Last Week in Free MP3s 4-15

“Awesome God” – Fred Hammond

Sometimes the free mp3 downloads have a theme and the one released on Easter Sunday is no exception. From the album “Love Unstoppable” in an up-tempo, Gospel beat Fred Hammond sings about the life of Christ and his Christian faith. If you like Christian music, then you should give this a shot.

“Currents” – Makaras Pen

This average rock song is just that in every way. However, it’s not annoying and there is some solid instrumentation in the song, albeit not original sounding. It feels as if it’s a warm-up to a really amazing Metallica song, but it’s not.

“I Learned the Hard Way” – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Sharon Jones has been grinding in the music business for years and it shows in the experience of her voice. The way she takes control of the track “I Learned the Hard Way” you will fully recognize that Jones is living every funky lyric. Her band The Dap Kings are no slouch in the musician department either as they compliment Jones’ soulful singing nicely. (The Dap Kings are also prevalent on several songs from Amy Winehouse’s album “Back to Black” as they are the house band for the Daptone label.) It’s a great combination that will have you seeking out more of their songs.

“Vocabularies Overture” – Bobby McFerrin

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this isn’t as McFerrin mingles African acapella rhythmic beats within a multitude of voices. It’s an eclectic fusion of Africana-Jazz that will have you on your feet for the entire song.

“One Way Road” – John Butler Trio

Spoken word on steroids, backed up to some fine musicianship? That’s what the John Butler Trio is serving up with “One Way Road.” Its infectious beat will force you to get up and move, particularly the guitar solo towards the end. Self-indulgent this song is not as the lyrics have some intelligent points to make on the state of the world. Its solid use of instrumentation also makes it a worthwhile download.

“Amazing” – One Eskim0

From their self-titled debut album the track “Amazing” is simply that. It has a slow build that musically and lyrically will resonate within your soul. Although the song could have been 40 seconds shorter, it is one of those tunes that will cause you to hunt down this band’s album.

“Mama Told Me” – Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents

The Shirelles, the Shangri-Las, no, but this track will have you thinking of those great girl bands of the ‘60s. The musical arrangement showcases the tight lyrical harmonies of Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents as they take you back with good old-fashioned singing. If the other songs off their debut album are half as good as “Mama Told Me” then don’t hesitate about getting it.