Groovy Or Sputum
I have been working feverishly the last few days ripping all of my CD’s onto iTunes so I can fully enjoy my new found iPod while I am working. This has been a tiresome activity, but I have been able to get reacquainted with many artists and songs that, at one time or another, I really liked but had somehow forgotten about. I have also discovered a number of things about my music collection and myself that I thought I would share.
- I am very narrow minded in the music that I purchase. Most of my CD’s are the singer/songwriter type who primarily play the guitar.
- I really like Chris Rice. I already knew that, but the last few days has confirmed it all the more.
- I really don’t like Michael W. Smith. I have nearly every one of his albums for some unknown reason. I think it is a throw back to my formative years when my older siblings listened to him. Other artists from the early 80’s are not really around anymore (can you say Petra, Whiteheart, Bryan Duncan, and D&K) but Smitty just keeps putting out the albums. I guess I feel obligated to keep the collection going, but I really don’t like him.
- Finally, I realized that I don’t have much new music. I have a lot from my college years (mid to late 90’s) and I have kept up with my core artists (Rice, SCC, Fernando, Switchfoot, Bebo, Jars), but I have not ventured out much like I did in my college days.
So, I have a project for all of my readers (that’s about 11, in case you’re wondering). Take a look my current mix tape playlist and give me some feedback. Which artists are groovy? Which ones are just plain sputum? Based on what I am listening to now, do you have any suggestions for new albums? I will probably do my annual Sound & Spirit subscription soon and want to freshen up my music library.
What? No Matt Redman?
Where’s the Don Fransisco? Keith Green? Carmen? Hillsongs? Michael Card? Josh Groban? Boston? Beetles? Miami Sound Machine? The Chieftans? U2? Tiffany? Beach Boys? Bob Seagar & the Silver Bullet Band? Peter, Paul & Mary? Charles Billingsley? Glenn Miller? 4Him? Led Zeppelin? Harry Connick Jr.? Galeic Storm? Creedence Clearwater Revival (A gotta include’em band)? These are suggestions from both K & LA. If you need to borrow a few to fill out your iTunes, just say the word.
Just a few to get you out of your rut. Take em or leave em.
I used to have a ton of Beatles and U2, but I found that the message in many of their songs did nothing for my mind. I also am very fond of Barenaked Ladies but, once again, I find my mind being affected by the message too much to be able to enjoy the music.
Sara, I am just not fond of listening to worship music in general. The few exceptions are Chris Tomlin and Delirious?.
Chucklin’ Charles…classic.
Please be advised, I will take a look at your little groovy or sputum list WHEN I HAVE THE TIME. If that’s not good enough, I may just have to go over your head. Compish!
P.S. As you know U2 is one of my all time favorites. I’ll admit, not all of their songs are uplifting. But many are, You can borrow their “October” album sometime. I consider it a worship album pretty much.