Amos Lee- Supply and Demand

Amos Lee's second album, Supply and Demand, has thrown my ipod into overdrive, and I thought I should say a few words about it. The album came out in 2006, and when it did, I heard an interview on NPR, was interested in the album, and even wrote enough information that would allow me to purchase it.

For whatever reason, I did not purchase the album, and it kept coming back to me in some form or another, while at Borders, upon finding my old notes, each time enticing me, but each time I did not buy it. Finally, on my trip on Blackbeard's, the cook was listening to the album, and I happened to be a captive audience. The song "Careless" was playing. The lyrics to the song "Careless" hit me especially hard, as I know the situation by heart, having experienced it.

I decided to buy the album, and am now writing this is as a semi-apology to myself for not purchasing it earlier. This is the album I listened to most throughout January. Why do I like it so much? Maybe it is Lee's bluesy voice; or the thoughtful, sometimes provoking lyrics; or the folky guitars and background pianos. This music is laid-back and relaxing, but without being lulling, or dull.

I had been listening to the album for about a week when I heard one of the songs on TV, and came running to see what it was about. Maybe the commercial had been playing for some months, and I only tuned into it after knowing the song "Sweet Pea" from Lee's album. I am not sure. Here is the commercial. Please note I do not endorse AT&T products.

I don't know what the 5 stars on your ipod mean to you. For me, they mean this:

* Take this shit off !!!
** If you need more room later you can take me off
*** This is a solid song
**** This song is above average
***** This song is pure genius

I have very few 5 stars, and not many 4's either. That being said, this album got high ratings.

1. Shout Out Loud ****
2. Sympathize ****
3. Freedom ***
4. Careless ****
5. Skipping Stone ****
6. Supply and Demand ***
7. Sweet Pea ***
8. Night Train ***
9. Southern Girl ****
10. The Wind **
11. Long Line of Pain ****