Trapped in Time

Jenny Lewis - “Acid Tongue”

I’m not sure when I fell in love with Jenny exactly, but I am proof positive that all blame falls on that beautiful voice of her’s.  Sure, her stunning natural beauty and long red hair certainly don’t hurt, but whether it’s with Rilo Kiley, The Watson Twins, or M. Ward (She & Him), Jenny’s voice is always what does it for me.

Acid Tongue is her (yet to be released) newest solo album, and is an excellent effort with some very catchy, yet bluesy guitar riffs, and guest appearances from M. Ward, Elvis Costello, and Chris Robinson.  This is the title track, but there are some other gems on this album.  If you’re in Chicago, try and catch her tomorrow (Epiphany Church, 201 S. Ashland, 8 PM). I’m not sure if I can make it, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be in love with her still regardless.

She & Him - “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today”

Rilo Kiley - “Silver Lining”

The Elected - “It Was Love” (Sun Sun Sun)

This isn’t particularly new (beginning of ‘06), but a wonderful, hopeful song for Summer:

when we made love in the van
and I drove with your hand on my lap
and when san diego got too unkind
we just picked up and left it behind
and we had some love and some hope
a full tank of gas and a wide open road

I also enjoy the backing vocals of Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis on this track.  If you’re not aware, The Elected is Rilo Kiley guitarist Blake Sennett’s side project - and a very good one at that.

She and Him — “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here”

Dntel ft. Jenny Lewis - “Roll On”