BNL, three little letters stand for one amazing band... Barenaked Ladies.
Do you know these Canadian musical geniuses? That's right - I used the G word. Wanna know why? Because their songs can be pop, heartfelt, silly, raw, poignant, powerful... all on one album. and they are always changing, always growing as a band.
They are just too much fun. Fun while pulling at your heartstrings... somehow it all just works out.
This is one of their more slow sad sappy songs... but i love it. AND THERE IS CELLO. *swoon*
Barenaked Ladies - Lovers In A Dangerous Time
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
#17 Dear Robin Thicke, please do a duet with Adele.
Robin Thicke destroys this track. It's lovely and awesome.
Robin and Adele should duet. The End.
Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne - Pretty Little Heart
Robin and Adele should duet. The End.
Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne - Pretty Little Heart
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
#16 - MMmmmmMMmmm gimme some Cake!
OH Cake-
not a yummy delicious baked treat, but rather a fabulous band that always leaves me pleasantly surprised!
There is something different about them.... they don't really sound like anyone else - and for that I love them.
If you are not aware -they went fairly mainstream in the late 1990's with their album "Fashion Nugget".
Favorite part - they have many songs that make poignant statements about life and love while having titles like Sheep Go To Heaven, Goats Go to Hell
Short Skirt, Long Jacket,
and my favorite
Shut the Fuck Up
...
They have a sense of "sophisticated music for the every man" - they sing love songs that don't feel too dramatic, cinematic or cliche. There's no vibe of living in a movie. Their raw, straight forward approach to songs makes them feel real, present, and applicable to life.
They've also done AMAZING covers of I Will Survive and Never Gonna Give You Up
Enjoy!
Cake - Love You Madly
not a yummy delicious baked treat, but rather a fabulous band that always leaves me pleasantly surprised!
There is something different about them.... they don't really sound like anyone else - and for that I love them.
If you are not aware -they went fairly mainstream in the late 1990's with their album "Fashion Nugget".
Favorite part - they have many songs that make poignant statements about life and love while having titles like Sheep Go To Heaven, Goats Go to Hell
Short Skirt, Long Jacket,
and my favorite
Shut the Fuck Up
...
They have a sense of "sophisticated music for the every man" - they sing love songs that don't feel too dramatic, cinematic or cliche. There's no vibe of living in a movie. Their raw, straight forward approach to songs makes them feel real, present, and applicable to life.
They've also done AMAZING covers of I Will Survive and Never Gonna Give You Up
Enjoy!
Cake - Love You Madly
Monday, January 30, 2012
#15 - Ben Folds is full of awesome
So Ben Folds is awesome.
no seriously. if you don't already know this- stop reading right now and go search him on youtube. download all his albums on itunes. GET YOURSELF ACCLIMATED.
If you listen to new Ben - you should really take some time to discover old school Ben Folds Five.
If you love BFF and think solo Ben isn't up to par- get that stick out of your ass, his stuff is still awesome.
I really couldn't pick a favorite song if I wanted to... but i'll try.
he even has a song called "Kate" and the chorus is "I wanna be Kate!" (it's like he knows me)
This song is me, at 15 years old, dancing around my room. EVERYTHING'S HEAVY!
Ben Folds Five - Underground
no seriously. if you don't already know this- stop reading right now and go search him on youtube. download all his albums on itunes. GET YOURSELF ACCLIMATED.
If you listen to new Ben - you should really take some time to discover old school Ben Folds Five.
If you love BFF and think solo Ben isn't up to par- get that stick out of your ass, his stuff is still awesome.
I really couldn't pick a favorite song if I wanted to... but i'll try.
he even has a song called "Kate" and the chorus is "I wanna be Kate!" (it's like he knows me)
This song is me, at 15 years old, dancing around my room. EVERYTHING'S HEAVY!
Ben Folds Five - Underground
Thursday, January 26, 2012
#14 - listen to this ... you can thank me later.
let's talk about Paolo Nutini
first of all, he is AWESOME.
My favorite way to describe him - adult pop with feeling.
He is living and breathing every lyric, every note - experiencing it as he sings it. This is absolutely what turns me on about musicians... and is how I feel about Adam Durtiz of Counting Crows and Ryan Adams.
Some of my favorites of his include Jenny Don't Be Hasty and Last Request .... but this song posted below is one i recently discovered and fell in love with.
he sings - "It was in love I was created and in love is how I hope I die."
SWOON.AMAZING.SO TRUE.
Paolo Nutini - Coming Up Easy
first of all, he is AWESOME.
My favorite way to describe him - adult pop with feeling.
He is living and breathing every lyric, every note - experiencing it as he sings it. This is absolutely what turns me on about musicians... and is how I feel about Adam Durtiz of Counting Crows and Ryan Adams.
Some of my favorites of his include Jenny Don't Be Hasty and Last Request .... but this song posted below is one i recently discovered and fell in love with.
he sings - "It was in love I was created and in love is how I hope I die."
SWOON.AMAZING.SO TRUE.
Paolo Nutini - Coming Up Easy
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
#13 oh happy day, THE MUPPETS ARE OSCAR NOMINATED!
MOST EXCITING NEWS OF THE DAY!!!!!....
The Muppet Movie got an Oscar Nomination for best song! - which in my opinion they are sure to win.
Something you probably don't know about me- I love the Muppets, and after seeing the newest Muppet Movie (on opening day) I walked out totally in love with this song.
It's a GREAT song... hilarious with a great 70's pop song feel.
Brett McKenzie, who wrote the music and lyrics, totally deserves this win.
