The Non-Rolling Stones Side of My Record Collection (Part 3)

Oh hello there! It has been awhile since I put out a blog post. Here is one which takes a look into my record collection. In the near future have a look out on my blog for a concert review, a guitar review, and a look into The Rolling Stones records I have. 

1. Bon Iver: For Emma, Forever Ago

Bon Iver is an America indie folk band that was formed in 2007. Their band name derived from the french saying bon hiver, meaning good winter. For Emma, Forever Ago was released independently in 2007. Singer/songwriter, Justin Vernon (who founded the band), recorded a majority of this record in a cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin when he was staying there for three months. For Emma, Forever Ago was widely recognized and then later released on the record label, Jagjaguwar, in February 2008. I lay back, close my eyes, and spin this record and it always gets me to relax. My favorite song of this record is "Skinny Love." 

2. Train: Save Me San Francisco 

This record is the first record I bought myself. I was so excited when Train came out with this album because it was a few months after we got a record player in the house and I remember being happy that I could purchase a record from a band that I liked. This is the fifth album from the rock band and it was released on October 27,2009. Pat Monahan said "So our goal with this record was to get back to our San Francisco vibe that we had when we made our first album. I think we're happier tan we've ever been, we're more excited than we've been, and with that I think we're all feeling a lot more at home." On September 9, 2010 this record was certified gold by the Record Industry Association of America. "Hey Soul Sister" was the first single off of this record followed up by "If It's Love" and "Marry Me." My favorite songs off of this album is "Parachute" and "This Ain't Goodbye." 

3. The Beatles: Abbey Road 

Released on Apple Records The Beatles put out Abbey Road as their eleventh studio album. It was released in the UK on 26 September 1969 and in the US on 1 October 1969. The record sessions for this album was the last time that all four members of The Beatles participated in. Abbey Road had mixed reviews when it was released but now it is known as The Beatles' best selling album to date. The album art was taken out side of the studio on Abbey Road where the record was being recorded. This album art is the most imitated album art among Beatles and music fans around the world. My favorite songs on this album are "Octopus's Garden" and  the song George Harrison for this album, "Here Comes the Sun."