I hope this blog introduces you to new songs, books and movies. If they aren't all already part of the popular culture, they should be. Or hopefully will be!
There will always be a new post of the day drawn from the new as well as old familiars that haven't been seen or heard in a while. The songs will always be personal favorites of mine so apologies in advance!
A song for anyone who didn't make the team. I cannot tell you why I like this song but I just do, despite the scary album cover on their greatest hits!!
Please see the video below for music and lyrics.
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I like this song a lot for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the unusual title. It's not a mistake...or at least it isn't mine. This is the actual title of the song. I wonder what the singer likes in the barn. It's a cliff-hanger!
In any case, I love when Ben Bridwell sings "I'd like to think I'm the mess you'd wear with pride." I think it's a love song that talks about being accepted for who you are.
Band of Horses has four full length studio albums and a single EP. I Go to the Barn Because I Like the is from their first album titled Everything All the Time. I would say it's their best album and also includes their best known song, The Funeral. If you haven't heard it, listen to it!
The video below contains the music and lyrics.
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This is a great song by Lykke Li from her first album, Youth Novels. I really like the music - it's great to hear on headphones. And the sentiment is not an unusual one. After all, no one wants to admit to being in love first in a relationship!
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One of my favorites - a song by Lissie from her album, Catching a Tiger.Great song that captures the feeling that no one is ever truly alone and someone is always there to help! If you like this song, you'll love the entire album.
The video below isn't mine but does such a good job of providing the lyrics that I thought it best to share it.
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I think this song is about the end of a relationship (aren't they all about the beginning or the end of a relationship?). It doesn't sound like a particularly nice ending as described by the lyrics:
Your honesty was killing me...The monsters in the room were all dancing to the music all around us
I don't understand the reference to the "spirit" in Montana but love the end of the song where he sings:
As I walked slowly down your driveway to my car, I looked back and turned into salt...a pillar with a hat.
Though he was commanded to leave, does he suffer the same punishment as Lot's wife, who turns into a pillar of salt when she turned around as she left Sodom because she expressly violates God's command? At least he is still styling, since he is a pillar with a hat!
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Great song - one of Frightened Rabbitt's best! I think it's about moving on and letting go of the past, rather than getting mired in it and dwelling on old issues.
In any case, the video with music and lyrics are below.
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Santi White performed under the stage name Santogold until 2010, when she change her name to Santigold instead. Apparently, an 1980's performer named Santo Gold was not thrilled with the use of the name and took legal action.
In any case, she's had two albums. The Master of My Make-Believe is her most recent and was released this year. It has several really good songs as well as a very interesting album cover. Of the songs, I like The Riot's Gone the best.
The video below contains music and lyrics.
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Ellie Goulding's first album, Lights, is one of my favorite albums and showcased a great voice coupled with excellent song-writing. Naturally, I've been waiting for the follow-up album. Halcyon is good but not great. I don't think the songs are quite as good as the ones that comprise Lights. There are so few artists who have been able to transcend a great debut album and get better with each work. On the positive the production quality is excellent on every song. However, there is a still a lot of coo-ing and vocal gymnastics that get in the way. All of the songs are enjoyable but few are memorable. I Need Your Love is one of my favorites off the album.
Please see the video below for music and lyrics.
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I'd Rather Be With You is from Joshua Radin's 2008 album titled Simple Times, a most excellent collection of songs. I'm not sure where I read it but someone termed his music "whisper rock" and I think it fits.
I like most songs by Joshua Radin. He's a very talented songwriter with a talent for writing songs that are in hot demand for television and movies. Wikipedia says that his songs have been used at least 75 times in film and TV placements and Wikipedia is never wrong, right?
In any case, I really like the music a lot and cannot understand why all of the commercial use doesn't translate to greater popularity and more radio airplay. It is a shame. I'm a fan and I completely missed the fact that he released a new album over the summer (I will listen and report back!).
Please see the video below for music and lyrics.
If you like the song, please support the artist and buy his music!!!
A song for anyone who didn't make the team. I cannot tell you why I like this song but I just do, despite the scary album cover on their greatest hits!!
I like this song a lot for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the unusual title. It's not a mistake...or at least it isn't mine. This is the actual title of the song. I wonder what the singer likes in the barn. It's a cliff-hanger!
Great song - one of Frightened Rabbitt's best! I think it's about moving on and letting go of the past, rather than getting mired in it and dwelling on old issues.
Great song by Ayo! Down On My Knees is from her debut album, Joyful (2006). She has had two subsequent albums that have done fairly well. +2.jpg)
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