September 7th: Albums that feature a female vocalist who the chooser finds attractive.

I think it’s fair to say that both Josh and I are not having the best of days. We need something that will perk us up. Solution: Thinking about hot talented musicians.

Only 4 picks tonight, because we closed for a private party early.

Pick #1
Album: Youth Novels
Artist: Lykke Li
Year: 2008
Whose pick: Ben’s
Comments by Ben: I’ve almost flown to both Seattle and Austin to see Lykke Li. Who doesn’t love a quirky cute Swede? Lame people. That’s who.

Pick #2
Album: Infinity Within
Artist: Deee-Lite
Year: 1992
Whose pick: Josh’s
Comments by Josh: Eccentric NY trio fronted by the fabulous Lady Kier. It’s the sweetness of apple juice kissing mixed with some bleeps and beats from a 90’s fax orgy. All the rubber lovers dig it.

Pick #3
Album: The Bird and the Bee
Artist: The Bird and the Bee
Year: 2007
Whose pick: Ben’s
Comments by Ben: This band seems to be qualifying for a lot of these lists…. In any case, Inara George is unfortunately married to the dude who director Dewey Cox and has done some other stuff that's marginally famous. Inara's bandmate, Greg Kurstin, is marginally famous as well having produced the like of Kylie Minogue, Beck and other people you'd recognize. They're curiously on Blue Note, the famous jazz label.

Pick #4
Album: Uh Huh Her
Artist: PJ Harvey
Year: 2004
Whose pick: Josh’s
Comments by Josh: Ah, PJ Harvey.. what can I say? Lyrics as bold and assertive as any male rocker.. sex appeal on par with Mick Jagger. Gruff, dirty, and intellectual. That's my rock chick.
Comments by Ben: I have to admit, when i saw "Down By the Water" when i was a kid, i thought she was hot. However, i have to say, she would not super high on my list....