Leona Lewis - Better in Time

I told you before, my taste in music is very wide. "Better in Time" by Leona Lewis, Simon Cowell's English protoge, is a great new song.

Genre: Pop/Top 40
Artist: Leona Lewis
Album: Spirit
Song: Better in Time

Why do I like it?: Honestly, this song takes me back to 8th and 9th grade when I'd dance to Mariah Carey songs at my school dance. I wish Mariah sounded like Leona.

This is not the greatest videos quality...Sorry ;)

Leona Lewis - Better In Time
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Breathe

Angels and Airwaves is the band former Blink 182 front man Tom DeLonge formed in 2005. I've liked most of their tunes as they're heavy on effects producing full sound.

Genre: Rock/Pop
Artist: Angels and Airwaves
Album: I-Empire
Song: Breathe

Why do I like it?: Powerful, strong love anthem. We have a lot of love songs floating around, but anthems are few and far between.

Falling Slowly

A friend of mine introduced me to "Falling Slowly" a few weeks ago and my wife and I finally got around to watching the movie it came from, "Once." Brilliant.

There is no official video for the song that I could find, so below is a live performance of "Falling Slowly."

Genre: Folk
Artist: Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Album: Once (Soundtrack)
Song: Falling Slowly

Why do I like it?: Just a genuine song, sung with passion.

5 Years Time

This is a great tune I heard on a friend's blog and then just yesterday started hearing it on the radio. Noah and The Whale is the name of this English group that seems to put out fun folksy tunes.

Genre: Folk/Pop
Artist: Noah and The Whale
Album: Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down
Song: 5 Years Time

Why do I like it?: Love the mix of the ukulele and a smooth beat in the background.

Look Up

Oppenheimer is a fairly new groove coming from Ireland. I really like to find out the make up of bands and these guys are no different. Just two guys who love music kicking out some tunes.

Genre: Electonica/Pop
Artist: Oppenheimer
Album: Take The Whole
Song: Look Up

Why do I like it?: Because it ends so quickly, it definitely leaves me wanting more.

You Don't Know Me

This is a great match up with Ben Folds and Regina Spektor. Their voices play really well together.

Genre: Pop
Artist: Ben folds and Regina Spektor
Album: Way to Normal
Song: You Don't know Me

Why do I like it:? Catchy simple love tune.

ps - There is one little word in the middle of the song that might surprise you ;)

Love Generation

Bob Sinclar (stage name) is a French DJ who works with artists from around the world. "Love Generation" is actually from 2005, but it's new to me and I like it.

Genre: Dance
Artist: Bob Sinclar
Album: Western Dream
Song: Love Generation

Why do I Like it?: Love the mix of the acoustic guitar and a steady beat. Makes me think summer isn't quite over.

Shattered

When I went to find this video, I saw a lot of comments that O.A.R. were now sell-outs because their stuff sounded too Top 40's. This blog does not care about a group. I focus on songs that I listen to over and over again. This is one of them.

Genre: Rock
Artist: O.A.R.
Album: All Sides
Song: Shattered

Why do I like it?: This is a good "drive with your windows down on a sunny day" song.