1. I Can’t Pretend – The Drums – Quirky where the Drums used to swing, this is a strange soundscape version of one of my favorite bands and while it still has the voice, it lacks the surfness and sensibility – B
2. This Grave Is My Bed Tonight – Johnny Aries – Here he sounds a lot more like the Drums then the Drums, but the voice isn’t there – B
3.My Ratings – Beenie Man – The great reggae performer has the flow of a rapper here – B
4. Brill Bruisers – The New Pornographers – A friend tells me it is their best work since their breakthrough and I didn’t much care for the breakthrough – C+
5. Break The Rules – Charli XCX – Star featured player goes blues dance with mixed results – C+
6. God Of Ocean Tides – Counting Crows – I can’t take Adam’s voice at any price – C+
7. Early Roman Kings – Bob Dylan – Dylan takes on the buddies of the masters of wars – A
8. My Favorite Things – Kem – Best line: “if you meet her on facebook, tweet me” – B+
9. Anaconda – Nicki Minaj – Smart beats but the song is too cheesy – C+
10. I’d Do Anything For Love (But I won’t Do That) – Meat Loaf – His last best operatic blast off song – B+
