Five Great Albums For September (Or Any Month)

Old. New. Yeah, it's just a list.


1. Seabird -- Rocks Into Rivers
You come for a radio hit like "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" and you stay for songs like "Finally Done Right" "This Road" and "The Good King."


2. The Beach Boys -- Pet Sounds
I'm not a musician so I can't fully grasp the genius of this record. But as someone who grew up with the Beach Boys (my dad owns everything they ever put out), I just took for granted how good they were. In the past year or so, I feel like I've come to appreciate this album even more.


3. Switchfoot -- Hello Hurricane
Song after song, this album is solid. And not just radio hit solid, really AWESOME! "Red Eyes" and "Sing It Out" are personal faves.


4. Dynamic Twins -- No Room 2 Breathe
If you liked early 90s Christian Rap/Hip-Hop like me, this would be THE album, an album you take on the deserted island. It could be because I listened to this ALL the time while driving around in my 1986 Nissan Stanza while in high school, but every song is AWESOME! D2 was the closest (with the exception of Idol King and Freedom of Soul) to their mainstream counterparts.


5. Jars Of Clay -- The Shelter
At first glance, an album with so many collaborators might be iffy. However, this one my favorite albums to relax to. Great lyrics and vibe.