Recycled Goods:
Compilation Index
This is a cumulative list of various artists compilations reviewed in Recycled Goods, indexed by title. (Records by individual artists are here.) Release dates are omitted; the provided dates are (usually) the recording dates. Starting with #66 (Sept. 2009), B+ records are divided up between (***), (**), and (*) ratings, where more * are better.
- Afghan Star (2009, Silva Screen) B+(**)
- Africa Raps (Trikont) A-
- Africa Remix: Ah Freak Iya (1998-2004, Milan) A-
- African Pearls 1: Congo: Rumba on the River (1954-69, Syllart, 2CD) A
- African Underground Vol. 1: Hip-Hop Senegal (2001-03, Nomadic Wax) A-
- All That Jive: Jazz Classics With a Swinging Sense of Humor (1945-53, Savoy Jazz) B
- American Polka (Trikont) B+
- American Primitive Vol. II: Pre-War Revenants (1897-1939) (Revenant, 2CD) B+
- Antologia de Música Electrónica Portuguesa (1972-97, Tomlab/Plancton) B+
- Arabesque Tlata 3 (1988-2002, React) A-
- Authenticité: The Syliphone Years (1965-80, Sterns, 2CD) A
- Bachata Roja: Acoustic Bachata From the Cabaret Era (1962-90, IASO) B+
- Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson (1926-36, Yazoo) A
- The Best of Studio One (1967-80, Heartbeat) A-
- The Best There Ever Was (1927-35, Yazoo) A
- The Big Horn: The History of the Honkin' & Screamin' Saxophone (1942-52, Proper, 4CD) A-
- Billy Crystal Presents the Milt Gabler Story (1938-64, Verve) A
- Black & Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 1 (1969-97, Trikont) A-
- Black & Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 2 (1957-98, Trikont) B+
- Black Power: Music of a Revolution (1968-79, Shout Factory, 2CD) A
- Blue Series Essentials (2000-02, Thirsty Ear) A-
- The Blue Series Sampler: The Shape of Jazz to Come (2002-03, Thirsty Ear) A-
- Blues Story (1920-84, Shout! Factory, 2CD) A
- Bokoor Beats: Vintage Afro-Beat, Afro-Rock & Electric Highlife From Ghana (1971-79, Otrabanda) A-
- Breaking Out of New Orleans (1922-29, JSP, 4CD) A-
- The British Invasion 1963-1967 (1961-67, Hip-O, 3CD) B
- British Invasion: Gold (1961-67, Hip-O, 2CD) B+
- Brizzi Do Brazil (2004, Amiata) B
- Bush Taxi Mali: Field Recordings From Mali (1998, Sublime Frequencies) B
- Cameo Parkway 1957-1967 (1956-67, Abkco, 4CD) B+
- Can't You Hear Me Callin' Bluegrass: 50 Years of American Music (1925-2002, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) A-
- Carnival in Trinidad (Cooking Vinyl/SpinArt) B+
- Catch and Release (Music From the Motion Picture) (1992-2006, Legacy/Sony Music Soundtrax) B-
- Celebrate! Songs of Praise (1994-2006, Columbia/Legacy) B
- Celebrate! Songs of Worship (1994-2006, Columbia/Legacy) B
- A Cellarful of Motown! (1962-70, Motown, 2CD) B
- Chicago Soul (1963-69, Soul Jazz) A-
- Choubi Choubi! Folk & Pop Sounds From Iraq (Sublime Frequencies) A-
- Classic Old-Time Music: From Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (1958-85, Smithsonian/Folkways) B+
- Classic Piano Blues From Smithsonian Folkways (1944-76, Smithsonian/Folkways) B+
- Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel Music, Volume One (1925-55, Dualtone) B+
- The Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions (1952-54, Verve, 5CD) A-
- Congotronics 2: Buzz'n'Rumble From the Urb'n'Jungle (2006, Crammed Discs) B+
- Corbett Vs. Dempsey: Eye & Ear (1943-2004, Atavistic) B
- Crunk Hits (2002-04, TVT) A-
- Crunk Hits, Vol. 2 (2004-05, TVT) A-
- Cryptogramophone Assemblage 1998-2008 (1998-2007, Cryptogramophone, 2CD+DVD) B
- Cuadernos de Mexico (2004, Winter & Winter, 3CD) B+
- Cuisine Non-Stop: An Introduction to the French Nouvelle Generation (1996-2000, Luaka Bop) B+
- Cult Cargo: Belize City Boil Up (Numero Group) B+
- Delmark: 55 Years of Jazz (1944-2007, Delmark, CD+DVD) B+
- Desert Roses Vol. IV (2002-06, CIA) B
- Dirty Dancing (Legacy Edition) (1956-87, RCA/Legacy, CD+DVD) B
- Disco Not Disco: Post Punk, Electro & Leftfield Dance Classics (1974-86, !K7/Strut) B+
- Doctors, Professors, Kings and Queens: The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (1927-2003, Shout! Factory, 4CD) B+
- Does Anybody Know I'm Here? Vietnam Through the Eyes of Black America 1962-1972 (1962-73, Kent) B+
- Dope & Glory: Reefer Songs der 30er & 40er Jahre (1925-47, Trikont, 2CD) A-
- Down in the Basement: Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove of Vintage 78s (1926-37, Old Hat) A
- Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals From Studio One (1967-75, Heartbeat) A-
- Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples From the Blue Note Lab (1966-74, Blue Note) C+
