I though I'd get a jump on ya.

White Stripes:Get Behind Me Satan - still trying to digest this one...I'm liking the funkiness of 'Blue Orchid' and 'Doorbell'...every album since Deja Stil is a more and more experimental (for them) in that there is a variety of instruments being introduced into White's repretoir, more production beyond the punk rock aestetic, and a broader scope of subject matter. Some songs are just wierd and White's vocal diversity is startling at times. He shows a remarkable sense of control, if not a tad bit of self-indulgence.

Dream Threater:Scenes From A Memory - don't know why I put off listening to this one (well, maybe it was the vocals on past albums)....there are some very affecting songs on this album. Its a great story line, though some songs seem to confuse the theme. Its a keeper. Neal Morse may be the best writer of the epic, but DT has the theme album down pat.

I've even been revisiting Genesis:Foxtrot. I've had this CD for a little over two years now...while I liked 'Watcher' and 'Time Table' right from the get-go, I still find 'Get Em Out By Friday' a tad silly, though the music is very good. I still don't get why a lot of people adore 'Supper's Ready'. I like the apocalyptic theme, and musically speaking, it has its moments. I think its a well written piece, but I think that Gabriel's vocal masturbating is my sticking point. Selling England By The Pound is the best of the Gabriel era IMO.

In fact, I guess you could say that most of my listening this week involves three acts whose lead singers are enamoured with their own voices. hhmmm...

I've also started to warm up to the new Hot Hot Heat:Elevator; its a grower. Same with DT's Octavarium; its getting a lot of rotation lately.