Music A Go Go

I woke up this morning and felt as though it was Christmas, granted it is August 2, 80 degrees and the summer morning breeze was flowing through my window. The mail truck pulled up to my house at 7:30am to deliver a package from Amazon.com! In that box was 3 new CDs that I have been looking forward to feasting my ears on. As you might have figured by now, the rest of this blog post will be me raving about and rating this new music! 

The Head and The Heart (Self Titled Album)
I first heard this band because of an In Tune Tuesday card from Starbucks. I really loved the song but never went and bought the record. That was until I researched this band. They are from all over the country and have very different backgrounds. In 2009 they all converged on Seattle, WA and met up at an Irish Pub (and here is why I like this band, being part Irish myself, I really enjoy the flavor that they bring with Irish seasoning). Their sound is very laid back and chill, much like Portland born Blind Pilot. I would say that The Head and the Heart is perfect for Spring/Summer and Blind Pilot can rock Fall and Winter.
Stars: 4.5

Foster the People (Tourches)
A perfect album for summer listening/dancing. It is really hard to listen to any of the songs and not start to move. So this is precisely why I love them. I love music and I love dancing. Very much more upbeat compared to The Head and the Heart but they pair nicely together on a hot August afternoon.
Stars:4.35

Vampire Weekend (Contra) 
It is hard to find words to describe this one. Definitely a new music experience for me. It combines a very candy type pop with an Afro-European beat. You'll just have to try it and see if it rocks your socks off like it did mine. Disclaimer: Sitting down to listen to this entire record at one time is not recommended. You may go a little crazy. The songs are great for adding to a few play lists to add some flavor.
Stars:4

This last CD was given to me about a week ago and it totally for the musical at heart...
James Last (Hammond A Go Go)
This is an all instrumental album. Here's the name breakdown: Hammond refers to an electric organ. A Go Go is french for galore or in abundance of. So let's put these together...there is an abundance of an electric organ. Yes folks, this is a true treat. The songs are all very recognizable and catchy. It's a good CD to enjoy on your way to the beach with the windows down or relax to after a long hot day.
Stars:4.25

If you only were going to buy one of my recommendations, I would say go with The Heart and the Head. You won't be disappointed and you will know this band before they become an overplayed afterthought of yesterday on the radio.