Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The 17 (August 15)

The 17 this week brings a noisy middle of the set (a little too noisy, if I'm being honest) and a mellow finish.


Golden Years (David Bowie):  This is turning into my favorite Bowie song.  It's funky, catchy, and just fun. 

This Must Be Love (Phil Collins):  I love Phil Collins' lesser known songs much more than his hits, and this love song from Face Value is one of my favorites.

I Could Be A King (The Dunwells):  The Dunwells are back, and there's something kind of '80s about this track that I like.

Dear Lord (Give Me The Strength) (Preservation Hall Jazz Band):  I dig this gospel tune quite a bit.

Mylo Xyloto (Coldplay):  Sometimes I like me a little short instrumental intro.

Two Step (Bear Mountain):  It's not a cover of the Dave Matthews Band song, but a poppy electronic song. 

You Don't Know Me (Polyphonic Spree):  Another new song, and another bouncy one.

Color Of My Soul (Pretty Lights):  Still like this one that I first heard last week.

Home Life (John Mayer): Mr. Mayer sings about wanting to be domestic and lays down a funky sound.

Bring On The Night (The Police):  Sting always used the first couple verses as an intro to "When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around" in concert, but I like the whole song.

Dance On A Volcano (Genesis):  Once again with Phil Collins, the obscure stuff rules, although the end is a little wacky to me.

Electric Feel (MGMT):  I was introduced to this very danceable song by my brother a couple of years ago, and the excellent music video features the animatronic band from Showbiz Pizza.

Gentle On My Mind (Glen Campbell):  Going in the complete opposite direction, this was the first time I heard this ballad.  Beautiful song.

Long Black Veil (Johnny Cash):  One of my all time favorite songs.  Very haunting.

Heaven On A Sunday (Paul McCartney):  Such a mellow, blissful mood created on this tune.

Under The Skin (Lindsey Buckingham):  For the second straight week, a relaxing song near the end.  This one's a good one for a "chill out" playlist.

It Beats 4 U (My Morning Jacket):  I have an interesting relationship with My Morning Jacket.  I don't get into many of their songs, really, but I love the ones that do reel me in, like this one, "First Light", or "Off The Record"

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