Ah April. That month of months. Spring attempting, and failing, to turn into Summer. You would think it would learn that it’s just not grown up enough to make real Summer. Instead it just rains a bunch. Oh, and the bunnies come out to play of course. Imagine the month of April as a little bunny, trying to inflict pain on something. Instead, it just bats its little soft paws into it, and falls asleep before finishing the job. That’s what April is.
Alice Peacock – Love Remains – *** – A great album from this artist, who is really a pop-rock artist with a bit of country thrown in. Some of the more overtly country songs are a bit much, but overall, it’s a great collection of songs.
Doves – Kingdom of Rust – *** – Another good album from Doves, and it’s been awhile. But they still have that great epic sound, atmospheric and energetic at the same time.
Pat Dinizio – Buddy Holly – *** – Buddy Holly is someone who’s music I love, but I’ve never taken the time to really delve into his catalog. This helps, although I don’t know if slowing down the songs does much to enhance it. But with Pat singing, it’s A-OK!
Gavin Degraw – Free – *** – While I feel this album is a bit too overwrought, and doesn’t have as much fun as the first two albums, I am glad he is evolving a bit as an artist, the second album seemed a bit too much of a re-hash.
Brakes – Touchdown – ***1/2 – Awesome, Brakes just keeps getting better. As much as I liked their energetic and odd debut, I am really liking the more produced, toned down feel of this record. They don’t abandon the weird and energetic stuff, but they slow it down in the right places, and it makes for a pleasant experience.
