“How Did You Find Me Here†– Merle Haggard
Old war horses know how to make you experience every lyric in a sometimes painstaking manner. That’s what Haggard does with this track. It’s a good old drinking song when you’re really down, your woman has just left you and someone shot your horse. But low and behold this song may just be about redemption and perhaps some hope. Whatever the case it’s a great song, sung by a man who’s really lived.
“Whirring†– The Joy Formidable
From their first album A Balloon Called Moaning, this Wales band created a sound that on the wrong day can grate your nerves. If you’re having one of those days then make sure your mp3 player isn’t on shuffle and download this track. You can listen to it when you don’t care what’s playing in the background. However if you have more discriminating taste, then forget it and have your kids rock out on the pots and pans instead.
“In This Song (Album Version)†– Charice
Remember when R&B meant something? There is no doubt that Charice has a powerful and lovely singing voice that is reminiscent of Christina Aguilera’s. But this ordinary track with mundane lyrics will have you searching for Aguilera’s Stripped album. The B-sides on that album are ten times better than this. Skip it.
“It’s Hard to be Humble (When You’re From Alabama)†– Phosphorescent
It’s not bad, but it’s not great either. There are moments when you think that this song is going somewhere and then it just doesn’t. Try and find some early R.E.M. instead, even if you have to pay for it.
“These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)†– Stan Getz
If you don’t love this tune, then you have no soul. Getz was an amazing musician who mastered various saxophones and the piano. His playing on this track will move you and remind you what Jazz is really about.
“Love Can Kill You†– Bt
This track gives electronica a good name. From the album The Hopeful Machines, “Love Can Kill You†is a solid track that utilizes electronic sound and will have you grooving to its inventive beat. You should give this genre a try by downloading this song.
“Million Dollar Girl (Featuring Keri Hilson and P. Diddy)†– Trina
Remember when P. Diddy was Puff Daddy and he and the Notorious B.I.G., Little Kim, Faith Evans and other acts made music magic and gave a swagger to hip/hop that hadn’t been seen before? Well you’re not going to find that here. It’s low rent rap at best. Listening to your 4-year old rap this would be more entertaining – because he’s 4. For adults it’s just painful, monotonously painful. Skip it.
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