10 Most Recently Played in my iTunes

1. Swallows of San Juan - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
2. Chip N' Tony - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
3. Chelsea Hotel '78 - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
4. Sister Lost Soul - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
5. Smoke - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
6. Sensitive Boys - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
7. Golden Bear - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
8. Hollywood Hills - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
9. Slow Down - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
10. Nuns Song - Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal

No surprise that I've been listening to Real Animal a lot recently. The ballads on this album (Swallows of San Juan, Hollywood Hills, Golden Bear, Sensitive Boys, Slow Down) are some of my favorites. Occasionally the backing vocals are a bit smaltzy for my taste, which is kind of funny to have on an album that is nostalgic for Alejandro's punk days. I can't wait to hear these songs performed live.