TV On The Radio - DLZ

Artist: TV On The Radio
Track: DLZ
Album: Dear Science
Year: 2008
Some may recognize this track from the popular TV series Breaking Bad. It played in what became my favorite scene out of the entire series. The song had a lot to do with that. That being said, this song automatically makes you feel awesome whenever you listen to it. Especially when driving. From the almost primal beats to the slowly building vocals to finally trailing off with a haunting whistle. In between is a whole mess of percussion and voices that somehow manage to electrify the music. Click here for lyrics & link! 

The Civil Wars - 20 Years

Artist: The Civil Wars
Track: 20 Years
Album: Barton Hollow
Year: 2011
Since it's raining outside my window, today's song is the very beautiful "20 Years" by The Civil Wars. It's a perfect rainy day song. The guitar is absolutely beautiful and calming, but it's the vocals that really get me. Their voices complement each other so gracefully and the harmonies they create are soothing and almost dreamy.  I wish I could feature their entire album, but that's not what I do here. So, please go listen to the rest of the album. It's all amazing.   Click here for lyrics, video & links!

POLIÇA - Wandering Star

Artist: POLIÇA
Track: Wandering Star
Album: Give You The Ghost
Year: 2012

This song feels like a spell to me: the kind where you just lose your grip on reality and spin around in circles. But, maybe that's just me. The vocals are tender with a haunting, "cathedral" effect. I especially love the drum beat. 

Make sure to watch the music video for this one! It's what really pulled me into the song. 

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Ayah Marar - Unstoppable

Artist: Ayah Marar
Track: Unstoppable
Album: Unstoppable - EP
Year: 2012
Feel like dancing? Ayah Marar's newest single "Unstoppable" is a perfect mix of synth-tastic, drum & bass beats and fresh vocals. The lyrics are up-beat and give you a positive, "I can accomplish anything" vibe. Makes you want to dance! Her new album is making its way around the world, so be sure to look for it when it becomes available wherever you are.

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The Weepies - World Spins Madly On

Artist: The Weepies
Track: World Spins Madly On
Album: Say I Am You
Year: 2006
I seem to fall in love with every song by The Weepies that I come across. Currently, my favorite is a track by the name "World Spins Madly On". The guitar and vocals are soothing, comforting, and seem to just massage my worries away. I love the harmonies the duo creates together. All of their music is very simple, allowing you to really focus on the lyrics.

And speaking of the lyrics for this song, there many interpretations of what this song means. It means something different to everyone who listens to it, but whatever the meaning, it always touches you in some way. Also, I found a beautiful animation on YouTube for this song and I have it linked below. It too has many different interpretations, just like the song. Be sure to watch it!

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Acceptance - So Contagious

Artist: Acceptance
Track: So Contagious
Album: Phantoms
Year: 2005

This is probably may 3rd favorite song out of my entire collection, and I'm not good at picking out favorites when it comes to my music. It popped up on shuffle this morning, so it's today song. I love the sound of this band! Honestly, I recommend giving the entire album a listen. It's one of the few albums for which I know every word of every song. "So Contagious" was my introduction to this band and it is still my favorite from the album. Sadly, this band is no longer together. This is their only studio album.

The opening guitar riff to the track is beautiful and simple. The lyrics continue in the same fashion: simple, yet beautiful. My favorite line is "Oh, when I'm around you I'm predictable 'cause I believe in loving you at first sight".

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Anjulie - Boom

Artist: Anjulie
Track: Boom
Album: Anjulie
Year: 2009

If I had to pick one word to describe this song, it would be "saucy". It's smooth, slinky, and seductive. (Somehow all those words ended up starting with an 's'). It's also unbelievably catchy. I was hooked on this song before I'd even finished listening to it the first time around.

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Little Dragon - Twice

Artist: Little Dragon
Track: Twice
Album: Little Dragon
Year: 2007

This is one of those songs that puts me in a slow, mellow mood and I just get lost in the song. One of those songs that if it pops up on random (especially if it's raining) I just have to stop everything and sink. I think it's absolutely beautiful.

Also, make sure to watch the music video (linked below). I've seen so many interpretations of it.

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Baths - Aminals

Artist: Baths
Track: Aminals
Album: Cerulean
Year: 2010

Since this is my first post, I thought it fitting to feature the song from which I got my blog title. It's a wonderful track called "Aminals" by Baths. This song never fails to put me in a good mood. With the glitchy electro beats, child-nonsense lyrics, and playful tones, "Aminals" is a nice, playful break from the rest of my music.

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