My Album/Song Of The Day

Machine · 12-13-2014, 04:36 PM

Day 27

Dave Grohl - Marigold

This is a hidden gem in the Nirvana discography and the only one written by future Foo Fighters member Dave Grohl. I don't listen to Nirvana or grunge much in general anymore, but when I do I always make sure to put on Marigold. It's such a sweet melody making it a perfect little Beatles-esque pop song very overlooked and probably should have been on a Nirvana album.

Machine · 12-14-2014, 07:45 PM

Day 28

MF DOOM - Beef Rap

So today's entry (coming directly before I get done with my review for my second journal) comes from legendary underground emcee and producer MF DOOM. If you don't know who MF DOOM is and haven't acquainted yourself with the amazingly weird stories that he has to spin get yourself some knowledge. He has put numerous projects now considered hip-hop classics (i.e Operation: Doomsday, Mm... Food, Madvillany, Victor Vaughn). Beef Rap is the opening track off of Mm... Food and boy does it start off the album on a high note, starting with your normal MF DOOM opening skit that shows his production skills off. The song itself shows some very skilled production as well with a beat that sounds like came out of an old Godzilla Movie (which instantly makes me love it). The lyrics are insanely clever comparing his hunger for taking over rap to food while maintaining his character as the supervillian in the mean time. I'm not even going to bother quoting anything because everything is quotable.

Machine · 12-16-2014, 08:01 PM

Day 29

Neutral Milk Hotel - Naomi

Sorry for missing yesterday's post I got home and fell the **** asleep so oopsie.

Naomi comes off of Neutral Milk Hotel's first album On Avery Island, and by sweet mother of things that morally questionable it's my favorite goddamn NMH song. Go away Everything Is, get outta here In The Aeroplane Over The Sea and any track that inhibits it. Piss off Ferris Wheel On Fire, I will take this one track over all if it. I find it impossible to form words when praising this song, but alas I must try. Opening with that amazing chord progression that I can never seem to get out of my head (EVER). And those lyrics are really haunting and somewhat creepy "Your prettiness is seeping through, out from that dress I took from you, so pretty". After the first verse the stupid fun high energy part comes with a chord progression that you can't help but smile a bit to, yet the wavering sense of unease and creepy behavior does not let up, in fact with the new melody things seem to get much darker (or so it seems it's so hard to read into just exactly what Mangum is talking about sometimes). Take this for example "I'm hoping see will explode into one billion tastes and tunes. One billion angels come and hold her down, they could hold her down until she cries." if that doesn't do it for ya how about this "I'm tasting Naomi's perfume, it tastes like ****, and I must say, she comes and goes most afternoons". The song is undeniably creepy upon further listens and explorations into the very worded land of Mangum's psyche, yet you can't help but sing along joyously to the uplifting melody's and instrumental landscapes it provides.

Machine · 12-17-2014, 07:48 PM

Day 30

Sunny Day In Glasgow - Shut Your Mouth It's Christmas

TIME TO GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT YO! Sorry about that, but I felt it was needed. So the new Sunny Day In Glasgow single came out and it had this Christmas song in store for us, and it's awesome to say in the least. It completely retains there style the very dream pop, shoe gaze orientated sound they've been known for, but in a Christmas style. Lyrically it's not what you'd think from a song called Shut Your Mouth It's Christmas, it's actually a sweet song and does the whole Christmas thing justice. Musically I couldn't ask for more in a Christmas song, I mean listen for yourself it completely encapsulates the sound I think of using orchestral chimes, heavily layered keyboards (to be honest it sounds like a modern representation of a Phil Spector wall of sound type of production). So for my first day to kick of the Christmas season just Shut Your Mouth and listen to this song (really not sorry about that one).

