Songbird
Jul
8
Only A Song
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I like this album, beautiful folk.
mp3:Â Only A Song
Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore
Dear Companion 2010 (Sub Pop)
I wouldn’t make a sound if I wasn’t so angry.
I wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t so far to go.
I wouldn’t keep on if there wasn’t something worth keepin’.
I want to believe that this mountain can be moved.
But this is only a song, it can’t change the world.I get a little scared when I’m driving through the ghetto.
There’s a part of me that wants to hide, there’s a part of me that wants to move in.
Cuz even though I, I grew up in the suburbs
I didn’t really grow until I learned how so many others lived.
But this is only a song, it can’t change the world.I’m digging, digging deep in myself
But who needs a shovel when you have a little boy like mine.
This ain’t the world that I want to give him
People racing around in cars and cities you cant even walk across.
But this is only a song, it can’t change the world.I been thinkin’ about providence and craving a root beer float.
I didn’t make these rules but it’s come time for us to row this boat.
And on the horizon, I see windmills sprouting up in rows.
There’s young folks farming and a few that’re gonna vote.
But this is only a song, it can’t change the world.So I try, why even sing at all?
I picture the Harlem Globetrotters dancing like mosquitos with a basketball.
Cuz there is beauty in freedom.
And folks like me, came over on boats, flew in on planes, crawled under fences, and fought wars, just to find a place to be free.
But this is only a song, it can’t change the world.
This is only a song, it can’t change the world.
This is only a song, it can’t change the world.
Jun
28
Gives Me A Reason
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So I kind of took a impromptu vacay from the little bloggy blog. Life kind of just caught up with me for a moment. I have been thinking about posting for days, just couldn’t get within typing distance. But I am here now! Yay!
Came across Sarah Jaffe, her full length debut was released back in April… She certainly caught my ear with her emotional singer-songwriter folk, one listen and you will be hooked just as I was. Enjoy! xx
mp3:Â Summer Begs
Suburban Nature 2010 (Kirtland Records)
Apr
26
Walk It Off
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I came home today and just needed to shake it all off… And it felt good, to let it all go. I don’t want to worry, just want to turn it all of off, forget everything… Just sit back and relax.
And I was thinking about it tonight when I got home… If I didn’t have music in my life I would be in a insane asylum, no joke.
It makes my day better everyday, instantly.
No Music = No Life.
Angus &Â Julia Stone came out with a new album this year, Down The Way. Beautiful. Listen and repeat.
mp3:Â Walk It Off
Down The Way 2010 (Nettwerk)
Available at eMusic
Apr
21
This Is Spring
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It has been awhile… My apologies. I really have not had a chance to sit down and type out a few words about some of the new music I have been listening to recently, it has been a busy couple of weeks to say the least. I am here now though and wanted to share the new album from the multi-instrumental group Horse Feathers, Thistled Spring is dark and beautiful just like their 2008 album House With No Home, which was one of my favorite albums of 2008. Thistled Spring is a definite contender for favorite albums of 2010, it is just gorgeous.
mp3:Â Thistled Spring
Thistled Spring 2010 (Kill Rock Stars)
Available on eMusic
Mar
23
Just Hit Play
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Short post tonight as I just want to relax with a glass of wine and some delicious Brie cheese, I came home and hit play and smiled. Jason Collett’s new album is growing on me more and more each day. Sit back with me and enjoy some wine, cheese and good tunes? Yes please!
mp3: Rave On Sad Songs
Rat A Tat Tat 2010 (Arts & Crafts)
Available at eMusic
Nov
10
And So It Begins Here
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Do you ever feel like you look up at the calendar and it is already the new year? This past year flew by. And all of the sudden I realized it is that time of year when all the hustle and bustle begins, there is a chill in the air and all of us mp3 bloggers start compiling our year end lists. It has begun and man my head is spinning. These beginning stages are mind boggling… I mean I have my fair share of besties that are a shoe-in but I always get this feeling I am missing something… It is inevitable, I know, but it is terrible feeling when you really do miss something. Last year I missed Chelsea Diaries, an amazing acoustic album by Dead Heart Bloom. This acoustic album was really the brainchild of front man Boris Skalsky… He managed to create an incredibly dark but beautiful album that is honest and cynical but hidden under some fantastic mellow folk goodness… I love it.
mp3:Â Chelsea Song #2 (explicit lyrics)
Chelsea Diaries 2007 (Dead Heart Bloom)
Available at eMusic
p.s. this entire album is highly recommended. xx
May
3
The Weight Of Us
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I have been listening to this song non-stop for the last few days, it is gorgeous. Sanders Bohlke is a wonderful indie folk infused singer-songwriter, he has a new EP coming out soon and I am looking forward to it.
Check out his 2005 self -titled album! Purchase a copy here.
Link to purchase: eMusic or Amazon MP3
The Weight Of Us 2009 (Sanders Bohlke)
Mar
9
Took Great Care With Words…
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I was home from work today, seemed to have come down with a little bit of a stomach bug… Not fun. I rested all day and snuggled in bed and I am feeling much better now.
Laura Gibson’s new album, Beasts Of Seasons is just brilliant. An intimate, delicate and touching third full length album from this Portland based singer songwriter. Laura Gibson’s voice is beautiful and the songs are folk inspired earthy melodies mixed with Gibson’s jazz infused voice. It is truly lovely.
mp3:Â Come By Storm
mp3: Spirited
Beasts Of Seasons 2009 (Hush)
Also available on eMusic
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