It’s been quite some time since I offered advice on how to spend eMusic downloads. No theme this time. Just some notes on how I ran through my 40 downloads … and a few spares I had received from customer service after a downloading problem.

Evil Urges by My Morning Jacket. This is actually the first MMJ album I have downloaded. I guess I just missed the bus on these guys the last couple of times around.  I listened to the whole thing on their MySpace last week so I knew I’d want it. I haven’t yet had the chance to listen to the whole thing again. Favorite tracks so far: Evil Urges, I’m Amazed

The Smithereens: Live in Concert - Greatest Hits and More! I totally forgot how much I loved The Smithereens about 15 years ago. This live set is stunning. You’d swear it was done in a studio except for the occasional crowd noise. It has all my favorites — A Girl Like You, Blood and Roses, Beneath the Wall of Sleep. Good stuff.

Day&Nightdriving by Seven Mary Three. I just stumbled upon this one. Last Kiss is a great summer song. Slide back the sunroof, put down the windows and enjoy.