Taylor Spears Recommends!

Talking Turkey? Listen to cool stuff while you stuff!

2011-11-10T15:13:00.001-08:00

It’s November, which means it’s time for some thanksgiving! Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, having turkey and pigging out, or just enjoying a little time off from work, likely you’ll be listening to some music. After all, why not? Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful for the good things in life, and I think we can all agree that music is one of those good things, even if it’s often overlooked. So we decided to spread our love of music and with that we give you our top ten downloads we are thankful for!

Topping the list this month are newcomers, Fab Fan Memories – The Beatles Bond, The Elizabeth Kill and Refuse the Fall; Top ten alumns, The Rift, Now Playing, and Lara Johnston and the ever popular Evanescence, Florence & The Machine and Staind.

August’s Amazing Artists!

2011-07-29T17:59:00.000-07:00

Have you ever noticed that August is the only month without a holiday? As the month at the end of the summer shouldn’t there be one last party day to end our summer with a bang? So instead of celebrating our typical holidays lets celebrate just because! We’ve created this list for you to help create new memories and keep the good times rolling. Whether it’s another month full of wild crazy parties or full of chilling back and relaxing this list has something for you to celebrate your August with.

Topping the list this month are: iiO, Armin Van Buuren, The Rift, Now Playing, Lara Johnston, LMFAO, Joss Stone, Kascade, The Arctic Monkeys and 3 Doors Down!

2011 Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD's

2011-01-03T12:53:00.000-08:00

This year's Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD's are off the radar but each one of these nominees stands out as some of the best musicians and performers around today. My favorites out of this list include Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto's "Take Your Pick," Kirk Whalum's "Everything is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway, " his other Grammy Nominated Album: "Gospel According To Jazz - Chapter 3, and Danilo Pérez's "Providencia".

Summer's About Come and Gone-Sept. 2010

2010-09-02T16:35:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is almost over, things are picking up again and getting stressful. The kids are back in school, there’s deadlines to be made and soccer practices to attend. There’s not as much time for yourself as there should be. Maybe you are coming back from that unforgettable vacation and dreading that work week that’s now just around the corner. You can’t escape the everyday grind, but you can still have fun and escape into your music. That's why this month I have recommended music that will let the summer live on in your headphones and in your stereos.

Topping the list this month are: Comedy and Hip Hop from Michael Colyar, Hip Hop from Laz & Cat, Modern/Alternative Rock from Jane Smith and (finally) the full album release from Randy Wilson. ENJOY!

Devour Delight Dance Top 10 Recommendations for August 2010

2010-07-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

With EAT PRAY LOVE coming out this month, I thought it fitting to select music that I love to DEVOUR DELIGHT DANCE to, like Nina Patel’s “i am…Discovering Your Inner Beauty…”, Randy Wilson's "Life Goes On" Left Standing’s “What It Takes” and new release “Brand New Day” and Village Kid's "Colourful Girl". These titles have a common thread of self-discovery, beauty, perseverance and utmost entertainment! ENJOY!

Jett Edwards tops the Top 10 CD recommendations for July 2010

2010-07-14T16:53:00.001-07:00

Sparkling Rockets of Sound for Independence Day
This year don't just see the fireworks - hear and feel the fireworks on our CD recommendations such as Jett Edwards' "Music for Peace", Darius Rucker's "Learn to Live" and Cowboy Troy's "Black in the Saddle".

Other featured artists include Rissi Palmer, Charley Pride, Stevie Wonder, Rascal Flatts, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles and the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

So this July, embrace this wonderful holiday with some amazing CD's full of sparkling sound!

Sparkling Rockets of Sound for Independence Day

2010-06-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

This year don't just see the fireworks - hear and feel the fireworks on our CD recommendations such as Jett Edwards' "Music for Peace", Darius Rucker's "Learn to Live" and Cowboy Troy's "Black in the Saddle".

Other featured artists include Rissi Palmer, Charley Pride, Stevie Wonder, Rascal Flatts, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles and the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

So this July, embrace this wonderful holiday with some amazing CD's full of sparkling sound!

St. Paddy's Day, Best Music to Drink by!

2010-03-10T18:54:00.000-08:00

What better way to enjoy the world's greatest holiday then throwing back a cold brew or a warm shot while you and the local leprechaun count your gold coins at the end of the rainbow listening to some holiday inspired music from some of Ireland's finest!

Valentine's Day!!

2010-03-09T10:16:00.001-08:00

This is one of my favorite list of Recommendations. There are recommendations for anyone and everyone who is special to you. The Top 10 CD List will take you directly to the page for that title and just click to buy. The Top 10 Download List will do the same. CHECK OUT OUR NEW JUKEBOX so you can here the tunes right here!

CD & MP3 Holiday Shopping Lists - December, 2009

2009-12-01T17:33:00.000-08:00

OKAY! So if you're like me, you won't be sad to see 2009 come to an end and to start fresh in 2010. But, there's still the holiday shopping lists to do before that can happen. So, I've scoured the world of CD's & MP3's to make your shopping faster, smoother and more cost efficient while providing you my Top 10 choices for CD's and MP3's as gifts, while entertaining, or simply while de-stressing.
Hope you like them! There's great stuff on here. Now GO FORTH & SHOP!!!
Happy, healthy and prosperous holiday wishes to one and all.

