October 14th

It's been a long week, I felt like sharing some more songs for the season.  Don't forget to download the music (right click+save link as) if you like it, I'm trying out a new program, so if it doesn't work lemme know.

Autumn Sounds pt. II

Landmines by St. Vincent
St. Vincent aka Annie Erin Clark is a master of the devil's details; each time I re-listen to a song I get more and more overwhelmed by how intricate and eccentric every song is.  I've honestly never heard music like Clark's, and probably never will again.  If this song isn't strange enough, check out her newer stuff from the album: Actor and the recent Strange Mercy.

Listen to this song while you lay in bed with a big down comforter, preferably with someone right beside you.

Modern World by Wolf Parade
Indefinitely hiatused  Montreal band Wolf Parade is wierd, but they got a good sound, 'nuff said.

Listen to this song while sitting in the drenching rain.

Troubles Will be Gone by The Tallest Man on Earth
Sweden born champion of the folk-revival Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man on Earth is the reason why the word 'cool' exists.  Whether it's his mystic and whimsical lyrics, his charcoal soaked voiced, or the absolute intensity of his guitar, or his 1940's fantastic mustache, I am constantly swept into a new world by this guy. 

This song goes best with a breakfast of coffee and crepes with some moccasins.

Ready, Able by Grizzly Bear

I think I've said enough about Grizzly Bear for anyone to know that they're my favorite band.  The work by this band creates an alternate universe covered in mossy trees and ancient cobblestones soaked in scotch whiskey, I live for this music.

This song goes best with an afternoon driving through old streets covered in leaves and twigs.

Miss Misery by Elliott Smith

The late Elliott Smith was the king of depressing indie acoustic guitars and whispery singing, and it's not cliche because he was the one who ultimately made it cool in the first place. Good music for when women run you down... I definitely need that right now.

This song is good with warm wool socks.

Asleep by The Smiths
What need be said about the Smiths?  Morrissey is a god and he's not even dead yet.  I thought I'd finish up the list with some golden oldies, and so here they are: you can't get much more classic than The Smiths, let alone my all time favorite song by them.  As well as Elliott Smith, good music for women problems.  Morrissey is lyrically holding my hand through these days.

This song is of course great for going to bed, but also goes well on a bus to wherever and a pea-coat.



Well that's my music update for the weekend.  Let me know if somethings not working.  Wish me luck on surviving myself!