Sorry no youtube link on this one

https://m.soundcloud.com/geonorth/a-...its-christmas/

Machine · 12-18-2014, 09:26 PM

Day 31

The Flaming Lips - A Change At Christmas ( Say It Ain't So )

Alright onto day 2 of the Christmas stuff and it brings us to what is probably my favorite Christmas song only because it brings back such strong memories of my childhood. It is genuinely a great song though it talks about how we all go through some sort of great change around this time of year, how we all become a little bit more caring and warm inside. It's a really uplifting track and I'm always happy to listen to it even when it's not Christmas. Musically it sounds like what you'd expect from Yoshimi or Mystics sounding Lips, very electronic pop with rock influences. It does meld beautifully with the "Christmasy" chord progression and the chimes (chimes always remind me of Christmas), Coyne's singing is on point as well singing in a lower register that quite honestly reminds of Lou Reed a lot. To wrap it up check this one out if you haven't already, I'm sure you'll be playing it a ton, also if you aren't familiar with The Lips I suggest going through their catalogue (it's worth it).

Machine · 12-19-2014, 08:13 PM

Day 32

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here

Well this has always hands down been my favorite Christmas song, ever, period. I don't have much to say besides that it reminds me wholeheartedly of the Christmas season. For whatever reason the sounds and feelings of Christmas just seem embedded into the very fabric of the track and all other feelings besides that warm of childlike wonder and joy that comes with the Christmas season, something no amount of cynicism will ever take from me.

Machine · 12-20-2014, 10:43 PM

Day 33

Jesu - Christmas

Only five more days until the big one (and hopefully something cool I've yet to plan out for this journal) and today I'm bringing another song off of my Christmas playlist and that would come from Jesu project fronted by the legendary Justin Broadrick, and is known for it's drone and shoegazeish styling, honestly this song is no different. It's classic Jesu droney goodness except with a bit of a Christmas tinge to it I don't really have a better way to explain it. So with that enjoy Christmas...

Machine · 12-21-2014, 08:05 PM

Day 34

Sufjan Stevens - I'll Be Home For Christmas

So on the glorious countdown to Christmas you may have noticed if you read this journal that I've been sharing for a few days or so some non-traditional Christmas songs. Why you might ask? Am I some hipster who refuses to listen to mainstream Christmas songs? Do I actively search for Christmas songs on YouTube? Well to answer your questions no I'm not a hipster how dare you say that, no I am not being defensive shut up, and no. So there... Joking aside I do like sharing with people out of the ordinary Christmas songs, and how can I not share one of the many Christmas songs from songcrafter himself Sufjan Stevens. If you have been introduced to Mr. Stevens you may or may not know about his numerous volumes of Christmas album (I believe as of now there are nine), so being the hipster I am I cannot not share one of those. Well I'll be home for Christmas is my favorite if his Christmas songs that I've heard from the man. He does the song in a fairly traditional way, and the instrumentation is absolutely beautiful, the cacophony of strings and bell sets. And his voice my goodness I've never been so soothed by a man's voice before. I'm not gay but you know what his voice makes me question that

. Seriously though it fits the song so well and I can't believe I haven't shared this one yet.

Machine · 12-22-2014, 08:04 PM

Day 35

Coldplay - Christmas Lights

Alright so we're inching closer to Christmas, and to say we have a great Christmas song from Coldplay. I know a lot of people don't like Coldplay and that's alright, but it doesn't stop this from being a really great Christmas song. I don't have to much to say about this one so without further ado the song...

Machine · 12-23-2014, 07:41 PM

Day 36

John Lennon - Happy X-mas (War Is Over)

It's Christmas Eve (eve) and this is the first of two Christmas songs from members of the Beatles. Today's is the Christmas time classic War Is Over, I believe I can speak for almost everyone and say it's a song that everyone can enjoy around Christmas time. The songs message is one I love to using Christmas as an excuse for a potent message about peace, and it really hits without losing its overall Christmas vibe. Lennon was known for his anti-war and peace loving person a and this is one of my favorites that showcase this. In fact scratch that it's just my favorite John Lennon song which might not be a popular opinion, but it's one I'll stand by. As we inch closer to Christmas I'll be bringing out some of my favorites of all time with this one starting it off. So have a Christmas Eve (eve) and peace out.

P.S - I'm really exited for Christmas as I'll be doing a big Christmas special of sorts along with Monthly Musical Madness. It's gonna be a big one (in and I've got a big announcement on Christmas for The One Where Machine Becomes Egotistical as well) so stay tuned and Christmas is gonna be awesome.

