Album: The Constant (2010) Artist: I Blame Coco Ever wondered what rock you’ve been under?  Sting has a daughter whose making music?  And it’s good music?  How do you miss something like this? Italian-born “Coco” is the child of Gordon Sumner and Trudie Styler—and she’s more than just the daughter of a legend.  She’s got … Read more →

Album: Loud (2010) Artist: Rihanna She’s back and sounding good on her fifth studio album, Loud.  From the sweet, romantic California King Bed to the almost P!nk feel of Cheers (Drink to That), Rihanna is shining on her new collection and working with talent such as Taio Cruz, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, and more. The … Read more →

Album: 100 Miles from Memphis (2010) Artist: Sheryl Crow Her 7th studio album abandons her previous rock/country/pop roots.  Instead, 100 Miles from Memphis has a rich blues feel that is soul-inspired. Crow tackles religion, politics, and love without getting heavy. Perhaps the most pointed messages come through on Say What You Want. “So much noise, … Read more →

Whether it’s devoted interludes like My Little Girl or percussion-infused jams like At or With Me, Jack Johnson is comfortable in his skin and has assembled a strong melodic set in To The Sea. Vocally rich and smooth, his fifth studio album debuted at number one. Though there is nothing new in his sound, this … Read more →

This summer playlist comes in just over 4.5 hrs.  For a marathon, this is a little more than a 10-minute mile. It mixes fun country hits like Jason Aldean’s Crazy Town and Little Big Town’s Little White Church with hip hop hits like Airplanes by B.O.B. and Jay-Z’s Young Forever.  A marathon playlist should incorporate … Read more →