I'm some stain there on your bedsheet, You're my diamond in the rough.

After another sleepless night this week, I was tuned into VH1 and saw the new Paolo Nutini single called Candy. Its a heartbreaking love song, my favorite. I also love the music video, its a sweet little love story. I have been a Nutini fan since New Shoes came out a few years ago. Listen to the new single, watch the video, read the lyrics and enjoy.

I was perched outside in the pouring rain
Trying to make myslef a-sail
Then i'll float to you my darlin'
With the evening on my tail

Although not the most honest means of travel
It gets me there nonetheless
I'm a heartless man at worst, babe
and a helpless one at best

Darling I'll bathe your skin
I'll even wash your clothes
Just give me some candy
Before i go

Oh, darling I'll kiss your eyes
and lay you down on your rug
Just give me some candy
After my hug

Oh, and i'm often found explaining
But to her it plays out all the same
and although i'm left defeated
It get's held against my name

I know you got plenty to offer, baby
But I guess I've taken quite enough
While I'm some stain there on your bedsheet
You're my diamond in the rough

Darling I'll bathe your skin
I'll even wash your clothes
Just give me some candy
Before i go

Oh, darling I'll kiss your eyes
And lay you down on your rug
Just give me some candy
After my hug

I know that the writing's on the wall

But darlin' I'll bathe your skin
I'll even wash your clothes
Just give me some candy
Before i go

Oh, darlin il kiss your eyes
and lay you down on your rug
Just give me some candy
After my hug

Oh, and I'll be there waiting for you
Know that I'll be there waiting for you
Oh, I'll be there waiting for you
Oh, I'll be there waiting for you
Oh, I'll be there waiting for you

Oh, I'll be there waiting for you
I'll be there waiting for you
Oh, then I'll be there waiting on you
I'll be there waiting for you
I'll be there waiting for you....

All they do is keep me waiting and waiting

But please don't talk about murder while I'm eating.

Buzzing - Ben Harper

I first saw Ben in a Jack Johnson music video playing a slide guitar. I had never seen a slide guitar so I did a little research and found Mr. Harper along with his whole library of music. The only way I can describe Ben's music is "funky-folk", he is kind-of a mix between Jack Johnson and Michael Franti. No only is Ben a solo act but he also creates tunes with The Innocent Criminals and Relentless7. Both Sides Of The Gun, Lifelines and Live From Mars are my three favorite albums from Mr. Harper. Much like Michael Franti, Harper writes/sings about social injustices and peace. Check out the video below for Morning Yearning, it was directed by the late Heath Ledger, the song is beautiful. Enjoy :)

Ben Harper - Morning Yearning

I slept with Marilyn she sung me “Happy Birthday”

Buzzing - Michael Franti

I'll never forget the first time I heard Michael Franti and fell in love with him. It was 2004 and I was working at Joann Fabrics, one of the girls I worked with played his album , Songs From The Front Porch, while we cleaned the back room...I love it. Mr. Franti blends rock, pop, reggae, folk and funk all in one CD sized package. When Franti is not doing his solo acoustic thing he teams with Spearhead to blend his style with a full band. The thing I like most about Michael is that he sings about things others may be afraid to put music to; peace, social injustice and corrupt government. Another lil tid bit about Mr. Franti is that HE IS A VEGAN!!! Enjoy :)

Key Tracks: Stay Human, Ganga Babe, Oh My God

You'll go to hell for what your dirty mind is thinking.

Buzzing - In Rainbows

This post has been a long time coming. Radiohead is absolutely one of the best bands ever. The first time I heard this album was on vinyl and I have come to the conclusion that it is the only way to listen to In Rainbows. From beginning to end the album is flawless. The alt-rock band lead by Thom York probably has the most unique sound in the music industry right now. One of the greatest things about this album is that it is a completely independant project from the creation of each song to the unique marketing and distrubution methods.

Key Tracks: 15 Step, Weird Fishes, All I Need

Lick your sticky fingers boy and sing for your dinner sing.

Buzzing - Big Whiskey

Its been four long years...but the wait was well worth it. This album is one of the best Dave albums that I have ever heard. I love this band, they teeter between #1 and #2 on my list of top bands, they win the battle with John Mayer on occasion. The thing I like most about this album is how fresh it is. It is weird because after giving all the songs a listen they have the same ol' Dave flavor but they leave a new after taste. The album was inspired by the sudden death of saxophonist LeRoi Moore hence the album's title GrooGrux King, it was the nickname of the late Moore.

Key Tracks: Lucky the Way It Is, Shake Me Like a Monkey, You and Me

Like the Andy Griffith theme song...