12-13-2014, 04:36 PM	#41 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 27 Dave Grohl - Marigold This is a hidden gem in the Nirvana discography and the only one written by future Foo Fighters member Dave Grohl. I don't listen to Nirvana or grunge much in general anymore, but when I do I always make sure to put on Marigold. It's such a sweet melody making it a perfect little Beatles-esque pop song very overlooked and probably should have been on a Nirvana album. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-14-2014, 07:45 PM	#42 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 28 MF DOOM - Beef Rap So today's entry (coming directly before I get done with my review for my second journal) comes from legendary underground emcee and producer MF DOOM. If you don't know who MF DOOM is and haven't acquainted yourself with the amazingly weird stories that he has to spin get yourself some knowledge. He has put numerous projects now considered hip-hop classics (i.e Operation: Doomsday, Mm... Food, Madvillany, Victor Vaughn). Beef Rap is the opening track off of Mm... Food and boy does it start off the album on a high note, starting with your normal MF DOOM opening skit that shows his production skills off. The song itself shows some very skilled production as well with a beat that sounds like came out of an old Godzilla Movie (which instantly makes me love it). The lyrics are insanely clever comparing his hunger for taking over rap to food while maintaining his character as the supervillian in the mean time. I'm not even going to bother quoting anything because everything is quotable. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-16-2014, 08:01 PM	#43 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 29 Neutral Milk Hotel - Naomi Sorry for missing yesterday's post I got home and fell the ** asleep so oopsie. Naomi comes off of Neutral Milk Hotel's first album On Avery Island, and by sweet mother of things that morally questionable it's my favorite goddamn NMH song. Go away Everything Is, get outta here In The Aeroplane Over The Sea and any track that inhibits it. Piss off Ferris Wheel On Fire, I will take this one track over all if it. I find it impossible to form words when praising this song, but alas I must try. Opening with that amazing chord progression that I can never seem to get out of my head (EVER). And those lyrics are really haunting and somewhat creepy "Your prettiness is seeping through, out from that dress I took from you, so pretty". After the first verse the stupid fun high energy part comes with a chord progression that you can't help but smile a bit to, yet the wavering sense of unease and creepy behavior does not let up, in fact with the new melody things seem to get much darker (or so it seems it's so hard to read into just exactly what Mangum is talking about sometimes). Take this for example "I'm hoping see will explode into one billion tastes and tunes. One billion angels come and hold her down, they could hold her down until she cries." if that doesn't do it for ya how about this "I'm tasting Naomi's perfume, it tastes like **, and I must say, she comes and goes most afternoons". The song is undeniably creepy upon further listens and explorations into the very worded land of Mangum's psyche, yet you can't help but sing along joyously to the uplifting melody's and instrumental landscapes it provides. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-17-2014, 07:48 PM	#44 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 30 Sunny Day In Glasgow - Shut Your Mouth It's Christmas TIME TO GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT YO! Sorry about that, but I felt it was needed. So the new Sunny Day In Glasgow single came out and it had this Christmas song in store for us, and it's awesome to say in the least. It completely retains there style the very dream pop, shoe gaze orientated sound they've been known for, but in a Christmas style. Lyrically it's not what you'd think from a song called Shut Your Mouth It's Christmas, it's actually a sweet song and does the whole Christmas thing justice. Musically I couldn't ask for more in a Christmas song, I mean listen for yourself it completely encapsulates the sound I think of using orchestral chimes, heavily layered keyboards (to be honest it sounds like a modern representation of a Phil Spector wall of sound type of production). So for my first day to kick of the Christmas season just Shut Your Mouth and listen to this song (really not sorry about that one). Sorry no youtube link on this one https://m.soundcloud.com/geonorth/a-...its-christmas/ __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither. Last edited by Machine; 12-21-2014 at 09:10 PM.

