So, along with the yes-I-may-have-already-mentioned-some-of-these-before caveat, here's a selection from my current These Are Great Songs list:
Whale, by Yellow Ostrich
Skin, by Sixx: A.M.
Wanted, by Rachel Diggs
Clap Your Hands, by Pale Young Gentleman
No Children, by The Mountain Goats (this also happens to be one of John Greens favorite bands. Just fyi.)
Lonely Anywhere, by The Everybodyfields
Sparklers, Rocky Votolato
Find My Way, The Gabe Dixon Band
Un Dernier Verre, by Beirut
Tchaikovsky and Solitude, by Miniature Tigers (sorry, this video is all I could find)
So yeah, some of these are really weird, but I think they're worth checking out for sure. Now I want your suggestions. What songs do you love? I want to expand my playlist, so don't be shy with your recommendations.
Sarah Allen
3 comments:
Thanks for the suggestions.
Almost anything written by Elvis Costello. The man's lyrics are like poetry. 'Indoor Fireworks' 'Black sails in the sunset' 'Imperial bedroom'... yeah, I'm a fan.
Great list (although I have to admit I didn't know many of them)! I have a playlist dedicated exclusively to writing (actually several...organized by mood). Some of the songs have lyrics, but many of them don't and just set the tone for whatever I'm planning on creating. Definitely check out Balmorhea (for writing purposes) and the Weepies and Bright Eyes for great lyrics!
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