New Release

I don't know if anyone else has been eagerly anticipating Joe Purdy's new Cd "Last Clock on the Wall" but it was released this morning and it is worth every moments listen.  Click on this link to listen to it online.  He has echoes of Bob Dylan with some gentle fiddling and harmonica with haunting lyrics reminiscent of Bon Iver and a passionate longing in every song.  So far his title track is my favorite.  Check it out!  Oh, and happy St. Patties Day.

Submissions Welcome

Recently I was casually browsing through my cd collection and stumbled upon an oldie but a goody and then I realized how truly amazing this album was.  When it came out I was a bit suspect at its immediate notoriety as a "best hits" album since the group had only had 2 studio albums at the time but I became an even bigger fan of the album once this double live was released.  I have bought no other studio albums by this band in 11 years but this album still remains a favorite of all time.  As I sat and really re listened to favorites such as "Anna Begins" and "Round Here" I was struck by how awesome the lyrics were.  When given more than just a radio play listen, there is much to gleam as to the depth of Counting Crows lyrics and musical genius.  I began to think of this album as starting what I'd like to think of as the top 10 of all time.  I hesitate to place this type of label on albums because it ultimately doesn't leave room for upcoming albums but I do think that this one has earned it spot.  So, without ado, here you are:

(not in a particular order)

1.  Counting Crows: Across a Wire (Double Live CD- 1998)

2.  Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993)

What are your ideas.....?  I'm happy to fill in the rest but am curious what comes to mind.

Here are a few other ideas....votes: (I have reasons for each of these but I'm curious if you vote what you reasons might be!)

The Beatles: Revolver or Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

Coldplay: Rush of Blood to the Head

Dave Matthews: Crash

Dixie Chicks: Home

Eva Cassidy: Songbird

Elton John: Honky Chateau

JET: Shine On

U2: Achtung Baby

(just to name a few).

And, I hope it goes without saying, if you don't already own the Counting Crows album, you should have already clicked itunes and started downloading it.