3 doors down: the better life
this is rocking CD!! "loser" is definitely my favorite track. this CD has some songs that you can just headbang to and that are awesome for doing something boring to. and, it's also got some slower songs that are really good for just chillling out.
5 stars

10 things i hate about you: soundtrack
this is really a great mix of songs and artists. even if you didn't like the movie, the soundtrack is awesome. the Cardigans, Save Ferris, Semisonic, Letters to Cleo and more. gotta have it.
4 and a half stars

Louis armstrong: what a wonderful world
This is a classic CD, one that you have to have if you really like jazz and blues. Louis is one of my favorite artists, and I really think he was a break though in music. Definitely check this one out.
4 stars

Beastie boys: hello nasty
This is a GREAT CD. Its really good for listening to while cleaning your room or doing something that you dont want to do.
4 and a half stars

The beatles: help
Ok, I'm sorry, but even if you don't like the beatles, you have to have at least one beatles album. This one is a good one to start with- it has a lot of familiar songs on it, and its totally worth your 20 bucks.
5 stars

the beatles: 1962-1966
this is THE ULTIMATE beatles collection. It's got all their hits, and its one of the best albums you can buy. It comes with all the lyrics, and there are also pictures in the liner notes.
5 stars

the beatles: 1967-1970
this album has some of their later, more experimental stuff on it. It's really a good buy- you get a whole timeline of songs. I really like this one for any occasion, and I bet you'll realize that some songs you know are origional beatle hits.
5 stars

The essence of dave brubeck
This is a GREAT jazz CD. My dad gave it to me for christmas, and I really like it for just chilling out. Totally worth it.
4 and a half stars

Center stage: soundtrack
This CD has a really good mix of songs on it- michael jackson, the red hot chili peppers, jameriqui, mandy moore, and others. Good for any time.
4 stars

::new:: coldplay:parachutes
i love coldplay. this cd is full of soft mellow, soulfull tunes, and then it turns around and gives you some hard rock. well, not too hard, but it's hard enough for me =)
5 stars

creed: human clay
oh lordy, what can I say. I really really really love creed. Their lyrics, hard rocking guitars, and amazing harmonies are mind-blowing. I really like this CD because it has a wide variety of tempos and song subjects. Yeah, ok, so some people dont like them because the lyrics are about god and heaven and stuff, but, come on, the CD is so rocking you have to love it.
5 stars

sheryl crow: the globe sessions
this CD is really really good. Ok, so it's chick rock, but its really good anyway. It's a good CD for chilling out, and for rocking out. Sheryl crow has been a really great musical artist, and she continues to write songs that are deep, meaningful, and totally cool.
5 stars

dave matthews band: under the table and dreaming
this is definitely a great dave matthews CD. "satalite" is my favorite track. This CD really has a wide variety of styles, and it's really worth checking out.
5 stars

::NEW:: dave matthews band: crash
this is an awesome CD... ireally love Crash Into Me(the song) and the next dmb CD i'm getting is Before These Crowded Streets. they're becoming a favorite =D yay!!
5 stars

::new:: dave matthews band:before these crowded streets
this CD is awesome. complete with some background vocals from alanis morrisette, it's easily one of their best. nuff said.
4 stars

::NEW:: dave matthews band: everyday (the latest CD)
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!! i really like this CD... it's got tons of good grooves on it. "i did it" is awesome.. i really like that one. definitely a good buy.
5 stars

ani difranco: not so soft, like I said, out of range, not a pretty girl, living in clip, little plastic castle
any ani CD is really worth your money. She writes songs that are meaningful, but, they also have amazing guitar parts and really cool rhythems. Ani is really a good songwriter, and even though its chick rock, its still really good. =D
5 stars

dixie chicks: fly
I love the dixie chicks!!!! They are so great. I just bought their CD, and I really like it. I have to say, its better than I thought it would be. I don't like country, but the fact that I bought this album shows you how good they really are.
4 and a half stars

eminem: the marshall mathers LP
ok, so, he swears, talks about violence, sex, and horrible acts- but he is REAL. Right now, its pop-mania. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love nsync(no one else... bsb, ick.. and britney- don't even get me started!!) but, he's the one who's out there telling you how it is, and how he grew up. I respect him more now than I did when he first came out, because now he's not trying to be all tough and cool- he's trying to be the best person he can by helping other artists and being more respectful in accepting awards and talking with other people.
4 stars

foo fighters: there is nothing left to loose
ok, so, I really haven't listened to the foo fighters before this, but, I really like this CD. Some of the songs seem to sound the same towards the middle of the disc, but other than that, songs like "learn to fly" and "breakout" are really really good.
3 and a half stars