- The Duke of Elegant: Gems From the Duke Ellington Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 3] (1959-2007, High Note) B
- Early Trane: The John Coltrane Songbook [The Composer Collection Volume 2] (1999-2006, High Note) B+
- Eccentric Soul: The Deep City Label (1964-68, Numero Group) B+
- Edition Pierre Verger: Africa: From Dakar to Johannesburg (Playa Sound) B
- Edition Pierre Verger: Japan: From Kyoto to Tokyo (Playa Sound) B
- The Edge: David Axelrod at Capitol Records (1966-70, Capitol Jazz) B-
- Electric Highlife: Sessions From the Bokoor Studios (1978-89, Naxos World) A
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 15: Jump to Addis (Buda Musique) B+
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 18: Asguèbba! (Buda Musique) B+
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 23: Orchestra Ethiopia (1963-80, Buda Musique) B+
- Explorations: Classic Picante Regrooved, Vol. 1 (2006, Concord Picante) B+
- Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet (1960-62, Capitol) A
- First Steps: First Recordings From the Creators of Modern Jazz (1944-53, Savoy Jazz) A-
- Flowers in the Wildwood: Women in Early Country Music (1923-39, Trikont) A
- Flying Funk: Ultra Heavy Funk and Rare Grooves From Flying Dutchman, Bluebird and RCA (1968-75, Bluebird) B+
- Flying Groove: Rare Grooves and Jazz Classics From Bluebird and Flying Dutchman (1963-75, Bluebird) A-
- Folk and Pop Sounds of Sumatra Vol. 2 (Sublime Frequencies) B+
- From Bakabush: The First Ten Years of Stonetree (1995-2005, Stonetree) A-
- From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music (1927-95, Warner Brothers, 3CD) B
- Full Up: More Hits From Studio One (1967-82, Heartbeat) B+
- Funky Organ: B3 Jazz Grooves (1997-2006, High Note) B
- Funky Pieces of Silver: The Horace Silver Songbook (The Composer Collection Volume 1) (1997-2005, High Note) B+
- The Funky 16 Corners (1969-74, Stones Throw) A-
- Gettin' Funky: The Birth of New Orleans R&B (1941-50, Proper, 4CD) B+
- Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70's Ghana (1966-77, Soundway) A-
- Ghostbusters: Original Soundtrack (1984, Arista/Legacy) C
- Global Hip Hop: Beats and Rhymes -- The No World Culture (1998-2003, Manteca) A-
- Globalista: Import-Export (Trikont) A-
- Go Contrary, Go Sing: Heroes and Zeroes of the North American Underground (1999-2004, Brooklyn Towne) A-
- Golden Afrique Vol. 1 (1971-83, Network, 2CD) A
- Golden Afrique Vol. 2 (1956-82, Network, 2CD) A
- Golden Afrique Vol. 3 (1939-88, Network, 2CD) A-
- Good for What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows (1926-37, Old Hat, 2CD) A
- Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal (1961-81, The Numero Group) B+
- Gospel Music (1937-77, Hyena) B+
- The Guitar and Gun: Highlife Music From Ghana (1981-84, Stern's/Earthworks) A
- Ham Hocks & Cornbread: The Pounding, Pulsating Roots of Rock 'n' Roll (1945-52, JSP, 4CD) B+
- Happy Birthday Newport! 50 Swinging Years (1955-76, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD) B+
- Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 2 (1927-38, Yazoo) A-
- Haul & Pull Up Selecta: Heavy Weight Dancehall (1979-82, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) B+
- Havana, Cuba, ca. 1957: Rhythms and Songs for the Orishas (1957, Smithsonian Folkways) B+
- High Explosion: DJ Sounds From 1970 to 1976 (1970-76, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) A
- High Rollers! From Las Vegas (Capitol) B+
- The HighTone Anthology: Rockin' From the Roots (1976-2006, Time Life, 2CD) B+
- Hillbilly Boogie (1939-51, Proper, 4CD) A
- Hillbilly Boogie! (1946-54, Columbia/Legacy) A-
- The Hip Hop Box (1979-2003, Hip-O, 4CD) A-
- Hip Hop 101 (2000, Tommy Boy) A-
- Honk! Honk! Honk! (1952-58, Ace) B+
- Hot Rod (Music From the Motion Picture) (1978-2007, Legacy) C
- Hot Women: Women Singers From the Torrid Regions (1927-50, Kein & Aber) A-
- The House That Trane Built: The Best of Impulse Records (1961-76, Impulse) A-
- Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked (2005, Impulse) B
- The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro (Verge) B+
- An Introduction to Texas Blues (1948-92, Fuel 2000) B+
- Jazz After Midnight (1998-2006, High Note) B-
- Jazz in Paris: Champs Elysees 1917-1949 (1927-75, Gitanes/Universal, 3CD) B+
- Jazz in Paris: Montmartre 1924-1939 (1933-62, Gitanes/Universal, 3CD) B+
- Jazz in Paris: Rive Gauche, Rive Droite 1956-1959 (1955-73, Gitanes/Universal, 3CD) B+
- Jazz in Paris: Saint-Germain-Des-Prés 1946-1956 (1947-56, Gitanes/Universal, 3CD) A-
