I seem to have found a whole load of new music that I really really love right now. So, I thought I’d take some to share some of the songs and albums that I’m really loving at the minute.
Alphabeat - This Is Alphabeat
“Just the right side of High School Musical” was how Radio 1’s new music editor described Alphabeat’s UK debut “This Is Alphabeat” and, he may well have a point. I could easily see how once younger fans get bored of Troy, Gabriella, et al they could easily segue into this. It’s very easy to listen too and it isn’t going to offend anyone along the way. It’s an album that’s full of singles, totally catchy, totally mesmorising.
Bell X1 - Flock
I have to give thanks to Chris Neal who turned me onto Bell X1. Flock was originally released in 2005 but sounds so fresh and unique. On iTunes this is £4.99 so I don’t see why you shouldn’t get it but should you decide against it try “Flame”, “He Said, She Said” and “My First Born For A Song”. It’s slightly left of the mainstream but it’s good.
Jason Morant - Abandon
I “re-discovered” this album about 6 weeks ago. It’s just a great worship album, sometimes it’s quite full on and sometimes it’s really reflective; But it’s all God. Personally I’ve been able to really engage with most of the album but right now my favourite, if you can have such a thing, is “I am Yours” which is a declaration that we are God’s and that he is our strength.
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
What a surprise; someone writing about the music they’re listening too right now including Coldplay’s most recent album! Yes, I may be joining the rest of the sheep but it wasn’t always this way. I loved “Parachutes”. I didn’t get “A Rush of Blood To The Head” until it had lost it’s novelty and thought it was ok. “X&Y” was ok for a short time, Fix You got overplayed. And I only bought “Viva La Vida” because I had a 5 hour van journey to fill. Truthfully I put it on and thought - this is a bit average. Very arty, very adventerous but very average. However a few days later and several plays later and that’s not what I’m feeling. It is a very good album
