A quick break from a simply glorious weekend outdoors to report that I've broken out of my CD moratorium yet again. But they were all on sale!! Doesn't that make it okay?

Purchased today (and linked to proper reviews for your hipster pleasure) -

"Grown Backwards" by David Byrne. David tackles Lambchop, Bizet and Verdi. What's not to love?

"Our Endless Numbered Days" by Iron & Wine. Vic Chesnutt meets Will Oldham. You would most likely hate it. I happen to find it delightful.

"Rumours" (Extended Version) by Fleetwood Mac. No, I'm serious. Take out "Songbird" and this just might be the greatest pop/rock record ever recorded. The new version sounds amazing, too. I'm a bit miffed by the revisionist inclusion of "Silver Springs" in the middle of the first disc (wouldn't it have made more sense on the bonus disc?) but otherwise the perfect soundtrack for a summer weekend.

"The Duel" by Allison Moorer. I've actually had a signed promo copy of this for quite some time but felt the need to bolster Allison's sales. Yeah, I'm a sucker. It's also damn brilliant songwriting.