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Wednesday November 23, 2005

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2005's Most Underrated CDs

November 23, 2005 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with several music critics about some of the CDs you may have overlooked this year.

2005's Most Underrated CDs

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Wednesday November 16, 2005

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Wilco, Kate Bush, Calexico

November 16, 2005 • A stunning live recording from Wilco; Live music from Nebraska's Bright Eyes; Tribal art pop by Orenda Fink; Six Feet Under soundtrack favorite Sia; A beautiful return for Kate Bush and more.

Wilco, Kate Bush, Calexico

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Wednesday November 9, 2005

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Imogen Heap, New Pornographers, The Move

November 9, 2005 • Sweet, art pop from Matt Pond PA; The vocoder voice of Imogen Heap; Canada's power pop New Pornographers; Concert for Bangladesh: George Harrison; A 1971 psychedelic reissue from The Move and more.

Imogen Heap, New Pornographers, The Move

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Wednesday November 2, 2005

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Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio

November 2, 2005 • New urban soul from Stevie Wonder; Reunited with his old songs: John Fogerty; Detroit power pop from Brendan Benson; New psychedelia in Children of Nuggets and more.

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Wednesday October 19, 2005

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Fiona Apple, Genesis, Cream

October 19, 2005 • An extraordinary new recording from Fiona Apple; Classic R&B singer Bettye LaVette; Reggae classics from Sinéad O'Connor; The quirky Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and more.

Fiona Apple, Genesis, Cream

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Wednesday October 12, 2005

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Franz Ferdinand, Wolf Parade, Nada Surf

October 12, 2005 • Better dance music from Franz Ferdinand; Unreleased bonus tracks by Talking Heads; Canada's indie pop quartet Wolf Parade; Ancient China and Appalachia with Wu Man and more.

Franz Ferdinand, Wolf Parade, Nada Surf

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Wednesday October 5, 2005

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Paul McCartney, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Iggy Pop

October 5, 2005 • New music from Paul McCartney; A revival for folk artist Vashti Bunyan; New Brit pop from Supergrass; The howl of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; A lovely night with singer Richard Swift and more.

Paul McCartney, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Iggy Pop

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Wednesday September 21, 2005

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Look Ahead: Fall 2005

September 21, 2005 • Bob Boilen speaks with All Things Considered music reviewers Tom Moon, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about some of the CDs they're most looking forward to this fall.

Look Ahead: Fall 2005

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Wednesday August 24, 2005

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Death Cab for Cutie, Sam Cooke, John Vanderslice

August 24, 2005 • New music from Death Cab for Cutie; Remembering 9-11 with John Vanderslice; The madcap music of Shel Silverstein; Country rebels The Highwaymen; A 1963 live recording by Sam Cooke and more.

Death Cab for Cutie, Sam Cooke, John Vanderslice

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Wednesday August 3, 2005

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Best Songs: 2005 (So Far)

August 3, 2005 • Halfway through the year and the songs are strong. Newer artists like Bright Eyes and Flotation Toy Warning are pushing the boundaries of new-folk or acoustic art rock.

Best Songs: 2005 (So Far)

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Wednesday July 20, 2005

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David Gray, Billie Holiday, Richard Thompson

July 20, 2005 • A life in slow motion from David Gray; solo acoustic work by Richard Thompson; face to face with guitarist Adrian Belew; old world folk by Baltimore's Madagascar and more.

David Gray, Billie Holiday, Richard Thompson

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Wednesday July 6, 2005

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A Sufjan Stevens exclusive, Amadou & Mariam, Philip Glass

July 6, 2005 • Download an exclusive by Sufjan Stevens; Nashville singer/songwriter Doug Hoekstra; Québécois singer and cellist Jorane; A medley from The Celtic Fiddle Festival and more.

A Sufjan Stevens exclusive, Amadou & Mariam, Philip Glass

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Wednesday June 29, 2005

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The Arcade Fire, Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté, Son Volt

June 29, 2005 • New solo work from Daniel Lanois; Reggae meets country through Willie Nelson; Malian musical legends Touré and Diabaté; A long-awaited new CD from Son Volt and more.

The Arcade Fire, Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté, Son Volt

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Wednesday June 22, 2005

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Summer Music Reading

June 22, 2005 • Best rock music books ever: host Bob Boilen talks with NPR reviewers Tom Moon, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about their picks for the best music books to take to the beach this Summer.

Summer Music Reading

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Wednesday June 8, 2005

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Coldplay, John Hiatt, System of a Down

June 8, 2005 • The much-awaited new CD from Coldplay; Electronic psychedelica from Kasabian; Indian high-tech raga by Midival Punditz; Portuguese ambient folk from Madredeus and more.

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