Kate's Top 25 Songs of 2008

No lie, it's a weird list. But this is what I've decided on today. ACCEPT IT.

25. "I'm A Realist" by the Cribs.
24. "Like It Or Not (El Guincho Remix)" by Architecture in Helsinki.
23. "Jimmy" by M.I.A.
22. "Bossy" by Lindsay Lohan.
21. "Dying Is Fine" by Ra Ra Riot.
20. "Get Better" by Mates of State.
19. "Greenlight (Diplo Dade County 1988 Mix)" by John Legend.
18. "California Dreamer" by Wolf Parade.
17. "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" by She & Him.
16. "No One Does It Like You" by Department of Eagles.
15. "Shove It (Feat. Spank Rock)" by Santogold.
14. "Meddle" by Little Boots.
13. "Lust For Life" by Girls.
12. "I'm Good, I'm Gone (Black Kids Remix)" by Lykke Li.
11. "Pot Kettle Black" by Tilly and the Wall.
10. "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" by Sia.
09. "I Stand Corrected" by Vampire Weekend.
08. "L.E.S. Artistes" by Santogold.
07. "Walking On A Dream" by Empire of the Sun.
06. "Dressed To Digress" by Boy Crisis.
05. "The Hill, The View & The Lights" by Cajun Dance Party.
04. "Get It Up" by Radioclit featuring Santogold and M.I.A.
03. "Fascination" by Alphabeat.
02. "Womanizer" (The Teenagers Remix or the original) by Britney Spears.
01. "Sleepyhead" by Passion Pit.

This is a little song dedicated to all you women out there.

"Sweet Ballad" by Munchaussen by Proxy, which is Zooey Deschanel + Von Iva, from the Yes Man OST.

Got nothing to prove,
I'm not your whore.
You're gonna lose,
'cause I got more.
I'm not sure
you can endure.
I'm not your little,
I'm not your little,
I'm not your little whore.

(Whore, whore, no)
I'm not your late night booty call.
(Whore no more)
Don't call me past 11 PM,
it won't happen again.
(Whore no more)

Like a scab that won't heal,
just another sore.
Lost face in the crowd,
such a lonely boy.

Don't call me past 11 PM,
it won't happen again.
It happened once, it happened twice, it happened three times,
maybe 4 times, maybe 5 times,
maybe, maybe it happened 6 times,
but it won't happen a 7th time, oh no no!

(Whore, whore, whore)
I'm not your late night booty call.
(Whore no more)
Don't call me past 11 PM.
It won't happen again.
(Whore no more)

Don't call me past 11 PM.
It won't happen again.
You can call me at 10:59,
but don't call me at 11,
because that's my rule now.


Very empowering words for these dark times... I love Zooey Deschanel. She just knows how to make me laugh!

Helpful advice from a song in an iPhone commercial

"You, Me, and the Bourgeoisie" by the Submarines

And here we are, in the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Every day we wake up,
we choose love,
we choose light,
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart.

I'm in the quicksand.

SONG OF THE DAY: "Quicksand" by La Roux.
Oh, oh, when will I learn?
All you do is push me back in the dirt.

FINALS WEEK! WOOOO!!!! YAY!!!!

Ugh. I had my Sociology exam yesterday (which I made a B on, slightly disappointing) and my Music Appreciation exam earlier tonight. Thursday morning I have Oceanography, and my DREADED Chemistry exam is Saturday afternoon. PLEASE DON'T FAIL CHEMISTRY, PLEASEEEEE. Plus, Nicole said if I pass Chemistry, she's going to buy me beer. That's all the motivation I need!

While studying for my Music Appreciation exam, I finally focused my attention to the listening selections. "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber came on, and GOD, that song is SO familiar, right? I looked up what it's been in, and I don't think I recognize it from any of the films/tv shows/video games. It's kind of a haunting song, so not terribly surprising that I like it so much. Music Apprec. taught me how to appreciate at least one song. Job almost well done.

Next goal, try not to get my hopes up for anything! Chances are, I'll just end up disappointed. Good plan. But I can't help it!

NEW GUILTY PLEASURE ALERT:
"Swing" by Savage.
If any of you have seen Knocked Up, you'll recognize this as the music in the club Seth Rogen's character is doing the Dice dance to. Hahahahaha.

The kitties are so cranky with me, since I haven't been home due to studying for finals. Kitties, you know we're going to spend a day together real soon. Probably sooner rather than later. Mommy didn't forget about you!

Speaking of Mommy, my mom has a Facebook. It's really weird for me, guys. Especially since there are at least two pictures of me doing keg stands on my Facebook.

You know something weird's going on in yo' brain when you start having dreams about making playlists and picking the closing song for it. LIKE, I ACTUALLY HAD A DREAM ABOUT THAT. I WAS REALLY STRESSED OUT ABOUT IT IN MY DREAM. Geez, when am I not stressed out? LALALALALA, FINALS! In the same dream, Nicole drank my last beer and I got really pissed off at her. Belligerent even in my dreams! How sweet!

So, I got totally trashed Friday night and the house I was at had Rock Band 2. I ended up drunkenly singing "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac... people clapped when I was done singing. I don't think it's because I was singing well, either. People, NO DRUNK ROCK BAND SINGING. It's ALMOST as bad as drunk driving (kidding, kidding). Just take away the mic next time, pleases and thank yous. I really need to learn how to tone myself down when I get that drunk. I'm really sweet, though. I'm all "I love you, guys!" and hugs and shit.

YOU CAN GO YOUR OWN WAYYYY! GO YOUR OWN WAYYYYY!!!

I'm on some drugs, you're on some drugs, do you wanna talk to me?

SONG OF THE DAY: "L'Homme" by Boy Crisis.
Yes, another one by Boy Crisis. Sexy time, implied.

OH, GOD. That song and "Every Little Earthquake" by Little Boots make me want to have one badass dance party in my apartment. I just want a bunch of colored lights, strobe lights, tons of people dancing, stuff, music... I have a tiny apartment, too. Short people have to dance under my loft bed. I'm doing it sometime this break, I swear.

I need you on top of me, like I was funnel cake and you were strawberries and Cool-Whip.

SONG OF THE DAY: "Strawberries" by Boy Crisis.
Nothing quite gets you in the mood like this song, if you know what I mean! Same goes with "Dressed to Digress," sexy time! "I wanna be making you scream like a car alarm..." Srsly, dudes. Srsly, you gotta stop.

I've had some alcohol, listened to some Britney Spears, and now I feel like a whore. Does anyone else have this reaction when they are under the influence of the Britney?

It might just be me. That's okay.

BRITNEY SPEARS! MARCH 3RD! I'm gonna go with my momma.

I love that your edges are rough, when you try to act tuff n' stuff.

SONG OF THE DAY: "Tuff n' Stuff" by Giantess.
The chorus of this song reminds me of something the Flight of the Conchords would sing. I've decided that the equation for this song is as follows:
Passion Pit + Flight of the Conchords = Dreamy electronic pop that compares love to one's "stash."

I've been in a bit of a musical rut lately. I can't find anything that really tickles my fancy. Or if I do find such songs, it's rather isolated.