- Jazz Moods: Sounds of Autumn (1977-2003, Concord) B-
- Jazz Moods: Twilight in Rio (1982-99, Concord) B
- Jewface (1905-22, Reboot Stereophonic) A-
- Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (1944-2002, Epic/Legacy) B+
- Journey Into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story (1978-86, Rhino, 2CD) A-
- Justin Time Records 25th Anniversary Collection (1986-2007, Justin Time, 2CD) B
- Kind of Blue Revisited: The Miles Davis Songbook [The Compser Collection Volume 4] (1990-2006, High Note) B+(**)
- The Kings of Highlife: The Vibrant Music of West Africa (Wrasse) A
- The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years (1967-68, Moll-Selekta) A-
- Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68 (1966-68, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) A-
- Lif Up Yuh Leg an Trample (Honest Jons) B+
- London Is the Place for Me: Trinidadian Calypso in London (1950-56, Honest Jon's) A-
- Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop (1950-59, Shout! Factory, 3CD) B+
- Man of Constant Sorrow and Other Timeless Mountain Ballads (Yazoo) B+
- Mixed Media Series: Basquiat Salutes Jazz (1948-74, Prestige) B+
- Mizell: The Mizell Brothers at Blue Note (1972-77, Blue Note) C+
- Motown Classics: Gold (1960-72, Motown, 2CD) A+
- Movement Soul: Volume 2 (1939-62, ESP-Disk) B
- Music From the Yiddish Radio Project (1923-52, Shanachie) B+
- Mutant Disco: A Subtle Dislocation of the Norm (1978-82, ZE, 2CD) A-
- Mutant Disco #3: Garage Sale (1979-92, ZE) B+
- Não Wave: Brazil Post Punk (1982-88, Man) B
- New Orleans Funk: The Original Sound of Funk (1960-75, Soul Jazz) A
- New Thing! (1956-84, Soul Jazz, 2CD) B+
- New York for Lovers (1953-95, Verve) B
- Nigeria Disco Funk Special: The Sound of the Underground Lagos Dancefloor (1974-79, Sounday) B+
- Nigeria Rock Special: Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Fuzz Funk in 1970s Nigeria (1970s, Soundway) B+
- Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos (1964-80, AfroStrut, 3CD) A-
- Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump: Original Heavyweight Afrobeat Highlife & Afro-Funk (1968-81, Strut) A-
- Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues (1970-76, Soundway, 2CD) A-
- Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945-1970 (1946-69, CMF/Lost Highway, 2CD) A-
- Nobel Voices for Disarmament: 1901-2001 (Smithsonian Folkways) C+
- Now That Sounds Kosher! (1955-2004, Shout! Factory) B+
- N.Y No Wave: The Ultimate East Village 80's Soundtrack (1978-80, ZE) B+
- The Only Blip Hop Record You Will Ever Need, Vol. 1 (1996-2002, Luaka Bop) B+
- The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need (1954-65, Shout! Factory, 2CD) A-
- Original Irish Tenors: The Legendary Voices of Celtic Song (1921-53, Columbia/Legacy) B+
- Our New Orleans 2005 (2005, Nonesuch) A-
- Pachuco Boogie Featuring Don Tosti (1948-54, Arhoolie) A-
- Panama! Latin, Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965-75 (Soundway) B+
- Panama! 2: Latin Sounds, Cumbia Tropical and Calypso Funk on the Isthmus 1967-77 (1967-77, Soundway) A-
- Paris for Lovers (1950-92, Verve) B-
- The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980-1985, Volume 1 (1977-82, Timber!) A-
- The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980-1985, Volume 2 (1981-84, Timber!) A-
- The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980-1985, Volume 3 (1981-85, Timber!) B+
- The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980-1985, Volume 4 (1971-90, Timber) A
- Pirouet Jazz Compilation, Vol. I: The Best Is Yet to Come (1992-2008, Pirouet) B+
- A Place Called Africa: Songs of the Lost Tribe (1967-83, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) B
- Porky's Revenge (1985, Columbia/Legacy) B+
- Princes Amongst Men: Journeys With Gypsy Musicians (1964-2007, Asphalt Tango) A-
- Progressions: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar (1906-2001, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) B+
- Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980 (1975-80, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) A
- Pure Brazil: Bossa4Two: Great Duets for Great Moments (1963-97, Universal Latino) B+
- Pure Brazil: Bossa4Two Vol. 2: Great Duets for Great Moments (1977-2002, Universal Latino) B
- Pure Brazil: Feijoada: 14 Delicious Sambas (1963-2000, Universal Latino) A-
- Pure Brazil: The Girls From Ipanema: From Astrud to Bebel (1963-2000, Universal Latino) B
