Art is the music we make from the bewildered cry of being alive. ~Maria Popova
08 Feb 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ocean colour scene, up on the downside
Ocean Colour Scene: “Up On the Downside” (2001)
Manchester, England’s Ocean Colour Scene’s reverence for and devotion to the tradition sounds of classic rock, praised by such luminaries as Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller, shines through immediately on this song’s 30-second intro, which is certain to evoke the feel of music of decades ago, if not any particular song.
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07 Feb 2013 1 Comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: the man who lost his soul, until june
Until June: “The Man Who Lost His Soul” (2009)
As a band of young hopefuls, this band set themselves a deadline to either get signed or pack it in–Until June 2006.
This songs opens their 2009 EP and it’s the perfect “track one” type of song.
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07 Feb 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: band of horses, older
Band of Horses: “Older” (2010)
From their third album and major label debut Infinite Arms, which saw the band revamping the lineup (with only one member remaining from their first album) and sharing composing duties among all five members.
They tap the laid-back countrified vibe and sweet harmonies of Gram Parsons here.
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06 Feb 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: alison krauss, i don't believe you've met my baby, jerry douglas
Alison Krauss/Jerry Douglas: “I Don’t Believe You’ve Met My Baby” (1992)
Simply a beautiful rendition of an old chestnut made popular by the Louvin Brothers and others. This song brings to mind Bread’s early 70’s pop hit “Diary” for reasons that become obvious as you listen. And it is worthy of a listen. Nobody does this type of material better than Alison Krauss.
The song originally appeared on Jerry Douglas’ 1992 Slide Rule album. Then Krauss included it, along with several other stray side-project songs, on her 1995 Now That I’ve Found You compilation, which may be the most successful Bluegrass album of all time. It actually reached #13 on the U.S. pop charts, and was certified double platinum.
06 Feb 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: still in love with you, thin lizzy
Thin Lizzy: “Still in Love With You” (1974)
Thin Lizzy didn’t chart an album or single in America until 1976, when Jailbreak and “The Boys are Back in Town” broke through. To many in the U.S. they are perceived as a one-hit wonder with a cool twin lead guitar sound, rather than the great, versatile rock band they truly were.
Here they show that a wistful melody and sweet chord progression were also among their bag of rock tricks.
02 Feb 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ambrosia, lover arrive
Ambrosia: “Lover Arrive” (1975)
Ambrosia was a much different band in 1975 than they’d become later in the decade, when they’d honed their sound into the blue-eyed soul exhibited on such singles as “How Much I Feel”, “Biggest Part of Me” and “You’re the Only Woman”.
Their self-titled debut was a sprawling, eclectic, progressive work that saw them trying anything and everything. It also had moments of sheer beauty like “Lover Arrive”, a gentle ballad about the longing for new love and a new beginning.
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