::new:: go fish: out of breath
even though go fish is a christian group you wouldn't know it except for their lyrics. they're an a cappella group, which makes them even better. awesome harmonies, great melodies, and some HILARIOUS tunes. totally worth the money.
5 stars

the goo goo dolls: dizzy up the girl
half punk-rock, half rock-pop, its a good disc. Not as great as I expected, but still good. I like this CD, but its not a total favorite. Still worth checking out though, even if you don't like punk-rock.
3 stars

green day: dookie
this CD is really rockin. I like this CD because its mostly hard rock tunes, but, it also has a couple slow songs. The hidden track at the end is really funny, and, I like it. Yay!
4 stars

hanson: middle of nowhere, snowed in, 3 car garage, live from albertane, this time around
HANSON ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! Hanson is THE ultimate band- I love love love them!! Ok, so, you might not like that pop like "mmmbop" but come on, you have to check out This Time Around. That CD is so much more rock oriented than middle of nowhere. Taylor's voice is just filled with soul(you can't get away from it) ike's guitars are truly amazing(rock on) and zac's little touches here and there make you realize that this is more than just a band. This is THE band. They're all good CDs!! Check them out.
5 stars

indigo girls: rites of passage
ok, chick rock again, I'm sorry. But its good chick rock. Deep songs, and cool songs. Its a really good CD, and, you gotta love it.
4 stars

jars of clay: jars of clay, much afraid
ok, so, jars of clay is a christian band- but, they're still really good. A lot of their songs can be taken in ways other than religiously, but at the same time, some of them can only have one meaning.
4 stars

::new:: a knight's tale: soundtrack
let me just say, this is my favorite movie. by far. and one of my favorite CDs. it's got awesome funky tunes by war, david bowie, sly and the family stone, and some more mellow ones by the likes of dan powell. i love this Cd, it's realllllllllllllllly good!!! go buy it, now i say! go! shoo! buy it!!!
5+ stars

lenny kravitz: greatest hits
LENNY IS THE BOMB. This CD has all his greatest hits(go figure, I wonder why its called Greatest Hits) like "are you gonna go my way" "again" "let love rule" "fly away" and more. Totally worth your money!!!
5 stars

jonny lang: lie to me, wander this world
jonny lang is truly awesome. His guitar talents are beyond words. You can't explain it. You can't describe it. You just have to listen. Whoever discovered him has GOT to be making it big. He's really an amazing artist- and his songs range from traditional hard rocking blues, to softer songs more like what most people listen to today.
5 stars

led zeppelin: II, IV:zoso
led zeppelin is the greatest rock band of all time. Jimmy page writes amazing guitar parts, robert plant has wonderful vocals, and you just can't help loving it. This is one band you can't leave out of the picture.
5 stars

matchbox twenty(or 20, if you prefer): yourself or someone like you, mad season
both great labums. I like Mad Season a little better, cause it's more rock and that's what I'm into. Rob thomas has amazing vocals, and his lyrics are incredible. God, I wish I could write like that.
5 stars

the moffatts: chapter one: a new beginning
ok, so, people say they're just like hanson. And in a few ways, they are. But, they're also individuals. And I'll admit, I started liking them because they were like hanson. It's not a major priorety of mine to keep tabs on them- I don't even really listen to the CD that often anymore. But, its a good CD to have around when you want a break from your everyday life.
4 stars

mandy moore: so real, I wanna be with you
So Real is a pop CD. Plainly put. I bought it because I liked Candy- but there are some other good songs on it. And I bought I Wanna Be With You because of the song of the same name. I don't listen to them all the time, but they're still good to pull out when you want something fresh.
4 stars

alanis morissette: jagged little pill
a MUST HAVE for anyone. Alanis is truly her own artist- her cutting vocals are full of volume, emotion, and sound. You can't help but love it. One of the best CDs I've ever bought.
5 stars

My grandfather was a spy: my grandfather was a spy, sleepless knights
Ok, so, you probably haven't heard of these guys- they're a couple of friends of mine, and they're AWESOME. They're songs are really really funny, and also serious. These CDs are GARUNTEED to crack you up, you can hurt me if you dont laugh at least once. Available through my friend Sam only(visit http://notquite.net for info on how to get them) you'll really like it.
5 stars

nine days: the madding crowd
this is one of those CDs that I bought just because I wanted one song, and I was greeted with and amazing collection of true artistry. This CD is one of those ones that you just have to listen to every few weeks. I really like this one, and I can't wait for their new one. Please buy it!!!
5 stars

nirvana: nevermind, unplugged in new york
nirvana is one of the best bands of all time. There's no denying it, so those of you who don't like them might as well shut up right now, because I will win this one. The have really influenced a lot of the artists that are around today, and their style is one that no one can forget. Kurt cobain was a musical genious- his lyrics and melodies are really perfection. You can't go wrong with this one.
5 stars

