Just call me Paula

So I thought I would try to continue to deliver the goods in the form of FREE music...well GOOD free music that is! Since you can find just about anything on the web these days, I'll do my best to find you the keepers. I'll do the dirty work and be your unemployed Paula Abdul...judging the tunes before I tell you where you can get them.

Speaking of Paula, I totally miss her on Idol. Ellen is just not going the trick! And don't get me started on Kara! Sadly, this will probably be my last year watching Idol. Next year without Simon, it's going to be baaad. This year's talent isn't very good anyway or even memorable.

Rumours of Paula are floating around for her return to TV...from the US version of X-Factor to a re-vamp of Star Search to the next season of SYTYCD...we'll see if any pan out! Paula, where are you? We miss your crazy yet heartfelt comments!

Seven free songs every week is going to be kinda hard so I'll try my best every week to at least find a few. I have couple ditties I enjoyed this week, some free and some not. Here they are:

Monday - "Rocket" (Richard X One Zero Remix) - Goldfrapp - Get excited, their new album is out this week and it's going to be hot! I have previewed some of the songs on Itunes and they are great! Head First is released this week! This first single remix I found on amazon.com for free. Here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/s/ref=dm_tw_0309week_free/?node=334897011&field-date=20100309-20100315

Tuesday - "One in a Lifetime" - Monica - Ok, ya'll know I'm not a huge R&B fan, but I thought some of my readers might like it, so thought I'd cater to ya. Actually, the only song I really liked from Monica was that duet with Brandy from 4ever ago. Although slightly depressing and uplifting at the same time, this song has grown on me. Her new album Still Standing is out this week too. Here is the free link for a limited time!

http://www.amazon.com/One-In-A-Lifetime/dp/B003BT7MEO/ref=dm_tw_monica_free

Wednesday - "Animal" - Neon Trees - I have told you before about the free weekly tune on Itunes every week. Sometimes they are great and sometime they suck! This weeks is good. Keep in mind they change every Tuesday, so you only have today to get this song. Just go to the free section on Itunes near the bottom of the homepage. This band hales from Utah and the single is off their debut Habits album released last week. I'll check out the rest and report back but I do love this single!




Thursday - "Take Control" - Julissa Veloz - I WISH this song was free but it was only $1.99 on Itunes for 3 versions and let me tell you, they are HOT. I can see this being that summer anthem especially in the clubs! I don't remember her but apparently she was nicknamed "Tiara girl" from her American Idol auditions from Season 8. She didn't make it past Hollywood week.






Friday - "All This Time" - OneRepublic - I slow it down a bit with this selection. This song is so pretty and I'm totally obsessed. Not to be super cheesy, but this song would be perfect for a wedding. In true Paula fashion, I would totally be balling at this selection. This is off their new album Waking Up which is really good. Pick it up if you haven't yet, I like it better than their




first!Saturday -"The Journey" - Dolores O'Riordan - I used to have a cranberries obsession and not just for my vodka:) Back in the 90's, The Cranberries were one of my favorite bands! Did you know Dolores has released two solo albums? This is off her second one No Baggage released last year. This is a perfect song for a long run or at least for me it is. I really like these motivating songs for my runs.





Sunday - "Tea Party" - Kerli - This is off the Almost Alice soundtrack, and is another great song by this Estonian Princess. Look for her new album this spring!

Musical Intervention

So you've officially made it through one week of New Year's Resolutions~ I hope! Has anyone cracked under the pressure? Hopefully, 09 can kiss your behind and you haven't retreated to your slacker ways. If so, don't fear, divine intervention is here...or at least my blog.

Speaking of intervention, does anyone watch that show on A&E? Those people need some serious help. Kinda like Amy Winehouse, I'm here to help too just more in finding amazing songs like 'Rehab' rather than actual rehab;)

So these next seven songs are your inspiration to get you through your work-out and difficult all-trying week of broken resolutions with some new jams. Here is your music intervention for the week.

Monday - "Don't Stop" - Annie. I ventured into no-mans land the other day a.k.a myspace. No, I wasn't looking for a date or responding to a porn ad, myspace is actually still a great spot for music. This song was even free. I just signed up for free mp3's of the day from rcrd.lbl. Check it out! This Scandinavian songstress just released her sophomore album "Don't Stop" in November. I'll check it out and let you know if it's as amazing as her debut album "Anniemal". If you haven't heard that one, it's a must..almost like 'chewing gum'. Think Europop fun like Kylie.

Tuesday - "Outta my head" - Leona Lewis. You all remember the gorgeous 'Bleeding Love' X-factor winner import from the UK...or at least the infamous dance from SYTYCD Season 4 with Chelsea and Mark. But does everyone know she released her second album, Echo, late last year? Two thumbs up! Although most of the songs are on the slower side, this song brings up the speed you need for a good workout. So use this song to get those thoughts of quitting your resolutions 'outta your head'...or at least that shitty ex-boyfriend.

Wednesday - "Energetic" -BoA. Your going to need some energy to get through humpday and surely a song with this title should do the trick! Well actually it took this one awhile to grow on me, but the energy will hopefully hit you at some point...and hopefully that point isn't when you are passed out on the floor. Popular in Japan, BoA is trying to break into the states with her self titled debut album. Think Janet Jackson...at least the Korean version.

Thursday - "Good Life" - OneRepublic. This is off their new album, "Waking Up", released Nov. 17, 2009. This song is perfect for a long run...or some good weed...kidding! I don't need to 'apologize' (cheesy I know), it's such a great feel good song!

Friday - "One Day" - Matisyahu. If you can't have a 'good life', maybe you can at least try for a 'good day'. I always like Fridays because it the most relaxed day of the work week. This playlist is about inspiration and what can be more inspiring than the Olympics? Are you guys excited for Vancouver next month? If not, listen to this reggae song and you'll feeling like 'luging'...as in the sport...not hacking something up when you cough. You've probably heard this song in the Olympics commercials playing right now.

Saturday - "Memories" - David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - It's Saturday and ya probably feel like dancing the night away after a long week. This song will do it. Actually any song off David Guetta's "One Love" will do the trick. "All that crazy shit I did tonight, those will be best the best memories" should be my theme song...actually it should probably be Kid Cudi's since he just got kicked off Lady Gaga's tour for for reportedly punching a fan in the face. Whoops!

Sunday - "Why Wait" - Shakira. Hopefully your memories from Saturday aren't too shady, and you can get back in the groove with some Shakira! Most of you probably love Shakira for her deep introspective lyrics. How can we forget?

"Lucky that my breasts are small and humble,
So you don't confuse them with mountains"

However, the rest of us love her for her rhythms, beats and hip shaking. Well actually this song returns with those deeply insightful lyrics.

"Why wait for later, I'm not a waiter"

All kidding aside, Shakira can make you move....so "Don't wait for later"...continue your workouts kiddos!


That's your week~ be inspired! Oh and please feel free to comment on my selections. Not everyone likes my type of music, so if you need me to mix it up, let me know. Otherwise stayed tuned each week for what hopefully is new tunes to your ears. Who knows could this be where that next special gem is discovered? 'Gettin Jiggy With It' anyone?