day 11, album 11

album of the day:
mandy moore "amanda leigh" ~

i love mandy moore. from 'candy' to 'a walk to remember,' there's nothing that she's done that i have not taken notice of - i don't think? so i knew she came out with this stripped-down album, but i have yet to take a listen until now.

first track in and i'm already taking to it. it's a very pleasant album. i knew she could sing, but i didn't know i would take to her voice as i am. and thinking about it... it's not like she's got such an amazing voice but she sings her songs really well. she really knows how to use her voice in the best way possible and it is not in bubblegum pop music. i'm really enjoying this album. absolutely more grown up than anything i've ever heard from her and rumor has it that this album was recorded in a basement, probably while sitting indian style and lighting incense.

moral of the story: perfect for a sunday morning
favorite song: 'merrimack river' and 'fern dell' and 'pocket philosopher'
favorite lyrics: "don't say you're not amazed when you know you are / and don't say you're not afraid when you know you are" from 'merrimack river' AND "if you can do this for me / oh baby, you can do it for youself" from 'nothing everything'