Muppet Movie - Man or Muppet
The Muppet Movie got an Oscar Nomination for best song! - which in my opinion they are sure to win.
Something you probably don't know about me- I love the Muppets, and after seeing the newest Muppet Movie (on opening day) I walked out totally in love with this song.
It's a GREAT song... hilarious with a great 70's pop song feel.
Brett McKenzie, who wrote the music and lyrics, totally deserves this win.
Muppet Movie - Man or Muppet
Monday, January 23, 2012
#12 - It's a very Beatles Monday...
oh The Beatles.
I try to not be too Beatles-centric when discussing music.
Even though I think they are the greatest band ever... I just don't want to be too cliche or turn off people who don't like the Beatles. (Shockingly, those people do exist).
However - today is not one of those days. The Beatles are fucking phenomenal and making my Monday morning much brighter.
Here's one of my later favorites, off of their second to last studio album, Abbey Road.
I try to not be too Beatles-centric when discussing music.
Even though I think they are the greatest band ever... I just don't want to be too cliche or turn off people who don't like the Beatles. (Shockingly, those people do exist).
However - today is not one of those days. The Beatles are fucking phenomenal and making my Monday morning much brighter.
Here's one of my later favorites, off of their second to last studio album, Abbey Road.
Friday, January 20, 2012
#11 - favorite band i'd never heard of til today....
i'm bad at this daily thing.
who cares?
i just discovered this new band- Fitz and The Tantrums. LOVE THE BAND NAME. also, they are rocking a very old school 60's feel in their music, and I am diggin it. It's totally groovy. ( see what i did there? )
They are from Cali and playing at Coachella - so if you're luckier than me and are attending, be sure to check them out!
I can't wait to go home and download their album from 2010, Pickin Up the Pieces.
Here's my favorite song I've heard so far....
Fitz And The Tantrums - MoneyGrabber
who cares?
i just discovered this new band- Fitz and The Tantrums. LOVE THE BAND NAME. also, they are rocking a very old school 60's feel in their music, and I am diggin it. It's totally groovy. ( see what i did there? )
They are from Cali and playing at Coachella - so if you're luckier than me and are attending, be sure to check them out!
I can't wait to go home and download their album from 2010, Pickin Up the Pieces.
Here's my favorite song I've heard so far....
Fitz And The Tantrums - MoneyGrabber
Friday, January 6, 2012
#10 - A favorite song for over 10 years...
oh Belle and Sebastian - one of my favorite bands for over 10 years now, they are unique, poignant, and have something for every mood.
For me, like the Beatles, Belle and Sebastian is one of those bands who's discography I would take to a deserted island... because they're so versatile you can truly listen to them everyday.
Also, they are amazing in concert. Although, I saw them in a theatre - and they are definitely a festival type band... hippie dancing in the grass.
They accompanied me on my walk to work this morning and I enjoyed it so much that they've been on in my office all day.
Oddly my first favorite song of theirs is STILL my favorite....
Happy Friday!!
Belle and Sebastian - Like Dylan In The Movies
For me, like the Beatles, Belle and Sebastian is one of those bands who's discography I would take to a deserted island... because they're so versatile you can truly listen to them everyday.
Also, they are amazing in concert. Although, I saw them in a theatre - and they are definitely a festival type band... hippie dancing in the grass.
They accompanied me on my walk to work this morning and I enjoyed it so much that they've been on in my office all day.
Oddly my first favorite song of theirs is STILL my favorite....
Happy Friday!!
Belle and Sebastian - Like Dylan In The Movies
Thursday, January 5, 2012
#9- Number One Song from the Week You Were Born!
1. Find out the number one song in America the week you were born.
2. Find the video (if it exists, for those of us born before videos)
3. post it
2. Find the video (if it exists, for those of us born before videos)
3. post it
This fun little game is blowing up on facebook today... and sadly I'm a little upset with the song the week I was born. 4 months later and it could have been The Power Of Love by Huey Lewis and The News!
The number one song in America the week of April 25th, 1985....
(AHAHAHAHAHAH cyndi lauper's face)
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
#8 - Afternoon Delight Wednesday
Last night me and some girlfriends watched Anchorman (yes, those are the kinds of movies me and my girlfriends watch.... WANNAFIGHTABOUTIT??)
Have you seen this movie? HILARITY. Also makes you totally remember how great one particular song is...
ENJOY!
Afternoon Delight- Anchorman
Have you seen this movie? HILARITY. Also makes you totally remember how great one particular song is...
ENJOY!
Afternoon Delight- Anchorman
and i guess i'll link to the actual song.... :)
Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal BandTuesday, January 3, 2012
#7 - Ryan Adams Tuesday
Sorry for the long delay .... holidays, cruise, family, etc... all kept me from posting.
who in the world am I apologizing to? Myself?
anyway
It's a Ryan Adams monday for me... and if you don't listen to him you are SERIOUSLY missing out on one of the 21st century's greatest rockers. I wouldn't even know where to start with recommendations.
There is something about his music that is raw, sincere, heartbreaking and comforting all at the same time.
Here's one of my favorites....
Ryan Adams - Come Pick Me Up
who in the world am I apologizing to? Myself?
anyway
It's a Ryan Adams monday for me... and if you don't listen to him you are SERIOUSLY missing out on one of the 21st century's greatest rockers. I wouldn't even know where to start with recommendations.
There is something about his music that is raw, sincere, heartbreaking and comforting all at the same time.
Here's one of my favorites....
Ryan Adams - Come Pick Me Up
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