Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........


Sarah Jarosz/Song Up In Her Head
Like a breath of fresh air, just great!
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Four U.S. Indie bands I love are Cults, Eisley, Givers, and WU LYF. For lovers of 70's and 80's AOR, I can highly recommend Eisley from Tyler, Texas.
Desalvo, Big fan of Zero 7 here. "When It Falls" is a terrific album if youre into that laid back, semi-spacey vibe. Great harmonies! Sia does have a nice voice but so does the other girl.
In reference to the OP, I just say Sarah Jarosz perform in St. Louis. A surprisingly full house, to her evident delight. Highly recommended: one of those shows that makes you say, "Why don't I see more shows?" As expected, impressive stringdusting, but Sarah also turns out to be a bit of belter on the vocals -- something you don't see everyday in a folkie.

I prefer "Song up in Her Head," but the less folky and more atmmospheric "Follow Me Down" (actually released in 2011 ;) is a very worthwhile record.

John