Album of the Month 5

Album of the Month:


Young The Giant (Self titled album)


This is a really fun, groovy indie rock group that I accidentally discovered over the summer. They played the opening set before Anberlin (though there isn't a similarity between the two of them). Their popular songs "Cough Syrup" and "My Body" are great jammers. PLEASE TO LISTEN TO THIS! (by that poorly worded sentence I mean the whole album...) I think this is a great feel good album as a whole; perfect for a sunny day drive with the windows down, feeling the warm spring wind on your Aviator shaded face. 

Single of the Week:


The Shrine/ An Argument by Fleet Foxes


You can feel the passion in his voice when he hits those higher notes. Beautiful. 
Watch out for the free form jazz at the end of the song; might throw you off a bit.

Quote of the Week:


"'Cause grey is not a compromise - it is the bridge between two sides. 
The shores on which our stubborn land and restless seas collide. 
Grey is not just middle ground, it is a truce that waits to be signed. 
I would even argue that, from where we stand, 
it most represents the color of God's eyes."

101010 by Sleeping at Last

Album of the Month 4

Album of the Month:


VICE VERSES by Switchfoot


This album was extremely pleasing to me for a number of reasons. I count Switchfoot as my first "favorite band". I heard a bunch of their singles and then started to listen to some of their full albums. I was really impressed by the openness they had about their faith and how they creatively incorporated it into their music. Switchfoot was definitely an inspirational band for me in my earlier years of high school especially because they were a Christian band who made it to mainstream radio. As the years have gone by however, we've seen less and less obviously Christian lyrics from them; and, although it's been really good, it hasn't been the good old Switchfoot we know and love from the days of "Dare You to Move" and "New Way to Be Human".
...Until now...
I would argue that this album perfectly captures the maturity of Jon's lyric writing capability, re-united with the old Switchfoot sound we all know and love. I am thoroughly impressed by this work as a whole. From the quick, witty, and striking lyrics of "Selling the News" to the deep reflection on the truth behind man's longing for something more in "Restless" this album is beautiful and I hope you give it a good listen.

http://www.switchfoot.com/






Single of the Week:
Princes of China by Coldplay

Quote:
"Don't worry I will help you out on one condition
Be more, do more, check your blood pressure."


Blood Pressure by Mute Math

(Cool music video as typical for Mute Math)

FRANCISCAN STUDENTS!!! THIS POST'S FOR YOU!!!!!!!

CHRISTMAS APPROACHETH!

And I wanted to be sure that all you Franciscan students who are now turning in their well used school books know the sweet deals on music and all the great selections that are offered in the Bookstore.

Here is a list of the music that I believe is the best value. 

The top is my would be my first choice but they are all worth listening to and definitely my favorites. 

1. Mat Kearney (City of Black And White): $9.99 
2. Gungor (Ghosts Upon the Earth):  $13.99
3. Gungor (Beautiful Things): $13.99
4. Anberlin (Dark Is the Way Light Is the Place): $12.99
5. Relient K (Forget and Not Slow Down): $13.99
6. Deas Vail (Birds and Cages): $11.99
7. Deas Vail (Self-titled album): $8.99
8. Owl City (All Things Bright And Beautiful): $13.99
9. Royal Tailor (Black and White): $13.99
10. Leeland (Great Awakening): $13.99
11. Matt Maher (The Love In Between) $14.99
12. Jon Foreman (Spring/Summer EP): $9.99
13. Leeland (Love Is On the Move): $15.99
14. Matt Maher (Empty and Beautiful) $11.99
15. Red (Until We Have Faces): $13.99
16. Phil Wickham (Response) $14.99

So whether your doing a little Christmas shopping or just picking up the tunes you love, 

I would seriously consider checking these selections out.

Click here for the Franciscan bookstore.

Hello Everyone and Welcome to my new blog for Nick's Music Choice.
The Facebook group got so much positive feedback that I decided to get a little more professional for you all.
It's been a while since I updated the group and I think we're well overdue.


So the last couple months I have aquired quite a bit of music that I am currently chewing through. As mentioned in previous posts a good number of my favorites decided to come out with albums in the last few months. 
I, as a true lover of music decided to go broke or go home. And actually ended up going more towards the broke side. My last paycheck was spent on acquiring the latest of the greatest.
Here's an example of what my hard earned cash went to:

So I just wanted to let you all know that Nick's Music Choice is back in business!
Please continue to leave comments and above all...
Enjoy!!!

NMC Album of the Month 3

GHOSTS UPON THE EARTH
So I just wanted to completely focus on this new Album that Gungor released. It really is a masterpiece. My hope is that you can all get a chance to hear it at some point. If you have the chance to pray through or with this entire album I would highly suggest it. It isn't catchy like the first album Gungor released (beautiful things), it's actually more cinematic and storytelling by nature. 

This video accurately describes the album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtvtLDicwA&feature=channel_video_title

Also to those attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, I requested that the bookstore order copies of this album AND THEY DID! So you can grab the physical cd if you chose, it's totally worth it.

Single of the week 3

So this week you get two singles cause I can do that... :)

Single of the week:
1901 by Phoenix
&
Black & White by Royal Tailor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL548cHH3OY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ICPUqFiIM
Music Quote:

"WHAAOO! For heaven's sake I see right through you!
WHAAOO! I've got secrets too.
Your a gun,
And I can be your bullet to bite down on.
Take your best shot cause you only got one...
...But I'll stitch my eyes wide open
Cause I don't want to miss the look on your face
When I drive away
You know you're sharp
But sharp just doesn't cut it anymore
I'll show you a side of me you've never seen before"
~Son of a Gun by Search the City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4a4Md2nUek

NMC Album of the Month 2

Album of the month:
Young Love by Mat Kearney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJgJL4NnW8M 

http://www.matkearney.com/
Single of the week:
Love Addict by Family Force Five

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2usKIlau1JM

Quote: 
"Are you hiding secrets from me? 
Is there more to this life that I can't see? 
What will I find out over time, waiting for the moment to arrive? 
Why are you lying there? 
What are you hiding there?...
Hide awaaay! 
Why do you hide away from me? 
Hide yourse-e-elf! 
Why do you hide your face from me? 
I'm the only one that can save you now! 
I'm the only one that can save you now..." 

Pray Tell by Anberlin 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJZztvlrBGs

Enjoy! And God bless!