- Pure Brazil: The Girls From Ipanema Vol. 2: From Astrud to Bebel (1963-2003, Universal Latino) B
- Pure Brazil: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars: Bossa Nova Sung in English (1965-2001, Universal Latino) C+
- Pure Brazil: Samba Social Club: The Masters Sing Their Best (1974-2002, Universal Latino) B+
- Pure Brazil: Samba Soul Groove (1969-2001, Universal Latino) B
- Putumayo Kids Presents: French Playground (1997-2004, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Kids Presents: New Orleans Playground (1956-2003, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Kids Presents: One World, One Kid (Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground (1973-2005, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Kids Presents: Sing Along With Putumayo (1995-2002, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa (1994-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia (1998-2008, Putumayo World Music) A-
- Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil (1979-2004, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Acoustic France (1994-2007, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: African Party (1992-2008, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Americana (2000-05, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: American Blues (1972-2002, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Asian Lounge (1978-2005, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: ¡Baila! A Latin Dance Party (1996-2005, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Blues Around the World (1965-2005, Putumayo World Music) B-
- Putumayo Presents: Blues Lounge (2000-04, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Groove (1997-2003, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge (2000-05, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Café Cubano (1998-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Celtic Crossroads (1998-2005, Putumayo World Music) C
- Putumayo Presents: French Café (Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Greece: A Musical Odyssey (1993-2003, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Israel (1982-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Italian Café (Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: A Jazz & Blues Christmas (1950s-2006, Putumayo World Music) B-
- Putumayo Presents: Latin Jazz (1973-2006, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge (Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Latin Reggae (1995-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Mali (1999-2005, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Music From the Chocolate Lands (1990-2004, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Music From the Wine Lands (1991-2005, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: A New Groove (2003-06, Putumayo Grooves) B+
- Putumayo Presents: New Orleans (Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Brass (1989-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Christmas (1995-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: North African Groove (1996-2004, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino (Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: One World, Many Cultures (1998-2006, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Paris (1995-2005, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Puerto Rico (1959-99, Putumayo World Music) A-
- Putumayo Presents: Québec (1993-2007, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Radio Latino (2001-06, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Sahara Lounge (Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: South Pacific Islands (Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Swing Around the World (1964-2004, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Tango Around the World (2001-07, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove (1999-2005, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Women of Africa (Putumayo World Music) B-
- Putumayo Presents: Women of Jazz (1998-2008, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: Women of Latin America (1999-2004, Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo Presents: Women of the World Acoustic (1994-2006, Putumayo World Music) B-
- Putumayo Presents: World Hits (1963-89, Putumayo World Music) B+
- Putumayo Presents: World Reggae (Putumayo World Music) B
- Putumayo World Party (1975-2007, Putumayo World Music) B
- ?uestlove Presents Babies Makin' Babies (1973-78, Urban Theory) B+
