Sure, of course we all have our moments when an artist finally clicks (or doesn’t). Not trying to force the issue at all.
My song of the day from Tommy Emmanuel:
This one of the new songs, from his new album Best of Tommysongs, where he re-recorded a bunch of his favorites he’s written plus a few new ones. Been learning this one on guitar in the past week or so, and is terribly fun/relaxing to play. Also super tricky – my fingers don’t quite bend the way his do…
My friends and I watched Dirty Dancing this week (I don’t remember the story being so damn heavy when I was a kid haha!), which set off my 80s (sounding) music meter:
The War on Drugs: In Chains
Just got Phoebe Bridgers’ new album through today. Not sure if I like it as much as the first one but the vinyl looks lovely!
I like this kid. He lives a half an hour from here and he’s only going to be a Senior in High School next year. I’ve seen him play a few times here in town and at Heritage guitar - they have supplied him with a few guitars. He usually does more straight-ahead blues stuff, as he’s a Joe Bonamassa worshipper. I’ve met him a couple times and he’s a nice kid.
Anyway, here’s a new single he wrote and recorded.
Really loving the new Ray LaMontagne album Monovision. This one might be the favorite so far:
I’m loving the new Ray LaMontagne record. It actually got me to thinking how underappreciated he is… By me even. He’s been very consistent throughout his recording career. I can’t say any of his records are disappointing. Nor have I ever been indifferent to any of his records. I enjoy them all to varying degrees.
Certainly a good point – and come to think of it, I feel the same. I just let his other records play after this one finished over the weekend, and really enjoyed Supernova, which I didn’t care for much when it first came out. I can say I really love Ouroboros.
I have loved Ray LaMontagne since the first moment I heard Trouble and heard his voice. I have seen him live a handful of times and love even more that his voice is that great live too.
To me his best albums are Trouble and God Willin and The Creek Dont Rise.
I haven’t heard the new one yet but I’m excited to play it.
