May 10, 2007
Okay, so my eMusic downloads refresh in two days, so I’m trying to make decisions on what my next downloads will be. I’ll have 75 downloads available. I recently posted some mini-reviews, and what I download next will probably be in my next review post. So, here’s a breakdown as of now:
Definite
- 2 - The Jelly Jam
More from Ty Tabor. I’ve seen a few albums disappear from eMusic over time. I want to make sure I get this in case it is no longer available someday as well. - Tin Lily - Jeff Black
Scott recommended this to me a few months ago, and I’ve kept it on my list of possibilities. I’ve decided it’s time. - Seven Swans - Sufjan Stevens
I got Stevens’ Christmas set last December, which is the only music of his I have. Now, I’m ready for more, as eMusic downloads allow. This will be the first one.
Probable
- A Blessing and a Curse - Drive-By Truckers
I believe I first heard of them via a mention by Matt a while back. I’ve continued to keep it on my list, and it’s continued to grow on me. This is almost a definite. - Achilles’ Heel - Pedro the Lion
I remember reading a music website regularly a number of years ago that always went on and on about PTL, but I’ve never heard much of it. I came across this one recently and decided to check it out. I’m leaning towards it for this month as well.
Still considering
- Gimme Fiction - Spoon
Spoon is another one of those I just came across on eMusic (as I did Elbow, which I mentioned recently.) I later found that this was on a few “best albums of 2005″ lists. I’m still undecided for now, though. - So Much More - Brett Dennen
This was on Scott’s year-end list last year, from which I’ve found several great discs so far. He kind of sounds like a chick, which threw me off at first, but every time I listen to the clips (as well as some full songs on YouTube), I like it a little bit more.
And there’s probably at least another 30 artists/albums in my list. I’ll probably get a few “singles” as well. But as for full albums, these are the top contenders (at the moment) for this upcoming round.
Anyone have any other suggestions?
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Pedro the Lion. Yes. Yes. Yes. One of my favorites, though I prefer “Control” to “Achilles Heel.”
I also like Spoon too, though I don’t think I’e heard “Gimme Fiction.”
Another recommendation would be to check out Iron & Wine if you haven’t already.
A friend recommended Drive by Truckers to me and said one of their songs has a “church of Christ” reference in it. What I sampled of the DbT I didn’t particularly care for.
May 10, 2007
If you don’t already have it:
A Golden Field of Radioactive Crows - 77s
May 10, 2007
Gimme Fiction is an excellent album, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.
While not their best, A Blessing and a Curse is probably the most accessible of the DBT albums. Their live show is unbelievable.
May 10, 2007
Jonathan, looks like eMusic has Control as well. I’ll check it out, too. Achilles… was the most recent, so I listened to it first. I’ll probably end up getting multiple PTL’s eventually.
They don’t have any I&W other than a few live tracks, but I’ll check that out, too.
Mike, I used to have some old 77’s (from the early 90’s I think). A Golden Field of Radioactive Crows… I love that title. I’ll have to hear it.
Thanks Matt, I’m liking Gimme Fiction but I’m also liking Dennen more and more. I listened to it again today and may have to move it up as well.
It’s looking like I’ll have to decide which one on this list is going to have to wait until next month…
May 11, 2007
Dennen is great. Get it. He does sound like a chick but a Van Morrison-esque chick.
As far as Jeff Black goes his “B-sides” is just as good as Tin Lilly with “Gold Heart Locket” one of my favorite tunes of the year.
If you are getting Sufjan get “Illinois” first. Much better than seven swans.
I just refreshed and trying to find my 90 tunes. I’m thinking Camera Obscura.
May 14, 2007
I got Dennen. By the time Saturday morning rolled around and my downloads refreshed, it was my first download. I found his voice odd initially, but it continued to grow on me, and I decided I had to get it. After listening to it several times this weekend, I like it more and more each time. It’s great. I already think it’s my favorite out of this month’s downloads.
Also got Seven Swans. I decided to get it first simply because it had fewer tracks (i.e. fewer downloads used). I’ll likely get Illinoise next.
I had a friend sign up from my “tell a friend” email last week, so I’m hoping he stays on after the trial and I get another 50 this month.
By the way, do you have the Josh Ritter live disc he’s advertising on his website?
May 14, 2007
No, I don’t. I listened to it and it’s good.
May 14, 2007
An interesting note on Brett Dennen: “Ain’t No Reason” has recently been featured on both Scrubs and House.
May 14, 2007