (Columbia) recalls the rollicking verve of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
The emotional, playful and intense The Carnegie Hall Concert (ECM), pianist Keith Jarrett's brilliant return to form.
The singular visions of Anjani's Blue Alert (Columbia), a set of Leonard Cohen tunes, and Robinella's rootsy, jazzy Solace for the Lonely (Dualtone).
Los Lobos look at immigration and life on the adventurous The Town and The City (Hollywood).
The spiritual depth of Taqasim (Connecting Cultures) by oud master Marcel Khalife.
Post-Katrina New Orleans gems: Irma Thomas' souldeep After the Rain (Rounder) and Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint's cool The River in Reverse (Verve Forecast).
Country music's most underrated singer-songwriter is Paul Burch. Believe it. East to West (Bloodshot) is a marvel. 01/15/07 >> go there
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