It’s been a long time to not chat.
Have a listen to some of my favourite songs, from some albums that have really struck a chord.
Little Dragon – Ritual Union, from Ritual Union
The first track from her third (?) album, starts as the second finished, quite (but not too) funky and very catchy
M83 – Wait, from Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
I have to admit that I didn’t fall into Saturdays = Youth back in 2008, but I fucking love this album.
This song confirms that you can have a simple yet epic structure without being boring.
Michicant – Bon Iver, from Bon Iver
It’s just obviously a lovely song, as can be said for 9 out of the 10 songs on Bon Iver
It’s Real – Real Estate, from Days
Real Estate are new to me, and to be lazy I could say could be placed near The Shins in terms of their sound.
Feels like I listened to the album a couple of months too late (as the temperature has dropped a few degrees)
Goodbye (with Soap & Skin) – Apparat, from The Devil’s Walk
I’ve been a fan of Apparat for a while now, and this album perhaps surprised me at how pop it could be.
This song was used in the series finale to season 4 of Breaking Bad, so it now has the bonus of reminding me of Gus walking towards a man who communicates via a bell in an Old People’s home
Putting The Dog To Sleep – The Antlers, from Burst Apart
I think I first listened this album because of a tweet from Sean @DrownedinSound.
The album is full of simple meloncholy, perfectly paced.
Final Form – Lianne La Havas, from Lost & Found
I saw Lianne La Havas on Later… a few weeks back, and aside from being stunning, I rewatched her performance of Age four or five times. I loved her performance and guitar style.
Horses Jumping – Slow Club, from Paradise
One of those bands that it is hard to believe aren’t more popular. I liked their debut ‘Yeah, So’, but I love Paradise. I’m basically cheating by putting Horses Jumping on this playlist, as it has a cheeky bonus song, but it’s a perfect closer.