It's back! After a roughly three-month hiatus, the "Songs I Dig" blog has returned for its sixth edition. It's been a slow period for me lately in regards to new music. There really hasn't been much that has tickled my fancy. Lately, though, that has changed and I am happy to bring to you the latest five songs that I dig. I have also realized that in order to create these blogs that feature new music, I need to be less picky at which songs are mediocre and which ones will be bonafide hits. True, the songs that are pure stink-o's (at least in my opinion) will never be featured, but then there are songs that should be categorized as being "in the middle of the road." And those shouldn't be ignored, either. So even if I like the songs somewhat, chances are you'll probably begin to see them here. It's an effort on my part for this feature to appear more frequently as part of "Luke's Ponderings." So let's get this show on the road!
"Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop" by Landon Pigg - There is something about this song that makes me mellow out and relax because it's just so soothing. It reminds me of songs written by the legendary duo Simon and Garfunkel; which is probably why it's so appealing to me. Landon was born in Nashville, Tennessee and was no doubt influenced by that city's rich music history. His first album was released in 2002 but it's his most recent songs that have been most noticed by the music industry. Plus, it doesn't hurt having a song being played during Grey's Anatomy, which is one of the most popular TV shows on the air right now. "...Coffee Shop" is a song I'll definitely be playing a lot more of in the days to come.
"Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace - I've heard this song off and on the radio for the past couple of weeks and although it hasn't quite reached the heights of popularity yet, I think it has potential. Three Days Grace, whom also goes by TDG or 3DG, is classified as being alternative metal and post-grunge. "Never Too Late" is a great tune because it starts off soft and then slowly builds into a rock song. It also has a great message because it talks about people ending their lives but that it's "never too late" to turn things around. So the song tries to convey the message that even in the worst of times, things do often rebound. This song is slowly creeping up the charts so be sure and check it out.
"Whatever it Takes" by Lifehouse - This song has been on the radio for a little while now and gets frequent play. And it's no wonder because this is such a great song to listen to. The group Lifehouse has been no stranger to success. In 2001, their debut album scored an award with the song "Hanging by a Moment" winning as the Hot 100 single of the year during the Billboard Music Awards. The band's fourth album is titled "Who We Are" and already produced the hit "First Time." "Whatever it Takes" is slower than "First Time" and has a gentler tone. I particularly like the transitions from the chorus to the next verses when "Ba ba bum bum ba" is sang. It sounds almost angelic in a way.
"Say" by John Mayer - Have I ever admitted to being a fan of John Mayer's music? Okay, I'm bringing forth that information right now. He's an amazing song writer and has produced many hits in his short recording career. His latest hit song titled "Say" displays his musical genius once again. How can anyone not like what this guy sings (okay, so maybe the tune "Daughters" was a touch on the corny side)? "Say" is a song featured in the movie "The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Mayer's hit song "Waiting on the World to Change" won a couple of Grammy awards in 2007. He's definitely no stranger to the music industry and I believe he'll be around for a long time.
"Realize" by Colbie Caillat - Colbie is an up-and-coming musician who first received fame from myspace. Her hit song "Bubbly" recieved major radio airplay and has gained popularity throughout the world. She has since released her debut album titled "Coco" in which "Realize" is part of. Music is in her blood as her father, Ken, was involved with the group Fleetwood Mac. She definitely has a unique sound to her songs and brings a pure, wholesome vibe to her music. And there is a rumor out there that she once tried out for American Idol but was turned down. If that is indeed true, I am happy to hear she has found success on her own. It just goes to show you that even American Idol isn't always the way to go for some people.
That wraps up this edition of the "Songs I Dig" for this time. Please be sure to watch out for the latest "Songs I Dig" blog coming very soon. Before I sign off, there's one song from last year that never wound up in my blogs that at least deserves some mention. It's called "Ruby" by the Kaiser Chiefs and I almost considered putting it in as one of the five songs I dig in this edition. But seeing that it's already old and I ended up finding five decent songs that were recent, it's relegated to the concluding paragraph. Hey, at least I mentioned it, right?
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