Wauconda Area Library - Staff Picks

Redemption Songs by Jars of Clay

Old hymns in a new style!

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Recommended by Melissa, Patron Services

Horehound by The Dead Weather

Very unique and different.  Formed by the former frontman of The White Stripes!

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Recommended by Erik, Circulation Services

All About Love by Steven Curtis Chapman

I recommend this CD.

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Recommended by Melissa, Circulation Services

Soulbook by Rod Stewart

Many of my old favorites!  Takes you back (over 50?) to those songs we grew up with and sung as only Rod Stewart can!

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Recommended by Claudia, Circulation Services

Homesick by A Day to Remember

I like this CD a lot.  I listen to a variety of music that the library doesn't usually own.  I never thought the library would get this CD but I'm glad they did.  I recommend this for just about anyone.

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Recommended by Ashley, Library Page

Blues de Musicien, by the Pine Leaf Boys

The Pine Leaf Boys emerge onto the popular scene with their newest album, Blues de Musicien. The album blends traditional Creole and Zydeco music with elements from more contemporary styles such as blues, jazz, and French-Canadian rock. The album, nominated for a Grammy award in 2007, has been cited as one of the fore-running albums in the re-emerging Cajun music scene, which almost disappeared altogether in the 1980s and 90s. The Pine Leaf boys play traditional Zydeco favorites, but also resurrect more obscure songs by famous Cajun musicians with a more contemporary feel. It's a high-energy, easy-listening album that will satisfy both Creole purists and fans of more contemporary folk-rock alike.
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Recommended by Terrence, Adult Services

Once: Music from the Motion Picture, Original Soundtrack

Glen Hansard, frontman for the Irish band The Frames, and classically-trained Czech musician Markéta Irglová make beautiful music together on the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed film Once.  The musicians, who also play the lead roles in the film, create songs that tell the story of love, heartache, loss, possibility, and hope, and portray the emotions of the characters.  The music is more than good enough to stand on its own, even if you have not seen the film.  The melodic arrangements range from both of the characters singing songs solo, to harmonies featuring the duo, to collaborations with a band for a larger sound.  The sound is part Irish, part rock, and part ballad.
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Recommended by Sara, Adult Services