Category Music
Holiday Music: This Time of Year, by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones
It gets me, and never lets me, act like I don’t care.
This time of year is my, favorite time of year
‘Cause all of us are here together
Music: Because I’m Me, by The Avalanches
Here’s a fun little tune from The Avalanches, who seem to have made a career out of fun tunes.
Music: Wow, by Beck
The track “Wow” isn’t about New York City, but it sums up the entirety of my experience there. WOW.
Music: I Ain’t The One, by Spoon
“I Ain’t The One” brings to bear the full-fledged sound that Spoon is known for, but it is slower and undeniably darker.
Music: Holding On, by The War on Drugs
This music feels special, familiar even. It brings back memories, even though it’s new.
Music: Guilty Party, by The National
The National consistently creates music that is dark, contemplative, and worthy of a rainy day. That’s not to say it’s “feel terrible about yourself music”.
Music: Call it Dreaming, by Iron & Wine
There is a lot to be appreciated in a quiet, thought provoking song like “Call it Dreaming” by Iron & Wine.
Music: Fool’s Errand, by Fleet Foxes
There is familiarity here, accompanied by newness and depth worth discovering slowly and methodically.
Music: 8 (Circle), by Bon Iver
It’s one of those things you kind of get, but can’t be too sure if you’re right about what exactly you get.
Either way, I think it’s a good listen.
Music: I Give You Power, by Arcade Fire
“It’s never been more important that we stick together & take care of each other” – Arcade Fire
Music: Changes, by Charles Bradley
Maybe my tastes have evolved to abhor fast food music. Maybe I’m just getting older. Maybe I just love that Bradley is a bit of throwback.
Holiday Music: A Great Big Sled, by The Killers
Here is the song that started it all and perhaps my personal favorite, “A Great Big Sled“, with lyrics that seem to get better and better with time.
Five Minutes on The Election, Running, and Bon Iver
I haven’t written in two weeks, and I’m pretty rusty. To get back on track I’m falling back on one of my old “writer’s block” busting tricks. I’m setting a timer and writing for 5 minutes on a topic, cleaning it up a bit and posting it. So here goes… Five Minutes on The Election: […]
