So I was thinking today that it would be fun to get a dialogue going on what peoople are listening today.  If this turns out to be a monologue, so be it. 
I am fortunate enough to have a job that allows for me to listen to my ipod all the livelong day.  I generally load up a bunch of albums onto it every week.  I thought I'd share with you what I'm digging on this week.  Feel free to let me know your thoughts on the music as well as what you've got in your ears this week!

Alicia Keys - Diary of Alicia Keys

I LOVE ALICIA KEYS!!  I think she is one of the most talented people in the music industry today.  Her voice is phenomenal and her melodies are unforgettable.  My favorite song on this particular album is "Diary".  I would consider doing this in a show sometime if I thought I could do it justice.

Kings of Leon - Only By the Night

I have friends that have been telling me to give KOL a listen for years now, and I've finally caved in with their newest release.  I love the frontman's voice and the simple yet effective structure of their songs.  "Sex on Fire" is a badass tune, despite the mental image of charred genitals it conjures.  The song "Use Somebody" is an even better tune in my opinion.

Ryan Adams - Cold Roses

If you've been to any of my shows, you know that I love Ryan Adams.  I end up covering one of his songs at almost every show.  I've been enamored with his music for about a year and a half now.  I tend to spend a few months on one album at a time.  Recently I've taken up Cold Roses.  In my opinion, Adams is one of the best American-born songwriters of all-time.  I'm not going to rank him, as that could start a whole other debate.  Suffice to say, I have a lot of respect for his songwriting ability.  On Cold Roses, I currently find myself gravitating toward "Meadowlake Street" and "Now That You're Gone".  "Meadowlake Street" is a beautiful song with a great crescendo at the end...who doesn't love a good crescendo?  "Now That You're Gone" illustrates my favorite thing about RA...his ability to write the most depressing shit you've ever heard.  He writes about heartbreak and loss better than almost anyone I've ever heard. 

Well that's all from me now.  If you're still reading this, I encourage you to check out my show this Friday at Altar Bar.  Y'all be well!  Oh yeah, LETS GO STEELERS!!!!!

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