Five Favorites: Vol. 1 {Album Picks}

I'm no good at coming up with topics to blog about.  I seldom have a random thought run through my head and think, "OH!  That's something I should bore the general public of cyberspace with!"  Maybe I underestimate myself, or maybe I'm saving all of you from horrendous writing, who knows?  Either way, I've decided that my best bet is to join in on some link-ups, as they tend to focus my crazy energy and make for better posts.  This week, I'm going to jump right in and join one of my favorite blogs by linking up with Hallie over at Moxie Wife.  She's adorable, smart, and I love any blog that incorporates the term "moxie" (remind me to write a post about my love of mobster movies/TV shows someday.)

For my first installment of "Five Favorites," I decided to share with you a bad habit of mine.  I like to fill online shopping carts with stuff I don't intend to buy (at least not all at once.)  Anyone else?  Yeah, I thought so.  It's so easy to hit "add to cart" because there's no obligation to actually follow through with the purchase, and you don't have to sneakily stash things you decide not to buy among the shelves (like I do at Target ALL. THE. TIME.  Do I need this scarf?  No.  You will now live with the diapers, little scarf!)  One of my favorite carts to fill up is my Amazon cart, and at the moment it is full of CD's (Yes, I'm the only one who still buys them) so I thought I would share with you my current Five Favorite album picks.

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The Black Keys, "Turn Blue"

This album is actually getting some flack from critics, and I've listened to it so I can tell you why.  It's not the Black Keys you think you know - some members of Danger Mouse (who? what?) have joined the pack and taken this dynamic duo in a more electronic direction.  That doesn't necessarily bother me - I can appreciate a good drum machine at times.  I guess it boils down to not being a snob and taking each offering for what it is, and I have really liked what I've heard on this album.

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Beck, "Morning Phase"

Say what you will about Beck, because I just won't listen.  After spending one of the most amazing summers of my life (2006, I'm looking at you!) driving around with the sunroof opening and jamming to "Odelay," Beck has a very special place in my heart. What I've heard of this new album is chill and ambient, which is totally cool with me - that's just the sort of thing I like to turn on to get me going in the morning.

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St. Vincent, self-titled

After seeing her perform on SNL last week, I did a major Google search and listened to as much of her past stuff as possible.  I found out she is a former member of The Polyphonic Spree, who I was obsessed with at one point on time, and I'm really digging her electro-pop vibe spiced with some very precise and thoughtful guitar-work on her part.  I can't wait to get my hands on this one and really see what she's all about.  (About the name: she has stated that it is in reference to the hospital where Dylan Thomas died, as well as a tribute to her great-grandmother, who's middle name was St. Vincent)

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Jack White, "Lazaretto"

If you aren't excited about this album's release in June, I just don't know what else you're looking forward to.  Jack White is THE man.  Which leads me to...

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Loretta Lynn, "Van Lear Rose"

This is not a new album, by any means.  Actually, I used to own this album.  But my car was stolen in college and my entire life  whole CD collection was stolen out of the backseat, this album included, and I've just never gotten around to buying a new copy.  If you like old country/bluegrass and can appreciate the input of someone like Jack White (who shows a lot of bluegrass influence in his music as well as delta blues - see also, the "Cold Mountain" soundtrack) then this is the album for you.  Just, go buy it.  It will make you happy, which is what music is supposed to do - right?

Go check out more fun Five Favorites over at Moxie Wife!

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