John Mayer is back with his fourth studio album, “Battle Studies, released last November 17, 2009. The first song I heard from the album was “Heartbreak Warfare”, and I enjoyed listening to it. The songs are laced with the trademark wit, heart, and storytelling feel to his lyrics, which I have always exceptionally loved about the American artist. He is certainly not one to toss the importance of the words on the back burner. And then there is his husky voice and distinct tone, that is an absolute comfort to listen to.
I must say that I’m not jumping up and down and raving nonstop about the album. I confess that I am still very partial to his first album “Room for Squares”, as it showcased more styles and beats. With that said, however, “Battle Studies” is quite a good album, none the less.
Here’s the “Assassin”, one of his less well-known songs on the album:
Nothing could be better than listening to Kings of Convenience on a lazy day… Or any other day for that matter. This band is Bossa Nova meets Indie meets Jack Johnson. Their music is absolutely, absolutely soothing and just lovely to the ears. You must listen to fully appreciate. I chose “Mrs. Cold”, one of their newer songs to illustrate their genius:
I like how it’s soothing but not dreary or boring. I find myself bopping along while listening to it, but I feel very at peace as well. Vicky happens to like this band too.
I’m not quite a fan of Rihanna’s “Please don’t stop the Music” but man, did Jamie Cullum change my mind!
Jamie continues to amaze me with his vocal abilities, his style, and his all-around coolness. I’ve also heard “I’m all over it”, also from his new album, and it’s soo good too! The new album may in fact be even better than the previous.
Apparently, it seems that success as an artist may be defined as the amount of bling you have on your eyes. The girl on the left of the image is not Lady Gaga, but a newcomer by the name of Ke$ha, who set the record of highest weekly female downloads in the US. The record toppled down Lady Gaga’s record made exactly one year ago.
