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    Spare, mournful set of songs about heartache in various forms; beautifully crafted, but takes its sadness very seriously.
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    Guest guitar work from the always innovative Bill Frisell contributes to what may be this experimental folksinger's best work.
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    Debut album from former members of indie pop group Aberdeen shares their sensibilities, but injects more noise and a more mature lyrical viewpoint.
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Moods » Sad

Phases and Stages
Heartbreak Hotel: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight
The Dylan Trilogy
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Sad Album Highlights

Phases and Stages
Willie Nelson
Phases and Stages
Heartbreak Hotel: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight
George Jones
Heartbreak Hotel: Gonna…
The Dylan Trilogy
Bob Dylan
The Dylan Trilogy
Time Out of Mind
Bob Dylan
Time Out of Mind
Niagara
John Southworth
Niagara
Disintegration
The Cure
Disintegration
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Sad Song Highlights

Title Performer Stream
I Don't Want to Spoil the Party The Beatles
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No Reply The Beatles
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I'm a Loser The Beatles
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Girl The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby The Beatles
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away The Beatles
Atlantic City Bruce Springsteen
John Brown Bob Dylan
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll Bob Dylan
The Downeaster "Alexa" Billy Joel
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