March 22, 2006
One of the best things about today's online music services is the opportunity to purchase individual songs for unlimited listening regardless of whether or not they have been released as a single. Each week I uncover some of the best pop tracks to download from online music services. These are some of the best tracks from recent pop album releases.
1. Ne-Yo - Time
Another beautiful song from Ne-Yo off his In My Own Words album. "Time" is produced by StarGate, the same team behind his hit "So Sick."
2. Matisyahu - Time of Your Song
A reggae gem from Matisyahu's new album Youth.
3. Goldfrapp - Ooh La La
"Ooh La La" is an ultra-sexy slice of electronic pop rock built on a bassline borrowed from Norman Greenbaum's rock classic "Spirit in the Sky."
4. Bruce Springsteen - Detroit Medley
Bruce Springsteen's 1975 Hammersmith Odeon concert recording from London is the perfect document of the genius of Springsteen at even an early age. Enjoy this medley of classic Detroit rock beginning with "Devil With a Blue Dress On."
5. David Gilmour - Take a Breath
There's more than a hint of Pink Floyd in this new song from the band's lead guitarist.
6. Neko Case - The Needle Has Landed
She's identified as alt-country, but Neko Case's brilliant voice will appeal to a wide range of pop fans.
8. Kris Kristofferson - Thank You for a Life
Kris Kristofferson's aging, grizzled voice will rivet your attention in this sparse tune of gratitude.
9. Say Anything - Alive With the Glory of Love
This new wavish project with a classic punk edge will having you singing along even if the lyrics are intensely dark in tone.
10. Donald Fagen - H Gang
One half of Steely Dan has released his third solo album Morph the Cat. "H Gang" is the single from the album and it will have you reminiscing about Steely Dan classics from "Deacon Blues" to "Rikki, Don't Lose That Number."
