Songbird
Nov
4
One Step
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When you least expect it, is when you see things; like shooting stars…
Last night I was trying to upload some tracks to File Lodge, and I was uploading three at a time but to no avail. I was doing everything right…I tried 2 and that failed so then I attempted uploading one file at a time…Success.
Victory.
But I think this is something I need to work on, this constant need I have to rush things. Not the big things so much as the little everyday things. The things that effect me day in and day out…Simply taking one step at a time and not struggling in the process of getting to my desired goal.
2 beautiful dark folk songs…I am really enjoying the new Damien Jurado album, so I wanted to post another outstanding track from their recent release, And Now That I’m In Your Shadow. (Oct. 2006)
Also 1 track off the EP from Tom Thumb and the Latter Day Saints, Kindermusik (April 2006).
It has been a difficult, stressful and expensive week, draining. I am glad it has come to a close.
This one is for Rocky…
We miss you.
se reposer dans l’ami de paix
Hoquiam (mp3 expired) – Damien Jurado
Buy And Now That I’m In Your Shadow
Real Small Talk (mp3 expired) – Tom Thumb and the Latter Day Saints
Buy Kindermusik EP
Nov
2
Feeling Blue
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That there
That’s not me
I go
Where I please
I walk through walls
I float down the Liffey
I’m not here
This isn’t happening
I’m not here
I’m not here
–Radiohead, How To Disappear Completely
This song…Might just be the greatest song of all time.
This day was terrible…Everything is broken, nothing works and I am simply blue.
Quite sad really…
This past weekend I went with my mom to a retreat…I am not really one to retreat places where there are groups let alone groups of women. But I went for my mom because she asked me to go with her. We ended up going in separate cars…because well I am a workaholic and drive faster than she cares to drive. She left Friday, I left Saturday morning at dawn. It came to my attention the day before that I need new brakes…
I am doomed for all eternity to have car problems obviously. Oh and did I mention I was an idiot and drove in the carpool lane (2+ Persons) on the way to work one morning although I was by myself and therefor got myself a hefty fine that is more than I care to admit.
So I drove sleepy to a Seminary in Santa Barbara that was out in the middle of nowhere. I was planning on spending the night but quite honestly I felt very uncomfortable, the seminary well was a seminary and gave me the heebie jeebies plus I simply don’t work well with others so the whole group setting was making me very antsy so I drove home that same night. I was happy it was just me and my ipod for 3 hours.
I got to spend some time with my mom which is always a good thing…I also came to some realizations that weren’t so easy to take…
I am still in a lot of pain…And I have been hiding it away for quite some time that I have begun to resent myself, it is all not very healthy; but of course that is obvious…Anyways I am just babbling at this point.
I had originally planned to post 3 songs but since filelodge seems to have something against me this evening I am only able to post this one. An amazing song though, which is worthy of the spotlight.
Fucking EZ though…They really fucked us. Cheers!
Radiohead, How To Disappear Completely (mp3 expired)
Buy Kid A
Oct
31
‘Dead Man’s Party’
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Although I certainly didn’t listen to Oingo Boingo in 1985 (I was rocking out to Sesame Street then) But I grew up and refined my taste you could say…For me nothing says Halloween like Oingo Boingo, I love these two tracks…There are some things which will never change.
Sorry quick Halloween post for you I am afraid, end of the month deadlines and clients who have waited until the very last possible day to submit their shit are keeping me quite busy…If I die from being over-worked I will haunt them…Sweet revenge. ;)
But when your done listening to Oingo Boingo why not head over to the Contrast Podcast and see what the other Armadillos chose for this weeks Contrast Podcast #31 “Music to watch ghouls by” suggested by my favorite Armadillo FiL HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Stay Safe and DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!!!
Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (mp3 expired)
Oingo Boingo, Weird Science (mp3 expired)
Buy Dead Man’s Party
Oct
29
All Time Favorite #1
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Since I need to test the new host I thought I would post a favorite…Beck’s, Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime off the soundtrack from one of my favorite films, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Enjoy! And wish me luck with this new host. :)
Beck – Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometimes (mp3 expired)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – Buy
Oct
25
Recovered
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I actually just recovered this post from a firefox crash, that is the greatest thing ever. Ok so I have some new music I want you to hear plus this weeks Contrast Podcast and down below I have posted my CP #30 runner-up track…
First off I thought I would switch gears from my previous post and mix up some of the more somber releases that I have found myself enjoying…A little folk, a bit dreamy but ever so lovely.
