New Music Sunday!

I find myself obsessing over music about 236 hours a day. Or something close to that. I listen to my iPod at work all day (or at least when I need to block out the madness), can hardly ever be found not pumping music so loud through my car speakers that I scare small children and grandmas, and have music playing at home more than I have the TV on. And I love TV.

With this slight OCDish obsession in mind, I'm starting a new Brunette tradition by talking about the music that makes me happiest every Sunday. As in, I'm going to post on Sunday, not talk about "Sunday music". You know what I mean. I hope. I think I just confused myself.

This week's edition is all about my boy, Amos Lee.

I first discovered Amos about five years ago messing around on iTunes one night. I was messing around, not Amos. What is wrong with me today? God. Anyway! About 3.2 seconds into the sample I played of "Better Days" I was hooked for life. Butter. His voice is like butter. Best way I can describe it. His songs are quiet anthems to life's woes and triumphs - those that pain us and those that lift us up. And I love them all.

For me, Amos shines most on "Southern Girl" (I like to pretend this could be about me, because I am, in fact, from the southern part of lower Michigan). Shut up. 

It's just...what's the word?...FREAKING SPECTACULAR. That doesn't even do it justice. But anyway, check it out for yourself:

I love virtually everything Amos does, and his newest album, released Jan. 25, 2011, called "Mission Bell" is no exception. The first track "El Camino" just floors you with how powerful a very quiet song can be. And it goes on from there. From "Violin" - which I could not love more, to the ironically peppy "Cup of Sorrow", this album is a gem. Of course, Amos could strum a lovely melody while repeatedly saying "Suck a fat one, bitches" and I'd be all "That's so BEAUTIFUL!" Luckily, he hasn't taken that path as of yet.

Enjoy a non-"bitches" song from Mission Bell:

For those of you suckers who weren't able to get tickets to one of his shows that sold out almost immediately (what is WRONG with you!?) I highly encourage you to pick up "Mission Bell" asap. While you're at it, grab "Supply and Demand" and his self-titled album as well. You can thank me later.