New Music: July 2012

Sorry that this one is so late! A bad cold and I what I like to call ‘cotton-wool brain’ (being too sick to think straight) have hampered my timely publishing if this blog but I promise these albums are worth the wait.

The Gaslight Anthem: Handwritten
There is only a short amount of time to get into The Gaslight Anthem before they stop being indie cool and become main-stream. Handwritten is the band’s first major label release and it is a goodin! The lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon has a deliciously gritty voice that is a treat to listen to. I highly recommend this album for summer road trips and summer evening beverages.

Genre: Indie Rock.
You might like if you enjoy: 3 Days Grace, The Hold Steady
My favorite Songs: National Anthem, 45, Howl.

Nas: Life Is Good
With Life is Good being his 11th studio album, Nas has been around a little while. I’m pleased to report he’s still awesome. If you like classic, thoughtful hip hop then this one is for you. Songs like ‘Daughters’ show that middle age is a brilliant source of inspiration for Nas and proves that he isn’t slowing down.
Genre: Hip Hop.
You might like if you enjoy: Jay Z, Outkast, Busta Rhymes
My favorite Songs: Daughters, The Don, A Queens Story

Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again... The Hits
J to the L-O has released her first greatest hits album entitled Dance Again…The Hits. The album features songs from 1998-2012 and is a good collection of dance tracks from her various albums over the years and includes several new tracks. The first single ‘Dance Again’ is similar to her hit ‘On the Floor’ ft Pitbull (which is also featured on the album). I recommend turning this one up loud dancing around to it in your bedroom. I did. It was fun.

Genre: Pop, Latin Pop.
You might like if you enjoy: Usher, Enrique Iglesias, Britney Spears
My favorite Songs: Get Right ft Fabolous, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Do it Well.

Chris Brown: Fortune
I reject Chris Brown’s comeback. Lemon out.