You know, it's weird how relationships work, or don't work. I feel like I have a lot more to say on the matter, but I'm not exactly sure how to approach it. It's like, when a relationship ends and you still love that person for months after, even if they've treated you like absolute shit, you wonder what it is about them you truly love. It's not really the person, I think, it's the idea of them. The fact that they've had such a defining effect on your life. The whole nostalgia bullshit thing. It's the stuff that keeps you up at night, that leads us to those various forms of escapism. Why do we let people get to us? It's always good to come upon these revelations, even though I've had this revelation over and over again. But conversations about such things with people who are experiencing similar emotions is very productive and possibly more important than just deciding it in your head. It means you're not alone.

OH, OH. Song of the week!
"No One Does It Like You" by Department of Eagles.
I've seen this band on plenty of reputable music blogs, but haven't given them a proper chance, because I'm not really sure how I feel about Grizzly Bear and I think they've started some sort of movement in music that I generally haven't been able to get into. With that being said, this song is FANTASTIC. So, don't make the same mistake I've made, friends!

I've been feeling a lot more hopeful about life, and continuing to live it and what have you. I don't really know when the tides shifted, but it's just like, one morning, I woke up and it didn't hurt, you know? The next morning I woke up and felt good. It's really something that was, rather obviously, absolutely necessary before any more harm was done, but it also is very relieving in the fact that I don't have to wake up and dread what the day will bring. I can wake up and hope that it'll be better. It's a slow process (and one that would be greatly aided if I were still on my meds) but I'm glad I didn't give up. I wake up, I still have the same stress I went to sleep with, but it doesn't define my day any longer. These stresses don't define my existence. It feels great.

EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A MAJOR CHEMISTRY TEST TOMORROW THAT I CAN'T GET AROUND TO STUDYING FOR. Ughhh, I just have a dilemma as to whether I should try to stay up all night and study for it or if I should just go to sleep and wake up early and study. Every time I've gone to sleep, I haven't performed too great on the test and pretty much every time I stay up all night, I do rather well. But I really feel like someone could just wipe the floor with me right now, I'm so exhausted. I didn't even do anything today! Well... that's not REALLY true...

I'm beggin' you, don't go.

Song of the Day: "Don't Go (Diplo Remix)" by Paper Route Gangstaz featuring WALE.

God, Diplo. Remix the world for me, please.

So, this week... I fell in "love" with Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Or more like, it became the soundtrack to a life that's meaning and purpose is disappearing. Withering away.

I don't know anymore. What are we fighting for? For that chain that keeps us together? I have so many questions that need answering, and so little time to answer them.

ANYHOO, um, music. Right? Isn't that the point of this blog? Or has the music become so interwined in my life that it's becoming hard to distinguish where the lyrics end and the blood trickles?

I feel like I need another trip or something. Or a cigarette. Or two billion cigarettes. I need a sugah daddy!

I'm gonna go donate blood plasma tomorrow. I hope I start training tomorrow.

Maybe I should start believing in something. Anything! I'll believe in anything.

If you don't love me now, you will never love me again.

SONG OF THE DAY: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac.

Listen to the wind blow,
watch the sunrise.
Runnin' in the shadows,
damn your love, damn your lies!

And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again,
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain.

One day we're gonna live in Paris. I promise, I'm on it.

SONG OF THE DAY:
"Paris" by Friendly Fires.
Another recommendation: "Lovesick." Reminds me of Justin Timberlake.

So I downloaded Amazing Baby's EP, and I don't know why some people compare them to MGMT. They sound more like.. Yeasayer or some kind of band like that, IMO. But maybe Yeasayer and MGMT sound alike. Dunno. I mean, anyway, the point is, I like them quite a bit and it's funny that everyone gets compared to MGMT now.

I wish I knew who was reading this. I get people who come almost every day, and I have no idea who they are! It doesn't freak me out, I just get curious.

UGH, school BLOWS. I hate Chemistry. Must study lots tonight so I can get a good grade on the homework and have a basic grasp on molecular geometry or whatever the fuck it is. Molecular geometry, that's REALLY going to help me when I try to help people for money (aka be a psychologist). I'm SO READY for this semester to be over. I could have done so much better, but I'm glad I haven't dropped out or anything. I'm worried about Music Appreciation, because I have to attend three concerts very soon, and I have no money! Money is seriously the largest stressor in my life. Makes me want to prostitute myself so I can buy cigarettes/concert tickets/beer.

I'm getting a MacBook for Christmas! :) My dad just ordered it. So happy about it. I'm almost looking forward to Christmas, which is rare, because for the past few years, I've had terrible Christmases. I've become very Scrooge-like around this time of the year.

You know what, I'm tired of having bad days. And long hair. Bring on the Blue Moon, plz.

But you move so fast, that I can't keep up.

SONG OF THE DAY: "Shooting Stars" by Bag Raiders.

This is yet another one of recommendations from Neon Gold, formerly Good Weather For Airstrikes. A perfect winter song.

UGH. I'm tired of being sick. Also, Blizzy is in heat and she's doing weird things. I think she ate a bunch of paper towels and threw them up on my El Greco poster. Methinks Eleanor was the one who took a shit in my bathtub. And the one who threw up on my bed this morning. The cats!!! Gahh!!!

I think God hates me. Really think he's got it in for me.

I love it when people read this blog and assume things. Like who I have feelings for. Hahahah, as if I would reference that in this. Anyone can read this! Silly goblins.

Just the memory of you, it feels like poison.

You know what I hate? When I have to plan drinking around the rest of my schedule. It's really starting to irritate me, like... why can't I be drunk ALL the time? It just doesn't make sense to me! I guess I forget that I can do other things all the time, but just not drinking. Hmmm... the quest to never be sober... it's a difficult one.

I don't wanna do school anymore. It's frustrating and makes me wanna get crunk even more. It's a neverending cycle! At least I get to schedule tomorrow. And I'll have money.

AND I have an interview at Macaroni Grill. Sup, bitches. Soon, I will have money. The kind of money that disappears after a week, instead of 3 days. I'm pretty excited about it.

Iz gettin' so drunksy tomorrow, and it's gonna be funny. I'm going to try this "Sparks" drink. It sounds dangerous. I like dangerous.

I'm serious, I'm going to start drinking IMMEDIATELY after my interview. I know it sounds like I have a problem, but the only problem I have is SCHOOL. AND I HATE CHEMISTRY. I have a test for it Monday, and it's starting to get on my nerves. I'm going to study all day Sunday, and I'm gonna fucking love it. I'm gonna love all those Lewis structures, resonance structures, all that motherfucking bullshit. I'm gonna eat, drink, breathe, and sleep electron configurations. I'm going to have nightmares about exceptions to the octet rule. It's gonna be fucking awesome. BECAUSE I HAVE TO GET A SEMI-DECENT GRADE. As long as I don't fail Chemistry, then I think I'm okay. I don't really know, though. Man, fuck school.

Song of the Day: "Help, I'm Alive" by Metric.

GODDDDDD I'M GOING SOZ CRAZAY

That's true love. Just replace Hayden Panettiere with me and that's everlasting love. I had a dream that Kristen Bell and I fell in love. And it was real. Then I woke up with three cats laying on me. "GODDAMN MY LIFE!"

I am so glad I only have to work until 2 am for ONE MORE DAY. It's literally driving me up the wall. I've been scratching my eyes all night and snorting at funny music blogs, AND SINGING BON JOVI SHIT FOR FUN. I'm doing this FOR FUN. I'm creepy out my co-workers. I'm in need of some "surious" TLC. Someone needs to hold me, and I don't care if that someone is a straitjacket. Forshizz.

