Madness - "The Rise And Fall" & "Mad Not Mad"
I'm a huge fan of Madness. I've always been surprised why they never caught on in the U.S. (except for "Our House" ... which is on "The Rise and Fall" CD). These two aren't quite as ska-ish as their earlier albums, but both boast some really good songs.
The Magic Numbers
Very folky, soft rock-ish. Two sets of siblings. That's kinda cool. I don't know if it fully lives up to the critical hype that's been heaped upon it, but it comes close. They definitely know how to write a song and have a good, overall sound. Definitely a band to keep an eye on.
Sheryl Crow - "Wildflower"
After the big, commerical-friendly bounce of "C'mon, C'mon", this is a much quieter, more mature album. If you're looking for the bouncy fun, you'll find it on a few tracks. However, the mature songwriting fits. It seems several artists are scoring big time with much quieter, more grown-up albums (see Paul McCartney). This album takes a little bit of patience to soak in, but once it does, you'll be rewarded with some her most consistently good songs.
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