tom mcrae-king of cards [2007]

one of the most potent voices i have ever heard, tom mcrae, came out with his fourth studio album back in may of this year. his three albums prior to this have some of my favorite songs ever. king of cards is a much different approach to music for tom. while the first three albums have many more dark and depressing songs, this album has far more happy and upbeat songs (i.e. bright lights). he wrote the album while living in new york in an apartment with many windows and was taking anti-depressant pills at the time. after the album came out he assured us that he has since stopped taking pills and his new songs are back to the old depressing ways. my favorites are "one mississippi", "bright lights", and "keep your picture clear". if you like the sound of the song "got a suitcase, got regrets" you may enjoy his previous albums....let me know and i'll get them to you.

1. set the story straight
2. bright lights
3. got a suitcase, got regrets
4. keep your picture clear
5. houdini and the girl
6. sound of the city
7. on and on
8. deliver me
9. one mississippi
10. the ballad of amelia earhart
11. lord, how long
12. houdini and the girl (demo version)