Whoa. It is kinda like Fresh Scouts can see into the future. Think of our Weekly Jukebox as our crystal ball. Back on February 8, 2010 we first featured Eli “Paperboy” Reed. And earlier this month, we featured him again on August 2, 2010. As we gazed into our crystal ball, a.k.a. the Weekly Jukebox, we just knew that Paperboy was going to be huge. His latest album, Come and Get It!, is a smashing success. So yeah, we will be playing the lotto this weekend.
These guys deliver.
I love a good list. Grocery lists are cool. Letterman’s Top 10 lists are dandy. “List” is in word “Listerine” and it keeps my mouth feeling crisp. Yes sir, I love me a good list. So here you go. My list of why Eli “Paperboy” Reed is the bee’s knees.
Eli spent a good amount of his formative years practicing his music in Chicago. Chicago is rad.
Eli has an awesome head of hair.
He has a nickname that doesn’t refer to slingin’ rocks or killing someone. He just appreciates a good hat.
The music that he puts out is fun-throwback-party-soul. I will be trademarking that genre so don’t even think about it.
Listening to Reed makes me wanna dig out my Sam Cooke records.
The lead single “Come and Get It” is infectious. Infectious in a good way.
Eli’s backing band, The True Loves, are out of this world.
The guys have been touring around the world like crazy in support of their new album. Expect to see a lot from them in the States in the coming months.
So there we go. Not only did I have a chance to highlight my passion for lists, but I was also able to focus on my appreciation of Eli “Paperboy” Reed. Join me and take a trip back in time with some *fun-throwback-party-soul music. Paperboy does not disappoint. I guess you can say that he delivers.
KC’s Personal Picks: “Come and Get It”, “Pick a Number”, and “Name Calling”
We featured Mr. Reed in our Jukebox back on February 8, 2010. Shortly after that, Tank and I saw Mr. Paperboy live on stage at a show in Boston. Let’s just say we have a man crush on Mr. Eli. The much anticipated album, Come and Get It, drops on August 10. The first single, self-titled, is out now and we are all coo coo for coco puffs about it. Get to know this retro soul music before everyone else jumps on the bandwagon. You can trust us. We are trained professionals.
Well, we first featured Ms. Clark in our Jukebox back on October 26, 2009. We then tracked her down for an exclusive video interview. We are back at it again highlighting “Touch and Go” from her new album, Connect the Dots. Yeah, we have a slight crush on Stacy as well. This track wonderfully showcases what you can expect on her new album. Enjoy!
Unlike our two previous features in the Jukebox this week, we have not featured Sons of Sylvia before and we don’t have a crush on the guys…yet. This band of brothers are a country act, but they don’t sound like traditional country. Peaked your interest? I knew that would. Give the boys a spin and you might discover that you have a new crush.
“Annie” is the third single off SafetySuit’sLife Left to Go album. These alt-rockers are on a roll with radio friendly crowd pleasing music. Vh1 has really supported these guys and their tracks are spinning on the regular over there.
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Eli “Paperboy” Reed – “Take My Love With You”
When I listen to Eli “Paperboy” Reed it is like I just took a trip back in time with my DeLorean. His old school soul music is just what is needed at the upcoming Enchantment Under the Sea dance*. This modern day soul-man is about to bring back a music genre that will make everything feel alright.
*I just recently watched Back to the Future, so that may have slightly influenced this review.
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Fight From Above – “Between the Curves”
I am addicted to this song. I have just recently discovered the indie-pop/rock powerhouse, Fight From Above. These energetic southern California boys have something good cooking. The video for “Between the Curves” is vibrant, colorful and exciting. I guess what I am saying is that their music hits me the same way a bag of sugar hits me. Enjoy!
