Brother Ali – Us

Ali's fourth full-length album and his third with veteran Rhymesayers producer Ant. I haven't given this a proper listen yet so I can't give my full opinion. But you should already know this is worth downloading if not buying with your hard earned dollars. You can get it for just $7.49 over at LaLa. Support local Hip-Hop.

Enjoy.

The Baseball Project – Volume 1: Frozen Ropes And Dying Quails

In honor of the baseball season coming to a close and the Cubs telling Milton Bradley wear to stick it, I bring you The Baseball Project. The side project of a side project, The Baseball Project brings together Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Steve Wynn. This album is for anyone who likes baseball history and/or the musical styling of bands like The Minus 5, REM, The Young Fresh Fellow among other 90s alternative college rock.

So, download, listen and think about America's pastime. And as long as the Cubs keep beating the Brewers, hopefully we won't have to see any more ridiculous stuff like this.

Enjoy.

Califone – All My Friends are Funeral Singers

All My Friends are Funeral Singers is a movie. All My Friends are Funeral Singers is an album.

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers Trailer from Califone on Vimeo.

Califone is a band from Chicago. You should already know that.

Enjoy.

Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons--Death Won't Send a Letter

One of my good friends went to school with Cory (he's a Wisconsin boy), and he's been trying to get me to a show in the Twin Cities for the last five years. Now that I've finally left, I regret I never went. This album is fantastic. It's moving up the ranks on iTunes (currently 39). Cory has a great voice, solid guitar work, and songwriting. There's a touch of the country music I like here (is that snobbish?). Check out the Born Again and My Heart Would Be There. And when they're in town next, hit up the show. I don't think you'll be disappointed.