- A Quiet Revolution: 30 Years of Windham Hill (1980-2005, Windham Hill/Legacy, 4CD) B-
- Radio Palestine: Sounds of the Eastern Mediterranean (Sublime Frequencies) B-
- Radio Pyongyang: Commie Funk and Agit Pop From the Hermit Kingdom (Sublime Frequencies) B+
- Radio Sumatra: The Indonesian FM Experience (Sublime Frequencies) B
- Ragga Ragga Ragga! 2003 (2003, Greensleeves) B+
- Real Ragtime (1898-1919, Archeophone) B+
- Re-Bop: The Savoy Originals (1945-59, Savoy Jazz) B
- Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes (1945-59, Savoy Jazz) B+
- Revenge of Blind Joe Death: The John Fahey Tribute Album (2006, Takoma) B+
- Rhythm Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&B (1958-81, Shout! Factory, 3CD) A
- Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest (2008, Ruf) B+
- Ricky Jay Plays Poker (1914-2001, Octone/Legacy) B+
- Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats (Essay) A-
- Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1985, Volcano/Legacy) C+
- The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru (1968-78, Barbès) A-
- The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll 1946-1954 (1946-54, Hip-O, 3CD) A
- Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics 1953-1955 (Crammed Discs, 2CD) A-
- The Rose & the Briar: Death, Love and Liberty in the American Ballad (1927-2004, Columbia/Legacy) B-
- Rough & Tough: The Story of Ska 1960-1966 (1960-66, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) A
- The Rough Guide to Americana (1984-2001, World Music Network) B-
- The Rough Guide to Arabesque (1993-2002, World Music Network) B
- The Rough Guide to Bellydance (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to Bhangra (1993-99, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance (1998-2005, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Brazilian Hip-Hop (1996-2003, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Cajun Dance (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to Colombian Street Party (2005-08, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Congo Gold (1949-93, World Music Network) A
- The Rough Guide to Fado (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to Highlife (World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Mambo (1948-2003, World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to Merengue (1992-2005, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Merengue & Bachata (1994-2001, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to Raï (World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to South African Gospel (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to South African Jazz (1958-98, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil: Bahia (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to the Music of China (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Ethiopia (World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (1991-98, World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Pakistan (World Music Network) B
- The Rough Guide to the Music of the Indian Ocean (World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Israel (1995-2005, World Music Network) B+
- The Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara (1998-2004, World Music Network) A-
- The Rough Guide to West African Gold (1950s-70s, World Music Network) A-
- Rough Trade Shops: Post Punk Vol 01 (1977-2002, Mute, 2CD) B+
- Run the Road (2005, Vice) A-
- Run the Road Volume 2 (2006, Vice) B+
- Russendisko: Hits (Trikont) A-
- Saucy Calypsos: Volume One (Ice) B+
- Savoy Blues (1944-92, Savoy Jazz, 3CD) B+
- Savoy on Central Avenue (1941-52, Savoy Jazz, 2CD) B+
- Seven Come Eleven: Texas Swing on Radio & TV (1946-64, Country Routes) B
- '70s Soul: Gold (1970-79, Hip-O, 2CD) A-
- 6 Degrees of P-Funk: The Best of George Clinton and His Funk Family (1979-96, Epic/Legacy) B-
- Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years (1961-65, Heartbeat, 2CD) A
- Songs That Got Us Through WWII (1941-45, Rhino) B+
- Songs That Got Us Through WWII Vol. 2 (1942-45, Rhino) A-
- Songs Without Words: Classical Music From the War (A Ken Burns Film) (1963-2006, Legacy/RCA Red Seal) B-
- The Sound of Dub: Rare and Soundful Pearls From South Africa in Dub (2005, Echo Beach) B+
- Sound of the World (2000-05, Wrasse, 2CD) B+
- Spirits in the Material World: A Reggae Tribute to the Police (2007, Shanachie) B
- Stomp and Swerve: American Music Gets Hot (1897-1925, Archeophone) A-
- Stompin' at the Savoy: The Original Indie-Label (1944-61, Savoy Jazz, 4CD) B+
