Friday, January 16, 2009

Music!

For Christmas I received multiple iTunes gift cards. I was thrilled. I don't really like acquiring CDs anymore mostly because of the case and our current lack of storage.

So in hopes of receiving some gift cards I compiled a list of albums I'd like to buy.

Here are my acquisitions:

1. Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack. I love everything about this movie and that included the music. I love the album - it's so soothing and lovely and wonderful. In fact I might listen to it right now. *Ahhhh....so good* Favourites are: Dawn - this theme seems to run through a lot of the songs on this album. I'll say it again, So Good.

2. Kings of Leon. This was a flukey purchase and wasn't actually ON my list. I had been hearing from a friend how great Kings of Leon are and then I happened upon them in iTunes and did the album preview. LOVED IT. They have several albums out but I purchased Only By The Night. Ack. It's a good mix of southern rock and the frontman's voice is raspy and good and delicious. :) It's a good album. Favourites are: 17, Use Somebody and I Want You.

3. The Juno Soundtrack. I really liked this movie (a lot) and thought the music was really indie and cute and again, sampled the album and ended up getting it. There's really only one song I don't like (drops a bunch of F bombs and is all Bush-bashy and political) but the rest of it is really fun! Favourites: All I Want is You

4. Brooke Fraser's Albertine album. Jamie requested this actually and while I'm still not sold on her, it's pretty good. I dunno, it didn't really GRAB me and honestly I think she sounds like Nicole Nordman from back in the day. I like her, but I wouldn't say I love her. (Sorry Nadine).

No favourites yet, but I'm not writing it off at all.

5. City and Colour's newest album Bring Me Your Love. Classic C&C and I love it. I don't know it well enough to have a favourite other than The Girl which was on a wedding favour CD I got and instantly liked it.

Hm, I guess that's it. I still have enough for 2 albums (I think) and on my original list are: Peter, Bjorn and John - Writer's Block and Stars - In our bedroom after the war.

I don't really know these other two that well and I've got enough albums to occupy my ears with for a few months so I may hold off and see what tickles my fancy then.

5 comments:

  1. definitely wait for a month or two so you don't oversaturate yourself with new music.

    i HIGHLY recommend the stars' album. and i have one Peter, Bjorn and John song, which I love.

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  2. Is it the Young Folks song? The one with the whistling? That's why I am considering the album.
    We'll see I guess!

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  3. You're forgiven :)

    Actually, my real introduction to Brooke was seeing her live. That tipped me over the edge. So if you get the chance....

    I love Juno. And Pride and Prejudice. You've just inspired me to expand my soundtrack collection.

    Have you seen Once? It's currently my soundtrack of choice.

    Music makes me happy.

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  4. Nadine: No I haven't seen Once, but I've heard many, many good reviews so it's on my (ever expanding) list of movies to see. :) I like the first song (currently doing a iTunes album preview...;D).
    Music makes ME happy, too!

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  5. I have both your un-purchased albums. I listed to the Stars album pretty much non-stop this summer and Writer's Block pretty much non-stop in March. They're VERY good.

    I heard this band today called Band of Horses and I really liked their sound.

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