Secret Ocean

For those that like anything Japanese or just something that sounds unique, then I highly recommend this free album from a Japanese band named Secret Ocean. It is fully enjoyable without understanding Japanese so don't worry... The band fits into a unique style of pop that borders on acoustic folk with an emphasis on acoustic guitar and bongo-like drums. A well put-together album with strong vocals (even if you don't understand them) and rhythms to chill along with. Also vaguely reminiscent of Katamari Damacy (if any of you know what that is...)

The whole album is available for free at Jamendo. The site may ask you to sign up for a mailing list but that is well worth what you're getting out of the deal. Really worth checking out!!! Enjoy!

UPDATE: Turns out I was wrong, this is not the full album. The whole thing is available through iTunes with six more tracks that seem to be just as good and I would highly recommend purchasing the full album if you enjoyed the other tracks. Sorry for the mistake.