Sweet Sounds: "Color Them Blue" by Half Knots

Here's a band that doesn't get nearly the acclaim they deserve. The Half Knots produce sublime jangly guitar pop with just a hint of melancholy. Color Them Blue is the band's sophomore effort after their outstanding self-titled 2005 debut album.

Should you decide to try an itunes sample, highlight tracks include: "Footsteps," "Balance" and "When Are You Going Home." In truth, however, this album is a rarity these days in being strong all the way through. It creates a mood from the opening notes that never lets up.