Honeymoon Record Stores

When traveling through western and northern Michigan and looking for records, be sure to stop at Vertigo Records in Grand Rapids and Sound It Out Records in Traverse City. On our honeymoon, Michelle and I stopped at each. Here's what we (but, admittedly, mostly I) picked up. Each of these records come highly recommended.

Broken Bells - s/t

Buy this record. Seriously. It's even better than you're imagining it is. The Shins/Modest Mouse's continues his streak of beautiful and brilliant songwriting, and the ubiquitous Danger Mouse adds his instrumental and production genius. Best record of 2010 so far.

The Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin

A classic. I continue to fall in love with Mr. Coyne and company.

Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams

Michelle's choice--she criticized Vertigo for not having more that she liked. She reasoned that her tastes were "too European."

Jonsi (lead singer of Sigur Ros) - Go Do

His first and strong solo record. Basically, take a Sigur Ros record and put it on 45, then translate it into English. This album is bursting with joy.

M.I.A. - Arular

I thought I picked up Kala. But honestly, I don't mind the mistake. I'm far less familiar with this record, but I'm not opposed to changing that.

Now, to marital and musical bliss.