
Keepers:
One
You Do
Build That Wall
Deathly
Save Me

Keepers:
She’s The One That Got It
Hey – High School Baby
Ooee Baby
Snake Drive
Where The Rio De Rosa Flows
Bourgeois Blues

Keepers:
Let There Be Love
Kitty Can
Indian Gin And Whisky Dry
Down To Earth
I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You
Idea
When The Swallows Fly
I Started A Joke
Jumbo

Keepers:
Monday
Outta Mind (Outta Sight)
Kingpin
Hotel Arizona
I Got You (At The End Of The Century)
Outtasite (Outta Mind)

Keepers:
Down on the Corner
It Came Out of the Sky
Cotton Fields
Fortunate Son

I know what you’re thinking.
Yes, she’s one of the most beautiful women ever, she can dance like there’s no tomorrow, and she’s a mega-superstar that probably hangs out with other mega-superstars.
None of that matters… she’s really good. Good to the point that I wish she were around a few decades ago when an artist released a couple of albums a year – quantity of output changes the conversation.
First of all, her voice is just astounding – she could be singing the Columbian phone book for all I know and it would be making my palms sweat. Secondly, while the production on this album at times veers dangerously close to cheesy chorused guitar hell, her songwriting is concise and exceptional enough to overcome it, and the overall feel of this album is closer to early 70’s soft-ish rock than you might expect if all you’ve ever heard is “Hips Don’t Lie”.
I know what you’re thinking and you’re probably right, but you might want to listen anyway. Can’t hurt.
Keepers:
Ciega, Sordomuda
Si Te Vas
No Creo
Octavo Dia
Que Vuelvas
Donde Estan Los Ladrones?
Ojos Asi

Keepers:
Candy Says
What Goes On
Pale Blue Eyes
Jesus
Beginning to See the Light
I’m Set Free
After Hours

Keepers:
Hello Little Girl
How Do You Do It
I Like It
It’s Gonna Be Alright
La La La
Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying
Dreams
Ferry Cross The Mersey
The Best of Gerry & the Pacemakers: The Definitive Collection

Keepers:
Amarillo
Together Again
Feelin’ Single, Seein’ Double
Sin City
One Of These Days
Till I Gain Control Again
Here, There And Everywhere
Ooh Las Vegas
Satan’s Jeweled Crown
Wheels

Keepers:
Novocaine For The Soul
Beautiful Freak
My Beloved Monster
Mental
Spunky
Manchild

Keepers:
30 Century Man
Big Louise
Butterfly
Copenhagen
Funeral Tango
If You Go Away
It’s Raining Today
Rosemary
Sons Of
Two Ragged Soldiers
Two Weeks Since You’ve Gone

Keepers:
For Pete’s Sake
I’ll Spend My Life With You
You Just May Be The One
Sunny Girlfriend
Mr. Webster
You Told Me
Randy Scouse Git
No Time

Look at that! Lots and lots of keepers! Know why? Because this is a great album!
My absolute favorite from 2008 (and 2009 and 2010 so far).
First heard “Jolie Frimousse” on an Oh-la-la – Franco à Gogo podcast (which you MUST check out, by the way) and became an instant fan.
Guaranteed that you’ll love them too.
Keepers:
Le Jeu Du Téléphone
Bang Bang
Petit Homme
Etonnez-Moi Benoît
Nefertiti
Dou Liou Dou Liou St Tropez
Jolie Frimousse
Si Tu Veux Que Je Te Dise
Deux Minutes 35 De Bonheur
Mon Amour, Mon Ami
Ce soir après dîner, nous passerons des disques
And check out their really fun video on MySpace:

Keepers:
Nowhere Road
Sweet Little ‘66
San Antonio Girl
The Rain Came Down
I Ain’t Ever Satisfied