1. Just One Day - Mighty Oaks
The beginning of this track is really what instantly captured me. I didn't need to wait for the chorus. I knew that this song would be one that I'd put on repeat and listen to tirelessly. 50 seconds in, we here a break and the singer shouts and abrupt HO! and the song takes a turn for the better. The beat picks up and you can't help but sing along. There is one line in this song that will always stand out: "all this time I pictured you standing next to me so we could go find things we've never seen." Maybe that only sticks out to a hopeless romantic like me, but I love it.
2. Turbine - Barbarossa
This song is a big shift in style. The quiet funky bluesyness of this just makes me want to drive an American muscle car and cruise the streets. Windows rolled down, driving slow, head nods to the neighbors. The whole nine yards. I imagine the boyfriend's-tshirt-wearing type of girl that all us typical men wish we had in our lives. The bass line and the beat of the drums do nothing but cause an involuntary head bob on my part. Listen and enjoy, ye Americans.
3. Seven Seas - Golden Youth
This song's quiet melody can melt the heart of anyone that listens. It's one of those songs that just makes you want to fall in love. Stephanie Lauren's angelic voice coupled with the heartfelt lyrics are just enough to make you stop whatever you are doing just to listen intently. I love the use of the vintage cameras in the music video. It only adds to the beauty of the song.
4. If You're My Girl, Then I'm Your Man - Papa
To start, I really love the part at the end of the video where she hold up the American flag. I'm not sure why that stands out to me. The singers voice is so very unique. It's actually quite soothing to me. Other than the occasional explicit lyric, I love the words in the song "I just wanna be your man. F*** my past, forget your plans." I think it's just trying to help us not use so many excuses and reasons to avoid love and to just embrace it.
5. Float - Pacific Air
I actually heard and loved this song a year ago when this group went by a different name. They were called KoKo before they switched over to Pacific Air. This is a fun one to sing along to. The lyrics are catchy and the music its happy and snappy. It's just enough to brighten ones mood. " I love this line: "I don't want to be young, but I don't want to die." I think that accurately describes the current generation we live in.
6. Bloom - The Paper Kites
This is probably the most well-known song that I am posting about, but it is an excellent song nonetheless. The opening guitar gets you hooked and before you know it the song is ending and you have to start it over again just to hear it one more time. This group knows how to write great music. Music that calms, uplifts and inspires. Give them a look-see.
7. It Was Good - Les Enfants
I love this song. It's one of my go to pick-me-up songs. Another sappy love song for us romantic types. This song also paints a picture in my mind of a life that wouldn't mind having. I see a sunset on the coast. Walking hand in hand on the beach with the girl of your dreams. The colors are muted and the feel is vintage. Mmmmm if only.
8. The Ash & Clay - The Milk Carton Kids
Last but not least we have the Milk Carton Kids. This song is amazing. It has an intense calming power. It's pretty much impossible to be angry while listening to this song. The music video is just two old ladies driving in a car. What is more relaxing than that? The slow guitar in the background just speaks to the soul. Enjoy.
I hope as you've gone through the songs on this post you can kind of get a better insight into my life and my personality. I can express my feelings very well through words, but I show my life through pictures and music. Please feel free to comment on this post. Things that you liked/didn't like. Until next time.
T.
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