ok it stressed me out too much to label this top five. Its not the top. Its just five. And its really hard to fully explain why I like them without getting overly personal so...
1. "Blood Bank" by Bon Iver
This song, well really the entire album, marks last Winter. I listened to it almost constantly. This album was written by the lead singer in a cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin and that is exactly what it sounds like to me. Absolutely beautiful. I love the line "you said ain't this just like the present to be showing up like this."
2. "Sun In An Empty Room" or "Night Windows" by The Weakerthans
Okay, yah I cheated. But these two songs go hand in hand in my mind. First of all, The Weakerthans are lyrical geniuses. Sun In An Empty Room Lyrics , Night Windows Lyrics It was one of the best live performances I have ever seen. And the simplicity of these two songs has allowed me to keep them on repeat for a few days at a time.
3. "Feet Asleep" by Thao Nguyen
I think I literally stopped breathing the first time I heard this song. Something about her voice. (The Youtube quality sucks and doesnt do justice) My friend put it on a mixed CD for me over Christmas Break. And although it is freaking cold outside, this song reminds me of summer. It sounds yellow and orange. Thats about the best reason I can come up with.
4. "Angels of the Silences" by Counting Crows
My junior year of high school I had to write a paper on this song analyzing the lyrics. It was subtitled A Metaphysical Exploration if that gives you any idea.. But, picking apart the lyrics and getting into Duritz's head really changed the way I listen to this song. Its intense. And I love it. "All my innocence is wasted on the dead and dreaming." true that, Adam.
5. "Rapture" by Pedro The Lion
David Bazan is incredible. It's pretty, well, very sexual but not like most current songs. It contains so many emotions beyond lust. Regret, passion, jealousy ... Plus, typical of Bazan, a reference to religion. Beyond the lyrics, its catchy, upbeat and captivating. I have listened to it 254 times on my computer alone.
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I was surprised at how many ppl knew the Weakerthans in class today. I liked Rapture alot, that organic, raw distortion is very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteYou have a really good top 5 (or 6) list. I hadn't heard all of them before but I looked into it and I really do like them all, especially the one you played in class today.
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