Damien Jurado, And Now That I’m In Your Shadow (mp3 expired)
And Now That I’m In Your Shadow
Calexico, All The Pretty Horses (mp3 expired)
At The Crossroads: A Benefit For Homeless Youth
Frankel, Necessary (mp3 expired)
At The Crossroads: A Benefit For Homeless Youth
I highly recommend At The Crossroads it is 22 track compilation that is just fantastic
As I mentioned above this weeks Contrast Podcast is up and it is fantastic, I think it kicks some major ass, and you will most certainly be surprised. My contribution here for ‘A song I like by a band I don’t’ is ‘We’re all to blame’ by Sum 41 was an easy choice but I do however have a runner-up…A mellow runner-up indeed…
Sufjan Stevens, To Be Alone With You (mp3 expired)
And this is about as close to the Sufjan Bus as I will ever get…So yeah I tried, I gave it my honest effort really I did but I just can’t honestly say I am feeling any Sufjan love besides the above song off his 2004 release.
Cheers.
Sleepy
Oct
23
Rock Mix Part 2
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10,000 years later I present a little mix to shake things up a bit. And if perhaps you may not consider the below songs loud enough to be considered “Rock” then go open your own blog because this is about as loud as this little lady gets. Have a great Monday!
If Only – Kooks
Inside In/Inside Out (mp3 expired)
Assassin – Muse
Black Holes and Revelations (mp3 expired)
Gold Lion – Yeah Yeah Yeah’s
Show Your Bones (mp3 expired)
Are You Going To Be My Girl – Jet
Get Born (mp3 expired)
Move – Sol Seppy
The Bells of 1 2 (mp3 expired)
Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) – Chevelle
This Type Of Thing Could Do Us In (mp3 expired)
Oct
17
Benoît Pioulard
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I attempted to post this while at work and just as I went to preview and publish half of it vanished into thin air. I have no idea what happened but I decided to save and come back to it when I was home.
So I am home :)
I have new music but first off, Contrast Podcast is up and awaiting a visit from you.
This weeks theme: ‘2006 So Far (Part 3)’
My contribution to this weeks CP is a song that I have not posted here and has not received a great deal of attention but Alif Tree is fantastic and you will find other wonderful unheard songs of 2006 I assure you.
Thomas Meluch is a 20 year old prodigy in my opinion. Meluch is Benoît Pioulard and he has just released Précis, a 15 track album that is a work of art. Meluch draws from everything possible and then creates music that is so unique and original but at the same time the music appeals to all. I highly recommend sampling the below tracks and I urge you to support this talented young musician.
Links now sample tracks
Benoît Pioulard, Triggering Back (mp3 expired)
Benoît Pioulard, Ash Into The Sky (mp3 expired)
Album available directly from Benoît Pioulard or kranky and emusic
Also, I am interested to know what you thought of the CP track by Alif Tree…So if you feel like it feel free to speak up or forever hold your peace.
Oct
15
Halogen Lights
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Well not really lights but Halogen music. An Australian band that have been making music since their first release in 1999 with Into The Crash Barrier. Their latest release Sirens takes you through 12 dark pop tracks that are filled with lush melodies and heavy guitars.
And Halogen might be the only band I know that doesn’t have a freaking myspace page (Mentok). I can’t believe it!
– Halogen, I’m Still Waiting (mp3 Expired)
– Halogen, Sad Love (Drive) (mp3 Expired)
*Sirens available here or here
Oct
14
Possible Selves
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It is raining here
Comforting
Walking in rain
I missed the feeling of raindrops on my face…
Two tracks off the Possible Selves, self titled debut for your sampling pleasure.
Neal Williams resides in Georgia and he strikes me as a bit of an odd ball, but then again who isn’t? He can make some lovely psychedelic folk rock. :)
The rain continues on.
Possible Selves, Nowhere Space (mp3 expired)
Possible Selves, Takers (mp3 expired)
Self Titled album available here
I have one confession…I am scared of thunder…
I know it is terribly girlie of me…
It is just a little scary, I know it means no harm, but still…
You think you know someone…But in the end you really can only know yourself.
Oct
12
Emma McGlynn & The Monorails
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Emma McGlynn & The Monorails, The Murder Set
Since there was not much to discuss in the last post, I am moving on…
The London based band Emma McGlynn & The Monorails have just released their second album entitled The Murder Set. Old guitars and soulful beats are matched with beautiful melodies and lovely vocals.
Good night
Emma McGlynn & The Monorails, You’ve Got A Gun (mp3 expired)
Emma McGlynn & The Monorails, My War (mp3 expired)
Album available at emusic
After some technical difficulties Contrast Podcast #28 – Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! is up.
I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed this weeks CP, it was really awesome. It was great to hear from two new contributors who kick ass: mjrc over at lost in your inbox and Mentok over at Mentok the Mind-taker. So go check out all the delightful tunes that will definitely put a smile on your face. :)
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