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[Johanna]

Alison wrote: "Here's a cover of Leonard Cohen's I'm Your Man that I like better than the original. I can't find the album version online (how is this possible nowadays?), but this version is good too.

I'm Your Man by Lucas Silveira
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jf5F... "

I like this one a lot.

[Valerie]

Ame wrote: "Really? I love Sinner's Gin and have listened to them multiple times, I only own the audio. I haven't gone far into Black Dog but I like it so far.

The only Rhys Ford books I haven't loved are [bo..."

I've tried and I just can't get into any of her books even in audio. I'm in the minority and didn't care for Greg Tremblay's narration. I like Tristan James but didn't like Whiskey and Wry. DNF for me.

[Ame]

Valerie wrote: "Ame wrote: "Really? I love Sinner's Gin and have listened to them multiple times, I only own the audio. I haven't gone far into Black Dog but I like it so far.

The only Rhys Ford books I haven't l..."

Well, we can't all like the same things. I love Greg Tremblay's narration of Cole McGinnis, I think it's spot on.

[Johanna]

Valerie wrote: "Stereophonics - C'Est La Vie (T in the Park 2015)

The Revivalists | "Keep Going" | Live Session

I think Dawes is my music happy place right now. :-)

Dawes - Things Happen
Dawes - All Your Favori..."

Thank you for posting the Dawes links, Valerie. I've never heard of them and I like what I'm hearing. :-)

[Josh]

Antonella wrote: "Jordan Castillo Price pointed out recently this very inspirational Commencement Speech at the University of the Arts 2012 by Neil Gaiman.

Josh, there is a bit for you about answeri..."

Yes, I must guiltily confess to a sea change.

I read and interesting article the other day on how the human brain should not be used to contain things like email addresses, etc. And it was actually a huge relief because I do feel sometimes like there is just so much information I am trying to retain...

But also the keeping up with every single comment, email, discussion. It's not possible. And even if it was, it's not healthy.

[Antonella]

Josh wrote: "But also the keeping up with every single comment, email, discussion. It's not possible. And even if it was, it's not healthy. "

I'm so glad you had this epiphany ;-))

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Jordan Castillo Price pointed out recently this very inspirational Commencement Speech at the University of the Arts 2012 by Neil Gaiman.

Josh, there is a bit for..."

Thank you for saying that! That does make me feel a little better. I have such a bad memory, and there's SOOOOO much I'm trying to memorize and learn and remember. My brain feels like it wants to explode sometimes.

[Susinok]

Steve wrote: "How is Black Dog Blues?"

So far, it's ok. A typical fantasy in that I have no idea what's going on yet. I'm only about 45 mins in. He's going to LA, Sidhe territory, to pick up a pregnant elf. He hasn't left yet.

[Ame]

I'm farther into it. It's total fantasy book, not something I usually like but I do like this one. I like that I have NO idea what is going to happen next, the story constantly surprises me.

[Mtsnow13]

Susinok wrote: "Steve wrote: "How is Black Dog Blues?"

So far, it's ok. A typical fantasy in that I have no idea what's going on yet. I'm only about 45 mins in. He's going to LA, Sidhe territory, to pick up a pre..."

I actually enjoyed the escapism in that one. And it wasn't as gory a her others, but still very vivid. By the end I was definitely wanting the next in the series.

[Mtsnow13]

Steve wrote: "Karen wrote: "Steve wrote: "How is Black Dog Blues?"

Both the book and audio were 4 stars for me. I've read and enjoyed a lot of urban fantasy so it's kind of my thing. I listened to it on a road ..."

And FYI, BDB has no sex scenes, lol.

[Steve]

Ame wrote: Well, we can't all like the same things. I love Greg Tremblay's narration of Cole McGinnis, I think it's spot on.

Yes, Greg does an amazing job (IMO).

[Jordan]

Oh wow, no sex? Might have to check it out, just for that! :-)

[Jordan]

Aleksandr Voinov's Incursion is now available as an audio book!!! I just bought it on Audible and can't wait to listen to it. I loved the book the first time around, I can only imagine that audio would make it even better.

