KANDY MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS
POP
Artist: Justin Timberlake
Album: The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2
Label: RCA
Drops: September 30th
Chart-popping Single: Take Back The Night
The album will feature 11 all new tracks as well as a special surprise from Justin. “I originally recorded a massive amount of material and decided on the 20 tracks that I wanted on the album over a year ago. But, when I was mixing and going through all of the songs there were so many that I loved – I couldn’t resist … I had to throw in something extra on the 2nd half.”
COUNTRY
Artist: Billy Currington
Album: We Are Tonight
Label: Mercury Nashville
Drops: September 17th
Chart-popping Single: Hey Girl
Hometown: Rincon/Savannah, GA / Nashville, TN
Currington taps into the amazing Nashville songwriter community for We Are Tonight, as well as, covering fellow surfer Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes.” The album features intimate moments like on “23 Degrees and South,” youthful nostalgia on the title track “We Are Tonight” and a fun, playful side on “It’s Hard To Be A Hippie” which features Willie Nelson.
Tracks
1 Hey Girl
2 Wingman
3 One Way Ticket
4 23 Degrees And South
5 We Are Tonight
6 Hard To Be A Hippie
7 Closer Tonight
8 Another Day Without You
9 Banana Pancakes
10 Hallelujah
DANCE
Artist: Avicii
Album: True
Label: Island
Drops: September 17th
Chart-popping Single: Wake Me Up
“Wake Me Up” retains the hallmarks of Avicii’s production in its driving beat, rousing arrangements and uplifting melodies. A scuffed guitar riff adds layers to the rhythm section and a stirring lead synth riff is complimented by rich vocals and storytelling lyrics. “This album really changed the way I think, the way I see music,” said Avicii. “I worked with all these people from different genres. They all bring their own influences into my work and it’s so interesting to hear what comes out.”
ROCK
Artist: Kings of Leon
Album: Mechanical Bull
Label: RCA
Drops: September 24th
Chart-popping Single: Supersoaker
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