Viva la Vida by Coldplay
The fourth album from the eternally hip British band Coldplay is a collection of ingratiating songs and elliptical melodies that work as a musical whole. Producer Brian Eno brings focus and refinement to the group's self-styled grandiosity.
Sleep Through the Static by Sugarland
An album-length reflection on love in its many forms, the third record from Georgia's chart-topping contemporary country-rock act Sugarland is the most organic of the group's three albums. The production yields performance-quality vocals and natural-sounding guitars.
19 [Limited Edition] by Adele
Bluesy like it's no one's business yet voluptuously funky in a contemporary way, brassy British songstress Adele rocks out 19 with a unique voice and gritty sound.
Greatest Hits [1998] by Heart
This greatest-hits collection assembles all of Heart's '70s studio hits on a single disc. Nearly all of the songs have become classic rock staples and have stood the test of time incredibly well.
The Best of Simon & Garfunkel by Simon & Garfunkel
Regarded as the best compilation of the classic American singer-songwriter duo, this collection packs in 20 tracks—from notable hits to Billboard chart-toppers.
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