The Mountain Goats, headed by John Darnielle, have some of the best lyrics I've heard from any band playing today. Their folky, raw, storytelling style of music has a keen ability to take you away from your life and into their world. Get away for a while with "This Year," off their album "The Sunset Tree." Step 2: go listen to everything they've ever recorded, and definitely find a live show, where you can be sure that most of the people there will sing along with every word.
Then we have the ever-lovely Emilie Mover. She isn't a household name yet, but you'll recognize the tune of her song "Ordinary Day" from what I believe is a Tide commercial. If THAT doesn't get you excited (and how could it not?), just take it from me, she has a great sound that's somewhere between Colbie Caillat and Norah Jones. Check out the playfully melancholy track "Alex," which was introduced to me by someone special.
I can't find a version of the mp3 that I can embed on the site, so I'm just going to have to give you all a link for now, but seriously, click it and listen. It's not that hard. I believe in you.
"Alex" by Emilie Mover
...But you know I like you better
When your hair is standing up on end
Alex,
ReplyDeleteAnd you come running when you're hearts on fire, on fire... What do you do?
Beautiful post. Maybe you can learn to play Alex and I'll sing along.
Always,
Charlotte
I'll start practicing.
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