Here are a few albums I am currently, and beyond mildly, obsessed with…

Jason Mraz – We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.

Make sure you get the special edition with all the live tracks. When it comes to Mr. Mraz I am not too fond of his studio work, but his live tracks are legit. The track “I’m Yours” (live version) is easily my favorite [sigh] on the album.

Coldplay – Viva la Vida

I know, I know… who doesn’t love this album right now? X&Y has been in the CD player in my car since the day it came out, which has saved me on many occasions when I have forgotten my iPod and would have otherwise been tuneless. The track “Lost?” (not “Lost!”) has already been played back-to-back in my car way too many times. I especially like the verse, “Just because I’m hurting, doesn’t mean I’m hurt, doesn’t mean I didn’t get what I deserve, no better and no worse.”

Wow.

Alexi Murdoch – Time Without Consequence

Unique voice. Laid back. Thoughtful lyrics. “Orange Sky.” Enough said.

Greg Laswell – How the Day Sounds

I have a hard time trying to figure out who Greg sounds like, but on the title track “How the Day Sounds” there is definitely some Goo Goo Doll, which is cool… if you like the Goo Goo Dolls. Either way, “How the Day Sounds” is the kind of song you can put on in the morning and feel an overwhelming sense of optimism. It’s good for you.

There, now you are a part of my musical journey. Enjoy.

P.S. - Until these new albums made there way into my iPod, I only had ears for Andy Davis. If you have no idea who Andy Davis is, I am sorry, but the good news is that now you do - go download Andy, now (especially “Please Turn Red,” “Black Keys,” “Believable Doubt,” and “Magic”).