What's New: "Ocean Eyes (Deluxe Edition)"

I know this technically is not a full new release but a lot of singles as well as a few new songs were released on the deluxe version. In addition, the album itself is really high quality so I have no problem letting this CD be the “What’s New” suggestion for the week. Favorites from this album include: “Strawberry Avalanche,” “Hot Air Balloon,” “One the Wing,” and “Sunburn.”

Album: Ocean Eyes (Deluxe)
Artist: Owl City
Original Release Date: January 26th, 2010

Tracks:

1. Cave In
2. The Bird and the Worm
3. Hello Seattle
4. Umbrella Beach
5. The Saltwater Room
6. Dental Care
7. Meteor Shower
8. On the Wing
9. Fireflies
10. The Tip of the Iceberg
11. Vanilla Twilight
12. Tidal Wave
13. Hot Air Balloon
14. Butterfly Wings
15. Rugs from Me to You
16. Sunburn
17. Hello Seattle (Remix)
18. If My Heart Was a House
19. Strawberry Avalanche

Ocean Eyes - Owl City

Mainstream: "I Got U" by Selena Gomez

The “What Will Be Mainstream” song that I’ve selected for this week is "I Got U” by Selena Gomez. Her song, “Naturally” has been popular recently, even breaking the top 10 on iTunes and top 30 on Billboard. While I do like that song, I also think that when people hear this song, it will also be popular.

Song: I Got U
From the Album: Kiss and Tell
Artist: Selena Gomez
Original Release Date: September 29, 2009

I Got U - Selena Gomez & The S...

What's Good: "Always in Love" by Graham Colton

This week, for the “What’s Good” category, I chose the song “Always in Love” by Graham Colton. This song was released on October 30, 2007 as part of the album “Here Right Now.”

From the Album: Here Right Now
Artist: Graham Colton
Original Release Date: October 30, 2007

Always In Love - Graham Colton

What's New: "My Dinosaur Life" by Motion City Soundtrack

My Dinosaur Life is the fourth studio album by Motion City Soundtrack and was produced by Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus. Overall, the album has received universally good reviews and I will be the next to say that I also like the album.

Album: My Dinosaur Life
Artist: Motion City Soundtrack
Original Release Date: January 19th, 2010

Tracks:

1. Worker Bee
2. A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)
3. Her Words Destroyed My Planet
4. Disappear
5. Delirium
6. History Lesson
7. Stand Too Close
8. Pulp Fiction
9. @!#?@!
10. Hysteria
11. Skin and Bones
12. The Weakends

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Mainstream: "For Your Entertainment" by Adam Lambert

The “What Will Be Mainstream” song that I’ve selected for this week is "For Your Entertainment" by Adam Lambert. It’s the title song from the 2009 American Idol runner ups first CD. While not currently as popular as “Whataya Want From Me,” once people start listening to the rest of the CD, this song should become popular.

Song: For Your Entertainment
From the Album: For Your Entertainment
Artist: Adam Lambert
Original Release Date: November 20, 2009

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What's Good: "Take Me Home Tonight" by Jamestown Story

This week, for the “What’s Good” category, I chose the song “Take Me Home Tonight” by Jamestown Story. This song was released on November 11, 2008 as part of the album “Love vs. Life.” Overall, I really like Jamestown Story as an artist. Some of the earlier stuff they produced was a tad whiny, but they ironed that about by the time they released "Love vs. Life."

From the Album: Love vs. Life
Artist: Jamestown Story
Original Release Date: November 11, 2008

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What's New: "Animal" by Ke$ha

I really liked Ke$ha’s first single “Tik Tok” and was excited for the release of her first full, solo studio album. She did not disappoint. Of the fourteen songs on the album, I can honestly say that I like twelve of them. The best part is that all fourteen of the songs do not sound the same. Ke$ha successfully blends a lot of different types on songs on this album. The three most popular songs off the album are: “Tik Tok,” “Blah Blah Blah,” and “Your Love is My Drug.” My favorite three songs are “Your Love is My Drug,” “Animal,” and “Boots and Boys.”