Top 10 CD and MP3 Recommendations for the Holidays- Nov. 2009

2009-10-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Top 10 CD & DOWNLOADS RECOMMENDATIONS also known as the annual HOLIDAY GUIDE! I've got quite a selection of gifts for everyone on your list as well as music for entertaining.

On the TOP 10 CD LIST I recommend for you a wide variety of genres; something for everyone...listed here in order of Recommendation #1-#10: Kermit Ruffins, Count Basie, Harry Connick, Jr., Jeremy Davenport, Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Sting, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood & Los Lonely Boys. From GREAT New Orleans Xmas music, to the ultimate Count Basie, to Country & Crooners and a variety of other genres.

On the TOP 10 DOWNLOAD recommendations; again, a wide variety of genres to cover . My #1 and #2 recommendations from the CD list appear again on our download list ('cuz they are THAT GOOD!)plus a plethora (LOL-that means "an overabundance"!) of other great titles. In order #1 - #10 they are: Kermit Ruffins, Count Basie, Sashal Varandasi, Jon Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Duffy, Frank Sinatra, Yo-Yo Ma, Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks, & Madeleine Peyroux.

I'll guide you the right music for everyone and everything on your list!

There's some great deals out there in November, so don't delay, start your gift buying today!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

ROCKTOBER FEST! The best of Classic Rock for under $10!

2009-10-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

OOH, Goblins, spiders, cobwebs, and BEER!!! I will rock your socks off this AMAZING collection of CLASSICS from the 70's and 80's, all for under $10 for a full length download!

Check it...Eric Clapton "Unplugged", Kiss' "Alive", the Stones "Get 'yer Ya Ya's Out", Deep Purple "Made iN Japan", Stevie Ray "Live at Carnegie Hall", Lou Reed "Live Volume 1", The Who "Live at Leed, Cheap Trick "Budokan, Neil Young "Live Rust" and Jimi Hendrix "Live at Monterey". C'mon, it doesn't get better than this!

And, when you buy just one from Amazon, they'll throw in a 12 month subscription for Rolling Stone Magazine for just a BUCK! (Cross another off your holiday shopping list!)

Summer's Almost Over :'( - Sept. Top 10 CD's

2009-08-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is almost over, things slow down a bit, kids are in school, not so much running around having fun, and overall it is just more mellow. Thus the reason that this month, my CD picks lean towards the quieter sounds of jazz. Enjoy these great CDs that are a little jazzier than your normal jazz.

Summer Soundtrack- August Top 10 CD List!

2009-08-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

Check out my recommendations of the best music downloads this month including Volifonix, Bill Champlin, Everybody Else, Los Campesinos!, MGMT, Phoenix, The Ting Tings, Jason Mraz, and The Virgins.

Water, sun, the smell of cocoa butter, the wind in your hair, tanning, ocean breezes, beach parties, frozen drinks, vacation memories, kids playing in the sprinklers, all that the Summer represents captured in your own personal Summer music soundtrack.

Sizzling Explosive Music Downloads- July Top 10!

2009-08-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

Check out my recommendations of the best music downloads this month including Tina Ann, Volifonix, Bill Champlin, Everybody Else, Los Campesinos!, Rooney, Hall & Oates, Regina Spektor, GirlTalk, and The 88.

Fireworks, rockets, freedom, red, white, &blue, outdoor barbecues, hot dogs, hamburgers, kids splashing in the pool, picnics, and of course, music all make July a memorable month.

In June, we pay tribute to Michael Jackson....

2009-06-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

...and recommend my favorite MJ songs...
Below is UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, my visit to Neverland and the compound in Encino to pay my respects.

Valentine's Day is almost here!

2009-02-01T16:20:00.001-08:00

Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD List!

2009-01-09T05:58:00.001-08:00

As the Psychic Predictor I am staking my claim on what I think should win the Grammy in a number of categories. Of all the CD's nominated these are my absolute favorites in 10 categories! If you like what I like (and obviously the Grammy people like too), you'll root for these to win on February 8!

From the Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Metal, Country, Bluegrass New Age, Pop & Gospel categories - I've got a little bit of everything to suit your musical taste on my GRAMMY NOMINATED TOP 10 CD LIST!

CLICK ON ANY TITLE and it will link you to the full page of info + links to the "Buy It Now" page at the retailer with the best price (cool huh!)

These are all MUST HAVE TITLES for your collection..

Enjoy...
Taylor Spears

See more of my Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD List! list at ThisNext.

DECEMBER 2008

2008-12-03T08:55:00.001-08:00

Hi! My name is Taylor Spears and ever since I was little, I have been known as the "Gifted Gifter" or the "Psychic Gift Predictor" by friends and family. It's not like I'm a shopaholic or anything - it's just that I have an uncanny ability to predict what the best gift is for your shopping list! My most on-target predictions are for music gifts and purchases, for those bands you may know or not - I'M HERE TO HELP!

Friends and family and friends of family, and friends of friends and clients, who come to me regularly to recommend and they all rave at my "psychic gift prediction skills!".

SO GO FORTH AND SHOP!
Enjoy!
Have at it!

Feel free to email me at TaylorRecommends@yahoo.com or leave me message here!
I love your feedback!

The Government said I need to let you know that sometimes people send me free CD's to review to see if they are good enough to make the cut for the Top 10 Lists! (silly government rule!)