Top 5 Records
Posted July 24th, 2007 by Amy-Gilbert
Do you want to know what I’ve been listening to lately? Yeah, I know it’s trite, but I couldn’t think of another way to show you what I’m all about. So pay a-freakin-tention!
Young Folks - Peter Bjorn & John
Ok, I know this is all over the radio right now but its a really great song. I’ve actually been really surprised to see all of this mainstream media attention for this band. The song has a disco pop beat mixed with subdued indie vocals. Throw in a catchy whistle and romantic chorus and you’ve got a hit!
Queen Bitch - David Bowie
The best (and only) thing in The Life Aquatic that I liked were the Portugese covers of David Bowie songs. Thats because Bowie is so good that he works in any language. Queen bitch is one of those songs that can meld with any genre of music. Its old but doesn’t sound old. It’s pop but not too poppy to be considered uncool. Its catchy but not annoying. Its danceable but not disco. Its just an awesome fucking song.
Yr Mangled Heart - The Gossip
I’m a sucker for a girl singer who sounds assertive. So many indie singers these days sound like meek little kittens. The gossip is one of the only bands out there with a lead singer who can keep her indie cred, sound like she could kick your ass, and retain her femininity. Yr mangled Heart is a soulful, pissed off pop song with a danceable beat and hummable chorus. Perfect break-up song.
Talk of the Town - Shoplifting
I don’t know about you, but I don’t think there’s enough songs out there about male rape. All I really have to say is that this band is amazing live and it’s a shame that every time I mention this band to people they don’t know who I’m talking about.
Spit Shine Your Black Clouds - The Blood Brothers
I first saw this band at a small club in Seattle in 2000. They are a hard driving punk band with falsetto vocals, but its not all screaming and three chord formulas. There is a melodic texture to their song composition. Their style changes slightly on each track showing off their obvious musical talent. Yeah, this song is definitely more mellow and dancy (is that a word?) than the rest of their catalog but I think it’s a good intro to the band. If you don’t like anything else they do you’ll probably still like this song, and that will make me happy.
–amy
