Mick's Playlist

Brian Beyke: Four Seasons EP

I wanted to get this up earlier because the release part for this EP is being held in Cincinnati on July 24th at Rohs Street Cafe. If you enjoy ambient music, I strongly recommend attending if you are in the area. Brian Beyke is not only a friend of mine from college, but a very … Continue reading »

Neil Young: Live at Massey Hall

Neil Young’s Live at Massey Hall is part of his private archive collection that has been released in recent years. This recording dates back to 1971 and was finally released to the public in 2007. I was never a fan of Neil Young, not because of distaste but from lack of exposure. While working at … Continue reading »

Wilco: Wilco (the Album)

I first became a Wilco fan with their Yankee Hotel Foxtrot back in 2002. I remember one of my friends (or so I thought) told me after seeing the album cover that I wouldn’t like the band. Were they ever wrong… jerks. So it wasn’t until a couple years later that I actually got a … Continue reading »

Bon Iver: For Emma, Forever Ago

One of the greatest things about music is finding those pieces of gold in the mountain. Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago is definitely one of those pieces as it continues to be one of my favorite albums of all time. Iver goes about performing in a very simple manner throughout the album, however, every piece … Continue reading »

Jose Gonzalez: In Our Nature

In Our Nature is Jose Gonzalez’ second major release. This Swedish singer/songwriter has been gracing us with beautiful guitar melodies since he his the scene. His vocals (like most music) are not done in a way that is supported by the band. Rather, Gonzalez seems to make everything go together to make one great piece … Continue reading »

Death Cab for Cutie: Narrow Stairs

Another album by one of today’s most appealing bands, Death Cab for Cutie. At first I was a little thrown off with a song that front-man Ben Gibbard sang almost entirely solo. Soon I was taken on an adventure through a band that really does well with dynamics. Every album progresses and shows the bands … Continue reading »

Denison Witmer: Safe Away

Originally released in 2000, Safe Away has seen various forms including a re-release in 2006. This debut album from Denison Witmer has been on my playlist since I first heard it in 2002 from my friends Josh. Incidentally, he actually first discovered Denison at a Cornerstone Music Festival in southern Illinois. Just one of the … Continue reading »

Cloud Cult: Feel Good Ghosts

What to say? This album has some interesting vocals. The music is a bit different, so I’m throwing this in the experimental genre, though it is not really the best fit. The best way to describe this would be to picture yourself in a musical… dancing… oh, ya. I will say that it is a … Continue reading »

Radiohead: In Rainbows

The way the band builds on dynamics and makes the entire album flow smoothly makes In Rainbows not only enjoyable, but easy to play while concentrating on other things (like blogging). No particular song has really set itself above the others, which is the case in their prior release; Hail to the Thief. With … Continue reading »

Bat For Lashes: Fur and Gold

I can honestly say that there was no way I could have known what was to be heard in Fur and Gold. Judging from the cover (and we are taught never to judge a book by it’s cover, does that go for albums as well?) I knew it was going to be something interesting. … Continue reading »