what I've been listening to recently

Here are some of my recent music purchases. I am putting them out there this way (ugly formatting, no tactful descriptions) because I don't have much time to write like I used to. I still like sharing music, though, even if I can't pack my descriptions and reviews with metaphors and lulz. I didn't take the time to embed the YouTube videos(I barely took the time to write this disclaimer), but don't be a lazy ass - just scroll-wheel-click them. Especially Bernhoft.

Jarle Bernhoft's "1: Man, 2:Band" 2 disc set (one solo, one with a band)

He is a Norwegian soul singer, who has an amazing voice. Actually amazing. He is a badass acoustic guitar player and loop artist as well - he does the whole one-man-band thing really well, without the gimmicky feel of some other loop-heavy solo acts.

Watch this video first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEsAEsYCw4
Watch this video second: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAnC7RTAMok

 


Sam & Dave's "The Best of Sam & Dave"

Timeless classic stuff. Makes me feel good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeL8EPBZN6M
 








Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive"

Turns out that his stuff is awesome, beyond the talkbox lesson that is "Do You Feel Like I Do." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKmVFB3bcZM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fitz & The Tantrums's "Pickin Up The Pieces"

New soul --- motown vibe, with more modern subject matter. Cool New York swagger. I hate that word, but I'm trying to take its power away by using it properly.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb6cBKE3WzQ

 







Further Seems Forever's "Hope This Finds You Well"

Remember the time that Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carabba had a badass alt-rock band with one of the best drummers ever? Then he left and the new singer was even better than he was? This band is long defunct, but for some reason, I wanted to listen to them recently so I grabbed their greatest hits, which, thankfully, exists. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOHi4x1po0s

 







Warren Zevon's "The Best of Warren Zevon"
Jimmy Buffett thought Warren Zevon was a badass. Jimmy Buffett's always right. Zevon wrote "Werewolves of London" but has a lot of other great songs. Cynicism and macabre all the way, but dressed up in breezy, plucky summer strummers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opXCOUgjOOY

 







Foo Fighters's "Foo Fighters"
The original debut album - recorded entirely by Dave Grohl in his garage almost 20 years ago. So pumped for their new album - it sounds like this old album. This is very 5th grade nostalgic for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfXIR9lOlXQ

 







Bright Eyes's "People's Key"

This band just keeps getting better and better. That never happens. You either love or hate 'em. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLAMg6o5w2s










Woo, that felt good to get out. Sorry I don't write (very frequently) any more.

-Hunter