Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. - This Land. 

A few months ago (bought it on my birthday), upon first and second listens, other than the opening song, 'This Land', I was disappointed. Tonight's listening experience was much different. Thankfully first impressions are not always the final word. Right place and time again!!

It rocks in a lot of places!!! It's R&B and soulful in some spots and there's even a heavy reggae influence in one song. Great guitar playing.

Delayed birthday gratification!!!

5/28/19 UPDATE: Listened to this again!! I must have been suffering from temporary sensory impairment not to love this on first listen.

John Doe

John Doe - 'A Year In the Wilderness. 

One of those recordings I found at the Friends Store in the public library. A $2.00 price tag so I took a chance.

The thing is, I should have known John Doe's music. Another huge gap in my collection (and knowledge).

Aimee Mann and Kathleen Edwards contribute voices on it.

I had it in the CD player and it started playing. After a few minutes, I was like: "Who is this?" By the time the tenth song started I had to open up the player and discover its identity. I must have begun listening once before without an impression being formed ..... Sometimes it just needs to be the right place and time before greatness is discovered.

I Am Easy to Find

The new album by The National. I could hardly wait to get my hands on it. The noticeable difference between this album and their previous recordings is the addition of female vocalists, which in this case I love. The highlight for me is the final song, 'Light Years'. I've felt the need to listen to the entire record four times since it came out so I guess you could say that I'm highly recommending it!!!