Album: Animal
Artist: Ke$ha
Original Release Date: January 5^th, 2010

Tracks:

1. Your Love Is My Drug
2. Tik ToK
3. Take It Off
4. Kiss N Tell
5. Stephen
6. Blah Blah Blah (featuring 3OH!3)
7. Hungover
8. Party At A Rich Dude's House
9. Backstabber
10. Blind
11. Dinosaur|
12. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
13. Boots & Boys
14. Animal

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New Format for Posts

After nearly four months of existence, I have decided to change the three types of posts that I will be doing each week. Instead of having an: “Album of the Week,” “Single of the Week,” and “Shadow Song of the Week,” I have decided to do three posts that coincide with the headline of the blog. The posts will still be Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday but they will now be these three posts: “What’s New,” “What’s Good,” and “What Will be Mainstream.” Here is a further explanation of each of these new posts:


What’s New: An album or single released in the last month that I think deserves to get credit for quality. This may or may not be a “popular” artist but it will always an album that is above average and has more than one good song.

What’s Good: This could be a song or album that comes from my collection of music that I think deserves recognition. Most of the time, this music will be a year or more old.

What Will be Mainstream: This is a column for songs that I think will break into the iTunes or Billboard top 25. I will never pick a song that is currently in the iTunes or Billboard top 50. While I personally may not always like the song I post for this section, it is one that I think the general music population will.

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Shadow Song of the Week: "Real" by Goo Goo Dolls

The shadow song that I’ve selected for this week is "Real" by The Goo Goo Dolls. “Real” is a single released by the Goo Goo Dolls. The songs that this band is best known for include “Iris” and “Better Days.”

Song: Real
From the Album: Released as Single
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls
Original Release Date: August 8, 2008

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Single of the Week: "Remind Me I'm Alive" by Ivoryline

This week, I chose the song “Remind Me I’m Alive” by Ivoryline. This song was released on February 5, 2008 as part of the bands first full studio album, “There Came a Lion.”

From the Album: There Came A Lion
Artist: Ivoryline
Original Release Date: February 5, 2008

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Flight 409 - We Don't Dance

“We Don’t Dance” is the first studio album that Flight 409 released in the US. Labeled as an indie rock, Flight 409 produces good music while still being part of said genre.

Album: We Don’t Dance
Artist: Flight 409
Original Release Date: September 10, 2007

Tracks:

1. Hollywood
2. Operator
3. Call for Freedom
4. Steet the Sound
5. Before You Go
6. This Is War
7. This Disaster
8. Golden State
9. Beauty in a Car Crash
10. Angel
11. Hello Again
12. Beauty in a Car Crash (Acoustic)

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Shadow Song of the Week: "The Way Down" by The White Tie Affair

The shadow song that I’ve selected for this week is "The Way Down" by The White Tie Affair. “The Way Down” is a song that has lived in the shadow of this bands two other more popular songs: “Allow Me To Introduce Myself...Mr. Right” & “Candle (Sick And Tired).”

Song: The Way Down
From the Album: Walk this Way
Artist: The White Tie Affair
Original Release Date: April 22, 2008

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Single of the Week: "Dreaming of Love" by Lights Resolve

This week, I chose the song “Dreaming of Love” by Lights Resolve. This song was released on August 11, 2009 as a single.


From the Album: Released as Single
Artist: Lights Resolve
Original Release Date: August 11, 2009


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Forever the Sickest Kids - Underdog Alma Mater

Underdog Alma Mater is the debut album from Dallas band Forever the Sickest Kids. I thoroughly enjoyed every track on this album with my favorite being track 3, “My Worst Nightmare.”


Album: Underdog Alma Mater
Artist: Forever the Sickest Kids
Original Release Date: April 29, 2008


Tracks:

1. Whoa Oh! (Me vs. Everyone)
2. Hey Brittany
3. My Worst Nightmare
4. Believe Me I'm Lying
5. The Way She Moves
6. She's a Lady
7. Uh Huh
8. Phone Call
9. Breakdown
10. That for Me
11. Coffee Break
12. Catastrophe

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