First, I will bring out the surprise: remember how I was complaining about my Microbiology test, because it was so hard? Well, I must be a good guesser, because I got the highest grade in the class… a 97. Um, wow?!! I am happy about that, to say the least. Also, the professor sent out an email saying that this was the hardest material that we will cover, which is basically a big sigh of relief for me!!
Secondly, I was super excited about at least one music release this Tuesday: the release of of Jon McLaughlin’s second, highly anticipated CD. His first record really struck a chord with me, so much so, that it made a solid spot on my 31 CDs of 2007 list. I love piano rock, and this guy is cute to boot!! Needless to say, I ran out to Best Buy during lunch to pick up his newest CD, OK Now, because when you make good graces with me musically, I generally keep paying attention to anything you have going on, especially that which you may have coming up next.
Well, while I was at Best Buy (mine and Deb’s usual Tuesday ritual), we were looking around per usual, and I noticed that there was an Aqualung CD on the end cap that I had never heard of. A quick flip over of the CD case, and I noticed that it was released in 2008! What?!?! Aqualung has a new CD (called Words and Music) out?? Well, according to Amazon, not only does Aqualung have a new CD out, but it came out today! Score!!! I totally didn’t know that, and I am totally jazzed that I saw it. I snagged it as well, because Aqualung not only made my top 31 last year with his amazing Memory Man CD, but he made the top ten as well; the album is pretty flawless. Now, while I didn’t know he was coming out with a CD today, I can’t say how happy I am that I was able to snap it up, because if it is anything like his previous work, I am sure it is going to be good. So this is a bit of a surprise too… especially for other Aqualung fans that didn’t know he was coming out with a record today… like me!
So here’s to surprise A’s, and surprise CD finds when going out for other potentially great records from favorite artists!
Congrats on the test score! You Rock!
And as always, thanks for the music ideas. I have not bought a CD in a while, have been buying some books I wanted so the CD budget has been used. Am waiting mainly for the new Sugababes, and the Saturdays and the new Boyzone greatest hits CD. Hopefully they will come out soon!
I DID manage to buy an Xbox, finally, and am taking your suggestion and going to pick up Viva Pinata on Payday. It looks awesome. I will let you know.
Doug, Viva Pinata is only $20, and it is TONS of fun!!!! I can’t wait for you to attract your first pinata!!!!
Duane!
Just to let you know that I got a gift card from Barnes and Noble and I ran out and bought John Mclaughlan’s Cd. I also really liked his first one, so I am sure I will love it. And then I bough Mary Chapin Carpenter 12 songs of Christmas. I know it is early for a Christmas CD, but I love her and I am sure it will be wonderful. Just to let you know, Sarah Brightman and Enya both have winter/Christmas Cds coming out as well, I don’t know if you are into them or not. I love them.
And tonight, I am going to try and get a pinata!
I just noticed what you said about Suede. They are magnificent!
I have a few songs to recommend (let me know if I can send you any):
The Wild Ones (EPIC!)
Trash
Filmstar
Beautiful Ones
The Chemistry Between Us
Europe Is Our Playground
She’s In Fashion
All swoony, woozy pop classics.