John Mayer, : It is well known that I am a huge Mayer fan, but this record is simply phenomenal. I've been listening to it for a while since he (and it was promtly recorded and made ) and it refuses to get old. Whatever your preconceived notions of John Mayer are (read: Your Body is a Wonderland, Daughters), throw them out and give this record a chance. Favorite tracks: Slow Dancing In A Burning Room, Stop This Train
Under the Influence of Giants, : I've tried to describe this album to several people, and the best I have come up with is, "If Maroon 5, the Beatles, the Darkness and some dance beats got together and decided to make some music, this album would happen." Put simply, it's fun music. Favorite tracks: Got Nothing, Meaningless Love
Snow Patrol, : That I didn't know about this band earlier makes me feel a little silly. I love the way many of the songs start small and then build and build. Who am I kidding? I love it all. It's also a great driving album. Favorite tracks: You're All I Have, Chasing Cars, Shut Your Eyes
José González, : I owe a big "thank you" to for tipping me off to this guy. The first song I heard actually isn't on this album; it's an acoustic cover of Kylie Minogue's "Hand on Your Heart" that is heart-melting (). José was born in Sweden to Argentinian parents, and this album is the perfect soundtrack for the fall. Here is an . Favorite tracks: Lovestain, Crosses
This Day & Age, : I first saw these guys opening for Mae in July 2005. They blew me away then and I promptly bought their first album, . This new album is one hundred times better than their debut, to the point where it almost sounds like a completely new band. Visit and listen to "Second Star to the Right...", it's already made the top 25 most played in my iTunes. Favorite tracks: Second Star to the Right..., Always Straight Ahead
In other news, if you haven't yet downloaded , you should probably do that.
