If your eyes are wide and ears are open, you'll find inspiration in places expected and less predictable. Today I'm inspired by the feel-good sound of (new) music.On Saturday afternoon, Mat Kearney's latest album landed in my mailbox. Glee! Rather than waiting to buy it on iTunes on May 19, I pre-ordered the disc a month ago through his Web site and found myself eagerly anticipating its arrival.
Kearney whet fans' appetites for his new work during his 2007 tour, introducing them a song called "City of Black and White." Since hearing that song in Kearney's encore playlist in Austin, I've listened to that track on YouTube countless times. That song has become the title track of his new album, and I am tickled that I can now fill my living room, car and iPod with that song and the 11 others residing on this disc.
In my view, a quality album gets inside you ~ inspiring you as you walk, work, cook, clean and create. For me, Kearney's new CD, like his previous ones, does this through its faith-filled poetry and graceful melodies. This artist's work resonates with me, both as a fan of good music and a follower of Christ. But even if you don't buy into Jesus, the album is worth buying -- for the inspiration, y'all. ~ A.F.
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