Buzzing - Drake

Heard Drake in my guy's car a few weeks ago and I finally found some of his mixtapes online. The first song I heard was "Best I Ever Had" and I loved it. Aubrey Drake Graham is from Ontario Canada and starred on Degrassi which I thought was really interesting. His character Jimmy does not correspond with his music at all. This boy from Canada is now mingling with the self-proclaimed best rapper in the world, Lil Wayne. The lyrics that got me were " Sweat pants, hair tied, chilling with no make up on, Thats when your the prettiest, I hope that you don take it wrong" from the track Best I Ever Had.

Ben Gibbard is slowly breaking my heart into tiny little pieces.

Buzzing - The Postal Service

The Postal Service is the brainchild of Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Tamborello of Dntel. The collaboration is so unique because Jimmy would create the instrumentals and then send the rough copies to Ben so he could record vocals and finalize the instrumentals. The guys used the United States Postal Service to send the work back and forth so evetually they convinced the USPS to allow them to use the name. Like I have posted before, I am a huge Death Cab for Cutie fan so I think it is just natural that I also fell in love with The Postal Service. This band is just a little bit more electronic and abstract but that is what is so appealing about them. I recommend this record on Vinyl because it comes with an extra record with some fun covers.

One of my favortie lyrics of all time comes off of this album. The track is Clark Gable and the line goes: " I kissed you in a style Clark Gable would have admired, I thought it classic"

Key Tracks: Clark Gable, Sleeping In, Such Great Heights

You can do better than than me, but I can't do better than you.

Buzzing - Death Cab For Cutie EP

I have loved Death Cab For Cutie for a while now and their new EP is a fresh new addition to my library. The reason that this EP hit me so hard was because of track number two, A Diamond and a Tether. This is one of the most heart breaking songs that I have ever come across. DCFC has a way of weaving words to make them hit you straight in the heart. As a music lover I really value lyrics and this short little collection of songs is no different than what I have come to expect from the guys.

A Diamond and a Tether

Pity, take pity on me
Because I’m not have the man that I should be
Always turning to run
From the people I should not be afraid of
And darling, you should know
That I have fantasies about being alone
It’s like love is a lesson
That I can’t learn
So I make the same mistakes at each familiar turn

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t swim
Who won’t dip his toe in
Just to keep you here with him

I’ve got this habit I abhor
When we go out, I’m always watching the door
As if there’s someone I’m going to see
Who could out do the things that you do to me

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t fly
Who won’t take to the skies
If he thinks you’re about to say goodbye

Pity, take pity on me
Because I’m not half the man that I should be
And I don’t blame you, you’ve had enough
With all these empty promises and countless bluffs

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t jump
When he’s falls in love
He just stands with his toes on the edge
And he waits for it to disappear again

Sidecars are for bitches.

I have to profess my love for two of the best movie soundtracks I have ever heard. Not surprisingly they are both soundtracks for movies involving Zach Braff, not only is he a great actor, writer and producer but Mr. Braff has excellent taste in tunes. First is Garden State which is a great movie with a huge following, totally quirky. The second is The Last Kiss which is one of my favorite movies of all time, it is sweet and heart breaking at the same time.

Buzzing - Garden State Soundtrack

1. Don't Panic - Coldplay
2. Caring is Creepy - The Shins
3. In the Waiting Line - Zero 7
4. New Slang - The Shins
5. I Just Don't Think I'll Get Over You - Colin Hay
6. Blue Eyes - Cary Brothers
7. Fair - Remy Zero
8. One of These Things First - Nick Drake
9. Lebanese Blonde - Thievery Corporation
10. The Only Living Boy In New York - Simon & Garfunkel
11. Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine
12. Let Go - Frou Frou
13. Winding Road - Bonnie Somerville

Buzzing - The Last Kiss Soundtrack

1. Chocolate - Snow Patrol
2. Star Mile - Joshua Radin
3. Pain Killer - Turin Brakes
4. Warning Sign - Coldplay
5. Ride - Cary Brothers
6. El Salvador - Athlete
7. Hide And Seek - Imogen Heap
8. Reason Why - Rachel Yamagata
9. Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
10. Prophecy - Remy Zero
11. Paper Bag - Fiona Apple
12. Today's The Day - Aimee Mann
13. Arms Of A Woman - Amos Lee
14. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk (Reprise) - Rufus Wainwright
15. Paperweight - Schuyler Fisk and Joshua Radin

Can't wait to pop it in my base & put our bodies together.

