Happy Friday!
You know the drill. Let's dive right in.
This week I'm presenting you with two songs of drastically different styles. The first (the headliner if you will) is by the band Good Old War, hailing from Philadelphia and is titled Amazing Eyes. It's one of those songs that sounds like it's from an earlier era. Nothing too extreme, but you can certainly hear some pieces of Neil Young and James Taylor (especially the guitar) in there. I love that the indie-folk scene is making a resurgence (Dawes, Lord Huron, The Avett Brothers, even Mumford and Sons) and these guys fit right into that fold, deservingly so. Lyrically, I love it. The play of how two imperfect people can fit so well together even if it doesn't seem to make sense. It's one of those songs I could listen to on repeat for a long time. Mellows you right out.
Alright, so song number two is a complete 180. It's fun, it's upbeat. It just makes you want to dance. I will admit though that I am about six years behind appreciating it. Thankfully I was introduced to it while driving across Andalusia this Christmas and since hearing it, I haven't been able to stop listening to it or the artist's other work. All you need to think about before you play it is Freddy Mercury. I'll be amazed if you don't hear the similarity. Modern day version? Maybe so.
F*ck this song is catchy.
This is Mika's Lollipop (and yes - I usually don't show music videos so that you can focus on the music and not be distracted, but I just have to include this one because it works so well with the song).
Well, I am up and DANCING!
ReplyDeleteI was sitting at my desk, watching the snow cascade down - we already have a foot, and it is still almost a white out. It is cold, it is grey, it is dark. And then your blog became the light :)
I have both of these artists in my playlists. I LOVE Good Old War, and have been listening to them for a while. I totally agree with you about the guitar in their music - brings me WAY back!
And, for Mika - all I could do was smile. I have several Mika songs, but had not heard this one. What a great song :) It did make me think of Freddie Mercury immediately. And then while watching the video, Peter Max! This one will get added to my iTunes very shortly.
These are wonderful choices - THANKS, Drew!
ieyu, ilys!!!