4.20.2009

Music of the Week: Am I ridiculously joyous right now or what?

As promised, more love.

1. Trapeze Swinger by Iron and Wine
And here begins the parade of Iron and Wine songs through this weeks music. Perhaps I'm just really depressed over not being able to see them in SF, as both shows are already sold out, or perhaps I just really like them. Or both. Anyway, to get this song, I went to subpop.com, found Iron and Wine, and downloaded the song. If you can't figure it out, I suggest you avoid this blog.
2. Upward Over the Mountain by Iron and Wine
And thus continues the parade. Perhaps it is this line "So may the sunrise bring hope where it once was forgotten..." that forces me to enjoy this song.
3. If I Had Eyes by Jack Johnson
Yes, it was a slightly disappointing cd by JJ. It lacked that Bubble Toes, or Flake, or Taylor, or Sitting, Waiting, Wishing. It lacked that truly awesome upbeat and happy love song. "If I Had Eyes" was supposed to be that albums song. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite make it to the level of those JJ favorites...but it is quite the solid song in its own right.
4. Spaceman by The Killers
You cannot hate it. Yes, they are a little crazy and wild, but they continue to produce new and creative things. 
5. Casimir Pulaski Day by Sufjan Stevens
I, stupidly, did not listen to this song for several weeks. That is over. Eva Rendle, bless your hippie heart. 
6. Jezebel by Iron and Wine 
Again, an Eva Rendle to Brendan discovery transfer. The beauty, oh the beauty.
7. Promising Light by Iron and Wine
Another back to back Iron and Wine decision. This lovely song by Sam Beam is making its MOTW debut...so enjoy.
8. Do You Remember by Jack Johnson
No, it is not fall...but Davis is the cycling town...so the bike references to have quite the relevance (And Davis and SB are both UCs..) 
9. Bookends by Simon and Garfunkel
The melody is simply, beautiful. I wish the song was longer. 
10. Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch
Hmm...another song about a warm, orange sun. Springtime in Davis. 
11. Other Side of the World by KT Tunstall
Its a little older, but still a goodie. 

ANYway. Enjoy. 

2 comments:

AmorLaur said...

spaceman!

Anonymous said...

so...Iron and Wine is coming to Sun God. I get to see them for free.

WHAT UP?! :P