So pretty much I submitted my music playlist to the student paper "Mars Hill" at Trinity for a chance to win an ipod, and it was so good that I couldn't bear the thought of it not getting published anywhere so I decided to post it here. Keep in mind that these songs aren't like my top 10 or anything and they're not in order of how good they are, they're just songs that you all need to listen to.
Jars of Clay - "Mirrors and Smoke"
Good Monsters was a return to the classic Jars sound and Mirrors and Smoke features Leigh Nash of Sixpence (and yes I like Sixpence because of "Kiss Me"), so this song is subsequently really awesome.
The White Stripes - "Ball and Biscuit"
Not only am I sort of the seventh son so I identify with this, but also this is such an angry vengeful song that if I didn't put it on my list I'd be paranoid about Jack White coming after me with a pointy guitar.
Weezer - "Island in the Sun"
Off of Weezers third album, this song makes you want to spontaneously go on a holiday and forget about all your responsibilities. A perfect song for students.
K-os - "Hallelujah"
"Seeing things around me, Bonnie and Clyde, graffiti with no message, doctors, medicines, or pride, but it doesn't really matter, they're blowin' in the wind, on the cover of a magazine. Hallelujah, Babylon is falling. Babylon is falling."
Johnny Cash - "God's Gonna Cut You Down"
Unlike the Rolling Stones, as Johnny Cash got older, his music actually got better. It's also the closest Cash has ever gotten to rap, with a driving bass beat and lyrics that make that little shiver thing go up your spine.
Jimi Hendrix - "Wild Thing"
Although this song was originally done by the Troggs, Jimi Hendrix's cover at the Monterey Pop Festival will forever remain burned in the human conciousness as one of the greatest moments in the history of rock 'n' roll.
Steppenwolf - "Born to be Wild"
Because my principal in high school covered this song so awesomely on a music trip to Alberta.
The Beatles - "Blue Jay Way"
One of the more phsychadelic Beatles songs off of their Magical Mystery Tour, this song is so trippy it could put you into a trance if you're not careful.
Bob Dylan - "Visions of Johanna"
As Calvin Townsend would say, this is beauty.
The Eels - "Love of the Loveless"
With only one permanent member, E, The Eels always match the lyrics and music of their songs expertly, as is evident in this uncharacteristically soft and melodic track.
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Here's my current list:
Snow Brigade - Mew
Can't get enough of that unique voice and that wicked bass. This little big band from Denmark has some other sweet stuff
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
I know this song is about a man killing his wife, but give it up for Jimi for bringing an extremely emotionally hitting song. This song is so beautifully tragic.
Jaws of Life - Wintersleep
Definiton of Indie, especially the music video.
Set Fire to the Third Bar - Snow Patrol
Coolest duet ever.
Marching Bands of Manhattan - Death Cab for Cutie
Big and beautiful down to the last note, which never fails to steal my breath.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd
I'm not one to say that Pink Floyd is amazing but they nailed it with this song. A well executed slow build.
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