• ‘Codes & Keys,’ the latest album from Death Cab for Cutie, the Washington State band that’s getting some pretty good airplay.  By the way, they got their name from a song performed by the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band from the Beatles’ 1967 file ‘Magical Mystery Tour.’ Solid, fairly gentle rock.
• ‘Ramble at the Ryman’ a live recording by Levon Helm.  The drummer from The Band is well into his fourth decade of performing, and this album, recorded at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville is non-stop fun.
• Two albums by Amanda Palmer, the 35-year old singer/songwriter/pianist who makes Boston her home these days.  Thoughtful lyrics and great grooves from a lady who also goes by the name Amanda F*cking Palmer.  (ed:  we put the * in place of the ‘u.’)
• ‘Director’s Cut’, a new album by Kate Bush, a VermontMornings regular.  This CD is made up of songs from two previous Kate Bush albums, ‘The Sensual World’ and ‘The Red Shoes.’  These are new versions, re-recorded and restructured.  Astounding, as always.
• The legendary (and still gorgeous) Stevie Nicks new CD “In Your Dreams,” her seventh solo effort.  Like Carly Simon, her voice has grown huskier and a little rough around the edges… and that’s what helps to make this one of her best solo efforts ever.
• ‘Chet Baker in New York.’  The master jazz trumpeter’s 1958 album has been remastered.  He plays, he sings, it’s all sublime.
• “Lights” by Ellie Goulding.  On the heels of Adele, this 25-year old English singer/songwriter is starting to make noise and garner attention here in the States.  Her version of Elton John‘s ‘Your  Song’ is delightful.  This is not mere pop music…this lady delivers substance.

AND THIS PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Acknowledging numerous requests, we have added an hour of Music for Lovers every night at midnight Eastern U.S.  Sixty full minutes to get you in the mood.

The Milkman’s Matinee now starts at 1:00 AM Eastern.  Let us know your thoughts.