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– Pete Sinjin, Better Angels Radio (2010)
The Brooklyn, NY-based singer-songwriter delivers a knockout punch of Americana/folk in the style and spirit of Woody Guthrie and Steve Earle. Fantastic songwriting and crafty acoustic guitar playing are front and center on Sinjin's brand new release. Fans of roots rock will no doubt dig this release. It's refreshing to hear raw talent without any gimmicks or tricks masking it. This is the real deal. Highly recommended.
Shawn – Grateful Dead, From the Mars Hotel (1974)
On repeat. I know very few people that enjoy at least one song off this album, but it is absolutely the hangover cure for the new century.
Infinite Skillz – 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Trying (2003)
Being stuck in the middle seat on a plane headed to a small town in Mississippi has me feeling a little aggressive. Maybe Mr. vitamin water will send a jet to come save me.
Deborah – He's My Brother, She's My Sister, He's My Brother, She's My Sister (2010)
I guess I missed out on this band when they came to Tampa in support of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes because Rocktober's conflicting schedule had me at Built to Spill that evening. Big Mistake. Huge. He's My Brother, She's My Sister has a similar vibe to Ed Sharpe, but they incorporate a ton of goodness into their 1960's folk-inspired rock. They've been keeping my toe tapping all morning, no pun intended, as a lot of their rhythm comes from ACTUAL TAP DANCING. I'm also crazy about the boho-chic dresses in the video for "How'm I Gonna Get Back Home Tonight" (check it out after the jump), just in case anyone's rounding out my Christmas list.
