Are you a "Sons of Anarchy" fan? Yeah, me neither. But I am a fan of the show's soundtracking. More accurately stated, I am OBSESSED with Joshua James. Combining elements of Bob, Amos and Ray (and bearing a strange resemblance to Jared Leto), Joshua personifies a manifestation of all my favorite men. His late 2012 release, From the Top of Willamette Mountain, provides an intense aural experience -- and his first single, "Queen of the City," is, well, nothing short of an "aur-gasm." 
Hardly a rookie, Utah's Joshua James has been at it for almost a decade, opening North American tours for notables like John Mayer, Ani DiFranco and Third Eye Blind, among others. While his first single exemplifies an edgier rock sound, the majority of the album builds upon the folky gospel vibe so prominent in his earlier work. Regardless of the genre, the content is always consistent: the stuff of great blues -- drinking, drugs and deities. My favorites on this album are too abundant to name. Do yourself a favor and just buy the entire album; it will be the best $9.99 you spend this year. If you're feeling particularly spendy, add his Build Me This (including "Coal War," below) to your cart.
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