musical meander
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
1. Estelle – American Boy (Featuring Kanye West)
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Why Diana likes this song: This song is a reminder that happy music still exists. It sounds like all the good and none of the bad of Jamiroquai and her voice is like honey, disco honey.
2. Born Ruffians – I Need a Life (Four Tet Remix)
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Why I like this song: I like the slow building of the song and then the slow descent to a minimalist beat.
3. Delays – Long Time Coming
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Why I like this song: Long time coming reminds me slightly of college and therefore Wilco. I still feel there’s something else there I can’t quite place.
4. Nickel Eye – Brandy of the Damned
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Why I like this song: It sounds similar to one of the songs off the Snatch soundtrack. “Music is the brandy of the damned.”
5. Owl City – Rainbow Veins
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Why I like this song: Similar to the Postal Service which is one of my favorite bands ever. It also sounds like PlayRadioPlay!
6. Santigold – L.E.S. Artistes
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Why I like this song: Simplistic and catchy. It’s a little different than what I usually like.
7. Sexy Kids – Drown Me
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Why I like this song: Drown me reminds me of some other songs that have been on my Indie CDs. It’s the type of lofi pop that I enjoy.
8. Thunderheist Sweet 16
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Why I like this song: Disco funk! I hope Diana will like this one. Reminds me of Erland Oye’s 2D2F which I should post at some point.
9. Warlocks – Baby Blue
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Why I like this song: Sounds like the Dandy Warhols. Slow and calm.
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