Each year, I go through and listen to each song that my wife and I collectively own. It's just something fun to do. It usually takes me a couple of months to get through them all. I am taking full advantage of the commute I have to and from work to get through all the music. Listening to everything over again reminds me of albums I may have forgotten how great they are.
This type of post is nothing new. In fact, I'm sure I have written a post like this in previous years. And I could go back into the archives and check, but you know.....laziness. Anyway, I was driving home from work last night and a song came up on my phone and I thought to myself, 'I'm happy I found that band because this whole damn album is so good.' It was a country song, which is strange for me because while I listened to country a lot when I was younger I don't so much anymore. So here's a list of some of favorite albums I have and what I think are the best tracks in case you are interested in something you might not have or were curious about.
The DeWayn Brothers: 'Farmer'. DeWayn Brothers hail from Kansas and were introduced to me while working at Cowtown by a co-worker. Again, while not a big country fan anymore, I gave them a listen and watched a performance at a local bar. It was great. From beginning to end 'Farmer' is a solid album that I have no regrets purchasing. I really enjoy the fact that they have essentially co-lead vocals on most of their songs. Harmonizing male and female voices make the song sound more complete. Best tracks you might not know: Wantcha Gone, Storm
Johnny Cash: 'Live at Folsom Prison'. Another country album, but it's Johnny Cash! Everyone loves Johnny Cash. I have never heard anyone connect with the people at a live performance the way he does on this album. And you probably never will again. Whether you found him because of 'Walk the Line' or because he was introduced to you by someone or you found him on your own, there is at least one song he has made that everyone likes. Best tracks you might not know: I Got Stripes, Green Green Grass of Home, Cocaine Blues
Fugees: 'The Score'. I was never really one for rap or hip hop. Over the past five or six years, I have found songs here and there that I have enjoyed. A couple of years ago, I kept seeing this album come up on 'best of' lists over and over again. And I had heard the few songs that were released, but then I took a listen to the rest of the album. HOLY SHIT! It is so good. Well written songs, three individual voices and ideas crammed into fluid thoughts, and an amazing cover at the end of the album. I am so happy that I was open to listening to them or else I wouldn't have ever given them a chance. Which brings me to a point: don't be closed minded about music just because it is something you haven't listened to before. You might find something you like. Best tracks you don't know : No Woman, No Cry, How Many Mics, The Beast
The Killers: 'Hot Fuss' and The White Stripes: 'Elephant'. Nothing restored my faith in musicians than these two albums. I bought them on CD (an archaic format these days) back in 2004. I was looking for some new music to listen to. I went into a music store and immediately grabbed 'Elephant' and then just started searching for something else to buy. The random employee that appeared to actually be enjoying their job suggested 'Hot Fuss'. I am forever grateful for your suggestion obviously high music store employee. Best tracks you might not know (Hot Fuss): Jenny Was A Friend of Mine, Believe Me Natalie. (Elephant): There's No Home For You Here, You've Got Her in Your Pocket, Hypnotize
Led Zeppelin: 'Physical Graffiti'. Is that the one with 'Stairway to Heaven'? No. Shut up. This double album is just fun to listen to. It doesn't have a ton of their hits, but covers a few music genres that they were constantly using. While not their best album, it's a great listen if you enjoy hearing how diversely one band can be within one album. Are you sure 'Stairway to Heaven' isn't on this album? I will stab you. Best tracks you might not know: In My Time of Dying, Down By the Seaside, Night Flight, The Rover
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