You know, I wonder this a lot, but, like, why do people come to me for advice? I've dropped out of college (twice). I don't go to class. I'm failing Chemistry (for all intents and purposes). I'm poor. I burn money like cigarettes. I smoke too many cigarettes. I'm drunk every day of my life. I've had three failed relationships and one of which turned me into a lunatic. I have no motivation, no dreams. I have drug problems. I'm clinically depressed with anxiety/panic issues. I only like straight girls, a.k.a. girls who will hurt me. I don't understand how to follow through. There is a bench warrant out for my arrest (and probs another one). I don't understand a Friday night if it doesn't involve me getting way too wasted for my own good. I get belligerent with people I shouldn't get belligerent with, a.k.a. cops. I don't know what I want out of life. I have three cats. In an efficiency apartment. I bounce from one mood to the other. I can't focus on anything, except what's wrong with me.

BASICALLY, why ME? It's like getting the answers to life from a methmouth bum. GOOD IDEA. But hey, at least I don't hate my life anymore. I actually quite like how my life is going right now. It was worse... 2 months ago. A LOT worse.

WOOOO... crazy talk!

Listening to "Summer Song" by YACHT. As in the other half of the Blow that isn't a cute gay girl.

Birthday playlist time!

1. "Valerie" by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse.
2. "Get Better" by Mates of State.
3. "Family Reunion (feat. David Banner)" by Kid Sister.
4. "Hey, Girl" by Figurines.
5. "Id Engager (Mad Decent Remix)" by Of Montreal.
6. "Little Bit" by Lykke Li.
7. "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson. :)
8. "Dust Me Off" by Tilly and the Wall.
9. "Womanizer (The Teenagers Remix)" by Britney Spears.
10. "Eyes" by Rogue Wave.
11. "Breaking It Up" by Lykke Li.
12. "If You Want Blood" by Mark Kozelek.
13. "Lovesick" by Friendly Fires.
14. "The Funeral" by Band of Horses.
15. "Be A Star" by Oh No Oh My.
16. "I Found A Reason" by Cat Power.
17. "Standing in the Way of Control" by the Gossip.
18. "Lust For Life" by Girls.
19. "Wonderwall" by Ryan Adams. (Sooo good.)
20. "Born in the 80s" by the Boat People.
21. "Stop Me" by Mark Ronson ft. Daniel Merriweather.
22. "Consequence" by the Notwist. (Probably one of my favorite, favorite songs of all time.)

Malipine time!

Instead I'm just crazy, and fucked in the head.

Song of the Day: "Lust for Life" by Girls. I woke up and HAD to listen to this song. And then I HAD to dance around in the bath tub to it, which scared my cats.

Maybe if I really try with all of my heart, then I can make a brand new start in love with you.

I really need to stop coming to work drunk or something. It hurts.

Ahhh, I've now got a deadline for finishing Madeline's CD. It's getting very tricky, because I'm running out of fresh songs to put on it. I need new music very badly. However, I will finish it. It will be great. I have confidence.

And everything's going to the beat.

Every time I hear "Sleepyhead" by Passion Pit, it gives me goosebumps. STILL! It's just so... enthralling. And it takes me back to a different time in my life, even though it was only about 4 months. I can't believe it's almost been 4 months. That's a third of a year. I love music that can take me to an exact location at an exact time. It's like timetraveling through the notes, and the beats, through the sonic landscape. It's exhilarating, and unnerving at the same time. In any event, "Sleepyhead" is more bittersweet than bitter. And the video is so cool.

I WISH I COULD GO TO SLEEP AT A DECENT HOUR. I need a new job. I need to do better at school. Go to class. Do homework. FUCK ME.

Song of the Day/Life: "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson. Don't hate. It's the perfect song for this point in my life, it just gets everything out there. Plus, I LOVE singing at the top of my lungs in my car to that song. People who have been passengers in my car know this about me.

I wish I had a working computer that doesn't belong to the library. There is so much music out there for me to discover, but I just can't reach it! It makes it very difficult for me to make mix cds for people.

I'm FINALLY at the point in my life where I don't think I need a girlfriend to be happy. Probably because I was generally unhappy when I did have a girlfriend, and I'm happier now without one. I'm problem-minded. I know what's bad for me, I know what's wrong in my life, I just have trouble finding a solution I can actually carry out. Jumping is always the hardest part. But I jumped in one area of my life, now I need to jump in the others.

Is it just me, or is Heroes getting absolutely frustrating? Season 1 was perfect! It had great character development, plot development. I don't know what the fuck is going on with this season. The next episode, titled "Villains", is a flashback episode and it better clear shit up for me, or I'ma be pissed.

Birds pass by to tell me that I'm not alone.

Song of the Day:
"Eyes" by Rogue Wave.


But one thing I'm missing, is in your eyes.

Only in dreams..

So, once upon a time, I went onto dreammoods.com rather frequently in an attempt to interpret my dreams and put the results on my old blog. WHICH I CAN'T USE ANYMORE, but so it goes.

I'm going to try that again! First...

To dream that you car has been stolen, indicates that you are being stripped of your identity. This may relate to losing your job, a failed relationship, or some situation which has played a significant role in your identity and who you are as a person.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, yes.

To see ice in your dream, suggests that you are lacking a flow of ideas and thoughts. You are not seeing in progress in your life. Alternatively, you may be feeling emotionally paralyzed or rigid. You need to let your feelings be known.

To dream that you are walking on ice, indicates that you are standing on shaky or instable ground. You are taking risks that you shouldn't be taking. Fear and caution are also implied.

To dream that you fall through ice, suggests that your emotions are threatening to come crashing through.

Uh, huh!

To see aliens in your dream , signifies that you are having difficulties adapting and adjusting to your new surroundings. You are feeling "alienated" and invaded. You are also having difficulties in how to handle or deal with a certain situation or person. On a psychological level, seeing aliens may represent an encounter with an unfamiliar or neglected aspect of your own self.

Intriguing!

To dream that you witness a murder, indicates deep-seated anger towards somebody. Consider how the victim represents aspects of yourself that you want to destroy or eliminate.

Hmmm. See, this one doesn't really work, because the men who fell in love with the dead Tom Cruise lookalikes tried to kill their wives, but I don't think it came to fruition.

To see a helicopter in your dream, represents your ambition and achievements. You are in full pursuit of your goals.

To dream that you are in a helicopter, indicates that you are living beyond your means. You need to slow down and don't try to please everyone. Alternatively, you may be experiencing a higher level of consciousness, new-found freedom and greater awareness.

That almost makes me feel better about myself! Yay!

To dream that you are in possession of or taking drugs, signifies your need for a "quick fix". You may be turning to a potentially harmful alternative as an instant escape from your problems. Ask yourself why you need the drugs. What do you hope the drugs will achieve for you?

Right... not exactly, but okay.

To dream of an old or former lover, signifies unfinished/unresolved issues related to that specific relationship. Your current relationship may be awakening some of those same issues.

Well, that's a yes and no. Depends on who you're talking about, of course. And only I know! Mwhahahha.


Song of the Day: "Bad Education" by Tilly and the Wall.

Everything's gonna get lighter, even if it never gets better.

Song of the Day: "Get Better" by Mates of State.

You know what, barf. That's right, I said it. BARF. I hate shitheads.

