And She Will Be loved

Sometimes an album just sticks with you. You can play it over and over, and no matter how many years or play-throughs go by, you love it just the same. I have a few like that, but today at work I listened to one in particular: Songs About Jane by Maroon 5.

I find this album great for taking walks or working around the library. You can turn it up ad listen to every lyric or keep in the background. It keeps me centered, makes me feel better when I'm upset or sad, and feels right when I'm already in a good mood. It's an all-the-time album. And I did say album, because the whole thing works. No reason to jump to favorite songs and skip the lesser ones. They are all single-quality. Songs About Jane is a staple.

Adam Levine's voice is partly to blame. It's not anything spectacular, like a pop star's might be. It's not particularly unique - no Bob Dylan here. But it still isn't generic; it still catches the ear. He sounds smooth and easy; there's a comfortableness to it.

Most of the songs bounce a lot - that's what makes it a great walking album and mood booster.

All this time, and I still return to Maroon 5, Adam Levine's awesome voice (yes I love the song w/ kanye West, too) and the confort of Songs About Jane.