I started Rise & Fall the other day. I'm still thinking there are things about it that I would fix, but I do love the lighthearted tone and the characters and all the love going around. It's just what I needed at this moment in my life.

I had to stop listening to Three Nick Nowak Mysteries, in the middle of the second one as the tone isn't for me at this particular moment in time. I'll come back to it again soon though. I enjoyed the reminder of how good these stories are when I'm in the right mood for them and I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens to Nick after the first book!

I'll be starting Incursion after Rise and Fall.

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Aleksandr Voinov's Incursion is now available as an audio book!!! I just bought it on Audible and can't wait to listen to it. I loved the book the first time around..."

LOL. I came here to post this, but you beat me to it. :-)

Very good news that Aleksandr Voinov has decided to make some of his books into audio. Go, Aleks!

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Aleksandr Voinov's Incursion is now available as an audio book!!! I just bought it on Audible and can't wait to listen to it. I loved the book the fi..."

He's had two already in audio, though he disliked the narrator of The Lion of Kent, as I recall.

I do have to recommend Dark Edge of Honor. If you liked Special Forces, you'll like this one. And the narrator is amazing! I've already listened to this one at least twice. And just thinking about it makes me want to dive back into it again.

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Aleksandr Voinov's Incursion is now available as an audio book!!! I just bought it on Audible and can't wait to listen to it. I loved..."

I have The Lion of Kent audio book — I've listened to it a long time ago. Dark Edge of Honor audio I don't have, but I've read that one as ebook.

I'm especially looking forward to have Skybound in audio.

[Steve]

Just started listening to Greenwode by J. Tullos Hennig. I really like it so far. The narrator is reminiscent of Alexander J. Masters, especially his work on I Spy. I'm looking forward to this retelling of Robin Hood.

[LJ]

As I've said before, J. Tullos Hennig's duology is one of my favourite listens. I sure hope Winterwode is also released in audio, and that the same narrator is used. I think Ross Pendleton does a superb job.

Amazing how tastes differ because I didn't particularly like Alexander J. Masters narration. But then I also avoid books by Sean Crisden, Paul Morey, Jeff Gelder, Max Lehnen, Matthew Lloyd Davies - among others. And Greg Tremblay is hit or miss for me.

Has anyone tried K.J. Charles A Fashionable Indulgence in audio? I really, really wanted to get it, but when I heard the sample - couldn't do it. Same with the recently released St. Nacho's series by Z.A. Maxfield.

Incursion sounds good though. Aleksandr Voinov is having a draw for some promo codes if you subscribe to his newsletter.

And save your credits because Fair Play and Stranger on the Shore are out on September 8 and the narrators sound promising!

Also, Maris Black, who I've never read, has a series of books released in mid-September with Chris Patten narrating.

[Jordan]

So glad you're enjoying it Steve! I hadn't thought of Masters, when listening to the Wodes, but I suppose they are a bit similar.

LJ, I've not heard of Winterwode, and I don't see it listed on GR. Is that a book three in the series? I certainly wouldn't mind another book!

Sean Crisden is a very hit or miss for me too. I think my biggest problem with him as a narrator is that he's just done too many books in this genre so that they all start to blend together. Plus, I've listened to him read some books that were just poorly written in the first place, which only makes things worse.

I bought Incursion, since I enjoyed the ebook, and I'll get to it soon as I finish Rise & Fall. Then I'll be sure to let you know how good it is.

I don't yet have designs to check out A Fashionable Indulgence, though I've enjoyed her other work. I just have too many books to read right now to contemplate something else I don't know much about. But I'm sure I'll get to it someday. I always end up behind in recently released books, trying to catch up with books that came out ages ago. lol.

[LJ]

Jordan wrote: "So glad you're enjoying it Steve! I hadn't thought of Masters, when listening to the Wodes, but I suppose they are a bit similar.

LJ, I've not heard of Winterwode, and I don't see it listed on GR..."

Winterwode (DSP publications) is coming out in October - can't wait!

Soo many books to listen to, I'm just starting Nowhere Ranch by Heidi Cullinan - I definitely like the sound of Iggy Toma!

Thanks Jordan, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Incursion.

