Song: "If I Was"
Artist: Midge Ure
Album: The Very Best Of
This is one of those songs that reminds me of WLIR, the great radio station I grew up listening to in New York. Kind of a one-hit wonder, but that's okay with me.
The Sheila Divine: "Countrymen"
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
99
Song: "99"
Artist: Toto
Album: The Essential Toto
Interesting that here is a band that likely got its name from the dog in the Wizard of Oz, but they were a progressive pop/rock band--meaning, amazing musicians playing pop songs that were doctored up according to their skill level. With good songs, this was a band that couldn't, and didn't, miss. I think they are all doing solo projects now, but I'll have to do some research on that.
Artist: Toto
Album: The Essential Toto
Interesting that here is a band that likely got its name from the dog in the Wizard of Oz, but they were a progressive pop/rock band--meaning, amazing musicians playing pop songs that were doctored up according to their skill level. With good songs, this was a band that couldn't, and didn't, miss. I think they are all doing solo projects now, but I'll have to do some research on that.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Susanna Hoffs
Song: "Darling One"
Artist: Susanna Hoffs
Album: Susanna Hoffs
The loveable lead singer of The Bangles was one of my '80's crushes and this was her first solo album, coming out I believe in the late '90's. Susanna is button cute and so is her voice, but she's also a heck of a songwriter.
Artist: Susanna Hoffs
Album: Susanna Hoffs
The loveable lead singer of The Bangles was one of my '80's crushes and this was her first solo album, coming out I believe in the late '90's. Susanna is button cute and so is her voice, but she's also a heck of a songwriter.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
More on This World Fair
Song: "No Someone"
Artist: This World Fair
Album: This World Fair
If you like the alt-pop of bands like Augustana or Keane, you're going to love this new band. Easily one of my favorite albums of 2009 and maybe my top pick this year so far.
Artist: This World Fair
Album: This World Fair
If you like the alt-pop of bands like Augustana or Keane, you're going to love this new band. Easily one of my favorite albums of 2009 and maybe my top pick this year so far.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Miguel Migs
Song: "So Far"
Artist: Miguel Migs
Album: Those Things
I'm not typically a fan of boppy dance music, but there is something about this artist and this album that is incredibly infectious, and it puts me in a good mood...something I need after watching my Mets lose another game last night that they should have won...in the home opener for Citi Field no less!
Artist: Miguel Migs
Album: Those Things
I'm not typically a fan of boppy dance music, but there is something about this artist and this album that is incredibly infectious, and it puts me in a good mood...something I need after watching my Mets lose another game last night that they should have won...in the home opener for Citi Field no less!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dinner Lady Arms
Song: "Dinner Lady Arms"
Artist: The Darkness
Album: One Way Ticket To Hell...and Back
What happened to this band? They were so hyped and rightly so a few years back, but their second album kind of flopped. Anyway, this song is from that second album and it's one of my favorite tracks of this fun British band.
Artist: The Darkness
Album: One Way Ticket To Hell...and Back
What happened to this band? They were so hyped and rightly so a few years back, but their second album kind of flopped. Anyway, this song is from that second album and it's one of my favorite tracks of this fun British band.
Friday, April 10, 2009
What A Pity
Song: "What A Pity"
Artist: Under The Tree
Album: Your Perfect Life
When I lived in Cleveland and was doing the artist thing myself, this duo was playing some of the same venues I was, and the female singer, I think her name is Vicki, has a velvety, awesome voice. And their songs conveyed heartache and other emotions beautifully.
Artist: Under The Tree
Album: Your Perfect Life
When I lived in Cleveland and was doing the artist thing myself, this duo was playing some of the same venues I was, and the female singer, I think her name is Vicki, has a velvety, awesome voice. And their songs conveyed heartache and other emotions beautifully.
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