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#31 "Moneygrabber" by Fitz and The Tantrums
My last song post of the year is a bit funky. Retro LA soul band, Fitz and The Tantrums, is going to be playing a New Year's Eve gig at The Gramercy in NYC tonight. It's sold out, so I won't be there (and probably neither will you), but I'm sure it will be an awesome show. In any case, before you go out to celebrate the last day of 2011 (!!!), turn this tune up and get your dancing shoes on. Cheers to a great 2012!
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#30 "Under Cover of Darkness" by The Strokes
I spent one several month period listening to The Strokes' first album, Is This It?, every other day at the gym training for a Grand Canyon excursion (I hiked all the way to the bottom in one day, crossed, and hiked back up the other side in one day). They're back with a new, energetic album just in time for me to start training again for something new.
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#29 "This Is Why We Fight" by The Decemberists
I have to be honest--I don't know The Decemberists' music all that well, but I do like this soaring song by them which sounds like a cross between an old REM tune and an updated Irish folk song (maybe it's just his voice that gives me that vibe?).
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#28 "Puzzle Pieces" by Saint Motel
Saint Motel's music just makes me happy. In honor of my old employer, here is this LA indie band's exclusive Guitar Center session. They are great live. See them if you can.
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Never mind that I can't understand most of what she's singing; still think it's beautiful. Since I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in this, here are the lyrics:
I am nothing without pretend
I know my thoughts
Can't live with them
I am nothing without a man
I know my thoughts
But I can't hide them
I still keep my baby teeth
In the bedside table with my jewelry
You still sleep in the bed with me,
My jewelry, and my baby teeth
I don't need another friend
When most of them
I can barely keep up with them
Perfectly able to hold my own hand,
But I still can't kiss my own neck
I wanted to give you everything
But I still stand in awe of superficial things
I wanted to love you like my mother's mother's mothers did
Civilian
Civilian
N.B. Apparently this song was used in the Walking Dead Season 2 trailer.
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#26 "She's Thunderstorms" by Arctic Monkeys
Just love the beat and Alex Turner's crooning about how awesome "she" is. Guess whoever this is really keeps him on his toes--no doubt, as it should be. ;)
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#25 Holidelic by Everett Bradley
Regardless of how you celebrate the holidays, this should get you into Papadelic's inclusive spirit. Give the gift of love, fun, and laughter. Happy Holidays!
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#24 "Allison" by Pepper Rabbit
LA band, Pepper Rabbit, is really just a duo, but sounds much larger. Xander Singh and Luc Laurent incorporate a variety of different instruments and sounds in their orchestral psychedelic pop which is like a more melodic Super Furry Animals. Put this on if you're looking for a little rest from all the holiday craziness.
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#23 "Powa" by Tune-Yards
In honor of my birthday today (w00t!), I'm sharing with you my favorite song of the year, Powa by Tune-Yards (well, I guess it's really tUnE-yArDs, but anyway). Whokill, the second album by Tune-Yards (aka Merrill Garbus) is amazing--it is experimental without being inaccessible and mixes afro-beat with R&B and lo-fi electronica to great effect. Not only is Merrill Garbus a great musician, but she has an incredible voice to boot.
Here are two live versions of this song--one an official 4AD session and the other just shot by some guy at the Bowery Ballroom a couple years ago. Both are awesome. Enjoy.
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#22 "Lyric" by The Sea and Cake
This song feels like a Winter morning. It's clear and cool, yet hushed. Bare trees and freezing, gray water. Indie band The Sea and Cake does this kind of alone song well. Usually their songs have more of an electronic vibe, but this one strikes a chord with me. (Also check out their great cover of Bowie's Sound and Vision.)
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