[dsana123]

Hello, I'm looking to expand my CD collection. I listen to a lot of different genres but have a fondness for acoustic guitars and female singers. I particularly like the "Punk Goes Acoustic" CD.

I'm currently listening to Tracy Chapman on my Grado's

Can someone recommend similar? (I've already trawled through previous posts and found the recomendations were pretty much hit-and-miss for me)

thx.

 

[stevesurf]

I know they are not punk, but here goes:

Acoustic
"My Happy Ending" - Avril Lavigne - Live Acoustic EP
"Why Can't I? (Live)" - Liz Phair - Why Can't I? (Sessions@AOL)
"Jet Lag (Acoustic)" - Joss Stone - Sessions@AOL - EP
"Fell In Love With a Boy (Live)" - Joss Stone - Sessions@AOL - EP
"Don't Know How (Live)" - Joss Stone - Sessions@AOL - EP
"White Flag (Live)" - Dido - White Flag (Sessions@AOL) - Single
"If It Makes You Happy (Live)" - Sheryl Crow - Sessions@AOL - EP
"The First Cut Is the Deepest (Live)" - Sheryl Crow - Sessions@AOL - EP
"Everyday Is a Winding Road (Live)" - Sheryl Crow - Sessions@AOL - EP
"Powerless (Say What You Want) [Live]" - Nelly Furtado - Sessions@AOL - EP
"I'm Like a Bird (Live)" - Nelly Furtado - Sessions@AOL - EP



Piano (I know you didn't ask for this - but I love these)
"Fear (Live)" - Sarah McLachlan - Fear (Live) - Single
"Jacob" - Lennon - Career Suicide
"I Hear" - Lennon - Career Suicide
"What You're Saying" - Lennon - Career Suicide
"Couldn't Breathe" - Lennon - Career Suicide
"Main Gravel Road" - Lennon - Career Suicide

 

[dsana123]

Thx for the recommendations !!!

 

[sbulack]

The female voice (a really nice airy alto) of Valeria Jokisch, accompanied by acoustic guitar(s) and violin/mandolin can be found in the work of ellipsis:

They provide free streaming of the songs from their new CD at:
http://www.omissionmusic.com/media.asp

And, their CD is also available for purchase on the same website, if you like what you hear sufficiently.

I own their latest CD and attended one of their live performances recently. They will be high up on my regular play rotation for some time.

 

[dsana123]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbulack The female voice (a really nice airy alto) of Valeria Jokisch, accompanied by acoustic guitar(s) and violin/mandolin can be found in the work of ellipsis:

Very nice !!!

 

[Naga]

i like michelle branch

wish she would use her guitar more tho lol

 

[yyoo]

Rie Fu's debut album, "Rie Fu." She's a Japanese singer/songwriter who plays a lovely acoustic guitar and piano on her pieces. Here's a sample of her music (with piano):

http://exe.psychoaktive.ws/01%20Life...20a%20Boat.mp3

 

[ilikemonkeys]

I was absolutely blown away with Eleni Mandell.

her voice is amazing, and she plays a 50'sish Martin parlor guitar.

She tours a lot too.

 

[Jahn]

You need anything by ani difranco!

 

[Dominick]

India Arie

Linda Perry (the chick from 4 Non Blondes who has 2 solo CD's out....she is a friggin genius....she has written and produced many candy pop hits since her 2 solo discs---a few for Pink, the song for Gwen Stephani).

 

[jken89]

I would recommend Eva Cassidy, she is more a folky singer but has a beautiful voice, not punk, but she plays guitar! Plus what Grado's are you using?

 

[Dominick]

Eva that is......The Live at Blues Alley CD (LP) is solid!

 

[dsana123]

Thx everybody for the recommendations !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jken89 I would recommend Eva Cassidy, she is more a folky singer but has a beautiful voice, not punk, but she plays guitar! Plus what Grado's are you using?

I have Grado SR325i's and RS-1's.

 

[wakeride74]

Alison Krauss is very good too

 

[TommyTheCat]

Katie Melua isn't bad.