Latest Music Reviews
First up is the Jenny Lewis & Johnathan Rice album ‘I’m Having Fun Now’
I think it is a solid effort – but frankly, not her best work. I love the Rilo Kiley albums, and her solo album, ‘Rabbit Fur Coat’, was so lovely, and ‘Acid Tongue’ full of gorgeous melodies. This new album was a duet effort between herself and her musician boyfriend – and they do work very well together (as evidenced on ‘Acid Tongue’). Check it out if you are already a Jenny Lewis fan, but I wouldn’t choose it as the introduction into her sound.
Then I listened to John Legend and The Roots ‘Wake Up!’
I like this album, so I give it a thumbs up. As a covers album, it was interesting – I only knew 3 songs on the whole thing, so it was kind of an education! The Roots are musical geniuses, and John Legend can slam the keys and sing it out… I like it.
Lastly, a copy of Brandon Flowers’ solo album ‘Flamingo’ was given to me.
I adore the song ‘Crossfire’. There are 2 songs on this album that I do not like: ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ and ‘Was it Something I said?’. Aside from these missteps, the album is really very good. I think Brandon Flowers has such a great, unique rock voice, and certainly holds his own as a lyricist.
What are you guys listening to?
Yay! I’m glad you liked everything. And I agree on all three counts– I very nearly turned “Flamingo” off because I hated the first song so much. I’m glad I didn’t.
I’m still obsessing over Mumford and Sons “Sigh No More” and Modest Mouse “The Moon and Antarctica.” On the classic rock front, Rolling Stones’ “Exile on Main Street” and Van Morrison’s “Tupelo Honey.” All is full of love. =D
I felt the same way about the Jenny Lewis album. I absolutely love Rilo Kiley and her solo stuff has been great (she’s also awesome live if you haven’t seen her yet). I still just love the fact that she was in Troop Beverly Hills and now she’s a famous musician.