Music Lover. Yes, yes I am.
And the latest editions to my collection (it's getting pretty ridiculous) are as follows:
*India Arie: Testimony: Vol. 1 Life & Relationships -- I have to admit, I was not expecting much. Not to say that Ms. India.Arie isn't gifted, but I just thought it would be a lot of happy music. I bought the CD for Track 6 "There's Hope." There is such truth in that song, but the gem of the CD is the last track "This Too Shall Pass." If I can get religious (which I can because it's my blog), I hear God in that song. Every word was meant for me to hear, and that is what makes great music...she doesn't know me, yet she's speaking right to me. I'm sure I'm not alone.
*Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor -- A solid album. I'm especially impressed with the fact that Mr. Fiasco has different stuff to talk about. I have to admit, I am really starting to get tired of the music on the radio (Chicken Noodle Soup anyone???...no, not Campbell's). I pay attention to lyrics, but now it seems that I am actually listening to what is being said. It's really nice to hear someone talk about something real and relatable. Music is supposed to be the most personal shared experience. Lupe has done that.
*Raheem Devaugh: The Love Experience -- Decent soul album. His two singles ("Guess Who Loves You More" and "You") are by far the best tracks on the song. "Breathe," is definitely a song to get you in the mood.
*Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds -- It's growing on me. While he escaped the sophomore jinx, sticking to one-producer has him in a monophonic hole. Borderline boring, if Timbaland wasn't talented this album would be wack.
*Beyonce': B'Day -- Speaking of growing on me. The album has strolled on up to repeat in my car. At first I was sorely disappointed in the lack of creativity, and I did NOT understand all of the screaming...why so angry B? But the more I listen, the better the album gets. Except for "Freakum Dress," she definitely could've kept that. Maybe I'm just a big fan of Rich Harrison's production, but my favorite song is "Greenlight."
*Amel Larrieux: Morning -- I've had Morning for a while, but I definitely needed to give Amel her props forsuch a beautiful album. Check out Track 3 (it will be in my wedding).
Finally, the most recent acquisition...
*Robin Thicke: The Evolution of Robin Thicke -- So surprised. Not expecting this one. Every song on this album is good to great. Everyday I find a new song that I love. Quite a sexy man this Robin Thicke is (his wife is the gorgeous Paula Patton from Idlewild and the upcoming Deja' Vu). Anyway, back to the music. The song that has me (today)..."To The Sky." Inspirational without being pushy, and just the right touch of the Donnie H. influence (almost every soul album has got one). The best thing about this album is that I do not get the over-whelming feeling of pre-packaged Blue-eyed soul that I do with other artists like Jon B. and Teena Marie. Although he did cut his hair and change his image for this album, no part of this seems contrived. Maybe because Pharrell seems to up everyone's cool factor by 10 (at least). Thicke (yes, Alan Thicke's son) is signed to Star Trak -- Pharrell's label.
Now, all I'm waiting for is Jay-Z's upcoming album.
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