Take Another Listen: Portishead - Dummy

www.last.fm/music/Portishead/Dummy

I was listening to the Current this morning and they played Sour Times - taking me into the way back machine.

This album is dark and brooding, great for getting to sleep, reading the newspaper, and other slowish activities on a couch.

It is considered a quintessential and you should check it out, again!

Take A Listen: Dan Auerbach

www.myspace.com/danauerbachmusic

Do you like classic rock, blues, Ray LaMontagne, Jimi Hendrix, or Ben Harper?

Well, if you like any or all of the above - you are in for a treat with the new Dan Auerbach album - "Keep It Hid". If they all had a baby, you would end up with the powerful vocals, great guitar riffs and sexy tunes with a heavy rock feel that the Black Keys member digs up!

I am on my third listen through and I would say that Prowl is my favorite song currently, but who knows how I will feel later depending on my mood - sassy, sad, lyrical.....

Definitely check it out, you won't regret it!

Oh, and this is the type of music that is totally amazing live. He is on tour, and with be at the First Ave in Minneapolis on March 7th.

Take Another Listen: Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

www.flaminglips.com/main.php

I know this was released 2002, but I am listening to this album on heavy rotation. Every single song is amazing, and the whole album in it's entirety tells a wonderful story.

It is a amazing mix of lyrics about staying strong and being unique, melodies with a minor electronic overtone, and good use of guitar riffs. It works well if you want something mellow, or something for a dinner party. There is nothing like music where you put it on and people ask - who is that?

Most have heard the song "Do you realize?", but is well worth listening to the rest. Enjoy!