Music: New and Old

I've started to realize I don't listen to music like I use to. Yes, I still know most or all of the new songs on the radio, but I use to LOVE music. In high school I would attend multiple concerts throughout the year. In college I listened to music when I walked to class, while I studied, in social settings (Like how I put that?), and before bed. I didn't go anywhere without my iPod. These days it's pretty much to and from work.

I can think of a lot of reasons this has all changed... Dylan doesn't always enjoy my choice in music, I'm on a tighter budget these days (iTunes $1.29, seriously?!?!), radio sucks, etc. So today I popped in a few old CDs into the car stereo and it brought me back. Don't you just love it when you listen to a song and it reminds you of a time or event in your life. High school and college are filled with music memories. My constant radio ears aren't providing me with the good music that makes a song memorable. If I hear Ke$ha one more time I might scream!

I'm missing a lot of great artists from my music repertoire. Today I was reminded how much I love Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and mix tapes (that are actually CDs, but I still call them that) given to me by my friends. Even though Ben and Jack have new music out today, I don't buy it anymore and that needs to change. Which brings me to my next point. New music!

One thing I left off my birthday wish list, iTunes gift cards. As I said earlier, iTunes are expensive and it is so easy to spend too much on new music. All I have to do is click "buy" and type in my password. Unless I know I'm going to love the CD, I usually only buy a couple songs at a time. Now I have a list of new music I want purchase to get myself up to speed. Check it out.

Sara Bareilles, Kaleidoscope Heart









Maroon 5, Hands All Over











David Gray, Foundling









Donavon Frankenreiter, Revisited










Jack Johnson, To The Sea










John Legend & The Roots, Wake Up!











Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise








Jay Z, The Blueprint
(This was released in 2009, but I still want it.)









Neon Trees, Animal
(Only the single because I'm not sure I will like the rest of the album.)








Based on my music selection, am I missing anything else??? This is probably a good place to start.

XOXO,
T