[Ame]

Iggy Toma read Love Lessons and Fever Pitch both by Heidi Cullinan and he is really good. One of my favorite narrators I've gotten to know recently.

[Alison]

Here's the latest from Postmodern Jukebox: a great jazz cover of The White Stripes. I quite like it.

Seven Nation Army--Postmodern Jukebox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB6HY...

[Mtsnow13]

I just finished listening to the two Curious Cookbook audios: Just Desserts and Food for Thought. Cute, pretty light listening. I seemed to enjoy Mary's more than Amy's, but both definitely worth the low price!

Loved Brandon's Then the Stars Fall, and wondering why I've put off s long, other than it was 12+ hours :-)

Thinking I'm in the mood for a historical so going to try out Rowan's Kindred Hearts and then maybe some historical fantasy with the writing duo Ariel Tachna and Nicki Bennett: All For One and Checkmate.

I read Incursion not too long ago, so holding off a little bit. But the sample sounds good!

[Josephine]

Listening to Sassa's version of La Vie En Rose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXJLl...

[Alison]

Josephine wrote: "Listening to Sassa's version of La Vie En Rose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXJLl..."

She's got a lovely voice. I listened to a few of her songs. :)

[Josephine]

Alison wrote: "Josephine wrote: "Listening to Sassa's version of La Vie En Rose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXJLl..."

She's got a lovely voice. I listened to a few of her songs. :)"

Hi, Alison! Thanks for listening. :D Love, love, love her voice. I'm rooting for her. I really hope she wins this year's The Voice Kids here in the Philippines. :)

[Josephine]

Favorite auditions:

Sex Bomb (Asia’s Got Talent)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6puGZ...

Drowning pool - Bodies & Shaggy - Boombastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRw8u...

Don't Stop Believing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z79o7...

favorite battles:

No More Tears:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycuvg...

I Would Do Anything For Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GQpS...

[Jordan]

Oh wow. Those were amazing. Of those, my favorites were the little kid and the guys signing Meatloaf's Anything for Love. Love those songs and they were great singers!

[Josephine]

Jordan wrote: "Oh wow. Those were amazing. Of those, my favorites were the little kid and the guys signing Meatloaf's Anything for Love. Love those songs and they were great singers!"

@Jordan, yay! Thanks for listening! <3 Glad you liked them. The kid, Nathan, was my bet last season. He didn't make it though, he was shy and nervous and it showed in his performance during the sing-offs.

My other bets last season made it to the finals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfsH4...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jflRo...

And here is my bet this year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-N-K...

[Mtsnow13]

You all saw that Josh has two audiobooks up for preorder? Out the First week of September (yay!!)

[Jordan]

I finished the fourth Thirds novel yesterday. Then decided I could get back into Nick Nowack's third story. Gotta finish that first audio book before I move on to Alek's. Should be happening sometime today. :-)

Actually, I'm enjoying the third story more than I thought I would. I only remember bits and pieces anyway.

[Jordan]

Just started Incursion. Omg. Apparently I'm never going to learn to listen to the sample before buying. Wouldn't have stopped me in this case, but I might have been better prepared if I wasn't going to pay attention to the narrator's name. *face palm*

Aleks got one of the best narrators in the biz. He got the perfect narrator for the MC. My problem? All I hear is Victor Bayne!!! Lol. I never realized how similar in comments and thoughts this guy is with Vic until I heard Gomez's voice.

In short, this will be an interesting listen. Of course the MC is also wearing prosthetics, which only reminds me of another JCP book. Total coincidence!

I've never heard Gomez narrate anything other than Psycop. Training myself to not hear Vic will be fun. :-)

[Valerie]

Some good ol' country music.

Chris Stapleton - What Are You Listening to?

Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey

I really like the whole "Traveller" album and love his voice. :)

[Jordan]

Here's what I'm listening to at the moment:

http://youtu.be/JZPSV78iQxg


I just got the Piano Guys' fourth album. This one's not on it, but it's a really fun video, with the mashing up of classical music and a little Jackson 5.

