New Music Round-Up

Monday was a big day for new music. Susan Boyle's highly anticipated album came out. It's going to be the number one album next week but that's not enough to get me to buy it. Here's what I did buy...

Rihanna - Rated R, much darker than her previous stuff. I'm not a fan but Te Amo and Rude Boy are worth a download.

Lady Gaga - Fame Monster. It's thisclose to being an album (8 songs), totally worth the price. Gaga can do no wrong at this point. Best songs - Monster and Bad Romance. The video for Bad Romance is totally bitchin'.

Jay Sean - All or Nothing. This guy had a huge hit with Down (featuring everybody's BFF Lil Wayne). Most of the songs sound the same and there's nothing that stands out. Give this one a pass...but look at the album cover and bask in his hotness.

Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment is the biggest surprise for me. I didn't like him on American Idol but the lead single got me hooked and overall the album is a fun mix of pop-rock and dance. The title track, Aftermath, Whataya Want From Me and If I Had You are my faves.

Kris Allen, the actual winner of American Idol released a CD last week as well. The lead single Live Like We're Dying is catchy but the rest of the album is blands-ville.

What else is out there? Leona Lewis? John Mayer? Tell me what you think!

I got chills!

YOU MUST WATCH THIS!!!

Sorry I can't embed this, youtube won't allow it. But you must must must watch this clip!!! I don't cry often, but I do get CHILLS a lot! I get chills in sweet moments w/ intimates, certain songs, and def. a lot when I watch tv/film.

If you can watch this, not get chills or filled w/ happiness or a little teary eyed - you're more stone cold than I.

The best part about this is the lesson that it comes with. When you first see her, you assume that it's gonna be another William Hung/Sanjaya type fiasco.

Instead, you have the opportunity to realize that there's greatness in every single one of us. It may come out today, tomorrow, or even 20 years later, but eventually it will be revealed.

I had heard about this clip, but hadn't checked it out. I strongly encourage you to. Here's the link again.

What'd you think?