Adopt-A-Fox: Lisa's Turn

Move back, ladies, and get ready to dance. I'm turning the blog into a mosh pit this morning. Because, let's face it. There's nothing sexier than a man with a microphone. Or a guitar. Or a drum set. Besides, they're always there for you, even when you have PMS that would chase off Gandhi. Your music men can croon lovingly in your ears or growl, scream and roar right beside you.

I have scattered taste in music. I'm pretty much an omnivore, with the exception of Country, Hip-Hop and Rap. But when I'm blue or cranky, when I need an emotional or energetic jumpstart, these are my go-to guys.



Linkin Park
http://linkinpark.com/

These guys are made of awesome. I love their softer side, but their cathartic raging works for me, too, especially on the aforementioned PMS days. Chester is flat out sexy, and he has incredible body art. He can take his voice from mournful velvet(like in "Shadow of the Day")to all-out gutteral howling (like in "One Step Closer"). Mike Shinoda takes rapping - which I normally despise - to a whole new place, and he is so easy on the eyes. They won Best Video of the Year from MTV this year for "What I've Done" and they deserved it. It's one of the most moving videos I've ever watched; it has a powerful message and is beautifully done. If you haven't seen it, check it out on their website. The video for "One Step Closer" is cool, too, and features a group of QiGong masters, and "Shadow of The Day" gives you a peek at Chester's tats.



Matchbox Twenty
http://www.matchboxtwenty.com/

How do I love thee, Rob Thomas and Co? In too many ways to count. Artful lyrics, soulful singing, incredible instrumentation. They're easier on sensitive ears than some of my other picks, and Mr. Thomas takes his solo work even farther down the romantic/emo slide. That's okay, though. He can cuddle me in song any day. He has the most amazing voice - as rich and smooth as Belgian chocolate - the most gorgeous eyes, and...well...RAWR. *grins*



Check him out in his "Ever the Same" video: http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?artist=1241405&vid=68635 for a the "wow, look at those eyes and mmm, what a voice" factor.

Or for yummy sexy omigoodness, check out "Lonely No More": http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?artist=1241405&vid=43179



Blue October
http://www.blueoctober.co.uk/

Blue October has one of the most interesting sounds around. They sing some of my absolute favorite tunes, like "Calling You", "The Sound of Pulling Heaven Down" and "Balance Beam". They aren't one of those bands whose music all blends together in a puddle of sameness. There's so much variety in style that I never get tired of listening to them. They have a new album coming out soon, YIPPEE!!

I dig the video for "Calling You" : http://music.aol.com/video/calling-you/blue-october/1342765

Last but never least...

Sum 41
http://www6.islandrecords.com/site/artist_home.php?artist_id=259



My DH catches me listening to Sum 41 and says, "How old are you?" *laughs* It's true, this is young, hip, punky attitude stuff, the musical equivalent of the Energizer Bunny. I love it - it's my happy music. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they go at it with 100% gusto. It's great for driving and cleaning house or for kickstarting myself when caffeine doesn't do the trick. Or for bouncing to when I've had too much caffeine. You get the picture. They do have their sweet side - check out "Some Say", "Pieces", and "Best of Me". If you want to see them at their cheeky, goofy best, watch the video for "In Too Deep". There's some nice swimmer bods in the mix there, too. http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2154001

That's it for me. There are others, of course, but these are my current darlings. Tell us - who is your music man (or men)? We're dying to know.