It's day like... 500 of I Hate My Life. Except not really, because the counter starts at the Wolf Parade concert. That is the night I decided I hate my life. Laddy da, laddy da.

You know what, Mastering Chemistry sucks. And I hate it, because I'm not mastering Chemistry at all. It's just leading me on, LIKE A WOMAN. LIKE A FUCKING WOMAN.

I've got tons of pent-up hostility right now, and I'm letting State St. know all about it.

At least I got to see my mommy today. I love my mommy.

I'm coming up only to show you wrong.

Thanks to the wonderful creation that is Pandora, I've been able to listen to music while I study on computers that aren't my shitty laptop AND I've found new songs! Yay!

M.I.A. radio yielded the kickass "Dirty Laundry" by Bitter:Sweet.
Sia radio-> "Don't Wait" by Dri (Pop).
Of Montreal radio-> "Anyone" by Moving Units.
Mates of State radio-> "Ponce de Leon" by Splitsville.

Alright, this is directed toward one person, and I'm sure this person will assume I am talking to her, because she is vain. And guess what, this song is about you! I know you're visiting this blog, and I'd love it if you stop. Go away!

For someone withdrawing from her medication, I've been feeling pretty good. Except for the fact that is midterm week, and I have a big Oceanography exam tomorrow. I blew my Music Appreciation midterm. I'm sure you're asking, "How is that possible?" Well, I can answer that for you: I'm an idiot! I didn't listen to any of the songs I was supposed to listen to, lol. And I didn't start studying until I woke up at 3:30 this afternoon, and the exam was at 7. Good work..

I'm actually getting a little stressed about doing well in school. Mollie, Nicole, and Megan are going to take me out for a classy night on the town if I make all A's and B's, so I'm actually pretty motivated to do it. And I would just like to show some people wrong.

My mom and brother are coming in town this week to bring me bowls. Ha, my mom thinks I'm living on the streets because I don't own any bowls. I mean, I only have a microwave. And a George Foreman grill that will never be used because I'll never be able to afford meat (that's what she said). And a blender, where the shit is that blender... I have a sneaking suspicion at Nicole's. I have a feeling I will be needing that soon.

Song of the day: "The Funeral" by Band of Horses. I've had this song on a mix CD made for me a while ago, but I heard it on Pandora Sunday, and damn. It really hits you. The title of this post is taken from it. I don't think I need to explain the significance of why I put it there.

It's Friday night, and I ain't got nobody! What's the use in making the bed?

God. Yesterday was fucked-the-fucked-up. First, I get a bunch of really sweet text messages. And then I get a call from Nicole, telling me about Anthony. It's so upsetting, because, like, I knew this guy. I hung out with this guy. But he always took so many risks with things, and I worried about him. And then something like this happens. It didn't hit me until I saw Megan and Christina. It didn't put a lump in my heart until I saw his obituary. God, there are just some things you don't fuck with. You can't fuck with.

AND I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW SOME PEOPLE THINK. Because someone I know OD'd, obviously I'm going to do something stupid. Get your head out of your asses, it's a reality check more than anything else.

Playlist for Hard Times:
1. "I'm a Realist" by the Cribs.
2. "Walking On A Dream" by Empire of the Sun.
3. "3rd Planet" by Modest Mouse.
4. "Dust Me Off" by Tilly and the Wall.
5. "Lust For Life" by Girls.
6. "Nueva York" by the Coast.
7. "Get Better" by Mates of State.
8. "Hurricane Jane" by Black Kids.
9. "She Was Mine..." by Tahiti Boy & the Palmtrees.
10. "House of Cards" by Radiohead.
11. "Marlon Brando's Laundromat" by Pony Up!.
12. "Think Long" by Mates of State.
13. "Read My Mind" by the Killers.
14. "Dying Is Fine" by Ra Ra Riot.
15. "The Hill, The View, and the Lights" by Cajun Dance Party.
16. "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars.
17. "This Heart's On Fire" by Wolf Parade.
18. "Metal Heart" by Cat Power.
19. "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" by Sia.

DISCLAIMER: This playlist hasn't been tested yet.

I want a girl who will laugh for no one else.

OH, GOD.

Well, I've had a hell of a few weeks as of late. And my computer screen has been shitting out on me, so I haven't been able to keep myself updated in terms of new music and such. Which means less posts.

I've had that Weezer song stuck in my head, I don't know the title, but I'm at least 75% sure it is on the Blue Album.

I work at the library again. Which means basic computer access while I'm working the graveyard shift at Circulation.

I'm going off alcohol for at least a week. This started after my massively horrendous hangover from Friday night. If I can do it, everyone can. I need money to drink, so it might be longer than a week. Unless I go crazy and sell my Nintendo DS again. Times like these make me wish I could literally sell my soul.

I have a partial Playlist of the Week going. And it goes a little something like this, HIT IT!
1. "Nueva York" by the Coast.
2. "Metal Heart" by Cat Power.
3. "Get Better" by Mates of State.
4. "Mirando (YACHT Remix)" by RATATAT.
5. "I'm Good, I'm Gone (Black Kids Remix)" by Lykke Li. (OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG)
6. "Lust For Life" by Girls.

That's all I got right now.

"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..." Eventually, things will get easier. The puzzle pieces will fit into place and all of this will make sense. But these things only happen when you let them. When you let change overcome you and wash over you. When you let yourself be happy. Mind over matter, right? I really feel like that's just a crock of shit. But I'm at the point in my life where I will give it a chance.

"Everything keeping me together is falling apart,
I got this thing that I consider my only art
of fucking people over."

Why do I keep coming back to you?

Playlist for September 11th (not specifically for September 11th the event, all coincidence). The song positions are also subject to change, currently. I haven't finished the line-up yet.

1. "Cuddle Fuddle" by Passion Pit.
2. "I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me" by Annie (a classic).
3. "Dance Dance Dance" by Lykke Li.
4. "See You Again (Miley Cyrus Cover)" by the Mae Shi.
5. "Bucky Done Gun" by M.I.A.
6. "Nueva York" by the Coast.
7. "SweatyWet" by KillaQueenz.
8. "Hurricane" by Jamie Lidell.
9. "Dust Me Off" by Tilly & the Wall.
10. "She Was Mine" by Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree family.
11. "Nonpareil of Favor" by Of Montreal.
12. "Lust for Life" by Girls.
13. "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon.
14. "Bruises" by Chairlift (yeah, iPod Nano).
15. "Dying Is Fine" by Ra Ra Riot.
16. "Walking On A Dream" by Empire of the Sun.
17. "Broken" by Late of the Pier.
18. "Fa Fa Fa" by Datarock.
19. "Undertow" by Stars.

I swear. Whoever gets these CDs is LUCKY, imho.

SO GET THIS. My first written discussion assignment for Music Appreciation has me writing about a specific scene involving music in the movie of my choice, and whether the music adds to the scene or not. I KNOW, RIGHT? I don't think I'll be able to decide on ANYTHING for that. I love this class and I haven't done anything for it.

I got a ticket yesterday for parking by the Union. I was walking back to my car when this "officer" was writing me a ticket. I just walked up to the car and got in as he was saying, "You know you're getting a ticket, don't you want it?" And I was like, "Nope, I'm sure it'll go on my fee bill, PEACE." Which isn't true, because LSU doesn't have my current vehicle registration because I don't have a parking pass. Ha ha.

Oh, btdubs, Chase blows. Fuck that bank.

