Music. And Me.
I thought I would make a list of new tunes that I’m currently enjoying. I’ve been on quite a music kick lately. I’ve got to stop spending money on mp3s, but I can’t help it. It’s my comfort food. AND I have comfort food, real comfort food, which I blogged about a few blogs ago. I always feel a wee bit better with music. It’s a temporary fix, but music has always been my trigger. I can absolutely get away from my problems. Sometimes I think about being a rockstar, and how much I’ve really fucked up my life when I should have gotten a job that gave me more respect. But I digress. Music has always been there for me. The great thing about music is that it doesn’t care what color you are, what your gender is, who you love. It’s always there for you. There’s something for everybody. I can’t say magazines do that. Or newspapers, or coffee. Everyone complains about something at some point. But music is the one steady rock I have in my sub par life. So that being said, I have a small list of tunes that the imaginary people reading this blog should vibe too. And enjoy, if they want. Or at least take a listen to rip on. Either way, they pass the time.
1. Diane Birch -Bible Belt. Despite it being called Bible Belt, there isn’t anything religious on the cd. If you are a fan of Carole King, or Norah Jones, or even Natalie Merchant, this is a great cd. Her voice is soothing at times, and even harsh in others. I enjoy listening to this when I just want to relax. It is a sleeper hit. I know she has a name in the independent music circuit, but she should break out at some point.
2. Billy Boy On Poison-Drama Junkie Queen. This is a rock band, pure and simple. If you enjoy Jet, this is right up your alley. The songs are short, to the point, a bit distorted but all the way rock n’ roll with a side of muted strings for dessert. It’s truly a finely crafted rock album. I highly recommend it. Listen to the track “On My Way.” It could definitely be a White Stripes tune musically. Better yet, the lead singer should do a song with ol’ Jack. THAT would be excellent.
3. Black Eyed Peas-The E.N.D. There’s nothing really TOO new about this album. It’s definitely a party album, from start to finish. Never a dull moment. The only real new thing is the whole club direction, with hints of electronica thrown in. But the bass is absolutely nasty. And no matter how much crap they get, they will still have a fan in me. It’s a party, pure and simple in BEP’s eyes and we’re all along for the ride. They’re simple lyrically but the music that backs the lyrics go a long long way.
4. A Fine Frenzy-Bomb in a Birdcage. This is AFF’s second album and let me tell you, it’s a very very nice departure from her first cd. Not that the first one wasn’t good, but it was so slow moving and very very very depressing. This one is a little faster paced. “Bird Away” and “Blow Up in the Summer” make me think of a cool summer day with a never-ending sky of blue. Her voice makes me feel like anything is possible in life, which as we all know, is just not the case. But I give it a definite B plus. Fine work from a Fine Frenzy.
Ok…I’ll leave you with these 4 for now. Check back every so often and I’ll update.
