TGIF motherfuckers! Holy shit, this week has flown by, and thank goodness too… I am so looking forward to the weekend! This week has a bunch of pretty mellow stuff for whatever reason, and the “flashback” song is one of those instances where I love the song, and think that it is incredible, but don’t really care for anything else by that group. Alright, enough chit chat… strap yourselves in, because here we go!
Guillemots – Get Over It!
I will warn you… before you push play, you had better be ready for the catchiness of a song that will get stuck in your head for quite some time!!! This song is one of those songs that will have you bopping your head, tapping your toes, and wanting to seriously dance about. When the title of the song comes up, and they shout “get over it!”, you can’t help but feel compelled to do the same. The first time I heard this song, I was reeled in, but for whatever reason, I have waited until now to bring it up in a five song Friday. Regardless, this is one of those driving with the top down kind of songs, which is perfect for a beautiful day like today!
Idina Menzel – Brave
I first heard Idina’s amazing voice in RENT, but it wasn’t until Wicked that I fell head over heals for her. In case you are scratching your head wondering what I am talking about, Idina is a Tony winning Broadway actor, and it was her performance in the amazing Wicked that got her that well deserved award. Well, it was only a matter of time, based on the popularity Wicked rightfully cast on her, that she would release a pop album. While I am surprised that much of the album focuses more on very subdued “celine-lite” type of stuff, this song is truly beautiful, and shows that she definitely has the potential to cross over into mainstream pop. She just needs a few more like this one, and she is definitely on her way! I also have to mention how insanely beautiful Idina is in this video; she is stunning, both in voice and beauty!
Yeah Yeah Yeah’s – Maps
This is the song that I spoke of earlier, when I said that I love the song, but that pretty much completes my interest in the group that sings it. Well, it is unfortunate that this is the truth, because this song is so emotional and powerful, and I love it completely. This is one of those songs that, when it comes on in the car, I put it on full blast and sing the shit out of it, alone with Karen O. I absolutely LOVE the hard drumming and the wickedly repetitive guitars in this song; they totally make the emotion Karen O is trying to get out more noticeable. Also, you HAVE to watch the video for this song, because she not only sings this song; she performs it. You can see the raw emotion on her face, and it totally makes this less of a song, and more of an experience. I will always count this among my favorite songs; regardless if they do another song I like or not.
Goldfrapp – Monster Love
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I will admit that I had a really hard time getting into Goldfrapp’s most recent album; but not because it wasn’t fantastic, it was more because I had to be in the mood to experience it. It is much more mellow and acoustic than I expected, but the more I listen to it, I realize that there is so much more texture and many more layers to the songs that I originally heard. Well, since I have been listening to it more and more, I have to say that Monster Love really stands out much like A& E did, because it is a fantastic song. My favorite thing about this song, is how it begins so softly, and builds to a crescendo, where she expresses her demands, and then she falls back to that soft state again; only to repeat the process throughout the song. I think that the layering and the build up of this song is masterful song making, and I am glad that I went back for more, and gave this album the attention it deserves. Good form, Goldfrapp, good form.
Forest City Lovers – Don’t Go
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My final selection for today, is a mellow folk-laden song from a random band I discovered through myspace, Forest City Lovers. I saw their CD on one of the many websites I visit, and I checked out their myspace to see if it warranted a further look. I was instantly taken by Don’t Go, and I ended up getting the CD right away based on this one song. I love how her voice reminds me of Inara Day of the Bird and the Bee, and how the music uses the acoustic rhythm, and the haunting violins in the background. This one is sure to get a lot of play from me, and I am looking forward to getting to know more about the rest of the CD. I love it when you find random good music, don’t you?!?! Well, that’s part of the reason for this weekly post; so I can share those finds with you!
I hope that everyone has a great weekend, and as always tell me what you are spinning; I really want to know! Enjoy!