Happy Friday everybody!
I hope all of you out there had a great week and you can ride it into the weekend. After all, Sunday is St. Patrick's day and you better believe my irish heritage is coming out (Baileys, Jameson [or Bushmills] and Guinness anyone?!) and so should yours, even if you're not actually Irish.
But let's get into the reason we're all here right? Music!
I know I've showcased them before, but I really cannot get over the Avett Brothers at the moment. There is just something so damn pure about their music. Its honest, heartfelt, and moving. Lyrically, it is some of the best I've heard in quite some time. I highly suggest all of you at least give their latest album "The Carpenter" a listen or even buy it. So appropriately, I'm going to present you with the song "I Never Knew You," off the same album. It's super catchy. Great hook. Fantastic lyrics as mentioned above. It's just one of those songs thats guaranteed to get stuck in your head for a while (sorry).
(and don't mind the video - focus on the music)
This next group is from Britain and is a recent find - shown to me by a friend. They're extremely genuine, with music that grabs hold of you and really resonates deep down. The lead singer's voice is extremely unique - unlike anything I've heard recently. Raspy, but clear, with one hell of a range. The guitar playing is fantastic as well. Very crisp. Much like the Avett Brothers, their lyrics are really powerful as well. Since they're new, I'll share two songs with you. This is Passenger, with the songs "Let Her Go," and "Holes."
Avett Brothers - LOVE this! This song had me thinking of SO many things!!! This will be added to my iTunes for sure :)
ReplyDeleteAnd, while I watched the video the first time, I then just listened to the song the next 2 times - much less distracting!
Let Her Go - is already in my playlists. Not only do I love his voice, I love the music. I discovered Passenger last year, and can't get enough. It is so uncluttered. While you use the word 'crisp' I tend to think 'pure'.
Holes - just love the guitar in this one. He reminds me a bit of Dylan, and a bit of Arlo, and a bit of Clapton, for the unmasked sound of his voice. And needless to say, the lyrics in this song just ring true for me. 'Holes in our hearts, holes in our lives, but we carry on' - yup, that is exactly what we do.
GREAT choices today, Drew - THANKS!!!
ieyu, ilys!