January 7, 19 by Adele Genre: Like a jazzy, cabaret pop. Year: 2008 Runtime: 43:41 Total Number of Tracks: 12 Number of tracks I had heard before: I swear I had listened to this album in full prior to this project, but I only remember “Chasing Pavements” and “Hometown Glory.” Why I picked it: I needed to fall asleep and it seemed like it could be … Continue reading An Album a Day: 19
January 6, Last Young Renegade by All Time Low Genre: Pop punk, emphasis on pop more than punk Year: 2017 Runtime: 36:31 Total Number of Tracks: 10 Number of tracks I had heard before: 10 Why I picked it: I needed an album I was fairly familiar with and could review without listening to it too many times, so it seemed like this would be fun … Continue reading An Album a Day: Last Young Renegade
January 5, Fly by Dixie Chicks Genre: Country Year: 1999 Runtime: 48:02 Total Number of Tracks: 13 Number of tracks I had heard before: 13 Why I picked it: I’d had the same 6 cds in my car stereo for too long and decided I needed a change, so I busted out this oldie-but-a-goodie. Songs you might know: – “Ready to Run” – “Cowboy Take … Continue reading An Album a Day: Fly
January 4, dont smile at me by Billie Eilish Genre: Electropop. Or maybe synthpop? I don’t know the difference tbh. Year: 2017 Runtime: 29:00 Total Number of Tracks: 9 Number of tracks I had heard before: 2? I think? I’d definitely heard “Ocean Eyes” and “Idontwannabeyouanymore.” Why I picked it: I was trying to fall asleep and from what I knew of Billie, this was something that could relax me but still … Continue reading An Album a Day: dont smile at me
January 3, Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World Genre: Pop punk Year: 2001 Runtime: 46:36 Total Number of Tracks: 11 Number of tracks I had heard before: 4. The three you probably know, and then “Hear You Me” Why I picked it: Suggested by my friend Bonnie! Songs you might know: – “A Praise Chorus” (ft. Davey Vonbohlen) – “The Middle” – “Sweetness” So before moving on, I do … Continue reading An Album a Day: Bleed American
January 2, It’s About Us by Alex & Sierra Genre: Acoustic folksy pop. Year: 2014 Runtime: 42:03 Total Number of Tracks: 13, including a 1-minute interlude. Number of tracks I had heard before: Two, I think. “Scarecrow” because it’s a single and “I Love You” because I’d heard a rumor Harry Styles wrote that one. Why I picked it: My friend Dillan suggested it. (Thanks Dillan!) Songs you might … Continue reading An Album a Day: It’s About Us
January 1, What If Nothing by Walk The Moon Genre: Pop rock/Alternative Year: 2017 Runtime: 58:01* Total Number of Tracks: 13 Number of tracks I had heard before: All of them Why I picked it: It was in my car’s cd player and as much as I enjoy the other cds in my car’s cd player, this was speaking to me at that time. *According to Wikipedia, … Continue reading An Album a Day: What If Nothing
Okay. So this might be a bit of a bother to some of my subscribers who initially followed me for movie/tv/writing related content. In 2019, I’m going to be seriously upping the music content of this blog. That’s not to say there won’t be more thoughts about movies and tv (hell maybe even books), but I want to get more into music, specifically albums. Maybe … Continue reading Introducing: An Album a Day!!!
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