The Top 10 2001

 [Album Image]Bob Dylan- ìLove And Theftî
A witty romp through the history of music and a blueprint to the influences of the artistic development of Dylan. This is the cd the captures the year 2001 for me.  		Alejandro Escovedo - A Man Under the Influence
A superb storyteller and a un-appreciated singer, this cd combines these skills with a great band. From fiery rock to plaintive ballads this cd captures the roller coaster that is being in love.
Travis ñ The Invisible Band
Melodic rock in an age of angst. Personal and earnest songwriting and effortless playing make them one of Englandís best bands. Their music is obviously indebted to the Kinks and the Beatles without copping a lick.		 [Album Image]Buddy & Julie Miller ñ s/t
As the No Depression / Americana movement burns out and recycles ideas comes Buddy & Julie to prove there is still life left in the genre. Great writing from Julie and gritty guitar from Buddy, not to be missed.		 [Album Image]Ryan Adams ñ Gold
The critical favorite hits all the marks. Instantly familiar without being a rip off. The influence of Van Morrison, Dylan and the Stones are all here but filtered through Adams great song writing. I bet he has a great record collection.
[Album Image]Ian Hunter ñ Rant
Proving once again that there is rock n roll life after age 40  - Hunter will always be remembered for Mott but his solo career has been a rich collection of rock music. If you ever loved Mott give this one a try.		 Gillian Welch ñ Time (the revelator)
Harry Smith wouldíve loved this cd. Taking the their inspiration from the Carter Family and writing contemporary lyrics Welch and her coconspirator David Rawlings weave an alt country classic.		 Lucinda Williams ñ Essence
One of the great lyricists, Williams produces a quiet, burning record that is best heard late at night when itís just you and your cd player.
Radiohead ñ Amnesiac & I Might Be Wrong
OK this is actually 2 cds but to me it captures why Radiohead is one of the major bands. From the dense / dark / trippy murk of ìAnmesiacî to the stripped down fire and pain of the live ìI Might Be Wrongî this is a band at the top of itís game and one not afraid to break the rules.		 [Album Image]The Strokes ñ Is This It
What can I say but a welcome return to NYC rock n roll. I hear echoes of the Velvet Underground, Talking Heads, and all those great CGGBís bands of the 70ís & 80ís. Another band with a great record collection for inspiration.		 Jack Freeman In a previous career, Jack spent most of his adult life in the rough and tumble, fast paced world of music retail, but today he can often be found standing in the middle of the refrigerator department of a major chain store shouting, "Whereís the blues CDs?!"
The almost Top 10 ñ flawed but not forgotten

Raul Malo ñ Today
R.E.M. ñ Reveal
John Hiatt ñ The Tiki Bar is Open
Paul McCartney ñ Driving Rain
Luna ñ Live
The Yahoos ñ Fear Not the Obvious
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals- Live From Mars
Jonatha Brooke- Steady Pull
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ñ Live in New York City CD/DVD
Shelby Lynne ñ Love, Shelby
 		 BLUES
R.L. Burnside ñ Burnside on Burnside
Raw and electric blues from the delta in an age of blues-rock wanna beís.

The Holmes Brothers- Speaking in tongues
Buddy Guy ñ Sweet Tea
Marcia Ball ñ Presumed Innocent

Looking Back ñ Reissues and new from the Vaults
Bob Dylan- Live 1961-2000 ñ Thirty-nine years of great concert performances
The title says it all -- an incredible career and one we are not likely to see again in our lifetime.

Grateful Dead ñ The Golden Road (1965 ñ 1973)

Bob Marley ñ Catch a Fire / Exodus
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