by Joe | Jan 3, 2016 | Album Reviews
1989 by Taylor Swift J- You may find yourself in one of two camps regarding this selection of ours. Camp A: Duh! Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in pop music today and her album has spawned 6 singles. It’s over a year old, debuted at #1 on Billboard, and has...
by Joe | Dec 28, 2015 | Album Reviews
Chasing Yesterday by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds M- As soon as you hear the single (Riverman), you know you’ve got to run out and pick this one up. J- Yeah. I think we were in the car, listening to CBC Radio 2 as we often do, and they played the...
by Joe | Dec 26, 2015 | Album Reviews
Strange Desire by Bleachers J- So, my pal Sandy and I have shared many conversations on albums over the years. We concluded that one trend of music producers, bands and singers is to frontload an album with the best songs. Hook the listener in to your best stuff and...
by Joe | Dec 24, 2015 | Album Reviews
Coming Home by Leon Bridges J- During a time of the year when many of us are coming home for the holidays, or wishing they could, I felt it appropriate to share this gem of an album. Released about 6 months ago, Leon Bridges has impressed darn near everyone who’s...
by Joe | Dec 15, 2015 | Album Reviews
The Firewatcher’s Daughter by Brandi Carlile M- Don’t know her? Look this lady up immediately. Like, stop reading this post and Google her now and listen to this woman sing. It’s basically life changing. With a voice that is angelic and as smooth as...
by Joe | Dec 4, 2015 | Album Reviews
Second Sight by Hey Rosetta! J- I remember reading somewhere that the brain is most affected by music during the teenage years and into the early twenties. I’m not sure of the validity of that but the fact that music has a significant influence on us during those...