Buzzing - The Dream

So I have been into the dream ever since I heard/saw the music video for Falsetto over a year ago. The Dream's first album, Lovehate was stuck in my car's cd player for a good 4 months last year and Love vs. Money is no different. The Dream is best/secretly known for his songwriting talent. Seems to be that every song that he puts his pen to turns to gold (Rihannah's Umbrella, J. Holiday's Bed, Mary J. Blige's Just Fine). Although his songs are not lyrically deep he still pulls off a good hook and a catchy beat. The other thing that is so appealing to me about his two albums is the fact that they are buzzing with sexual energy.

Key Tracks: Rockin That Shit, Take You Home 2 My Mama, Let Me See The Booty

I'm tired of the game, already played it.

Buzzing - Ryan Leslie

I have to give more credit to the same person that turned me on to Cudi, he played Addiction for me and now I am hooked. This guy from Harvard University has yet again brought some more pleasure to my ears the same way that Mr. Legend and Mr. Anthony have but with a little more rhythm. After surfing You Tube for a little bit last night I came across one of the craziest music videos I have ever seen, apparently Mr. Leslie is a one man music machine (check it out below).

Key Tracks: Addiction, Diamond Girl, How It Was Suppose To Be

Your my sweet tangerine lets make a smoothie.

Buzzing - A Kid Named Cudi

I can't take any of the credit for this post, all the credit goes out to someone with equally as good taste in music but with a little different flavor. He turned me on to Cudi with his mix tape (check out the link above) and now I am all in. Of course Kanye has had his hand in the Kid's success, he was sprinkled all through out 808's and Heartbreaks. For right now the mix tape is going to have to satiate my need for new tunes but it feels like the real thing will be out soon. Check him out while you paitiently wait K-I-D C-U-D-I .

Key Tracks: Whenever, Pillow Talk, Day and Night

Frankly, I admire your style.

Buzzing - Anthony Hamilton

I am not really sure why it took me so long to discover this choir boy from Charlotte but I am very happy that I did. I have to thank Pandora.com for throwing Mr. Hamilton into the mix on my John Legend radio station. Anthony falls into the Neo-Soul genera of music that I have really been into lately. I have been gravitating toward John Legend, Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and the like.

Key Tracks: Cool, Comin' Where I'm From, Better Days

That Funky Monkey

Buzzing - Brass Monkey

So a couple of weeks ago I did a little research and realized that one of OE's nicknames is Brass Monkey...thank you urbandictionary.com. Apparently a Brass Monkey is a cocktail where you drink down to the label and then add orange juice. Unfortunately for Floridians, we can't have an official Brass Monkey because a 40 of OE is not available on this inferno of a peninsula.

Anyway, the reason I am bringing this up is because the geniuses who are the Beastie Boys have a song about the drink. Brass Monkey, that funky Monkey, Brass Monkey junkie, That funky Monkey.

Thinkin my heart don't got nothing to do with my penis...

Buzzing - John Legend

Of course this really isn't anything new but I felt the need to put a little light on Mr. Legend. The debut album, Get Lifted, is definitely on my top five favorite albums. I just remember seeing the video for his first single, Ordinary People, his voice and style was so unique. The reason that I love this album so much is because unlike most albums this one tells a story from beginning to end. The trick to this album is that you have to listen to the album from front to back to get a full picture of the story that John is trying to tell. The story told is the entire span of a relationship, from good to bad and back again.

Key Tracks: Alright, Number One, Ordinary People

Cupid's Acoustic Arrow

Buzzing - Even Now (Acoustic)

I have never been a huge Valentines Day person...I mean the only guy who ever buys me flowers for Valentines Day is my Dad. My Dad was here at 8 a.m. this morning with a delivery of flowers and a card. Anyway, as soon as I warmed up my laptop this morning I saw that the incredible Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional had a new song up called Even Now (Acoustic). Its great and it is the perfect Valentines Day song even if you are bitter.

I'm downstairs on the Motorola - You know.

Every Waking Moment

Citizen Cope

The Clarence Greenwood Recordings

Buzzing - Citizen Cope

Although Cope has been floating around making music since 1998, most people still have not heard of him. I first heard "Son's Gonna Rise" in a Pontiac commercial in 2005 and I have been a fan ever since. I saw him live last summer at the House of Blues and he was amazing. I am going to see him again next week and I can't wait.

Key Tracks: Sideways, Holdin' On, Let The Drummer Kick

Long live the Kings

Buzzing -Kings of Leon, Only By The Night

Please, if you have not checked out the record you NEED to. The new record from Kings of Leon, Only By The Night, is my new favorite. The dynamic of the band is interesting because they are all brothers. The lead singer, Caleb Followill, has a voice that is haunting. The vibe of the whole record just feels new and I am loving it.

Key Tracks: Sex on Fire, Closer, I Want You