They say it happens all the time

It's been a strange week, every day of this week has felt like the wrong day. Does that make sense? So it's Thursday night but promise me, it feels like Tuesday. I think I also felt off because normally I would be in Calgary at this moment pouring beers at the Folk Festival, but I'm not, I'm home. Very odd, since it's been part of my summer for 16 years.
So rather than focus on that, I tried to immerse myself in music. And pleasantly, there were a few that really impressed me. So without further a do.....

Milo Greene by Milo Greene. Wonderful, soaring harmonies and beautiful music are in abundance. In a word their music is transportive. Really I don't feel like I need to say more, It's great. http://www.milogreene.com/

Gossamer by Passion Pit. On first pass I sort of just dismissed this release. But then I found myself needing some distraction so decided to give it another play. I'm torn because it has some great sing-a-long moments but then there is a terrible piece that sounds like it was torn right from an eighties movie montage. So if you are a bit sad because it's been a month since MGMT rocked the airwaves or your favourite movie moment is when the nerds fix up their frat house in Revenge of the Nerds, well look no further because Passion Pit saves the day. http://gossamer.passionpitmusic.com/

Songs of Patience by Alberta Cross. I really dig the opening track. It reminded me a bit of Gomez with a dash of gospel mixed in. But after that, it really wasn't impressing me. However if you like 90's alt-rock you'll like this. Read into that what you will. http://www.albertacross.net/

American Music by The Illegitimate Sons. If you can get past the oddly creepy cover, and you should, you'll find a gem. American Music perfectly sums it up. I don't like to make such lofty comparisons in vain, but if you like Ryan Adams, The Band or alt-country murder ballads, then you'll like this. I seriously dig this, check them out please. Excellent song-writing, great melody and solid production might just land this one in my top 10 for the year. http://theillegitimatesons.com/

The Brian Holland Sessions by MoZella. Sort of a bridge between Adele and Amy, this Detroit songstress delivers a great retro soul album. If you appreciate the retro Motown sound you will naturally gravitate towards this release. Brian Holland, of Holland, Dozier & Holland (yes the masterminds behind much of the Motown heyday hits), has taken MoZella under his wing and crafts an amazing and fun album. I have really nothing else to say other than go listen and you'll see what I mean. http://mozellamusic.com.s123765.gridserver.com/

So truly some great music was discovered this week. I hope that you take time to seek some of these out online, and then promptly visit your favourite record store and go buy some music.