5 Records That I Can't Stop Listening To...

I am very lucky in that I have inherited most of my parent's records and that they have great taste in music. The majority of my records are theirs from the 60s and 70s. I have collected a few vintage records here and there but more than half of my albums were theirs. Because of this I have some great Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, etc. One of the best things is that my dad has all of the Beatles' albums. ALL of them!  

I stole the idea for today's post from a blog I had favorited a while back. There are a handful of records that I can't stop listening to lately and thought I would share. I love knowing what other people are listening to and finding new bands and music to like.  

// Abbey Road // The Beatles 

I typically say that my favorite Beatles' record is "The White Album" but this one has been in heavy rotation lately. My favorite songs are "Come Together", "Oh! Darling", and "The End". 

// Rumours // Fleetwood Mac 

Stevie Nicks is one of my favorite ladies on the planet and I've always had a thing for Fleetwood Mac. I think this is my favorite record of theirs. "The Chain" and "Gold Dust Woman" are my top songs. 

// Harvest // Neil Young  

By now everyone knows how much I love Neil Young. This record makes me happy but, then again, all of his stuff is great. 

// Born To Run // Bruce Springsteen 

I pretty much grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles. My dad has a dvd of all of Bruce's music videos and we would watch it all the time when I was a kid. This record doesn't have some of my favorite songs on it but I've really been loving "Thunder Road" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" lately.  

// Dreamboat Annie // Heart 

This is by far my favorite Heart record. It's a little more laid back than some of their later stuff but I love listening to it during the Summer. "Magic Man" is my absolute favorite.  

These are all old albums that I have been listening to. I might do another post where I talk about the more current music that I am liking. But what about you?! What are your favorite records right now? 

Peace and Love, 

Em

The Lumineers...

 

It has been such a long time since I bought some new vinyl. I guess it's because I really have to love the whole album if I'm gonna buy it. I've always liked The Lumineers but it wasn't until I saw them perform on Saturday Night Live that I started listening to their album and fell in love with it. I think the songs are just so romantic and the lyrics are absolutely beautiful. I do have to say that my favorite songs are "Dead Sea" and "Flowers in Your Hair." 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Young Love...

 There is nothing quite like when a new vinyl record comes in the mail. It's just that feeling of ripping off the plastic and putting on that record. Listening to it for the first time all the way through. I actually hadn't really bought any records this Summer until last week when I ordered Mat Kearney's Young Love. This record is so fun and catchy. A great record to end the Summer with.  

My favorite songs on the record would have to be: 

1. Ships in the Night 

2. Young and Dumb and in Love 

3. Hey Mama (so fun to dance to!) 

Peace and Love, 

Em

6/22/12...

 Have spent most of my day since coming home from work, cleaning, drinking sweet tea, and jammin' to Ms. Florence. 

Peace and Love, 

Em

As I Call You Down...

It's that time of year again where you can feel spring in the air. I love to open my windows and let the sun come in while I listen to records in my room. This week I listened mostly to "Fistful of Mercy." The band is made up of Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper, and Joseph Arthur. They have old roots to their music but their sound is very bohemian and I love it!!!

Peace and Love,

Em

Today Was Perfect For...

After work today I came home and just did a couple of my favorite things. I listened to records while I got crafty, I wrote in my journal, and I took a nice little nap. A pretty swell way to spend my Saturday. Off to do some reading before bedtime.

Peace and Love,

Em

Tracks In The Snow...

I just pre-ordered this!!! I can't wait for it to come in the mail!!

Peace and Love,

Em

A Very She and Him Christmas...

I was so excited when my "She and Him" record came in the mail the other day! I've listened to a few songs off of it but I kind of want to save it for closer to Christmas. I love the pictures for the album and the sleeve is covered in snowflakes. The best part is that the actual record is RED!!!! I can't wait for december! Here's a little taste of what the album sounds like:

Peace and Love,

Em

Ghostbird...

Zee Avi's new album is so dreamy! It's a perfect little summer record with a light sound. And the coolest things is: the vinyl is clear! She's definitely a hippie and you hear that in her lyrics! Ahhh I LOVE!

Peace and Love,

Em

Coffee and Vinyl...

I loved yesterday. I didn't have school and I woke up to a Turtle Mocha and cranberry scone (props to my dad!) A bunch of records are coming in the mail for me lately and I have loved listening to these new and vintage albums. Nothing better than coffee and vinyl.

Peace and Love,

Em

New LP's...

I promised myself that this summer I would buy more vinyl and I finally got some. On Monday, two Neil Young albums came in the mail. I was so excited! Neil Young basically is summer to me and I love listening t him on warm summer nights. I'm also really happy because I have another Neil Young album on its way to my house! His songs are so dreamy! Peace and Love,

Em

Dear Florence...

I had a rough day today. Nothing school-wise seems to be going my way lately. When I got home and found that my Florence and the Machine record had come it was like a little burst of sunshine. This album is so good! It's really like nothing I have ever heard and it's so cool! I also found out that I have a real family at the office and that they have my back. This is something I am very thankful for and happy to have. My favorite tracks on the record so far:

-Howl
-Drumming Song

-Between Two Lungs

-Cosmic Love

Peace and Love,

Em

For Emma, Forever Ago...

I walked in the door after school and was so happy to see that my Bon Iver Vinyl had come! I couldn't wait to listen to it. And let me tell you it is pure bliss. I am sitting in my room working just loving every minute of this record. If you don't have it go and get it now. SO Good!!

Peace and Love,

Em

My Vinyl Wish List...

I love the record player that I got for Christmas! It's been great to be able to listen to a bunch of my parents old records. Now I want all of these!

Peace and Love,

Em