My best friend Leslie said, "She's just being Miley!"

I kissssssssssed a girl, and I liked it! The taste of her cherry chapstick! I kissed a girl mermemermemrmermer.

Pop music!

Songs of the week, people!

Song for POWER OUTAGE TIMES (A.K.A. HURRICANE):
"Hurricane" by Jamie Lidell.

Guilty Pleasure Songs:
"See You Again" by Miley Cyrus.
"I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry.

Just Passion Pit:
"Cuddle Fuddle" by Passion Pit.

Songs To Embarrass Yourself With in Traffic:
"I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me" by Annie.
"See You Again (Miley Cyrus Cover)" by the Mae Shi.
"Burnin' Up" by the Jonas Brothers.
"Nonpareil of Favor" by Of Montreal.

Songs for People in I Hate My Life Times (Can't Explain, Won't Explain)":
"Nueva York" by the Coast.
"Dance Dance Dance" by Lykke Li.

UGHHHHHH can't think right now.

EHH, GUSTAV! A PLAYLIST FOR YOU!

The rain might be pouring down, but I'ma still be rocking out, ya heard?

1. "Cuddle Fuddle" by Passion Pit.
2. "She Was Mine.." by Tahiti Boy & the Palmtrees.
3. "Dance Dance Dance" by Lykke Li.
4. "Kiss You On The Cheek" by Desmond and the Tutus.
5. "Hell Is..." by Young Coyotes.
6. "With Handclaps" by Y'all Is Fantasy Island.
7. "Model Ex-Citizen" by Quintron.
8. "Hurricane" by Jamie Lidell.
9. "Get It Up (Radioclit Mix)" by Gorilla Zoe, Santogold, and M.I.A.
10. "Dust Me Off" by Tilly and the Wall.
11. "Nueva York" by the Coast.
12. "Bama Getting Money (Diplo Remix)" by PRGz.
13. "MC's" by Tendaberry.
14. "Blood On Our Hands (Justice Remix)" by Death From Above 1979.
15. "Being Somebody Else" by the Coral.
16. "I've Got Your Number" by Passion Pit.
17. "Day Dangerous" by Subtle.
18. "Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare" by Matt & Kim.
19. "Sitting" by White Denim.

As always, all songs on my playlists are highly recommended!

Little posts, here and there!

I love Passion Pit. I've had mad love with them ever since I heard "Sleepyhead" in early July, but it's been hard for me to find any of their MP3s. But I'm currently listening to "Cuddle Fuddle" and ugh, I love. I can't wait for their EP to come out on the 17th of September.

I'm begging you for mercy, why won't you release me?

Well, on the 3 year anniversary of Katrina, I'm having to prepare for another possibly disastrous storm, Gustav. I lived in Mandeville for Katrina, and while we didn't experience the amount of destruction other areas (such as the New Orleans area, Slidell, and Mississippi Gulf Coast) had, there was a lot of tree and storm surge damage. The storm surge was isolated to the area surrounding the lake, but the fallen tree damage was unbelievable, almost. I remember the first day we came back. It was like a ghost town. There were signs up and down 1088, saying, "Looters will be shot!" The camouflage of the National Guard was everywhere. It was the most surreal experience of my life. Living on the Northshore, we were accustomed to evacuating for nothing. Coming home to just freshly watered grass, no damage whatsoever. It wasn't the same this time. It's hard to put into words, really. The movie theatre I ended up working at was on the Weather Channel because one of the outside walls was completely ripped off, and that theatre was destroyed. By the time I started working there, a few months later, it was still closed off because of black mold. Of course, it ended up being the IMAX theatre, but it still smells funky. Just seeing places you go to on a regular basis on the Weather Channel because of the damage is weird! My favorite coffee shop, Java Grotto, was on the lakefront. It was this great little place, where you could just chill and smoke cigarettes and talk to creepy people. It had an atmosphere I still cannot find today. The shop was completely gutted because of the storm surge. Just weird shit, man.

And now, we are preparing ourselves for another Katrina. I just don't believe it's gonna happen. Storm systems are notoriously hard to predict once they hit the Gulf. Why should this one be any different? I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best. I also registered to be a volunteer at LSU in the event of a state emergency. I just hope I won't have to wait months to go back to school again. It was hard enough for me to actually be motivated to come back in the first place, I'm not sure how a hurricane would affect that.

I GOT ELEANOR BACK! When I finally saw her, I almost started crying. I did cry afterwards. I mean, this cat... she really is the love of my life. I know it sounds fucked up, but she really does give me strength. So not having her during a time when I really needed her, killed me. I'm so glad I got her back before the storm. There was no way in hell I would leave her out there to die. I would have had a search party going on for my baby.

In any event, since this is a music blog and all, I'll get back to the important topics. Oh, wait... I'm still on a quest for new music. I'm about to check out "Los Angeles" by Flying Lotus, seeing as how I'm in a serious hip-hop mode. Oh, and in an hour, I have to go to a meeting for my Music Appreciation class. That's all I got right now. I've got other things on my mind...

I see you got some money, and you don't know what to do with it.

MAN, FUCKKKKKKKKKK. Not only has school started, but I AM SO SICK OF EVERY MIX CD I HAVE. I seriously think that I listen to the mix CDs I make for other people more than they do, which is slightly discouraging and possibly not true.

But really, I need new music like I need money (which is a lot). But at least the rest of my financial aid appeals were approved, and I'm getting moneys deposited into my account soon. I need to buy textbooks... and a MacBook. :) HA. My account was closed due to OUTRAGEOUS OVERDRAFT FEES, but fuck ASI. Bitches ain't shit, and I was in the process of opening a Chase account anyway.

In any event, here's the infamous July 1st playlist.

1. "Where Do I Begin? (awayTEAM Remix)" by Shirley Bassey.
2. "Futuresex/Lovesound" by Justin Timberlake.
3. "My Moon My Man" by Feist.
4. "Bang Bang (ft. Billy Strange)" by Nancy Sinatra.
5. "Caramel" by Suzanne Vega.
6. "The Moneymaker" by Rilo Kiley.
7. "Music Is My Hot Hot Sex" by CSS.
8. "Ooh La La" by Goldfrapp.
9. "Ice Cream" by New Young Pony Club.
10. "Le Disko" by Shiny Toy Guns.
11. "Black Magic Woman" by Santana.
12. "I Might Be Wrong" by Radiohead.
13. "Radar" by Britney Spears.
14. "Jimmy" by M.I.A.
15. "Bossy" by Lindsay Lohan.
16. "Oslo in the Summertime" by Of Montreal.
17. "Buttons" by Pussycat Dolls.
18. "The Hill, the View and the Lights" by Cajun Dance Party.
19. "You Give Me Fever" by Peggy Lee.
20. "Swimming Pool" by Freezepop.

I unfortunately cannot listen to this CD anymore, and I threw it out the window. So it goes. That's what happens when you associate people, memories, and feelings with music. TRY NOT TO DO IT (even though that's what makes music so powerful and intense and magical and romantic) BUT TRY NOT TO, ANYWAY. I'm telling ya!

Song of the Day:
"Earth Intruders (Spank Rock Remix)" by Bjork.

I chose to feel it and you couldn't choose.

Playlist for August 17th, 2008.

