Adele's 21 **** - Incredible voice. Beautiful album. Can't really think of a better first track on any album than "Rolling in the Deep." Blake Shelton's Pure BS *** - Enjoyed this album, and not just because of the album's name. Great songs too. Brad Paisley's This Is Country Music **** - "Love starts with a toothbrush," he sings on "Toothbrush." Like the album title proclaims, this is the most country of his albums. My favorite album of his? Not quite. But his musicianship, songwriting, and sense of humor continues to shine. He just can't do wrong. The Civil Wars' Barton Hollow **** - Had read about them in Spin. Heard the comparisons to The Swell Season. Adele raves about them on her web site. Finally listened to them. Loved them. Simple songs, beautiful voices and harmonies. "Barton Hollow" rocks. It really does sound like America's Once soundtrack. City And Colour's Bring Me Your Love *** Great sound, reminds me of my first listen to Iron & Wine and Bon Iver. The Drums' The Drums *** I love the song "Let's Go Surfing." Great album. Beach Boys meets The Smiths. Insanely better live. Ellie Goulding's Lights ** - Shiny pop. Came across her at Coachella. The song "Lights" is addictive. Great potential. Explosions in the Sky's Take Care, Take Care, Take Care **** - Never cease to impress me. It's not just beautiful music. It always makes your insides churn; it stirs emotions. Might be their best one to date. The Kills' Blood Pressures **** - "DNA" is f**king additive. Killer live. I have a crush on Alison Mosshart. Low's C'mon **** - This album is moving, lovely, and perfect from beginning to end. "Especially Me" is wonderful. Best album of theirs to date. Maroon 5's Hands All Over **** - Though I couldn't say any song here beats "Makes Me Wonder," as an album this one's superior to their last, because it flows so well from song to song. It's complete. "Just A Feeling" is a gem.
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