Sunday, October 17, 2010

New Picks of the Week October 17, 2010

54-year old Joe Satriani isn’t slowing down one bit. His newest album “Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards” makes a splash on the Top 200 Albums this week. The lead single, “Premonition”, is classic Satriani. Maybe better known for teaching well known guitar icons Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett, Joe Satriani has had his share of success recording highly successful instrumental rock albums. He has also toured with Mick Jagger and Deep Purple amongst others. His talents and successes have been recognized by a large number of Grammy nominations. He has the dubious recognition of having the second most Grammy Award nominations without winning.


Another new album on the chart this week is the latest release from Jason Mraz. It’s an EP called “Life Is Good”. The single, “Up”, is by far my favorite track on the record. It has a laid back funk feel with clever songwriting and vocal work. Of course what makes the tune is the horns. Great hook on the “lviin’ it up” line but even better is the Chicago-esque trombone/tenor sax driven horn lines. This may already be my favorite song by Jason which is saying quite a bit since I have been a fan since his debut.

Well she isn’t mad this time around, but Pink sure is assertive in her upbeat pop smashes. This is another one that is sure to score approval from her fans and pop radio. This time she is “raising her glass” to having a good time with of course a hint of anti-establishment of course. The song has the typical four on the floor to get your foot tapping and too many curse words for my liking. But it’s something about Pink that I just end up laughing. Then the chorus chimes in and you’ll be singing “never be never be” or “come on and come on and” for the rest of the day. Raise your glass to another hit by Pink.

Chart Highlights:

One of my past new picks of the week has reached the #1 spot on the pop chart this week. The 25-year old newcomer, Bruno Mars makes it four weeks on top of the chart this week with “Just The Way You Are”. It tops Bruno’s former chart peak of #4 when he was featured on Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire” earlier this year.

Taylor Swift is back with her 15th Top 40 pop hit. She zooms on to the Top 40 at #8 this week with “Speak Now”. Another impressive debut rockets on to the Top 40 this week at #12. It is the 13th Top 40 single for Kanye West called “Ruanway” featuring Pusha T.

There isn’t much chart action other than this in the Top 20. Far*East Movement holds at #2 after moves from 10-6 and 6-2 in consecutive weeks with “Like A G6” featuring Cataracs & Dev. Rihanna has a big airplay increase as she moves from 8-6 with “Only Girl (in The World)”.

Outside the Top 20 though there is a lot to talk about. The biggest move in the Top 40 is LIl Wayne rocketing from 39-26 with “Right Above It‘ featuring Drake. This comes a week after slipping from 30-39. The Band Perry re-enters the Top 40 at #27 with “If I Die Young” a week after slipping off the survey. 24-year old New York rapper Waka Flocka Flame bows at #30 with his first hit single “No Hands” featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale. Black Eyed Peas‘ star will.i.am scores his second Top 40 solo hit with “Check It Out” featuring Nicki Minaj at #34. And then there are two more singles from Glee that jump onto the Top 40. “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “One Of Us” debut at #36 and #37 respectively.

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