If you're anything like me, you never find "cool" music on your own. I have always relied on my brother and a few other choice friends to cue me in to great tunes. In the spirit of giving, here are my favorite songs playing on my iPod as I ride the train to work. Some are old, some are new, but all are awesome:
--> Where does the good go by Tegan and Sara
I can't get enough of this song. I got it from Graham several months ago and I keep listening to it over and over. It's still awesome.
--> The Denial Twist by the White Stripes
My dream would be to play tamborine for this song. Whenever I listen, I do the head nod and the foot tap. I am sooo white. (Also check out "Take Take Take" and "I'm Lonely but I ain't that LOnely yet" 2 great ones as well)
-->John Wayne Gacy, Jr. by Sufjan Stevens
This is the only song that you HAVE to listen to the lyrics. All of them actually (it's not that long of a song) Other good songs from this album: "Decatur, or a Round of Applause for your stepmother" and "Casimir Pulaski Day"
--> Crazy Love by Van Morrison
Can it get better than Van Morrison talking about love? I submit that it cannot. My absolute favorite love song. And a great song even if you're not a hopeless romantic.
--> Even After All by Finley Quaye (from Thicker than Water album)
This is the song I listen to when I'm walking around Boston, thinking I'm super cool... Okay not really but it's still great, no matter what you're doing.
--> Blonde on Blonde by Nada Surf (from a Love Song for Bobby Long)
this is one of those songs that I never noticed until I put my iPod on shuffle and I kept hearing it. Now it's a favorite.
--> When Your Mind's Made Up by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova (a.k.a. The Swell Season)
I heard this song when I first saw Once last summer, then this past Thanksgiving I saw the Swell Season here in Boston. I haven't been to many concerts, but best I've ever been to. And this song was sooooo great live. If you haven't seen the movie, SEE IT, if the Swell Season are coming close to where you live, GO!
And for all my country fans out there:
-->Then I did by Rascal Flatts
Did this even go to radio? I have no clue, but I bought the album for a different song, and after repeated listenings, this is probably my favorite. For now at least.
--> Praying for Time by Carrie Underwood (I know G.M. did it first, but she did it better)
So, first time I ever bought a song on itunes because of American Idol. I have pretty neutral feelings about Carrie Underwood, but I loved this song and her version of it.
Let me know if there are any great songs I need to hear. Like I said, I always need help finding the cool music.
1 comment:
After listening to your selections, I doubt my suggestions will pull much weight, but to each his own (especially when it comes to music)!
Pretty much anything by Pink Floyd, but specifically:
On the Turning Away
High Hopes
Learning to Fly (This one has been one of my favorites dating back to playing it repeatedly sophmore year in Mrs. Macarthur's BCIS class.)
Cross Canadian Ragweed - Lighthouse Keeper
The lyrics are pretty weird and I'm almost positive they were really, really stoned when they wrote it. However, the best part of the song is the last two minutes of pure guitar bliss.
Nightwish - Ghost Love Score
Counting Crows - Mrs Potter's Lullaby
Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down
Although, honestly, a lot of this guy's music frequents my playlists these days.
Something Corporate - Konstantine
Bonnie McKee - Somebody
This one may cut a bit deeply based on what I've read of your blog, but it cuts me as well. That is probably why I like it so much.
Quid pro quo for country music:
Pat Green - Wave on Wave
Trace Adkins - Every Light in the House is On
I could go on forever, but I'll spare you from hours of listening to songs that you may severely dislike.
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