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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
martykl
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If you can find either of the 2 CDs from the

"In Their Own Words" collection.

Songs, plus commentary from the performers recorded live at The Bottom Line in NYC. Sound quality gets unbelievably poor on a few tracks, but these recordings definitely provide the kind of unusual context which you describe.

Marty
don_s
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"treasures left behind: remembering Kate Wolf"

Includes covers of Kate Wolf songs by Kathy Mattea, Dave Alvin, Nanci Griffith, John Gorka, Peter Rowan (with Rowan Brothers and others), Lucinda Williams, Chris Williamson (with Tret Fure), U.Utah Philips, Rosalie Sorrels, Greg Brown (with Ferron), Nina Gerber, Eric Bogle, Terry Garthwaite, and Emmylou Harris.

Lots of fine work there but my favorites are, heck--too many.
timrhu OP
2,779 posts
 
Don s, thanks for the Kate Wo;f tribute tip. Excellent cd and a perfect example of what I am looking for.
david12
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I am afraid I don't know the label, as a friend copied it for me, but there is a CD of Bob Dylan covers from the likes of Eliza Gilkyson and Martin Simpson, called "Nod to Bob", which is one of my favourite CDs
As for a CD of cover versions, try Shawn Colvins "Cover Girl" , very sensitive interpretations of great songs. I did'nt think anyone could sing "Guitar Town" better than Steve Earl himself, but I prefer Shawns version.
Incidentally, I just went to a Shawn Colvin concert. I don't think she said more than 10 words, but I can't remember a better concert
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.
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