Download Top 10

The Download Top Ten lists the albums which have proved most popular since Linn launched its download service in 2007 and might give you some good ideas for your next purchase. 

 

1 Susan Wong- Step Into My Dreams

Delving into golden age of pop/folk music from the late 1960's and early 1970's Susan has reinterpreted classics such as the Beatles' 'Something', the Turtles' 'Happy Together', Simon & Garfunkels' 'Sound of Silence' and The Mama's & the Papa's 'California Dreaming' in her own laid-back intimate acoustic pop, folk and bossa nova style

 

2 Avison Ensemble - Vivaldi: Concerti Opus 8

Directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk, Britain's foremost Baroque violin virtuosi, the Avison Ensemble presents an insightful performance of the masterpiece that is brimming with energy.

Disc of the Week: 'Plenty of bold colours...recorded with immediacy and real presence.' BBC Radio 3 CD Review

 

3 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Mozart: Divertimento K.334 & Oboe Quartet K.370

Alexander Janiczek leads principal players from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in this beautifully intimate recording. Mozart's writing allows each player to shine and demonstrates the depth of talent within the Ensemble, illustrating why this orchestra has had such extensive success with its previous Mozart recordings.

'An enthrallingly intimate and conversational performance of a great piece.' The Herald

 

4 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Mozart Symphonies 38 - 41

The multi-award-winning recording which won a Classical BRIT award, two BBC Music Magazine Awards, including 'Disc of the Year' and was named the number one Classical Album of 2008 by the Sunday Times and HMV Choice.

'Among the very best recordings of these four symphonies on disc.' The Times

 

5 Maeve O'Boyle - All My Sins

Produced by Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile), "All My Sins" is a master class in melodic, folk-tinged pop and features co-writes with, among others, Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue) and Francis Macdonald (Teenage Fanclub).

'There are no misses on this triumphant debut.' Daily Express

 

6 kuniko kato - kuniko plays reich

This unique recording includes three stunning new arrangements of Steve Reich works, newly written for percussion, in celebration of his 75th birthday by one of today's most gifted percussionists.

'Kuniko is a first rate percussionist...she has created new and very beautiful arrangements.' Steve Reich

 

7 Susan Wong - 511

Susan Wong's second studio album for the Evosound label was produced by Adrien Zerbini in Switzerland in 2009. Laid back acoustic pop and bossa nova influenced arrangements of modern classics such as Windmills Of You Mind, Saving All My Love For You and You Are So Beautiful.

 

 

8 Pete Alderton - Cover My Blues

There could hardly be anyone more easy-going than Englishman Pete Alderton, who has put out what was described as blues album of the year. Soaked in the roots of British blues and enriched with its American and African counterparts, Alderton virtually plays himself into intoxication.

 

 

9 Julia Fischer - Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35

Another superb performance from Julia Fischer. The German violinist is joins Yakov Kreizberg and the Russian National Orchestra to deliver an inspiring and simply stunning performance of Tchaikovsky.

Editor's Choice: ‘Fischer again demonstrates what a great and distinctive artist she is.' Gramophone

 

10 Barb Jungr - Man In The Long Black Coat

Jungr's superb interpretations of her musical hero combined with her unique vocal style and arrangements deliver a gorgeous performance on this compilation of Dylan songs.

'...the most significant vocal album of the 21st century thus far.' NY Culture