Originally posted as part of the February 2009 issue.
Men’s Products for the Five Senses
Sight: The AppleSmith’s Candles for Men
Designed with masculinity in mind, these aromatic delights are packaged in quaint, rustic black-metal containers and are available in seven different fragrances. So what are you waiting for decorate and arom-ate with a man-tern or man-dle of your choosing today!
$15.95 each.
Hearing: Ryan Adam’s Valentine’s Day EP
Though nowhere near the romanticism of a “real thing” Marvin Gaye Valentine’s Day, Cardinals’ wonderboy Ryan Adam’s latest EP offers a quixotic alternative from his softer country-influenced underside. A compilation of his best love songs from his 10-year solo career (and two previously unreleased ballads to boot), Adam’s holiday offering is certainly worth a listen if not a valid 2009 Valentine’s Day soundtrack.
Track Listing:
1. “Extra Cheese” (previously unreleased)
2. “Two” from Easy Tiger (2007)
3. “Blossom” from Cold Roses (2005)
4. “Answering Bell” from Gold (2001)
5. “Evergreen” from Cardinology (2008)
6. “My Love For You is Real” from Follow the Lights (2007)
7. “Desire” from Demolition (2002)
8. “Hey There, Mrs. Lovely” (previously unreleased)
Available on iTunes on 2/10/09
Taste: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
Although not everybody’s favorite Tenacious D frontman, Jack Black’s Intense Therapy Lip Balm does pack a punch – ha! Formulated specifically for men, this chapstick comes in three flavors, is loaded with antioxidants, and has an SPF of 25. Get the limited edition winter Acai Berry & Vanilla now while it is still hot (or rather cold).
Smell: New Cologne
Time for new cologne? Hit up a department store for new holiday fragrances coming soon including Hugo Element, Patrick Dempsey Unscripted by Avon, and I Am King by Sean John.
$57-$74 (50mL-100mL).
Touch: Burt’s Bees’ Men’s Travel Kit
Complete with bar soap, body wash, shave cream, aftershave, and more, Burt’s Bees combination of natural sunflower, coconut, cyprus and fir oils, aloe and Vitamin E will have you feeling your best no matter where you may end up this Valentine’s Day!