1. "Dreaming Of You" by the Coral.
2. "Against All Odds" by the Postal Service/Death Cab For Cutie (one of those people).
3. "She's A Rejector" by Of Montreal.
4. "Girl On The Wing" by the Shins.
5. "Grace" by Supergrass.
6. "You Were Too Old For Me" by PAS/CAL.
7. "The Way I Are" by Timberland.
8. "Cacophony" by Tilly and the Wall.
9. "Into The Groove" by Madonna.
10. "House Of Cards" by Radiohead.
11. "Whoo! Alright- Yeah...Uh Huh" by the Rapture.
12. "Sexy Can I" by Ray J.
13. "Neon Lights" by Sahara Hotnights.
14. "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars.
15. "Where There's A Will There's A Whale" by Islands.
16. "Shine A Light" by Wolf Parade.
17. "Apple Blossom" by the White Stripes.
18. "It's Not Over Yet" by Klaxons.
19. "Lover's Spit (Beehives Version)" by Feist.
20. "Because We're Dead" by Slow Club.

There's one thing I want to say, so I'll be brave
You were what I wanted
I gave what I gave
I'm not sorry I met you
I'm not sorry it's over
I'm not sorry there's nothing to save.

Uhhhhh, love that song.

I think it's about time I dye my hair back to black. This blond is really annoying, I feel like a mutant sheep dog running around the place.

OKAY, so I think tonight might the first time in, uh, a really long time that I'm not going to get drunk. I've gotten ABSOLUTELY trashed these past two nights. Like, seriously, seriously drunk. I'm pretty sure I told Dean and Amanda that they couldn't break up because they were the only stable thing in my life. So, yeah. I think I could stand to take a one day break. Plus, starting Friday, it's a weekend of parties! I love it. Nicole and I both agreed that we must get really drunk for all of them and make really bad decisions that we probably won't regret. I said I had to get so drunk I couldn't even try to drive. AND THAT IS SAYING SOMETHING. Srsly. I'll have to make a "Weekend of Drunken Debauchery And Other Shameful Occurences" playlist or something. It's the weekend before school starts, gotta celebrate the end of summer in styleeeeee. Hopefully not puke-colored style.

I think I'm going to adopt a calico cat. She can't replace Eleanor, but I need to see the pretty white, orange, and black in my life. And soon.

I start work tomorrow! I FINALLY start my job. God damn. And Sarah moves to LSU Thursday. SO excited. Everything is almost coming together.

Songs of the Day:
1. "Sweaty Wet" by KillaQueenz.
This shit is on fire. I love me some women hip-hop. It's not every day you come up on women kicking ass in the genre.
2. "Hurricane" by Jamie Lidell.
Seriously, dude. People need to keep making music I wanna shake my ass to. UH, this song is so good.

God, I love how Lindsay Lohan is such a lesbian now. Seriously. It gives me hope to find a hot redheaded lesbian. Well, just a tad more hope than before, but hey, glass half full, right?

Song list for the new Okkervil River album

The Stand Ins (for a very cute girl who argues with me too much):

1. Stand Ins, One
2. Lost Coastlines
3. Singer Songwriter
4. Starry Stairs
5. Blue Tulip
6. Stand Ins, Two
7. Pop Lie
8. On Tour With Zykos
9. Calling And Not Calling My Ex
10. Stand Ins, Three
11. Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed On The Roof Of The Chelsea Hotel, 1979

Some of us can see through those stained glass eyes.

Song of the Day:
"Pot Kettle Black" by Tilly and the Wall.

This song was AMAZING live. They put on such a good show, and I'm obsessed with the tap dancer. I got a picture with her, and I look like I'm about to start slobbering. But the funny thing is that right after the photo was taken, "Radar" by Britney Spears came on, and I was like, "Peace, Tap dancer, it's time for me to dance," so I ran away to dance. So, for all intensive purposes, I blew off the tap dancer to dance to Britney Spears. Oh, my priorities.

And my song of... oh, I don't know, my life at the moment:
"The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" by Sia.

It's such a sad song, but it is even sadder, because I feel like it's been sung to me, by many people, in the past few months. It's like hearing their perspectives all over again, and it is painful. Because it's true. Right now I have to atone for my sins. I do feel guilt, whether someone thinks so or not. And the funny thing is, I feel the most guilt about that situation. Funny. But, it worked out in the end, eh? Ha.

Eleanor is still not back. I keep having dreams that she comes back, only to wake up to the reality that she's gone. I don't think she's ever going to come back. How can you replace a cat that is absolutely perfect in every way?!

Everything hits at once, really. In a way, I'm getting my shit together. I'm going back to school. I have a job at the library. I have an apartment. I got myself away from substances. But then I have doubts about those things. I lost Eleanor. I don't have enough money to pay for things because I don't know how to save money. And then... I have personal life issues. I feel like I complain too much, and instead of fixing the things in my life that are kaputt gegangen, I completely withdraw and isolate myself. I don't deal! How do you deal with things? How do you get over people? How do you get your shit together? These things escape me! It makes me wonder if I've ever dealt with a fucking thing in my life. UGHHH.

One of these days, I will solve my own problems. Deal with my own issues. And finally become a person capable of doing great things. I will be someone worth being around, and being with. I just wish I could have been that sooner.

At least I'm getting water tomorrow.

I'm gonna smack that like it owes me money.

Playlist of the Week- Goodbye, Baton Rouge!

1. "Strawberries" by Boy Crisis. (sexytimeeeeeeee)
2. "You, Me, & The Bourgeoisie" by the Submarines. (You may know it from the new iPhone commercial.)
3. "You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse. (That goes without saying...)
4. "Opposite Sides" by the Epochs.
5. "Get It Up" by Radioclit featuring M.I.A. and Santogold.
6. "If This Is It" by Throw Me The Statue.
7. "Whether You Fall" by Tracy Bonham.
8. "I'll Believe In Anything" by Wolf Parade.
9. "Mercy" by Duffy.
10. "Cyclone" by Baby Bash.
11. "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" by Radiohead. (This song kills me. I swear.)
12. "Back To Black" by Amy Winehouse.
13. "Run-Hide" from Top Ranking.
14. "Lived In Bars" by Cat Power.
15. "Young Love" by Mystery Jets.
16. "Cupcake (Live)" by Nellie McKay.
17. "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" by Sia.
18. "Death And All His Friends" by Coldplay.
19. "Dear Gabby" by the Eames Era.

Eleanor escaped my apartment Friday morning. She has yet to come back. :( The thought of never seeing her again makes me so upset.

Well, I'm taking a few road trips this week. It's my last week of "freedom" before I start work at the library and classes the week after that. I seriously hate not having a job. I'm SO WORTHLESS. And poor. And I don't have running water, lol.

I swear, I look at the past 3 weeks of my life, and wonder who the hell I am. I continually make mistakes, and I make the same mistakes over and over again. In all aspects of my life. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever learn from them, but I guess making mistakes is human. And I'm only human. Some days. Even still. It gets ridiculous. I should only be allowed to make final decisions after a week of deep contemplation.

Playlist of the Week

WELL... okay... I've got a playlist. It's a mix of electronic, hip-hop, indie rock, etc. AS USUAL. IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER.

