What I’m Listening To: March 2011

Eisley: The Valley - I already told you a bit about this record here. I just can't say enough good things about it. It really is a very mainstream record that maintains the band's artistry and uniqueness. Last time I checked you could get the basic version for $5 on Amazon then pick up the deluxe tracks individually on iTunes to save some money. Download: "The Valley", "Ambulance", "Smarter"

Adele: 21 - This is one of those records that I can listen to over and over without anything making an impression on me. It's definitely got more funk about it than her previous record. I like it, though I'm not a huge fan of the first single "Rolling in the Deep." I'm glad, however, that she's getting radio play out of it. Sorry, you can't download this one - as far as I know - but if you buy the deluxe version of you can get her and Darius Rucker singing "Need You Know" by Lady Antebellum.

Jars of Clay: The Shelter - I was excited about this record, but it did what every other Jars of Clay record has done. The last one was brilliant, so this one (inevitably) had to flop. It's like I walked into a Lifeway and picked up something off their Top 10 rack, which I haven't done in the last 10 years really.