What albums have you heard lately?

[mvd]

In my player -

Pulp - This Is Hardcore: This is a wonderful album that's gone unnoticed!

Diamond Rio - IV: Have always liked them, and this album is a good choice if you're considering buying one of their albums.

Butch Walker - Left Of Self-Centered: Butch is like the male Avril - making really good power pop. He's also a good balladeer - his ballads are kind of 80s in a good way.

On full album previews -

Lindsay Lohan - Speak: "Rumors" is really one of the weakest songs here. It sounds too much like Britney did when she was trying to re-create the "Baby One More Time" magic. But much of the rest is enjoyable pure pop/rock that Hilary Duff can't pull off, albeit a bit overproduced. Sometimes good ideas aren't finished. Lyrically, Lindsay does have something to say in a brash way, even though the lyrics are sometimes pieced together. I give the album a B.

Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway: Thankful was a decent if mostly uninspiring first album, but Kelly's improved a lot. Her voice sounds more controlled. The ballads, especially "Because Of You," stand out from many other pop ballads that I've heard because of how affecting they are. Also wasn't surprised I liked "Breakaway" after I heard Avril co-wrote it. I give this album a B+.

Alison Krauss and Union Station - Lonely Runs Both Ways: Another solid release from them, but to me it also sounds like their glossiest, and that takes away from things. A B.

I plan on getting all three albums.

Also -

more Sahara Hotnights samples. Kind of hard to explain why (maybe because it's kind of cheesy in a bad way,) but I don't think I'd enjoy them very much. The new album sounds like it would get a C. I like the Donnas a lot more.

And Christmas albums!

I've been busy, but after Christmas I'll be sure to post a topic about what albums from Christmas you listened to. :-)

[flamingyouth]

1. About the Sahara Hotnights

I like their earlier album, Jennie Bomb, a lot better than this one. :)

[mvd]

2. Hi, flamingyouth

I was sad I had to post that opinion, since you had recommended them. Maybe I will like the album you mentioned more. :hi:

[flamingyouth]

4. I don't take it personally, trust me

;)

[Kitka]

3. Got the new Eminem.

Very non-PC but it's really good.

[mvd]

5. I don't think it sounds as bad as some critics are..

making it out to be. :hi:

[shesemsmom]

6. I turned on the phonograph........

(remember that?) Thursday night and dug through the albums, and put on Joe Walsh, the smoker you drink the player you get. And Some Jim Croce. Hell of a combo.:hippie: