3 Albums That Go Together

I know, I know, this isn't exactly new music. They were all released before Death Cab For Cutie even existed, but still, hear me out.

So, from left to right: James Blunt with Back to Bedlam, Michelle Branch with Spirit Room, and Sugarland with Twice the Speed of Life.

Blunt, at least in this album, is really easy to listen to and his melodies are soothing compared to Sugarland, which is upbeat and which takes a little adjusting to. Jennifer Nettles' vocals aren't quite as smooth as they are in Enjoy the Ride. She's more zesty and raw here, so in this combo, Blunt balances out the zestyness with his toned voice and the bubbliness of the beat with his mellow tunes.

Branch is in the middle because she is neither zesty nor mellow. She can be bubbly at times, but she needs nothing to balance her out. Spirit Room's pop spirit complements the other two well. It's like the cherry on top of the sundae.

If I had to pick a song from each album that really ties together the mood they create it would be the following (click on each player to listen):

Sweet Misery - Michelle Branch
Tears And Rain - James Blunt
Just Might (Make Me Believe) -...