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Song of the Day #1,130: ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ – Adele

Over the next two weeks, I’m going to feature songs from albums I’ve purchased this year. Most were released this year as well but a couple are 2010 albums that I’m just getting around to now.

These write-ups will also serve as reviews for the albums I haven’t yet featured on the blog. I’m way behind on both my movie and album reviews this year so I’m using these SOTD posts as a shortcut to catch up on at least the musical side of that equation. The movie reviews will come in due time.

First up is a track from Adele’s smash hit 21, which has dominated the charts and airwaves since its release in February.

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Song of the Day #1,025: ‘Lovesong’ – Adele

Adele has made quite a splash with her new album, 21, topping the charts on two continents and capturing the attention of both young and old listeners.

She’s even reached my wife, who seldom has time for new music. So we got the CD, and it has spent most of its time in my wife’s car. I’ve heard it once, and I liked what I heard, especially lead single ‘Rolling in the Deep.’

Another song that made a big impression on me is today’s SOTD, a cover of The Cure’s ‘Lovesong.’ I enjoy her sultry take on the pop confection enough to have it launch a new theme week.

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