Thursday, June 20, 2013

June 20. 2013

MURPHY BREWERY IRELAND LIMITED - MURPHYS STOUT  Sampled in a 14.9 oz draught can poured into a pint glass. Pours almost black and has a great sweet roasted malt smell and strong chocolate and coffee. Very creamy taste with hints of chocolate and coffee of course, but the aroma seems stronger than the taste. A nice example of an Irish Stout, would be a nice alternative to Guinness. I have had this in tap before and was thinking that out of the draught can it wouldnt be as good, but it held up just fine.

GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS - GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS  This is the album that really put them on the map with the big hit Paris (Ooh La La). They continue to evolve and blend blues, soul and rock for their distintive sound. Grace's voice never sounded better, powerful on the rockers and soft and tender on the slower songs. Many fans jumped on the bandwagon with this record and many jumped off not liking the over production and  thinking they were going for mass appeal. Isnt that the goal of any band? Do what you love and the more people that like it the better. I personally like the new direction, but the bigger crowds at the live shows aernt as fun for me, but great for the band!  Put this one in and crank it up, you will enjoy it. I cant pick a favorite, the whole album rocks.

1.5 miles on treadmill

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