Like another hole in the head
Once I made the decision to stay at my apartment, I celebrated my decision to save money by spending money. I know, it’s an odd concept. However, if I plan on spending X number of dollars, and I end up spending only Y number of dollars (Y being less than X), I consider it a good thing.
As if I need to add to my music collection, I went off the deep end and purchased several albums:
1. Coldplay’s X & Y – Not a bad little album. Maybe not as good as A Rush of Blood To the Head. I love the vocal melody of “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You” is a great song.
2. Mute Math’s Reset – EP – I heard “Control” over the weekend and found this EP on iTunes. I can’t really explain their sound – it’s a mix of British style, 80’s electronica, and anthem rock. Lyrically, they fit into the positive-but-not-outright-Christian mold.
3. Stanton Moore’s All Kooked Out and Flyin’ the Koop – Charlie Hunter appears on All Kooked Out, but I’m not sure if he’s on Flyin’ the Koop. Either way, it’s all the same style as Charlie’s music – modern jazzy, bouncy, funk.
4. Passion Worship Band’s How Great Is Our God – the 2005 live compilation from Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Matt Redman, Charlie Hall and others. A live version of Tomlin’s “Indescribable” highlights the album, and Crowder’s “Here Is Our King” is a good surprise.
5. Andy Hunter’s Life – impressive sophomore effort from this Christian DJ.
6. Starfield’s Starfield – “Filled With Your Glory” rocks the house. The remainder of the album is above average, but nothing stands out.