12-18-2014, 09:26 PM	#45 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 31 The Flaming Lips - A Change At Christmas ( Say It Ain't So ) Alright onto day 2 of the Christmas stuff and it brings us to what is probably my favorite Christmas song only because it brings back such strong memories of my childhood. It is genuinely a great song though it talks about how we all go through some sort of great change around this time of year, how we all become a little bit more caring and warm inside. It's a really uplifting track and I'm always happy to listen to it even when it's not Christmas. Musically it sounds like what you'd expect from Yoshimi or Mystics sounding Lips, very electronic pop with rock influences. It does meld beautifully with the "Christmasy" chord progression and the chimes (chimes always remind me of Christmas), Coyne's singing is on point as well singing in a lower register that quite honestly reminds of Lou Reed a lot. To wrap it up check this one out if you haven't already, I'm sure you'll be playing it a ton, also if you aren't familiar with The Lips I suggest going through their catalogue (it's worth it). __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither. Last edited by Machine; 12-18-2014 at 09:33 PM.

12-19-2014, 08:13 PM	#46 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 32 Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here Well this has always hands down been my favorite Christmas song, ever, period. I don't have much to say besides that it reminds me wholeheartedly of the Christmas season. For whatever reason the sounds and feelings of Christmas just seem embedded into the very fabric of the track and all other feelings besides that warm of childlike wonder and joy that comes with the Christmas season, something no amount of cynicism will ever take from me. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-20-2014, 10:43 PM	#47 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 33 Jesu - Christmas Only five more days until the big one (and hopefully something cool I've yet to plan out for this journal) and today I'm bringing another song off of my Christmas playlist and that would come from Jesu project fronted by the legendary Justin Broadrick, and is known for it's drone and shoegazeish styling, honestly this song is no different. It's classic Jesu droney goodness except with a bit of a Christmas tinge to it I don't really have a better way to explain it. So with that enjoy Christmas... __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-21-2014, 08:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 34 Sufjan Stevens - I'll Be Home For Christmas So on the glorious countdown to Christmas you may have noticed if you read this journal that I've been sharing for a few days or so some non-traditional Christmas songs. Why you might ask? Am I some hipster who refuses to listen to mainstream Christmas songs? Do I actively search for Christmas songs on YouTube? Well to answer your questions no I'm not a hipster how dare you say that, no I am not being defensive shut up, and no. So there... Joking aside I do like sharing with people out of the ordinary Christmas songs, and how can I not share one of the many Christmas songs from songcrafter himself Sufjan Stevens. If you have been introduced to Mr. Stevens you may or may not know about his numerous volumes of Christmas album (I believe as of now there are nine), so being the hipster I am I cannot not share one of those. Well I'll be home for Christmas is my favorite if his Christmas songs that I've heard from the man. He does the song in a fairly traditional way, and the instrumentation is absolutely beautiful, the cacophony of strings and bell sets. And his voice my goodness I've never been so soothed by a man's voice before. I'm not gay but you know what his voice makes me question that . Seriously though it fits the song so well and I can't believe I haven't shared this one yet. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-22-2014, 08:04 PM	#49 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 35 Coldplay - Christmas Lights Alright so we're inching closer to Christmas, and to say we have a great Christmas song from Coldplay. I know a lot of people don't like Coldplay and that's alright, but it doesn't stop this from being a really great Christmas song. I don't have to much to say about this one so without further ado the song... __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

12-23-2014, 07:41 PM	#50 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Day 36 John Lennon - Happy X-mas (War Is Over) It's Christmas Eve (eve) and this is the first of two Christmas songs from members of the Beatles. Today's is the Christmas time classic War Is Over, I believe I can speak for almost everyone and say it's a song that everyone can enjoy around Christmas time. The songs message is one I love to using Christmas as an excuse for a potent message about peace, and it really hits without losing its overall Christmas vibe. Lennon was known for his anti-war and peace loving person a and this is one of my favorites that showcase this. In fact scratch that it's just my favorite John Lennon song which might not be a popular opinion, but it's one I'll stand by. As we inch closer to Christmas I'll be bringing out some of my favorites of all time with this one starting it off. So have a Christmas Eve (eve) and peace out. P.S - I'm really exited for Christmas as I'll be doing a big Christmas special of sorts along with Monthly Musical Madness. It's gonna be a big one (in and I've got a big announcement on Christmas for The One Where Machine Becomes Egotistical as well) so stay tuned and Christmas is gonna be awesome. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.