- Studio One Classics (1964-81, Soul Jazz) A-
- Studio One Women (1966-81, Soul Jazz) B+
- The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of (1926-32, Yazoo, 2CD) B+
- Swing Tanzen Verboten! Swing Music and Nazi Propaganda Swing During World War II (1933-44, Proper, 4CD) B-
- Tease! The Beat of Burlesque (1952-61, Verve) B+
- Ten in Texas (2005, Icehouse Music) B+
- That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 1 (1895-1927, WHRA, 9CD) A-
- That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 2 (1927-34, WHRA, 9CD) A-
- That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 3 (1934-45, WHRA, 9CD) A
- That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 4 (1945-51, WHRA, 9CD) A-
- The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983 (1979-83, Stones Throw) A-
- Thirsty Ear Blue Series Sampler (2002-06, Thirsty Ear) B+
- 30 #1 Hits of the '30s (1930-39, Collectors' Choice, 2CD) A-
- Tighten Up: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968-74 (1968-74, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2CD) B+
- Titan! It's All Pop! (1978-81, Numero Group, 2CD) B-
- The Tommy Boy Story Vol. 1: Tommy Boy Twelve-Inch: It's Workin! (1981-93, Rhino, 2CD) B+
- Trans Formers: The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition) (1985-86, Volcano/Legacy) B+
- Trojan Box Set: Bob Marley & Friends (Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B
- Trojan Box Set: Calypso (1956-75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B+
- Trojan Box Set: Dancehall (Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B+
- Trojan Box Set: Dub (Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B+
- Trojan Box Set: Ganja Reggae (1970-85, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B-
- Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Hits (1960-73, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) A-
- Trojan Box Set: Nyahbinghi (1968-75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) A-
- Trojan Box Set: Rocksteady (Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B
- Trojan Box Set: Upsetter (1968-2001, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) A-
- Trojan Box Set: X-Rated (1966-75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD) B
- Trojan Dub Massive: Chapter One (2005, Trojan/Sanctuary) B+
- Tropicália (1968-73, Soul Jazz) A-
- 20 #1 Hits of the '20s (1920-29, Collectors' Choice) A-
- Ultimate Reggae: 20 Classic Reggae Riddims! (1972-2001, UTV) A-
- El Último Paraíso (2001, Winter & Winter) B
- Unclassics: Obscure Electronic Funk & Disco (1978-85, Environ) A-
- The United Records Story (1951-57, Delmark) B+
- Urban Africa Club: Hip Hop Dancehall and Kwaito (Out Here) A-
- Version Dread: 18 Dub Hits From Studio One (1966-82, Heartbeat) B+
- The War (A Ken Burns Film): Deluxe Edition (1930-2006, Legacy, 4CD) B
- The War (A Ken Burns Film): I'm Beginning to See the Light (1937-44, Legacy) A-
- The War (A Ken Burns Film): Sentimental Journey (1930-45, Legacy) B+
- The War (A Ken Burns Film): The Soundtrack (1938-2005, Legacy) B
- Watch How the People Dancing: Unity Sounds From the London Dancehall, 1986-1989 (1986-89, Honest Jons) A-
- Wayfaring Strangers: Ladies of the Canyon (1969-76, Numero Group) B
- A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of the American West (1995-2004, Dualtone) B
- Western Swing and Country Jazz: An Expertly Selected Package (1935-40, JSP, 4CD) B+
- Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest in Funk & Soul 1965-1975 (1965-2003, Light in the Attic) B
- When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 3: That's Chicago's South Side (1931-42, Bluebird) A-
- When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 4: That's All Right (1939-55, Bluebird) A-
- When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven (1928-40, Bluebird) A
- Whiskey in the Jar: Essential Drinking Songs & Sing Alongs (1962-2003, Legacy, 2CD) B-
- Why the Hell Not . . . The Songs of Kinky Friedman (2006, Sustain) B+
- World Circuit Presents . . . (1950s-2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2CD) B+
- World Psychedelic Classics 3: Love's a Real Thing (1972-78, Luaka Bop) A-
- Yes Indeed! Women Vocalists on United (1949-53, Delmark) B
- Zanzibara 1: Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club (2004-05, Buda Musique) B+
- Zanzibara 2: L'Âge d'Or du Taraab de Mombasa (1965-75, Buda Musique) B+
- ZE Records Presents: Undercover (1979-2004, ZE) B+
- ZE Xmas Record Reloaded 2004 (1981-2004, ZE) B
Total compilations reviewed: 356.