Song: "Stalemate"
Artist: Nada Surf
Album: High/Low
Indie rock band Nada Surf went a bit lo-fi with their latest, and in my opinion, best album with The Weight Is a Gift. But after hearing and loving that effort, I went back through their catalog and ordered a bunch of songs, including this mid-tempo rocker. Great stuff.
The Sheila Divine: "Countrymen"
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Peter Searcy
Song: "Invent"
Artist: Peter Searcy
Album: Could You Please and Thank You
I first heard this guy at South By Southwest around the year 2000, and picked up this album. It still has regular rotation in my iTunes, and Searcy has since signed with Toucan Cove, releasing a new album (which is also really good) in 2007. He's more of a rocker than a singer/songwriter, and his edgy pop music is well worth checking out.
Artist: Peter Searcy
Album: Could You Please and Thank You
I first heard this guy at South By Southwest around the year 2000, and picked up this album. It still has regular rotation in my iTunes, and Searcy has since signed with Toucan Cove, releasing a new album (which is also really good) in 2007. He's more of a rocker than a singer/songwriter, and his edgy pop music is well worth checking out.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Jason White
Song: "Red Ragtop"
Artist: Jason White
Album: Shades of Gray
Many of you might recognize this song from when Tim McGraw cut it. But Jason White first released this on his own album, which is really awesome. Still, I'm sure White is loving the royalty checks he's likely still getting from McGraw's cut.
Artist: Jason White
Album: Shades of Gray
Many of you might recognize this song from when Tim McGraw cut it. But Jason White first released this on his own album, which is really awesome. Still, I'm sure White is loving the royalty checks he's likely still getting from McGraw's cut.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Butch
Song: "Take Tomorrow (One Day at a Time)"
Artist: Butch Walker
Album: Left of Self-Centered
I don't think I've said lately that Butch Walker is the freaking MAN. This album, his first solo effort after leaving Marvelous 3, is still Butch's best work as an artist, producer or whatever. And this song, somewhat of a ballad, is brilliant both lyrically and musically.
Artist: Butch Walker
Album: Left of Self-Centered
I don't think I've said lately that Butch Walker is the freaking MAN. This album, his first solo effort after leaving Marvelous 3, is still Butch's best work as an artist, producer or whatever. And this song, somewhat of a ballad, is brilliant both lyrically and musically.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Sponge
Song: "Live Here Without You"
Artist: Sponge
Album: New Pop Sunday
This is one of those albums that I listen to and remember things about that time in my life...it was the early summer of 1999, and I had lots to be optimistic about. So this is a feel-good record for me, one that balances rock and pop and alternative edge all at the same time.
Artist: Sponge
Album: New Pop Sunday
This is one of those albums that I listen to and remember things about that time in my life...it was the early summer of 1999, and I had lots to be optimistic about. So this is a feel-good record for me, one that balances rock and pop and alternative edge all at the same time.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Steely Dan
Song: "Kid Charlemagne"
Artist: Steely Dan
Album: The Royal Scam
Steely Dan is like the musical equivalent of comfort food. Hearing their jazzy seventies flavored pop is instantly relaxing, at least to me. This is one of their mid-level hits and one of their best--funky, and with some great guitar work.
Artist: Steely Dan
Album: The Royal Scam
Steely Dan is like the musical equivalent of comfort food. Hearing their jazzy seventies flavored pop is instantly relaxing, at least to me. This is one of their mid-level hits and one of their best--funky, and with some great guitar work.
Monday, October 1, 2007
National Product
Song: "By All Means"
Artist: National Product
Album: Luna
This band is kind of new on the circuit, and they are like a combo of today's alternative/pop/punk and a bit of hair metal sound thrown in. The thing is, it really, really works because the band is solid, the singer is awesome and their songs are melodic and powerful.
Artist: National Product
Album: Luna
This band is kind of new on the circuit, and they are like a combo of today's alternative/pop/punk and a bit of hair metal sound thrown in. The thing is, it really, really works because the band is solid, the singer is awesome and their songs are melodic and powerful.
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