What I'm Listening To (Oct)

I don't buy new music very often. I tend to listen to what I have. Over and over and over. I got the Ben Taylor CD a month ago, and now that I have virtually worn it out, it is time for some new tunes.

I wasn't quite sure where to start. Who is good? What albums are worth buying? Of course, personal taste plays a roll, too. Just because Britney Spears has the top selling single doesn't mean that I will buy it.




I got an email from Sara Bareilles a few days ago (I am subscribed to her site) about an album she is on, The Hotel Cafe presents: Winter Songs (link goes to music sample). I have her album Little Voice and really like it (sorry, I can't link it, just go into her site and choose Music if you want to hear her). I bought it and have listened to it once. I won't really listen a lot until closer to Christmas since the songs are more holiday-ish.










I also dropped into iTunes to see what the top albums are. I don't like to just get a song or two, generally, because I usually browse our music collection by album, not artist. Adele (linked site has songs), album name 19, was listed as the top seller. I listened to a few of her clips and liked her. I really like this album. She reminds me of Norah Jones in some ways, with a little less Jazz and a little more Blues. She has a really strong voice and the album is definitely great for a nice car ride or background dinner music.

I also found Joshua Radin (again, linked site has songs), whose debut album Simple Times is at 34. Oooh, I really like him. He has a really nice voice. His music is kinda like Jack Johnson, but not exactly. He also reminds me of David Saw and Ben Taylor -- I think because of the rythm of the songs and cadence of his voice...






So, three new albums. I'll be set for months!