[Judy]

Jordan wrote: "Here's what I'm listening to at the moment:

http://youtu.be/JZPSV78iQxg


I just got the Piano Guys' fourth album. This one's not on it, but it's a really fun video, with the mashing up of classic..."

Thanks for sharing. I love chamber music and the pianoforte is one of my favorites.

[Jordan]

Oh good, glad you liked it, Judy!

[Jordan]

Valerie, love the old fashioned-ish country! Gosh he's got long hair! Lol.

[Jordan]

Josephine, hope this year's bet wins!

[Antonella]

Thank you, Jordan, but this remains my favorite version of ''I Want You Back'':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T5xWk...

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "Thank you, Jordan, but this remains my favorite version of ''I Want You Back'':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T5xWk..."

It is hard to beat classic MJ. Nice cover, however. :)

[Valerie]

Jordan wrote: "Valerie, love the old fashioned-ish country! Gosh he's got long hair! Lol."

And his beard, whoa! ;-) He used to be in a bluegrass band (which I need to listen to more of) and he has written a ton of country hits. I think this is his first solo country album.

I went from country to listening to Grace Potter and crushing on Halsey today. :) I think Halsey is going to be big. Well, I guess she already is. Her new album comes out this week.

Ghost:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao4o-...

Halsey told The Fader that she had "enough videos of me and some male lead making out." Accordingly, the video features a female love interest. (She is openly bisexual).
http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/ha...

New Americana:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYUaJ...

Hold Me Down:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Hds...

[Alison]

One of my favourite albums of last year was one by Jamestown Revival. They're kind of old-timey in their sound and I love their harmony--it's so simple and it's beautiful. Here's a few of my favourites.

Jamestown Revival:

Revival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YwyB...

Golden Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUQNv...

California (Cast Iron Soul)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFOYX...

[Alison]

Valerie wrote: "Some good ol' country music.

Chris Stapleton - What Are You Listening to?

Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey

I really like the whole "Traveller" album and love his voice. :)"

He's great. Thanks. I liked listening to him. :)

[Jordan]

Can't beat classic MJ for sure!

I definitely need to find time to listen to new-to-me country artists that aren't popular. And not so much "grunge country" either. Lol. My local station only plays the brand new popular stuff which I guess is good background noise for me. Lol. I was kinda miffed that the DJs were getting excited for Garth Brooks' return to a local stage earlier this year, but they only played his new song about five times and none of his older stuff. Didn't make sense, and I was/am a huge Garth fan.

[Jordan]

Still listening to Aleks' newest audio book and loving it, though the narrator is super hard to listen to without thinking about Vic. Kylie's actual voice doesn't sound like Vic, thankfully. Just his inner monologue. But Grim sounds like Jacob, only with a deeper voice. I had a good laugh over the idea that this could be Jacob and Vic telling a story.

I am really enjoying it, so please don't let my difficulties color your experience. Gomez is one of my favorite narrators to listen to, especially when things are going wrong in the world. I love his voice!

I'm going to have to listen to this again to really get it with out two Chicago Psycops in my head while I do. :-)

[Josephine]

Jordan wrote: "Josephine, hope this year's bet wins!"

Thanks, Jordan! Sassa made it to the finals. <3 <3 Here's to hoping she does well next week! :D

[Valerie]

Alison wrote: "One of my favourite albums of last year was one by Jamestown Revival. They're kind of old-timey in their sound and I love their harmony--it's so simple and it's beautiful. Here's a few of my favour..."

Thanks for the rec! I think I have heard them before - they are right up my alley. :-)

[Valerie]

Jordan wrote: "Can't beat classic MJ for sure!

I definitely need to find time to listen to new-to-me country artists that aren't popular. And not so much "grunge country" either. Lol. My local station only plays..."

I was a huge Garth fan, too. I haven't even listened to his new song yet, hmmm.

I find it hard to find country music I like these days. My recs: Brandy Clark (I don't know why she isn't more popular, she's awesome), Kacey Musgraves, Ashley Monroe, some Miranda Lambert. I love First Aid Kit. I guess they are country/folk/americana. Wonderful harmonies.

[Valerie]

I love this:
Josh Ritter - Getting Ready to Get Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnQ89...