Here is a list of Compact Discs that I have recently purchased. Obviously, a 10 point scale is basically useless. I'm not going to buy a CD that would deserve a 0.0 rating, but I need to keep the option in case I am given something as a gift. So just assume that 5 is a 0 and a 10 is a 5. Or something else, if you don't like thinking that way.

Built to Spill - Keep it Like A Secret - [6.9] - Should have bought it years ago. It may take some time to grow on me, but I think it will.

Motion City Soundtrack - I am the Movie - [7.2] - One song has been in my head for the last three months. We'll see what happens with the rest.

Dan Bern - My Country II - [6.8] - Some really good songs, and some I am not so sure will have staying power after November 2nd. I guess I am hoping I won't need any protest songs in 30 days.

Ben Folds - Super D EP - [6.2] - Not as interesting as the previous two. Perhaps he was distracted by the Shatner album?

Future Soundtrack for America - Various artists - [7.8] - $7.99 for an album with 22 songs from the who's who of modern rock! How could you go wrong?

The Upwelling - The Upwelling EP - [5.6] - Sometimes bands sound better live, I guess. Maybe I will need to give the CD a second chance.

The Secret Machines - Now Here is Nowhere - [8.6] - Sometimes bands sound better on their album, I guess. Maybe I'll give the live show a second chance.

They Might Be Giants - The Spine Hits the Road (Live Album) - [8.0] - Standard fare from the Giants. Why change something that works?

Flogging Molly - Within a Mile of Home - [7.5] - Standard fare from this European punk band. Same question as above.

The Arcade Fire - Funeral - [9.2] - And they're from Canada!

Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin - [7.8] - Classic album.

Alice in Chains - Greatest Hits - [6.6] - At least it was on sale.

Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues - [6.8] - Maybe it will grow on me.

The Clash - London Calling 25th Anniversary Release - [7.3] - I was born 9 days before this album was released in the UK.

Brian Wilson - Smile - [7.4] - This album should have been released 13 years before I was born, instead, it was released 24 years after.

Green Day - American Idiot - [8.9] - This album is growing on me quickly.

Thoughts? Opinions?