Music

I don't own a lot of music and I'm okay with that. I wasn't last year - I was all bitter and twisted back then, but, thank God, I've come a long way. The music I own is more often than not, pretty daggy and I'm okay with that too. I did have in mind to flesh out my collection - get a selection of classic albums from the various (rock, pop and alternative) genres. But I rarely listen to the more eclectic stuff I do own and I don't pretend to be some sort of musicophile. But I was having a listen to a few albums on itunes the other day and now I want to buy:

• Extinction Level Event by Busta Rhymes [hip-hop]. I already own The Big Bang, which, were it not for some pornographic lyrics, I would absolutely love. I love Busta's meaty sound and thumping beats. And I love the melodic, pop-influenced sound on these two albums. If anyone knows of any other, more melodic hip-hop stuff that still keeps the rapping tight and punchy (so not Kayne or any of the RnB/hip-hop crew) I'd be very keen to hear about it.
• All three of Carlos Vives' albums [salsa]. I totally love everything Carlos does. His melodies are so infectious and happy. It's the best salsa dancing music.
• Seven Swans by Sufjan Stevens [indie]. I don't often listen to quiet music, or if I do, I'll just listen to classical music on the radio. So this one's for the Christian lyrics. I would like to own some Christian music, but I've just never liked any that's been branded as such. Finding this is thanks to Pryderi.
• One of Gnarls Barkley's albums [?]. I don't love all his songs, but I've just gotta have a bit of Gnarls Barkley in my life. I mean, I'm a dancer for Pete's sake.
• Blackout by Britney Spears [pop]. I like the more pumping, electronic sound of this album, and I don't think there's any soppy slow songs ;-).

Other than these I'm totally pumped for whatever album JT and Orishas put out next. And for Eminem if he ever stops being violent. And I'd love to bulk out my salsa collection.