I am really enjoying this album. From admiring the beauty in the world to running from the cops, from picking up girls at the honky-tonk to praying for girlfriends past, Dierks covers it all. I have especially enjoyed the duet with Pattie Griffin on "Beautiful World." Like Keith Urban, Dierks pushes the limits on country, moving more towards a rock/pop sound. Two thumbs up.
Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Some reviews of this album were so-so. They said he was playing it safe; they said he could do better. I agree - he could do better musically. But at this point in his life, who cares? He wanted to go into the studio, have fun, and let the world know what his life is like. You get a good picture with this album. If I need some happy music, this is definitely one of the first albums I go to. Way to go, KU.
John Mayer - Where the Light Is
I must admit, I wasn't too thrilled the first couple times I listened to this album. Once I began to listen to it for its musicianship, I started to really enjoy it. Mayer demonstrates his commanding ability to make his instrument sing. The boy just likes to play. That's the kind of thing I like to hear. My favorite tracks, you ask? "In Your Atmosphere," "Good Love Is On the Way," and "Neon" definitely make the short list. Sometimes Mayer rambles too much instead of singing and playing, but that's when I just hit the skip button.
Nickelback - If Today Was Your Last Day (Single)
I've heard this song on the radio a couple times, and I like it. Call me crazy, but I've liked several Nickelback songs as of late. This one is no exception. Take a listen. You can stream it on their MySpace. What would you do if this was your last day?
Billy Currington - People Are Crazy (Single)
When you really think about it, people are crazy. I know I am. We all do things that we can't explain. Humans are pretty weird, and Currington witnesses this when he inherits a couple mil from a man he met at a bar. Granted, he didn't really inherit a million bucks like the song suggests, and I'm sure the songwriters didn't either, but it would be cool if it really happened. Especially to us.