1. "Strawberries" by Boy Crisis.
2. "Guns of Brooklyn" by Santogold/Diplo.
3. "Run-Hide" from Top Ranking.
4. "Meddle" by Little Boots.
5. "Bama Getting Money (Diplo Remix)" by PRGz.
6. "Pot Kettle Black" by Tilly and the Wall.
7. "When You Talk" by the Twelves.
8. "Red Sock Pugie" by Foals.
9. "Nueva York" by the Coast.
10. "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" by Sia.
11. "Big Lost" by Diplo.
12. "Partie Traumatic" by the Black Kids.
13. "Make It So (Xxxchange Remix)" by Daedelus.
14. "We Share Our Mother's Health" by the Knife.
15. "Cyclone" by Baby Bash.
16. "Day Off" by Xinobi.
17. "Shove It (Feat. Spank Rock)" by Santogold.
18. "Rock Lobster" by the B-52s.
19. "Get It Up (Radioclit Remix)" by MIA/Santogold.
20. "All Bets Are Off" by the Eames Era.

Life works in mysterious ways. At least I have a job now!

Let me love you like you're the shit, girl.

I don't think I've mentioned how awesome "Dressed to Digress" by Boy Crisis is. That song is fiyah, srsly. I've got to get my hands on more of their stuff. It's like MGMT... but better, methinks. Don't get me wrong, I like "Electric Feel" but I'm pretty sure it ends there. SORRRRRRRRY, BUDDY.

Also, definitely check out "Guns of Brooklyn" by Santogold/Diplo. I swear, I love anything Diplo touches (almost). I'm listening to his mixtape with Santogold, Top Ranking, and so good! So good. But I suspect Santogold could throw up all over me and I would think it's fabulous. I would probably be like, "Do it again! Please! More, more!" I'd be a big boss about it. Anyhoo, Top Ranking would be best listened to in a sort of party atmosphere. With beer. Among other things. Not the best music to listen to while trapped in a library.

I'm taking a music appreciation class this semester, and I'm pretty excited. Who appreciates music more than I do? Dunno! I'm taking the web-based class, so even better. Don't even have to go to campus for it!

I have so many things that need to get taken care of this week, it's really stressful. I could just use a beer, a bowl, and some good music. Baby needs to reeeeeeelax. I'm so tense, I can feel it rippling in my back when I'm not moving. I'm no Biology major, so I don't REALLY know if that's possible, but whatevs. I just feel really anxious.

The "Old School Jam of the Summer" award is gonna have to go to "Rock Lobster" by the B-52s. Classic.

I've been listening to so much electronic music, I feel like I'm rolling all the time. Except not really, because if I did, GOD THAT WOULD BE SUPER. Haaaaa. But really. What the shit stain is going on with that? Who would have thought I'd be such a crazy electronic bitch? Rhetorical question.

Wolf Parade, musings on life + music

I saw Wolf Parade live at the Spanish Moon last night. A-MAZING. Great show, really.

Today I don't really have much to talk about concerning just music, it's more like... life and its effect on music.

I feel like there are so many songs out there, that I just listen to and they kinda make me want to keel over and die now, just because of the connotations they've taken on. "The Dress Looks Nice On You" is one of those songs.

-Eh, too much rambling. Had to be cut out.-

UHhhhhhhhhhhm, music. Yeah. I've been on a pretty big electronic/dance kick as of late. I'm really digging this song-> "Big Lost" by Diplo. Dude is fucking brilliant. He's worked with M.I.A. (who I'm not the biggest fan of) and Santogold (Love her!) and he's just fucking brilliant. Seriously. "Brew Barrymore" is also great. It's a good chill-out summer song. It makes you want to grab a beer and a pipe. Or mabes just a beer.

Dunno, guys. Once I finally get the internet again, I'll post more. There are a lot of things that need to be accomplished this week. I just hope I can do it this time.

Playlist for the Week of July 7th

Songs That I've Been Digging Lately- playlist for a very cute girl.

1. "Sleepy Head" by Passion Pit.
2. "Dressed to Digress" by Boy Crisis.
3. "Lollipop" by Lil' Wayne.
4. "Not A Love Song" by Uh Huh Her. As in, Uh Huh, I want Leisha Hailey like whoa.
5. "I Wanna Be Your Limousine" by Black Kids.
6. "Lost!" by Coldplay.
7. "If You Want Me" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
8. "Brew Barrymore" by Diplo.
9. "Lolita" by Throw Me The Statue.
10. "Rat Is Dead (Rage)" by CSS.
11. "Head Spinz (Hawnay Troof Remix)" by High Places.
12. "Marlon Brando's Laundromat" by Pony Up!.
13. "Fascination" by Alphabeat.
14. "I'm A Realist" by the Cribs.
15. "Run To Your Grave" by the Mae Shi.
16. "Running Up That Hill" by the Chromatics.
17. "Untreatable Disease" by Sparta.
18. "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here" by She & Him.
19. "Higher and Higher" by Jackie Wilson.
20. "I Feel For You" by Chaka Khan.
21. "Metal Heart" by Cat Power.

OHMYGOD, I'm so freaking bored. What the fuck is it with Baton Rouge being so boring? I have a feeling I'd be bored wherever I was. Unless it was like.. Europe. Mmm.

I really love making playlists for people. That's why I'm such good friends with Sarah. We make each other playlists and really have this great connection with music. I love it! I used to make playlists for my friends, Nicole and Megan, all the time, but we don't really listen to the same music anymore. For example, Nicole listens to Bob Dylan. I'd rather chop off a boob then listen to that horseshit (Sorry, buddy!). Sure, he's a good songwriter. I'll read the lyrics. Uh.

SONG OF THE DAY:
"Sleepy Head" by Passion Pit.
This song makes me so happy I'm not deaf, because if I were deaf, I wouldn't be able to listen to the awesomeness that is this song. I have a way with words, clearly.

Black Kids- "Partie Traumatic"

Oh, YES. "Partie Traumatic" has FINALLY leaked. Thank GOODNESS. I haven't been able to live on only "Wizard of Ahhhs." It's super, no doubt, but I need more!

So far, totally not disappointing. Granted, I'm only on number 2, "Partie Traumatic," but I'm totally psyched about this. I've been looking forward to this album more than... shit, I don't know. Badass.

Coldplay- "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends"

Okay, so the new Coldplay album, "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends," has finally leaked. (So now I have to get a copy of it to my brother ASAP)

Tracklist:
1. Life in Technicolor
2. Cemeteries in London
3. Lost!
4. 42
5. Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love
6. Yes!/Chinese Sleep Chant
7. Viva La Vida
8. Violet Hill
9. Strawberry Swing
10. Death And All His Friends

The copy "Life in Technicolor" is pretty bad quality, unfortunately. 
So far, so good, though.

Perez Hilton said this album sucked, but he's also Perez Hilton, and should perhaps should just stick to writing about celebrity gossip. I don't know why he's getting a record label or something, he likes Jason Mraz. A lot. Who the fuck knew Jason Mraz was still making music?

Now I'm on "42," and this album sounds like what one would expect from Coldplay, except the Eno production is very noticeable. I'm liking it. And I mean, of course I am. I've been having a love affair with this band since the summer after 6th grade. So like... almost 10 years. That is so weird to think about. I'm getting old!

I'm pretty much live-blogging this album. I would like to sleep, but I'm on a mission. Very important. Man, fuck. The sun is coming up. I'm absolutely exhausted.

"Lovers in Japan" sounds very U2-like. I like Chris Martin a whole lot more than I like Bono. Maybe because he doesn't wear those asshole shades all the time. Fucking Bono. He's like.. a female Oprah. And I hate me some Oprah.

