Macy Gray – The Sellout
After the success of I Try, it seemed that Macy Gray had only moderate success, even if she had it all going for her. In The Sellout, she is fresh, soothing… and happy. It’s carefree and it’s got a lot of soul.
Author: amy
Derek Trucks Band, The – Roadsongs
The Derek Trucks Band’s two-disc live album contains 14 tracks of old school American rock n’ roll and blues, that doesn’t rely on an image, but is perfect for jamming.
Jing Chang – The Opposite Me
In Jing Chang’s – Zhang Yunjing – second album, she takes on the composer’s hat and an edgier look. Playing with the concept of “opposites.”
Jónsi – Go
Melodic post-rock band Sigur Rós vocalist Jónsi releases his solo debut. Go starts off full of energy to finally tell the story of a life well-lived. Perfection.
Kate Nash – My Best Friend is You
After the fresh Made of Bricks, Kate Nash comes back with an album that’s better produced, but loses the rawness of her debut. My Best Friend is You still sounds like Nash, but that bundle of quirky energy has now been contained.
Yuguo – Those Words I Want to Say to You
Shanghai indie rock band Yuguo releases their EP titled Those Words I Want to Say to You (那些我想对你说的话) after a visit to Spain — and you can certainly feel the influences — in which they tell a story in six tracks.
Jay Chou – The Era
Zhonguo Feng idol Jay Chou is back with The Era, as he tries to make it as an actor, producer and director. It seems like Chou is somewhat stuck in a place creatively.
Joey McIntyre – Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again presents an autotuned version of McIntyre trying to sound like a 20-something idol, with somewhat catchy tunes but truly uninspiring lyrics.
Aleks Syntek – Métodos de Placer Instantáneo
In Metodos [Methods of Instant Pleasure], Syntek delivers more of his catchy tunes and his ever present Latin-ness.
Tété – Le Premier Clair de l’Aube
Tété is back four years after the release of the fantastic Le Sacre des Lemmings with Le Premier Clair de l’Aube [The First Rays of Dawn], which brings on the catchy funky francophone chanson.
