I’ve always had the feeling that if I took the time to listen to more of Ben Folds’ songs, I would probably like them. As it is, this late-90s “pop alternative” hit is the only song of his I know. If I’m being disingenuous here, I’m sure someone will tell me. I’ve never actually thought … [Read more…]
Anyone who knows me saw this coming twelve parsecs away. Sirsyis an amazing two-member band from Albany, NY, who is going to take the world by storm in 2013. You’ll want to know them before their next CD hits, so you can get the cushy seats on the bandwagon before it fills up even more. … [Read more…]
I was introduced to the music of Tim Minchin sometime last year by my best friend Dave. He’s funny, irreverent and sometimes rather crass (often all three at the same time), and I have come to quite enjoy his music. Tim wrote “White Wine in the Sun” in 2009 as a sort of atheist’s tribute … [Read more…]
I still count TTWS among my favorite bands. In high school and college, I found their mix of thoughtful lyrics and catchy music stimulating. “Fall Down” is one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar, and I still play it today — here’s me singing it at an open mic in Oneida, NY … [Read more…]
In the midst of their angst-ridden rise to fame, Pearl Jam wrote a little ditty called “Let Me Sleep.” It’s short, simple and to-the-point: The magic of Christmas is gone, so leave me alone and just let it slide right over my sleeping body. I won’t even quote any of it, since there’s really not … [Read more…]
The last three songs I listed were thematically pretty dark, so I figured I’d lighten up the mood a bit. With a little of The Man in Black. “We Are the Shepherds” is one of four original Christmas songs Cash wrote for his 1963 albumThe Christmas Spirit. As the title implies, it tells the biblical … [Read more…]
*sigh* Yes, Coldplay. I know what you’re thinking: “He’s gone off his m——f—ing gourd.” [WARNING: explicit explicitness at the other end of that link] I don’t judge you for judging me, but I do stand by my choice. This is a good song. Not happy good (what did you expect?), but good nonetheless. Musically, it’s … [Read more…]
Continuing on the road of the perhaps not-so-merry is this song from a band whose name implies its members are hunting one of Mr. Kringle’s famous reindeer. I first came across Blitzen Trapper a few years ago when I downloaded their song “Furr” for free from someplace where you can download free songs (it was … [Read more…]
In the week leading up to Christmas, I am going to be highlighting some (possibly) lesser-known tunes for your very much holiday enjoyment. So, without further ado, I give you: “A Great Big Sled” – The Killers You know how when you learn of something awesome and realize that your former world was lacking? I … [Read more…]
New Year’s Day is here. It’s considered a time of new beginnings, of fresh starts. People have made, or will be making, resolutions again. I’ve read that New Year’s resolutions have a low efficacy. Few people follow through on them. In my own experience, I tend to become distracted, or I forget my resolve, or … [Read more…]