The sad, sad trend of me buying very little new music….sadly continues. I have been reading a LOT this year. But that’s no excuse!

Absolutely Love & Adore:
Great Lake Swimmers “Lost Channels” – Le sigh. Everything GLS does is just daaaammmmn beautiful. I’d advise you not to start listening to this album. BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO STOP. This one might even be just a *teensy* bit more upbeat than their norm. (I love their melancholy.) Fave songs are “Stealing Tomorrow” “Still” and “It’s Too Late”.

Gomez “A New Tide” – Somehow I was clueless that these guys had a new album coming out (thank you, Becky, for letting me know!). LOVE it. Just love it. I actually think a lot of it is QUITE different than their last (also beloved) album “How We Operate.” (But I’m sure the Internets will tell me I’m wrong on that!) Fave songs “Engine” (“there’s gotta be an easier way…to find redemption…”) “Lost Track” and “Bone Tired”.

Favorite Singles (not on any of the above albums):

• “Lights Off” The Dears” (swoooon)
• “Boom Boom Pow” Black Eyed Peas
• “Right Round” (cover? half cover?) Flo Rida
• “Runaway” Yeah Yeah Yeahs (should I buy this album? I can’t decide!)

Other Albums I Liked:

• Nada!

Not really for me / but maybe for you!:
Nada!

Shamefully have either not listened to at all, or not all the way through, or so few times that I can’t legitimately offer an opinion:
Nada!