Well, here we are, the last two months of the year. It seems like we just got into this year, but so it goes, right? So, now, we are going to really kick start this year, and live it up in 2009!! Oh yeah! Let’s make this year HAPPEN!! OK, whatevs… just read some reviews, OK?
Robbert Bobbert and his Bubble Machine – Robbert Bobbert and his Bubble Machine – ***1/2 – The transition from “adult” music to “kids” music is not a huge stretch for Robert Schneider – his band The Apples in Stereo create simple and fun pop music. Changing the lyrics from grown-up stuff like love and junk, to cool songs about baby animals, super heroes, and just fun, is a welcome change to me! If I had kids, I would force them to listen to this, but since I don’t, I will FORCE YOU TO!
Works Progress Administration – WPA – *** – Good set of songs from this collective, featuring Glen Phillips, Sara and Sean Watkins, etc. For the most part, slow and country-tinged songs, very engaging and beautiful.
Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson – Breakup – ***1/2 – A fantastic CD from these two, better than either of their most recent albums, I think. It has a nice energy, and is not trying to hard. So it comes off as effortless, fun, and cool.
Mika – The Boy Who Knew Too Much – ***1/2 – I think I may even like this one better than the first. There seems to be a more focused production style on this one. So it’s more consistent, yet still has the great moments and sounds from that first record. I think we’ll be hearing a lot more good stuff from Mika!
Maxi Dunn – Welcome To Soonville – *** – A good collection of songs, very thoughtful pop music. I especially like the tracks with the guys from Cokeroque, who add a bit of of their flavor to the songs. Maxi is a good songwriter, and has a nice voice as well.
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