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70-Jason Lytle-Yours Truly, The Commuter
Jason Lytle first showed up in one of my daily musical podcasts. His music is driven by acoustic guitars and has a bit of an ethereal sound to it. I really do like it, but not in all moods. I look forward to exploring some of his earlier music. The first track is one of the best.
69-Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band-Outer South
It always seemed that I should like Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes. They had fantastic, witty, and dark lyrics. With this offering, Conor & The Mystic Valley Band jumped up a few notches. I like the slightly new sound, especially the prominence of the piano. “Ten Women” and “Bloodline” are a few goodies.
68-Bob Dylan-Together Through Life
Dylan’s masterful lyrics and gravelly voice all add to the mystique of someone we are lucky to have.
Completely unassuming, Rhett Miller continues to win me over. Tracks such as “Like Love”, “Caroline”, “Bonfire”, and “Sometimes” speak to how much I love his music. It’s great stuff.
The gravelly voiced Geary writes some great lyrics in this album. This album was better than most on my list. Give “You’re The Only Girl”. “Mid-Nite Sun”, and “Ghosts” a listen.
My complaint with Regina Spektor has always been that she relies on the unusual and the strange, while failing to capitalize on her best trait: her voice. “Samson” and “Braille” are two tracks that showcase her magical voice. For the eight minutes and seven seconds it takes to listen to them both, time stops. So with “Far” I was really hoping she showed off that phenomenal voice. I heard it a little on “Dance Anthem of the 80’s”, “Genius Next Door”, and “The Sword & The Pen” but overall I didn’t get what I wanted. On the plus side, “The Calculation” is an infectious track with a message I believe in; “Folding Chair” is just plain fun; and “Human Of The Year” is great all around. “Far” is a good effort from Regina, maintaining her status as a favorite of mine, just not in the upper echelon.
After “How To Save A Life” was obliterated on the radio by overplay, I was pretty sure I couldn’t like The Fray again. Without changing their sound, they came out with a disc that won me back. “Absolute”, “You Found Me”, “Never Say Never”, and “Ungodly Hour” are great tracks. Like Mat Kearney, they can be too cliché, but I’ll excuse them for it.
Compilations are really hard for me to rate. I enjoy the one, unique sound of an artist. However the combination of all these fantastic artists on one mammoth album is hard for me to ignore. “Cello Song”, “Brackett, WI”, “So Far Around The Bend”, “Big Red Machine”, “Sleepless”, “Hey, Snow White”, and “Happiness” are all tracks that I love.
65-Delta Spirit-Ode To Sunshine
A welcome find for me; I can’t recall where I first head them. They mix up their sounds, while staying true to their own distinct sound. “People C’mon” is a driving song that gets you excited to live. Great disc.
I’ve really come to enjoy Weezer this year. He’s creative, catchy, and unique. Plus, there's a dog vaulting through a living room on the cover. This album is no different, with track #1, Can’t Stop Partying”, and “Underdogs” being the best tracks.
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