When a CD collection as large as mine comes up in conversation, one silly question that almost everyone asks is, “do you listen to all of them?”
Well obviously not all at once.
I was asked the question recently, and I found myself wondering how do make sure each CD has a fair chance of making it into the CD player?
I decided to pick a handful of discs at random each week (or so), in an effort to make sure I get to some of the titles I may not otherwise pick up. And at the end of the week, I would post about what I have been listening to. Hence the title.
So here's what I'm listening to...
THE ZOMBIES
LIVE AT THE BLOOMSBURY THEATRE, LONDON
Unfortunately, the Zombies had disbanded by the 1968 release
of what would be their signature album, Odessey and Oracle. Four decades later,
founding members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent revisit that album's "This
Will Be Our Year," "A Rose for Emily," and "Time of the
Season."
This 25-song live set is worth the listen, although the presence
of songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Chris White is missed.
Blunstone’s voice sounds
almost as good as it did 40 years ago, and gives a glimpse into what might have
been.
KATIE MELUA-PICTURES
Katie Melua is a star in Britain, but somehow fame escapes her on this side of the pond. With a few albums in her back pocket, Melua shows more confidence on her fourth release, creating an album that is equal parts pop, folk and blues.
