While composing my list of top 10 albums of the year (forthcoming) I knew that there was one album this year that would definately not be on that list. Oh how I wished it could have been, but sadly it failed miserably in my eyes. That album would be Sam Sparro’s self-titled debut album. Read more »
I was making Shan listen to horrible sad songs the other day at his apartment and then I started thinking about great pop songs unplugged.
Perhaps songs with a kick ass beat that were completely re-interpreted in an unplugged fashion that would give them a little different shimmer than we’re used to. These 10 are completely not all-encompassing; but ones you should probably check out none-the-less. Read more »
I have to say that I’m a big fan of Sam Sparro. He had a huge hit in the UK a few months ago called “Black & Gold”. As far as I know he did not release it here in the states. The video and the song were pure gold (no pun intended!)
His new album hit shortly after, I was really really looking forward to it. After it was released and I got to have a listen, I was sadly disappointed. There was only one other real stand out track… Read more »