Feature of the Month
Sade
From the first sultry tones of "The Moon and the Sky", through the optimistic, heartfelt message of "The Safest Place", Sade's new CD, her first in ten years, takes you on a mesmerizing voyage of love, life and persistence.
Her brilliant production blends genres and instrumentation, much as a winemaker blends grape varietals to produce a final product where the elements all come together harmoniously.
Sade and co-producer Mike Pela keep it fresh and interesting, from the taps-like military march underlying the title track "Soldier of Love", to the Country-tinged "Be That Easy", to the Bluesy "In Another Time, to "Bring Me Home, with haunting piano that hints at classical.
Listener Comments...
"I LOVE variety in music (and life), and it's GREAT to be able to listen to Beethoven followed by the Black Eyed Peas followed by some song from the 1940s followed by Cat Stevens…Keep up the good work and the GREAT variety!"
- Bill Conrad
Katy Perry’s "Teenage Dream" Review
Summer isn't over yet. Katy Perry tops herself with a second pop album,"Teenage Dream." Far from her gospel/singer-songwriter days, Katy delivers a fun, sassy, and upbeat album. The pop icon's party tunes are filled with disco beats and bubble gum lyrics that will have you craving for more summer sun. Also, if you didn't get enough of her hit singles "California Girls" and "Teenage Dream" she included the techno remixes.
Because of the albums heavy SoCal influence, we recommend pairing it with 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel 2007 from California. At only $16.29 a bottle and 90 points from Wine Advocate, this makes a perfect complement to the upbeat tempos. The wine is a great blend of berry fruit and pepper spice, which allows for a rich flavor. This pairing is a match made in Katy Perry's cotton candy heaven!