no doubt: tragic kingdom
this CD is really good. I love ska, and this CD is a great blend of ska and rock. Must have. Go get it.
4 and a half stars

nsync: nsync, home for christmas, no strings attatched
ok, ok, its a boy band. But you have to admit, their songs ARE catchy. And they write. Like, they actually wrote a lot of the songs on No Strings Attached- and, plus, they do have nice voices(not to mention faces...or bodies...ahem) anyways, this is where my inner pop-lover comes out. And I admit, I have their pictures on my wall. Who wouldn't want guys that beautiful staring at you all the time?? I mean, come it, its like, they know youre there ok, so, yes, if you only buy one nsync album, make it No Strings Attached
4 stars

phish: billy breathes
phish is one of those groups that been around for a while, and is finally getting recognized. They were up for a grammy this year(did they win? I dont know) and they really deserve it for all the work they've done. Billy Breathes is the only album I've heard all the way through as of yet, but we're about to change that. Also, their new disc, Farmhouse is really good, snipits of which I've heard in my sister's car. Check them out- they're really good.
5 stars

::NEW:: phish: farmhouse
this is an AWESOME CD!!!!! buy it!!!!!!1 'nuff said.
5 stars

queen: queens greatest hits
with songs like "bohemian rhapsody" "another one bites the dust" and "we will rock you" you've got to admit that they're good. They're very good. And I think that its a good CD to have.
4 and a half stars

red hot chilli peppers: californication
rhcp is a classic band. They've been around for a while, and they're here to stay. This CD is really good- I like the rock-ska-ish-chillin type songs. I don't know how to describe them- but its really a good CD.
5 stars

romeo and juliet: soundtrack, volumes 1 and 2
ok, I know, leo!! Oh leo!! Ha ha, just kidding. I'm over him(ick, what was I thinking? I mean, he's hot, but...uck.) but, these soundtracks have some really good songs on them. On vol. 2, theres a remake of "when doves cry" (a prince song) which is really good.
3 and a half stars

ivan rubenstein-gillis: ivan rubenstien-gillis, paprika and uranium buzz
ivan is one of my buddies, and he's really awesome. Hes a great singer, guitar player, and songwriter. So, contact me if you want to try out one of his CDs, and I'll let him know- he's kinda like a male ani difranco-meets-bob dylan-and-some other cool bands.. he's good. Check it out.
4 stars

santana: supernatural
if the guy had one any more grammys last year, he wouldn't have anywhere to put them. You can't disagree with whoever nominated and voted for Santana in the grammys- he really deserves it. This ablum is full of collabotrations with people like Dave Matthews(great song), Eric Clapton, Eagle Eyes Cherry, Everlast, and more. If there is one santana CD you ever get, make it this one. nuff said.
5 stars

savage garden: affirmation
ok, so this CD is pretty pop-y. but its good. I like it. It goes beyond classic pop themes like "I love you" and "I want you back". Its more "I really feel this way" and "these are my views on the world" and such its really a good CD- theres a song called "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" that I really like, which is about a woman who is abused and she has to take her kids and leave her husband, and she has no money. Definitely a good pick.
4 and a half stars

semisonic: feeling strangely fine
this CD is good. If you like Closing Time, you'll like the CD. Trust me on this one.
4 stars

silverchair: neon ballroom
as always with silverchair, this album is more about world issues than love. Its about daniel(the lead singer)s struggle with anorexia, animal slaughter, a drug-infested world, and more. This is a really hard rockin CD, and its one that you have to have. I admit, this is what got me into hard rock. This is the CD that made me realize- hey, theres a whole other style of music thats really good, and I've never given it a chance. You have to at least listen to this- cause its really really good.
5 stars

::NEW:: third eye blind: third eye blind
the first time i heard this entire CD was about a year ago at a friend's house, and i really really liked it. it's a very good CD... and, "jumper" is probably my favorite track. go get it.
4 and a half stars

vertical horizon: everything you want
I love this album. I'm serious- if I could take it to bed with me every night and not have it be damaged, I would, thats how much I love this CD. The songs have kinda of a sad tinge, but, theyre amazing. the last track, Shackled, blows my mind every time I hear it. And who can forget Youre a God ? youll ove this CD- its one of those ones that you just one want song, but you love the whole ablum once you hear it. Really really worth it. Im SO serious!!
5 stars

::new:: diane ward: mirror
i got this Cd from my friend myq(mike) and i really love it. diane is a chick rocker, but she also has a jazzy-folk tone to her songs. i really love her melodies, they're awesome. check it out.
4 stars
weird al yankovic: bad hair day, running with scissors
I really like weird al. He's very very funny. His parodies make you laugh- and he comes up with really origional stuff. You gotta love it. An essential to any music collection.
4 and a half stars