Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 On Friday - Week 186
From The Music Memoirs
Top 5 songs and/or albums from 2004
As usual, I'm going to go with albums.
» Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles
Gladys Knight. B.B. King. Van Morrison. Diana Krall. Norah Jones. Bonnie Raitt. Elton John. James Taylor. Johnny Mathis. Willie Nelson. Michael McDonald. Natalie Cole. And, of course, Ray Charles, the genius himself. It's an easy choice for one of the top albums of the year.
» Shangri-La by Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler has been able to sustain a recording career long past his days in Dire Straits for one simple reason: He's a great storyteller. And there are some great stories on this album. The opening (5:15 AM) and closing (Don't Crash the Ambulance) tracks are among the best on the album.
» Soul Gravy by Cross Canadian Ragweed
This is the album that got me into the whole Alt.country movement. This is probably my favorite Ragweed album, followed closely by their eponymous album from 2002 and 'Garage' from 2005.
» ¡Americano! by Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers
From great hooks (Counterclockwise has three of them) to dark, brooding ballads (Switchblade) to South-of-the-border party songs (Mexican Moonshine), this album has something for everyone.
» Upside Down by Crenshaw
Clever, catchy, and introspective lyrics. An electric guitar sound and a funk feel straight out of the 70's. And a trumpet. What's not to love?
From The Music Memoirs
Top 5 songs and/or albums from 2004
As usual, I'm going to go with albums.
» Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles
Gladys Knight. B.B. King. Van Morrison. Diana Krall. Norah Jones. Bonnie Raitt. Elton John. James Taylor. Johnny Mathis. Willie Nelson. Michael McDonald. Natalie Cole. And, of course, Ray Charles, the genius himself. It's an easy choice for one of the top albums of the year.
» Shangri-La by Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler has been able to sustain a recording career long past his days in Dire Straits for one simple reason: He's a great storyteller. And there are some great stories on this album. The opening (5:15 AM) and closing (Don't Crash the Ambulance) tracks are among the best on the album.
» Soul Gravy by Cross Canadian Ragweed
This is the album that got me into the whole Alt.country movement. This is probably my favorite Ragweed album, followed closely by their eponymous album from 2002 and 'Garage' from 2005.
» ¡Americano! by Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers
From great hooks (Counterclockwise has three of them) to dark, brooding ballads (Switchblade) to South-of-the-border party songs (Mexican Moonshine), this album has something for everyone.
» Upside Down by Crenshaw
Clever, catchy, and introspective lyrics. An electric guitar sound and a funk feel straight out of the 70's. And a trumpet. What's not to love?
posted by Michael at
8:44 AM
6 Comments:
Oh I do love that Ray Charles! <3
By
Polly, At
August 15, 2008 9:19 AM
Oh I didn't know Krall was on the Charles album. Must hear that!
By
The Mistress of the Dark, At
August 15, 2008 9:48 AM
Oh, I totally spaced and forgot about that Roger Clyne release. LOVED that one! (also still listen to his previous band, The Refreshments!)
By
Natsthename, At
August 15, 2008 10:37 AM
Nice choices - I would have included Lost Christmas Eve by TSO.
By
Lord Mhoram, At
August 15, 2008 1:06 PM
I don't seem to have that one, or I would have included it as well.
By
Michael, At
August 15, 2008 8:06 PM
I'll take these as recommendations. It looks like I've got some listening to do.
SB
By
Anonymous, At
August 15, 2008 10:25 PM
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