I’m a little behind on posts, and while this may be a cheap shot, I’m going to post the first 15 or so songs that come up on my MP3 player. Which I can guarantee will be very eclectic and interesting…
–The Flaming Lips: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot. A stupid song if there ever was one, but fun nonetheless.
–Coldplay: Yellow. If you don’t listen too hard to the words of this song, then it sounds pretty good. If you do listen, you might be disappointed by the fact that it really doesn’t mean much. Ain’t no substance under the pretty guitars.
–Mary Chapin Carpenter: 10,000 Miles. I love her music in general and first heard her version of 10,000 Miles on the movie Fly Away Home. She’s coming to Chapel Hill, which tickles me to death. I’ll be on those tickets like white on rice.
–Amos Lee: Bottom of the Barrel. He has a wonderful voice. This song reminds you to make do with what you have. After all, “The world is so much meaner when your heart is hard.”
–The Duhks: Heaven’s My Home. I got to hear the Duhks and Mammals together in concert at Merlefest. Good pair, eh? The Duhks have more soul than any other bluegrass/newgrass band I know of.
–Goo Goo Dolls: Iris. Not a big Goo Goo Dolls fan, because I feel like a lot of their music is a little soft or sappy. But Iris is a good song.
–Lovin’ Spoonful: Lovin’ You. A very happy song, off a CD a friend burned for me.
–Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood. One of the absolute most incredible guitarists in the entire world. He plays a lot of Hendrix covers, and beats the hell out of Hendrix. You’ve gotta be good to do that. If you doubt me, try SRV’s Little Wing. Heck, try anything by him. He’s amazing.
–Girlyman: Speechless. A great group with tight harmonies and smart lyrics. Both of which are lacking in today’s music market…
–Weezer: The Sweater Song. Another stupid song. But Weezer never fails to cheer me.
–Simon & Garfunkel: The 59th Street Bridge Song. You can’t help but like it. If you don’t like it, you’re probably a miserable, grostesque curmudgeon.
–Wilco: Pot Kettle Black. Wilco is in my top 5 favorite groups. They can change their sound dramatically from album to album and get away with it, because they’re so good.
–Soundgarden: Like Suicide. A cheerful ditty! I like pretty much all of the early 90’s grunge rock bands. Unfortunately, most of the bands that tried to follow in their footsteps failed miserably. I’m not a huge fan of today’s “new” rock. There is a good song here and there, but most of it is desperately unoriginal.
The Winterpills: June Eyes. Also in my top 5 groups. They have the most beautiful harmony. This isn’t my favorite song by them, though…try A Benediction and Hide Me. You won’t be disappointed.
Eva Cassidy: Fever. I think Eva Cassidy has the most beautiful voice of any woman in the whole world that I’ve heard.
The Shins: Weird Divide. I adore the Shins. Also in my top 5 bands.
July 20, 2007 at 4:57 pm |
Your music list is as delightfully eclectic as you are (said your completely unbiased mother). I also really like these words from Amos Lee’s “Bottom of the Barrel”:
“We all know someone who’s always hurtin’
The sun is shining; they draw the curtain.
One thing for certain
The pain ain’t gonna stop
You get right down to the bottom of the barrel
And then you float back on top.”
August 3, 2007 at 2:52 am |
I love that Mary Chapin Carpenter song and for the exact same reason. Sometimes I watch that movie just for the sequence at the end with the song (and for the scenery).
I also love “I Feel Lucky.” It’s such a happy song to sing to yourself in the car. Loudly. And maybe seat dance a little. I’m not saying I do that, just, that it’d a good song for it.
You do have eclectic mix here and, sadly, many that I’ve never heard of. But then again I’m behind the times musically.
Thanks for sharing! Neat post.
August 4, 2007 at 4:56 am |
Mommy: Awww, thank you. You’re pretty dang eclectic yourself. It sure is funny how much our tastes overlap. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’ve kidnapped about half your music off your computer!
Wesley: Well, I’m SURE you don’t dance to it, but I certainly do! I listen to my MP3 player at work in the morning, and “I Feel Lucky” comes up a lot. Those are usually the days the Mac would decide to blow up or freeze. Lucky, lucky me.
You’re probably not behind the times. Honestly, a lot of my music is a little obscure. You should do a post like this some time. I’d love to see what else you listen to.