Sarah M

Song: "Black and White"
Artist: Sarah McLachlan
Album: Surfacing

Many of you guys may make fun of me for having Sarah Mac on my iTunes, or for calling her Sarah Mac. But let me tell you....this album is one of my all-time faves by any artist, period. It's not all girly, but rather brooding and dark and melodic all the way around.

Rosie's Lullaby

Song: "Rosie's Lullaby"
Artist: Norah Jones
Album: Not Too Late

Sometimes I come across songs in my iTunes that I didn't know were there....this is one of them. I just love Norah's velvety voice...this is easy listening for today's music fan for sure.

Foghat

Song: "Easy Money"
Artist: Foghat
Album: Stone Blue

This is one of those tracks that I bought because I was feeling nostalgic. Foghat was one of the first rock bands that I listened to as a teenager, when I started getting into heavier stuff.

Doobies

Song: "Another Park, Another Sunday"
Artist: Doobie Brothers
Album: Live at Wolf Trap

I know this song will lose any street cred I may have had, but that's okay. I have lots of classic rock in my iTunes because I grew up in the 70's and 80's. And the Doobie Brothers' music always makes me feel good.

BTE

Song: "Beautiful Mistake"
Artist: Better Than Ezra
Album: How Does Your Garden Grow? (iTunes)

I know I wrote about these guys last week, but I love this album so much it was worth another post. There are like 8 or 9 songs on this record that are just timeless and awesome.

Tristan Prettyman

Song: "Madly"
Artist: Tristan Prettyman
Album: n/a

I really dig singer/songwriter Tristan Prettyman, who is a not a man, but she sure is pretty. Check out her new single available as a free download on iTunes this week.

All My Friends

Song: "All My Friends"
Artist: Our Lady Peace
Album: Spiritual Machines

Canadian alt-rock band Our Lady Peace has been around for about fifteen years now, and though they have had bigger albums, this one ranks as my favorite. This song in particular is particularly creepy and beautiful at the same time.