Continuing a countdown of my favorite albums of 2006…
#4 – Subtitulo – Josh Rouse
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse is unique among the artists I admire in that he scores at the highest levels in terms of both my appreciation and his accessibility.
There are few performers I enjoy as much and none I’ve been able to see live in as intimate settings as Rouse. I’ve attended three of his shows now, and in each case was close enough to touch him in a venue the size of a large living room.
Continuing my personal list of the ’30 Greatest Living American Songwriters,’ this next batch consists of the new(ish) guard — artists who’ve released music in the 90s or later.
My list shares three names in common with The New York Times’ list in this category: Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, and Taylor Swift.
Here are the rest:
Concluding a countdown of my favorite albums of 2005…
#1 – Nashville – Josh Rouse
Two years ago I was all set to name this album my #1 of 2004 when I realized I had mis-dated it. I ended up posting Taylor Swift’s latest single as a placeholder instead.
Well, during that time I made it through ’75, ’85, and ’95, and now I’m back to finally sing the praises of Josh Rouse’s Nashville — the best album of this or pretty much any year.
I thought the Random iTunes Fairy might serve up a little holiday spirit on Christmas Eve, but she went with this charming little number by Josh Rouse instead.
It’s the tale of a young man who plays bass in New York, France, and eventually Los Angeles. More of a sketch than a tale, really.
At any rate, I hope it’s festive enough to put those of you who celebrate Christmas in a nice mood heading into the big day.
My Favorite 2022 Albums
#2 – Going Places – Josh Rouse
One of this year’s biggest treats was new material from singer-songwriter Josh Rouse, one of my very favorite artists.
Going Places is his 14th full-length release and first since a 2019 Christmas album. The four-year span between this record and his last proper studio album, 2018’s Love in the Modern Age, was the longest of his career.
Meet Me In Montauk 