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The Blend - CD of the Month

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August 2010

Macy Gray
The Sellout
(Concord)

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It's clear from opening moments of the record's first single, the irresistibly anthemic "Beauty In The World", that The Sellout is the work of an artist who has reconnected with the essence of her creative gifts after a long, soul-numbing journey through the music biz's star-making machinery. "The Sellout tells the story of how I found my salvation in just being myself instead of who other people thought I should be," said the striking singer. "I had got to a place in my career where I tried everything that was asked of me and in doing so I lost sight of who Macy Gray really is. I spent over a year making this album without any pressure or opinions and being able to choose the co-writers, producers and artists that felt good to me. As a result, it really reflects my true identity. I feel like I have finally made the album I was capable of and that my fans wanted. These are some of my favorite songs that I've written."

Sparkling melodies and personal lyrical insights dazzle throughout The Sellout, an authentic and confidently delivered statement from one of contemporary music's most skillful and creative forces. The highlights are rich and plentiful including the alluring, soul-pop groove of "Lately", "That Man" a mouth-watering slice of Ting Ting's inflected 80's new-wave, the Joan Jett meets T- Rex thump and screaming Slash guitar of "Kissed It", and the beguiling, "Still Hurts", a vulnerable, emotion filled keep-sake ballad, just to name a few.

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July 2010

Good Old War
Good Old War
(Sargent House)

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Good Old War reportedly composed and recorded their self-titled sophomore album in a cabin of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. For those unfamiliar with the intricacies of Pennsylvanian geography, the Pocono Mountains are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, and while seemingly isolated, stand only two hours from northern New Jersey and New York City by car. This juxtaposition of complete isolation and proximity to a bustling cultural center encapsulates Good Old War’s sound perfectly. The trio might seem like another Fleet Foxes imitation, lurking on mountainsides searching for that perfect introspective catharsis, but Good Old War are much too worldly to fall into that niche. Where Fleet Foxes might sing, “Lie to me if you will/At the top of Beringer Hill,” Good Old War demonstrates an awareness of their cosmopolitan audience in the real world by singing (on their first album), “I’m going to Coney Island to have myself a dog.” Trapped inside the warmth of their vocal harmonies, the deftness of their guitar progressions, and the precision of their uptempo rhythms is the energy of youth...[read more here]

- Tyler Fisher, SputnikMusic.com

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The Blend - Archives

January

2008

Will Hoge Draw the Curtains (Rykodisc)

February

2008

Tift Merritt Another Country (Fantasy)

March

2008

Malcolm Holcombe Gamblin' House (Echo Mountain)

April

2008

Marcia Ball Peace, Love, & BBQ (Alligator)

May

2008

B-52's Funplex (Astralwerks)

June

2008

John Hiatt Same Old Man (New West)

July

2008

Jim White Transnormal Skiperoo (Luaka Bop)

August

2008

Los Lonely Boys Forgiven (Epic)

September 2008

Dar Williams Promised Land

(Razonr

& Tie)

October

2008

Randall Bramblett Now It's Tomorrow (New West)
November 2008
Nikka Costa Pebble to a Pearl (Stax)

December

2008

Taj Mahal Maestro (Heads Up)

January

2009

David Byrne & Brian Eno Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (Todomundo)

February

2009

Alice Russell Pot of Gold (Six Degrees)

March

2009

Good Old War Only Way To Be Alone (Sargent House)

April

2009

M. Ward Hold Time (Merge)

May

2009

Derek Trucks Band Already Free (Victor)

June

2009

Heywire Smells Like Vegas (Heywire Entertainment)

July

2009

Elvis Costello Secret, Profane, & Sugarcane (Hear Music)

August

2009

Paul Carrack I Know That Name (429 Records)

September

2009

Bill Noonan The Man That I Can't Be (Catawaba City)

October

2009

The Coal Men Kids With Songs (Funzalo)

November

2009

Band of Heathens One Foot In the Ether (BOH Records)

December

2009

Norah Jones The Fall (Blue Note)

January

2010

Ang Medlin Play Without Fear (Sid Hippo)
February 2010

Blind Boys of

Alabama

Duets (Sagurao Road)

March

2010

Backyard Tire Fire Good To Be (Kelsey Street Records)

April

2010

Carolina Chocolate Drops Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch)

May

2010

The Overmountain Men Glorious Day (Ramseur)

June

2010

Truth & Salvage Co. Truth & Salvage Co. (Megaforce)

July

2010

Good Old War Good Old War (Sargent House)

August

2010

Macy Gray The Sellout (Concord)

 

 

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