Album Review: To Pimp A Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar 2015

Kendrick Lamar is an incredible musician. Not only lyrically but his instrumental arrangements are unique and creatively addictive. As K. dot he grew in popularity until finally going as Kendrick Lamar with two killer albums: Section 80 and Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. His latest album doesn't have any monster "bangers" but there are a few tracks I've been listening to on repeat. The album isn't meant for you to become engulfed in the beat but it's purpose is for you to listen to his message. You can check out this album on spotify for free by just signing up. 

https://play.spotify.com/album/7ycBtnsMtyVbbwTfJwRjSP

My favorite songs are:

King Kunta

Alright

How Much A Dollar Cost

Check this album out!

Check out this album! Isles by Wild Belle

The first song of this album has shown it's face in a few movies but the rest of this album is pure gold as well. Wild Belle is going to make some waves in the years to come and this is apparent with the success and chill sounds from their first album Isles.

Check out the the first two songs from the album and if that sparks your interest burn through the rest.

"Another Girl" and "When it's over" are also very addictive and deserve recognition.

Album Review: Jack Johnson - From Here to Now to You

After my initial run through I was a little sad with the lack of the old dark and deep Jack Johnson but on my second trip I have to say I'm starting to like this new direction. When To the Sea was release I couldn't help of thinking about other albums like On and On but I've come to realize what I like about him so much. With every new album come a little bit different sound and style. His newest album is definitely worth a look and there are quite a few catchy songs. I usually judge the songs on how much I want to learn them on guitar but I'm just going to have to leave this as a listening album instead of a covering. Check this album out and see what you think.

The Black Crowes: Shake Your Money Maker

If you're from the country and you enjoy rock n' roll there's a very good chance you've heard of The Black Crowes. This has to be one of my all time favorite albums mostly because of its twangy southern rock sound. It's unlike anything I've ever heard.

Take a listen to a few of their songs from this album and you might just fall in love.

Jake's Album of the Week: 311 - Grassroots

311 is one of my all time favorite bands. Their second major album Grassroots was released in 1994 and even though it's almost 20 years old, these songs are still being played and "discovered" by the younger generations today.

Check out this chill band and have a nice day.

Jake's Album Choice of the Week#7: Nirvana - Nevermind

This album by Nirvana was release almost 1 year after my birth and I've been listening to this band since I was very young. Nevermind is one of, if not, Nirvana's most popular and influential albums still to this day. Even though this is Nirvana's best overall album, my all time favorite song would have to be "Dumb". Most people have heard of Nirvana because of Kurt Cobain, who was an incredibly talented musician and songwriter. Unfortunately, Kurt Cobain took his own life in 1994. If you haven't heard of Nirvana I definitely suggest you check them out.

Jake's Album Choice of the Week#5: Metallica - The Black Album

The first album I purchased as a youth was Metallica's self titled album, as known as "The Black Album". Metallica is one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever and I haven't met a single person who hasn't heard of this killer band. I am a Metallica fan through and through and this album is definitely in my top ten all time favorite albums. Check this incredible album out and you won't be disappointed.

Jake's Album Choice of the Week#2: Big D and the Kids Table - Strictly Rule

If you like Ska then you're going to love this feel good album by Big D and the Kids Table. My two favorite songs are "She Knows Her Way" and "The One" but the rest of the songs are quite good. Whenever I want to relax or get in a better mood this is the album I turn to. Check it out and you won't be disappointed!

Jake's Album Choice of the Week#1: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

As most of you don't know music is a huge part of my life. I've been playing guitar for over ten years, drums the last few years and I fool around with piano and singing. I found it very interesting that almost every week I find an album and play it not stop for the week then move onto something else and I thought it would make a fun blog topic. Therefore, every Friday I will post the album I've been listing to and you can tell me what you think and what you've been listing to recently! Hopefully this will introduce everyone to the new, old and the in between music that you've never heard of. Anyway, we'll see how it goes!

So even though this is one of the greatest albums of all time and is known worldwide, I've been listened to this album everyday this week. It kind of seem mandatory I start of with my personal favorite album as well as a hugely known album, so if you've never heard of Pink Floyd or The Dark Side of the Moon, LISTEN TO IT RIGHT THIS MOMENT! I would tell you more about the album but I'm going to assume that most of you know a bit about it and if you don't I hope you do a little research about this incredible album. My favorite song definitely has to be Us and Them because I find it to be very relaxing with its lyrical meaning and chill melody. So finally, check this album out and tell me what you think!