If you don't remember, Kris Allen is the season 8 American Idol winner. He's probably my favorite winner (other than Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, of course). I absolutely adore his voice and music; I thought his first album was fantastic. When I heard he was finally coming out with a new CD, I was ecstatic. I had been waiting for two years for new music from Allen, His sophomore album "Thank You Camellia" was released yesterday, and I purchased it today. This album EXCEEDS his debut one, something I didn't think could be possible. It's got everything- fun, catchy songs with well written lyrics. This CD is definitely full of summer songs- Better With You, My Weakness, Rooftops, and Loves Me Not (his duet with Meiko) are definitely the driving with the rooftop down on your way to the beach kind of songs. And then of course, there's his debut single "Vision of Love" which calls people to take a stand against bullying and loneliness. My personal favorites are "Monster" and "Blindfolded." The chorus' are so catchy, and the guitar in Monster is awesome. I love the message in Blindfolded, "If I was blindfolded, if my memory was erased, if every sign pointed to another place, I would still find you." Ahh, its so romantic! And, of course, Kris Allen wouldn't be Kris Allen with out adding a powerful ballad "You've Got A Way." Overall this album is fantastic, and Kris Allen needs to be recognized for just how talented he is as a singer and songwriter (by the way, if anyone's a Glee fan, Allen penned Matthew Morrison's song "Still Got Tonight"). I would highly recommend everyone to go and purchase this CD.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Kris Allen's New CD!!!!!!!!!
If you don't remember, Kris Allen is the season 8 American Idol winner. He's probably my favorite winner (other than Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, of course). I absolutely adore his voice and music; I thought his first album was fantastic. When I heard he was finally coming out with a new CD, I was ecstatic. I had been waiting for two years for new music from Allen, His sophomore album "Thank You Camellia" was released yesterday, and I purchased it today. This album EXCEEDS his debut one, something I didn't think could be possible. It's got everything- fun, catchy songs with well written lyrics. This CD is definitely full of summer songs- Better With You, My Weakness, Rooftops, and Loves Me Not (his duet with Meiko) are definitely the driving with the rooftop down on your way to the beach kind of songs. And then of course, there's his debut single "Vision of Love" which calls people to take a stand against bullying and loneliness. My personal favorites are "Monster" and "Blindfolded." The chorus' are so catchy, and the guitar in Monster is awesome. I love the message in Blindfolded, "If I was blindfolded, if my memory was erased, if every sign pointed to another place, I would still find you." Ahh, its so romantic! And, of course, Kris Allen wouldn't be Kris Allen with out adding a powerful ballad "You've Got A Way." Overall this album is fantastic, and Kris Allen needs to be recognized for just how talented he is as a singer and songwriter (by the way, if anyone's a Glee fan, Allen penned Matthew Morrison's song "Still Got Tonight"). I would highly recommend everyone to go and purchase this CD.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
90's Music
Hey everyone! So recently I've been a little obsessed with listening to 90's music...I'm a little addicted. Not just any kind of 90's music, but pop/rock. The lyrics have so much meaning and the voices and instruments are real, not like some of the fake synthesized stuff you here on the radio. Some of my favorites are "Closing Time" by Semisonic, "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, "If You Could Only See" by Tonic, and "Everything you Want" by Vertical Horizon. I'd never even heard of any of these artists until I heard these songs on the radio. If your in the mood to listen to something different or want a takeback to the 90's, listen to these songs, I guarantee you'll fall in love with at least one of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAS-pvQ06s4 closing time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8UeeIAJ0a0 Iris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_YsN8AlfEU If You Could Only See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKW0uelA6Dw Everything you Want
I'm a sucker for well written, meaningful lyrics. I think that's what especially draws me to a song. I feel like a lot (not all) of songs these days don't have as much meaning to them than they used to. I hope you can take the time to listen! Maybe you'll even find a new favorite song!
Happy reading!
-Ashley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAS-pvQ06s4 closing time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8UeeIAJ0a0 Iris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_YsN8AlfEU If You Could Only See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKW0uelA6Dw Everything you Want
I'm a sucker for well written, meaningful lyrics. I think that's what especially draws me to a song. I feel like a lot (not all) of songs these days don't have as much meaning to them than they used to. I hope you can take the time to listen! Maybe you'll even find a new favorite song!
Happy reading!
-Ashley
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