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Rufus Wainwright, “Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall” (Geffen)
Wainwright’s re-creation of Judy Garland’s famous 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall is as loving as it is slavish, featuring a 36-piece orchestra and note-for-note renderings of the original.
Daft Punk, “Alive 2007” (Virgin)
Few expected this French electro duo to return with such a mind-blowing live show this year, and this disc, recorded June 14 in Paris, does a masterful job of capturing it.
Blake Lewis, “Audio Day Dream” (Arista)
This “American Idol” also-ran was known as “the beat-boxing guy” on that show’s sixth season, and here he attempts to define himself musically, to diminishing returns.
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