One of the albums that seemed to escape my attention is the new album by Josh Ritter, So Runs The World Away. Upon hearing that this new album was out, I became floored. His last album, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, was a masterpiece. The only song that I have listened to thus far from the new album is the track "Change of Time." From hearing the track, it seems that Josh Ritter has stuck to what he does best. He provides some soft acoustic notes, with a country twang to his voice at certain moments, while also sticking to his multi-layered lyrical style, making historical references and allusions. Definitely a track worth checking out, and a track that definitely makes me eager to listen to the rest of the album. (Full review comin' soon).
Another track that caught my attention is the new track by M.I.A., "XXXO." I was deeply disappointed with this track. Upon hearing the first single she put out, from her new album, which is to be titled /\ /\ /\ Y /\ or (MAYA), I was excited. Hearing her sing, "My lines are down and you can't call me as I float around in space odyssey," was like traveling through the galaxies on a crazy acid trip that would never end, and I never wanted it to. Then, she came out with single #2, "Born Free," which was a bashy thrashy mess of angst, anger and madness. I knew the album would be great. Then came "XXXO," which sounds like an over-done club bit by someone like KE$HA. It's ridiculously monotonous, and nothing original. Really M.I.A.? Have you run out of steam already?
That's all I got for today. It's a singles world out there right now, hop on the love train.