Angel is on TBS! Oh, the nostalgia. This reminds me of junior year of high school, when I would spend all of my money on buying the seasons of Buffy and Angel. I miss the Buffyverse. Le sigh.

Mayhaps I'll just pull an all-nighter. Except no... because I just checked my account and found out I have no money. Which means no money to buy Amp. Which means no all-nighter. I do have work in like 12 hours.

Exhaustion will keep me from continuing on. TO BE CONTINUED!

She & Him

So, I have to admit, I checked out She & Him because I have mad love for Zooey Deschanel. She is one of my favorite actresses, even though I don't like many of the movies she's in. She can make a dud like "Failure to Launch" hilarious (at least whenever she's in it). And I downloaded the song she sang in the shower in "Elf" and I always thought she had a really good voice, so I'm not surprised she recorded an album. 
At first listen, "Volume One" reminds me of  "Rabbit Furcoat," with M. Ward replacing the Watson Twins. It actually seems to have more of a folky/country feel than that album, surprisingly. Her voice flows really well with M. Ward's. However, it lacks in some areas, like some lyrical depth, but it's a good debut from Zooey. I'm sure it's one of those albums that gets better in time.

Standouts:
"Why Do You Let Me Stay Here"
"Change Is Hard"

My dad's cat, Lady Bird (Mistress of the Underworld), finally had her kittens today. She's under a year old, and she had SEVEN KITTENS. SEVEN! That's unheard of (almost). There's already one established runt of the litter, and I'm afraid for its safety. There's a domineering orange tabby that keeps trying to separating it from the rest of the pack. Bitches.

Playlist of the Day (Or Week):
1. "Dearth" by Foals.
2. "Downtown" by Heloise and the Savoir Faire.
3. "Great DJ" by the Ting Tings
4. "From a Tower" by Love Like Fire.
5. "Chick Lit" by We Are Scientists.
6. "Come As You Were" by We Are Scientists.
7. "Ladies of Cambridge" by Vampire Weekend.
8. "Lolita" by Throw Me The Statue.
9. "Beat Control" by Tilly and the Wall.
10. "Space and the Woods" by Late of the Pier.
11. "Rat Is Dead (Rage)" by CSS.
12. "Lights Out" by Santogold.
13. "Opposite Sides" by the Epochs.
14. "Juno" by Tokyo Police Club.
15. "Like It Or Not (El Guincho Remix)" by Architecture in Helsinki.
16. "The Hill, The View, and the Lights" by Cajun Dance Party.

I always love those Indie Rock Playlists I get off torrent sites. Good for some new music (though not all).

I'm so counting down the days until this summer. SO many new releases I'm anticipating. Wolf Parade, Black Kids, Coldplay, CSS, Death Cab For Cutie, Mates of State, Tilly and the Wall, The Notwist, High Places, etc... I'm sure I'm leaving some out, but there are SO MANY. Eeeeeee!

CSS's new single "Rat Is Dead (Rage)"

Okay, is it just me or does CSS's "Rat Is Dead (Rage)" sound almost exactly like a Pixies song? Seriously, though. I'm loving it, don't get me wrong, I like the new direction they seem to be going in, but that's because I love the Pixies. 
Don't let the six people in that picture fool you, 
there are only 5 people this time around.

I was supposed to talk about the Eames Era, but I'm writing what seems to be a tribute to this band, so it's gonna take a while, ha.

The new Coldplay song, "Violet Hill," is pretty good. 
The lyrics are probably the worst part about the song.
Sorry, Chris Martin. I still love you, but seriously.
If this album sucks, I'm gonna shit all over someone's face.

AND IT'S GONNA SMELL LIKE DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS.

Bahahahah. I couldn't resist.

Song of the Day:
"My Shadow" by Jay Reatard

I haven't listened to much of his stuff, but I'm slowly getting into it. It's a little rougher and more fast-paced than what I'm used to, but I like it.

Cajun Dance Party, Song of the Day, etc..

So, the Cajun Dance Party album, "The Colourful Life," leaked this weekend, and I, regretfully and sorrowfully, must say... it is disappointing. The most amazing part of this band is how mature and together they are in the standout tracks, "Amylase" and "The Hill, The View, and The Lights." You would never be able to guess that the band members range from 16 to 17 years old. However, on the rest of the disc, they sound their age, on the verge of annoyingly "emo." Very disappointing. I guess it requires more listens, but I don't really want to waste my time with it. I'll just forget they made the rest of the CD, and focus on "The Race," "Amylase" and "The Hill, The View, and The Lights." 
I hope their second CD, due out later this year, 
is a more mature release.

Okay, what's with the psych-folk-pop phenomenon? I mean, I liked Animal Collective back in the day of "Sung Tongs," but it gradually lost its appeal. I appreciate the efforts of Panda Bear and all those other bands, like the Dodos, but... I don't know. I can listen to it every now and then, but I always prefer music 
I can relate to.
And since I'm not jumping around in the fields and shit,
it's not my bag. But to each their own..

Coldplay is releasing the first single from their new album "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" tomorrow, FOR FREES, on their website. The track is called "Violet Hill," and you know what, I don't care that everyone pretty much hates Coldplay. I hold a very special place in my heart for that band. I've liked them since the first time I heard "Yellow," which was right when it was released in the U.S. and while I haven't listened to them very much since the summer of "X&Y," I will most definitely be buying this album. I have high hopes for it, and I hope Chris Martin and the gang deliver. Opinions on the new single will be posted tomorrow.

And finally, my song of the day is "Head Spinz (Hawnay Troof Remix)" by High Places. I'm totally digging "3/07-9/07" and this remix is kickass. Check it out!

Tomorrow I will discuss the Eames Era, a fabulous little indie-pop band out of Baton Rouge.

To be honest, the reason I started this is because I'M SO DAMN BORED ALL OF THE TIME and it feels like I spend all my free time thinking about sex, drugs, and rock & roll, so why not write about rock & roll? It's more politically correct, and to be honest, I don't exactly want anyone who reads this to know about my personal life.

I spend HOURS UPON HOURS trying to find new music, and it seems like I keep failing. I'm in a music crisis! So this is an attempt to revive my music heart.

I figure I'll spend most of my time on this writing about bands I adore and that have left a significant impression upon me, new artists I happen to stumble upon and like, and albums I've been listening to.

It's just going to be difficult because I feel like I can't focus my thoughts on how music affects me. Which is why it'll always be a good idea to write on this under the influence. Ha.

Until we meet again!

Santogold

Hello, interwebs.

This is my blog, in which I'll talk about what music I'm listening to, good and bad.

If anyone reads this, I'm very sorry.

Okay, so Santogold's self-titled album leaked, and despite the obvious comparisons to M.I.A., the album really has its own groove separate from Maya. Sure, a few songs like, "Control," could easily be mistaken for songs on "Kala," but what sets "Santogold" apart is that it isn't all about politics and digital beats. M.I.A. made political music that you can dance to. Santogold makes more accessible and relatable music that you can dance to, and even sort of chill out to. 

Favorites so far:
"You'll Find A Way" Regular and Remix versions
"Lights Out"
"I'm a Lady"

My thoughts haven't been fully assembled on Santogold, but once I listen to it more (on drugs), I'll have more to say.

Tomorrow I'll post a review of Cajun Dance Party's "The Colourful Life."