Root Down in the Shadow

Today's post is the first READER EDITION 2012 Album of the year list! I may have started this blog to share my music finds, but it was never intended to be just my views. Anytime I catch up with a music friend, the first question is "Whatcha listening to these days?" Likewise, while putting together my year end lists, I asked a few of my music enthusiast friends to contribute their lists as well! The first post is from James Ferris, a Pittsbugrh local, college friend, and one of the few people I know with a music collection that puts mine to shame.  He likes The Weedrags, Leadbelly, and Kid Rock. READER EDITION 2012 Album of the year list - JAMES FERRIS EDITION! 1 – 3. The Weeknd , “ Trilogy” The Weeknd emerged into the world so fully realized, so self-aware, it’s hard to believe that Abel Tesfaye was only 21 when he simultaneously released three albums last year, each one a fully formed, unique piece of music. Tesfaye’s delicately balanced falsetto summon...

Wish Lists, Best of list, Worst of list, It's the list time of year, really anything you can think of.   Here we will take a stab at the Root Down In The Shadow - Song of the Year. With tons of great music out there I decided to break these down into a few categories.   We'll have Pop/Rap , Funk , Expecting more in '13 , Rock/Metal/Alt Metal , Local , Fun & Old School .  But to get this started right, we'll kick off with the basic Song Of The Year.   Everyone should have heard these by now, and should love them.   Check the links.. some of these songs are FREE DOWNLOADS!!!! In no particular order... 1. "TEBOWIE" by Jimmy Fallon  When I first heard about this song, I wanted nothing to do with it, as the Tebow phenomenon was just so tiresome.  But after I bought Blow Your Pants Off for the wife, for her anniversary present, I couldn't get enough of this son.  Jimmy Fallon completely nails this song, including an incre...

7. ROME by Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi feat Jack White & Norah Jones  'Two Against One' Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi feat Jack White I'm not certain if this is the "official" video, but cool regardless! 'Black' by Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi feat Norah Jones Danger Mouse is at it again. This time he has collaborated with Daniele Luppi. After success with the Grey Album , as part of Gnarls Barkley , and as part of Broken Bells . This time he teamed up to create a soundrtrack to a movie that doesn't exist. Real or not this quick album (under 38 minutes) is a must hear for any summer drive!