OT Music S.E.X.

Sep 15, 2006 51 Replies

So for something totally off-topic - I had some unexpected and eclectic music S.E.X. Yesterday. Had to go get a new drug ref book, and just had to use some Borders coupons - so, browsed the music (buy 3, get 1 free, and they also honored the sale price).



Anyhow, DH and I have very eclectic (read that mixed up the only thing we don't like is twangy country, or really, really, heavy metal) And, I bought some CDs. Here's the assortment -



Shawn Colvin -"These Four Walls" very rich, interesting lyrics - she sounds great



Barenaked Ladies - I think the disc is "are Me" - nice sound, typical



Los Lonely Boys - "Sacared" (new disc)- This is fabulous. We have their first disk. They're an interesting group - 3 Mexican-American brothers (Texicans) - and really talented. I liked the first disk. I love this one



- literally was dancing around the house listening to it. They dedicate so much to their father, their parents - for keeping them on a good path, etc. But the music is just makes you want to sing and dance - great beat. Of course, this is only my opinion - but I wanted to share. They might look slightly scarey, but their songs are just completely not so - kind of the don't judge a book by it's cover.



And, for grins - Allison Moyet - "Voice" - which came out about 2 years ago, but I never got it. She's singing - her rich, deep voice - with a classical orchestra. It's very much older songs, but nice. A little different. She doesn't release a lot, but I love her older disks - generally she writes her own stuff - but this disk includes pieces by Elvis Costello, mixed in with older classics.



Okay, well, that was my musical sharing.



Oh, I also bought - last week - "Five for Fighting" - how could I pass up a hockey title like that - it was a present for DH (hey, we have a license plate "2&TTEN" - the hockey crew should get it).



Anybody else with some music hints? I'm actually reloading DH's Ipod, now that our machine is up and running merrily along.



ellice



Snip (but I'm going to get the Shawn Colvin one)

Anything from Train - I really like them.

Carbon Leaf - Life Extraordinary is such a great song

Bond - classical strings gone electric (they are on i-tunes)

Steely Dan

John Hiatt

Michael Buble

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Jamie Cullum (love his voice)

Cheryl

I'm going to listen in a bit. On that topic - have you ever listened to Ottmar Liebert? He's a classical guitarist gone kind of new age/pop . Plays with a band called Luna Negra. We used to see him a lot in small venues in Santa Fe - You'd probably love his stuff. There are a few of his albums on iTunes - I have Nouvearu Flamenco, and several of his other disks. Especially love Barcelona Nights

One of my long-time faves! He was just in DC at the Birchmere a couple of months ago, and while I kept buggin' DH that we should go, you know something got in the way. Next time.

Is he related to John Cullum? Who has a fabulous voice, was in Northern Exposure (not singing) but also in 1776.

ellice

Replying to self,

I almost forgot Mark Knophler.

Cheryl

Have you heard the new disk with Emmy Lou Harris? I haven't made a decision yet. But I'm listening to Beyond my Wildest Dreams right now on iTunes.

ellice

I'll tell DS - he loves him! Wonder if Dr Demento is still on....

Cheryl

I have it! LOVE IT!

(I have most of his solo stuff)

I'll look for him!

No clue here's his page

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Try Sissel Kyrkjebo:

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Interesting - sort of Loreena McKinnet like!

Look for something called Mediaeval Baebes

Cheryl

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Interesting, indeed - they have the whole marketing thing going. And evidently are going to be at the Maryland Ren Festival end of the month - for 3 days.

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I noticed. I found the disc at the library. You can find some interesting music at the library.

Cheryl

My music S.E.X. has been rather limited lately, but I did download the originals songs and a couple other covers of rock classics sung by the

5 finalists from Rockstar Supernova.

Joan (still hoping someone taped the final episode....)

The Wailin' Jennys - I heard them on Prairie Home Companion and loved their harmonies. Las Rubias del Norte - another great harmony group with some 30s tangos Tish Hinojosa - wonderful. Just wonderful. Norah Jones and the Little Willies - some classic country.

Alison

It's on here Sunday night at midnight to around 2am. So yes, the Dr is still going strong! Tegan

Cheryl Isaak wrote:

You're right about them - I almost got the disc yesterday.

I'll check them out.

Norah Jones - doing country? Interesting. We're not really country fans, but lately I find myself listening a bit when the clicker flashes to some Country Music channel...

Thanks for the ideas, ellice

I saw that, but thought I hadn't heard enough to make a decision. LMK.

I'll check out the Trace Adkins. As I answered to Alison - I've found myself listening to a bit of country music. But it's kind of few and far between. A couple of evenings, I've gotten into bed while DH is still washing up, and he's come into the room asking what the heck I'm listening to - as either the Nashville station, or CMT, or VH1 Country is on, and I've gotten mesmerized. Must be something about aging.

Don't think I can deal with guys who are too anti fluffy girls.

ellice

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