Eric Zimmer

Toots and the Maytals: True Love
True Love is the newest one with guest perfomances from Willie Nelson, The Roots, Keith Richards, and on and on. I love this record and it made me get out some of his old stuff which is a little more raw and authentic. Great summer music.

Rancid: Indestructible
The closest thing to the Clash and that is a hell of a compliment. Great songs, great lyrics, amazing playing.

Dexy's Midnight Runners: Too-Rye-Ay
Bought this in San Fran in March and have grown to totally love it. Kevin Rowland, in addition to being crazy, is a great songwriter and truly a "soul" singer. Took me a lot of listens to really appreciate it but now it is indespensible.

The Divine Comedy: Absent Friends
Great new record by The Divine Comedy. Favorites on this one right now: Come Home Billy Bird, Happy Goth, Charmed Life. Also been listening to The Secret History which is a collection. That one really is amazing also. Probably a better introduction to the new listener that Absent Friends.