New Music

Robert posted a frustration with no exciting recent music.  His tastes aren’t exactly the same as mine, even though there is significant overlap.  Here are three albums I on which I took somewhat-informed chances; I haven’t been disappointed.

I find it surprising that James Morrison isn’t more popular; his perhaps appropriately titled album Undiscovered – was probably my favorite chancy- purchase last year.  Mika offers lots of different sounds that I wouldn’t necessarily have expected myself to enjoy, but it’s creative and fun.  After recently reading a great review in Paste Magazine, I bought Vampire Weekend’s self-titled album.  So far, I really like it.