I have gotta do something besides listen to music!
The Weepies - Say I Am You / A-
On Say I Am You, the Weepies' major label debut, they are proudly saying that wonderful folk music isn't dead. All of the songs on this short 13-track album speak heartbreak, misunderstandings, and boasts some very clever melodies. The lyrics, though simple at times, are absolutely wonderful (especially on "Gotta Have You") and that makes up for a couple of the weaker tracks near the middle of the album.
Top tracks: Gotta Have You, Nobody Knows Me At All, Not Your Year
Seabear - The Ghost That Carried Us Away / A+
Now this is one of the best albums I have ever heard. I am somehow convinced that almost every band that hails from Iceland has the ability to create the most beautiful and touching music in the world. Sindri's wispy voice and the use of various instruments is marvelous. The lyrics are playful while also hinting at melancholy. From the Japanese-inspired opening "Good Morning Scarecrow" to the absolutely lovely "Owl Waltz" and finally to the epic grand finale "Seashell", this is an album that everybody who loves folk, indie, or rock music in general needs to hear.
Top tracks: I Sing I Swim, Owl Waltz, Seashell
Jonsi - Sticks and Stones / A+
When I review a single song, you know I have to love it. Jonsi recorded this for the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack, and it alone makes me want to see the movie. This song is so uplifting and full of energy and excitement; it must be the perfect ending to an amazing movie. When Jonsi sings stay with me, come on..., I get shivers down to my toes.
Hmm...what now?
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