baby, it's cold outside ...

ASH'S MUST LIST

Dec. 17, 2008

1) All-American Rejects-When the World Comes Down

If you're expecting to be blown away, then this album might let you down.  But I was expecting it to be great, and my wait did not disappoint.  Highlights include the catchy single that has already made an appearance on this list, and new tracks "Damn Girl" (first fave), "Breakin'", "Another Heart Calls", and of course the title track, "Mona Lisa (When the World Comes Down)".  The innuendoes in "Damn Girl" are particularly pleasing to me.  "When he's inside you know there's no room for me", "I'll press your lips and I taste everyone that you've had tonight" ? Awesome.  Plus, this line: "I'm like your victim and all that you need is an alibi" ... gave me chills the first time. So. Good.

2) Lady Antebellum-"Baby, It's Cold Outside"

Conveniently timed, I logged into the iTunes store and featured on the front page was this exclusive holiday single.  I already knew I was going to love it, because it was both Lady Antebellum and Christmas-themed.  30 seconds in, I was hooked.  I love the ending ... they are so cute!!! Thanks Nashville, and thank you Lady Antebellum for just being amazing.

3) Christmas cookies

I made about a thousand on Sunday.  Want some?  They're delish, but the sugar is starting to get to me.

4) Jonas Brothers

I'm going to see them in less than three weeks.  At the RYMAN.  That's about all there is to say about that. It was so sweet of them to give me such an amazing Christmas gift.  /sigh.  Look at them ... that is the most disgustingly perfect family I've ever seen.  Listen to some JoBros Christmas tunes--"Joyful Kings", "Girl of My Dreams"--for good measure.

5) KingBilly

I've been saying for 2 1/2 years now how big a deal this band is going to be, and not just because I'm biased.  Because they are the most talented musicians I've met in Nashville, and they're blessed to have found each other and make music together--it's just magical.  Watch their show on GAC ("Who Is KingBilly") and look for their debut on iTunes in early '09.  :)  Love these boys.

6) Christmas episodes of TV Shows

The office party on The Office is a particular fave each year.  And House never disappoints, either.  So check out Meredith's intervention and the "virgin pregnancy" from this year.  That's all I've got for these so far ... I'm hoping Pushing Daisies will give me something to remember. *tear*