These songs are among my absolute favorites for different reasons, but they all share the fact that they appeal for a deeper reason than simply sounding pleasing to my ears, i.e. lyrical content, invoking a specific emotion, etc. And I tried to stick to music that was unique and creative in an exciting way, as these are finds that inspire me to continue absorbing music like a sponge. Some new and some old, and no particular order.
Lali Puna - Faking the Books
Lyrics appealed to me a lot at one time when I was struggling to find some sort of meaning in what was going on around me and really figure out who I am through a haze of drugs.
American Music Club - Another Morning
Mmm... just beautiful.
Bill Evans Trio - Alice in Wonderland
Probably my favorite jazz song, this just carries me away.
Railcars - Bohemia Without a Sea
I love the oddly surreal, upbeat quality I find in this music. Like a happy albeit chaotic dream.
Noise Addict - It Was Never About the Audience
I doubt that anyone in the world shares my feelings here, but I ****ing love this entire album. Simple, quickly recorded, and upbeat, but he manages to capture the innocence that he held 16 years before, from a more mature and traveled perspective. This is music stripped down to the best elements... the fun of jamming with old friends, joking around, and it's got good straightforward lyrics as well, no deeper meaning or anything to try to decipher.
Parts & Labor - Fractured Skies
I just love the way the blend beeps and blips and crushing distortion into something so melodic...
The Sight Below - Murmur
Great release from one of my favorite labels. They wash down down music with reverb and soft drone to make some very chill and fantastic music.
Weezer - Memories
Just takes me back. I know it's cliche and all, I just can't help it. I spent my life from elementary school through high school raised on Bam and the crew, and it really reminds me of a lot of good times, friends that have passed on or that I only get to see once in a while, and so on.
The Cure - Fascination Street (Extended Remix)
I just love this song. One of the first records I ever bought.
Flying Saucer Attack - My Dreaming Hill
Does music get any better than this? Great riffs, crunching distortion, and an absolutely timeless feel. True pioneers, them.
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