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Music Review
Every month, our team here at Go Dance hunts the world of music for the best, most danceable songs, albums and mixes.
Here are some of our favorites from the last few months, for your dancing pleasure.
July 2008
West Coast Swing
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
100 Days, 100 Nights
This album has several excellent West Coast Swings of different tempos including the great "100 Days, 100 Nights" which starts out medium tempo and then gets real slow and bluesy.
Country Western
Carrie Underwood
Carnival Ride
This album has a few good Two Steps that you have probably heard in the clubs and on the radio, as well as some pretty Triple Twos and even a Nightclub.
Tango
GoTan Project
La Revancha del Tango
This 2001 debut by GoTan will change the way you look at Tango music. Blending contemporary music styles with a traditional tango beat, this is an album you will enjoy both on and off the dance floor.
Salsa
Victor Hugo
Salsa Que Pasa
This CD is filled with Salsa at a very nice, danceable tempo as well as a couple that are really fun and peppy. An excellent addition to your salsa collection.
May 2008
Rumba - Cha Cha - Salsa
Gloria Estefan
90 Millas
Beautiful songs in Spanish for dancing the Rumba, Cha Cha and Salsa that definitely make this CD worth purchasing!
Country Western
Jeff Bates
Jeff Bates
This is a new artist with a great sound. There are a variety of good songs on this CD!
West Coast Swing
Leona Lewis
Spirit
Great WC Swing and Nightclub songs! I love this artist - she has a great sound.
Ballroom Waltz
The Essential Waltz Collection
This collection includes 36 Ballroom Waltz songs that are specifically for dancing the Waltz. You can get it at www.Ballroomdancers.com.
April 2008
Lindy & Blues
Count Basie
Count Basie's Finest Hour
If you're looking to start or build your collection of Lindy and Blues music this CD is a great place to start with several danceable tracks in both styles.
Country Western
Alan Jackson
Good Time
This CD has several very danceable tunes including the best new Waltz I've heard in a while, Right Where I Want You, as well as good Two Step, East Coast Swing and Polka songs. It's not often you find so many good dance songs on one CD!
WC - R&B - Soul
Janet Jackson
Discipline
This CD has some terrific beats for West Coast Swing and Hustle! The songs have good pulsing down beats and have a little modern edge to them. You can download the entire album or just the songs you want on iTunes. Enjoy!
Argentine Tango
Tango
Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Tango is a foreign film, however, dancing is something that breaks through the barriers of all languages! This CD encompasses a variety of Tango moods from light to intense and is great for dancing and practicing all your new Tango moves!
March 2008
Salsa
New Millenium Salsa
iTunes Essentials
Here is a Salsa playlist worth downloading. It's a mix of various Salsa artists and includes a total of 73 songs in the complete mix. Be sure to check it out!
Country Western
Chuck Wicks
Chuck Wicks
This is Chuck's debut album and I would say that from the sounds of this, we are going to be hearing more from him. You will hear several Two Steps, Triple Two Steps and a Cha Cha that I really love. Check it out!
WC Blues
Eric Lindell
Low on Cash Rich on Love
This CD has several good WC Swing tunes. It was classified as Rock but I would classify it as Blues. I enjoy quite a few songs on the CD and think you will too. Check it out on iTunes.
Bachata
Cafe Bachata
iTunes Essentials
This is a great collection of Bachata music. The complete set includes 74 songs from various artists. I really enjoyed listening to it and have downloaded about 25 songs for the social dances. Be sure to check it out on iTunes.
February 2008
Salsa
Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto's Greatest Hits
Ray Barretto is a giant among musicians. This is a great compilation for the dancer because it leaves out a lot of the fluff and cuts right to the chase with 16 tracks of incredible salsa and cha cha! Caliente!
Country Western
Trace Adkins
Greatest Hits Vol. II: American Man
This CD is just that... great hits! It's a compilation of great dance tunes also! Lots of Triple Two, Nightclub and even an awesome Polka!
R&B/Soul
Angie Stone
The Art of Love & War
Angie's new album is now available and chock full of slow R&B/Soul tunes. Her smooth, sweet voice will have you movin' ALL your body parts. (Great for Blues dancing and WC Swing!) "Baby", "Play With It" and "My People" will be heard on the WC Swing dance floor for sure!
Romantic
Love Songs
iTunes Essentials
Love and music go together like food and water! iTunes has put together the best romantic love songs of the decade! Are you in the mood for love? Sweep him/her off their feet with flowers, chocolate and 72 beautiful songs to dance and romance to! Now that's what it's all about!
January 2008
Salsa
The Salsa Kings
Lo Mejor del la Salsa
Viva le Salsa! I found this on iTunes and it's worth checking out! Great Salsa dancing music for all of you that are looking for some Salsa music for practicing all the cool new movew you learn at Go Dance! Check it out!
Country Western
The Wreckers
Way Back Home
This CD has several Two Steps, Triple Two Steps, a really fun EC Swing and a Waltz. It's hard to find a single artist with several really good dance songs on it these days. So kick yer heels up cause i think this one is worth the investment.
WC Swing
Music for Dancing WC Swing Vol. 1
iMix
Here is a mix of 13 songs just perfect for dancing WC Swing. The good thing about the iMixes is that someone else does all the work, we only have to download! All of these are great swing selections!
Classic Standards
Michael Buble
Michael Buble
If you have an appreciation for the classic standards, you will enjoy Michael Buble's debut CD. It's his version of many of the favorite classics! Great for dancing Foxtrot, Rumba and Swing!
2007 Music Review Archives
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