About a year ago my friend Shane suggested that a few friends make a list of songs that "had influenced you musically" and then mail a mix CD to all involved. Amongst my selections were a coupla embarrassments (for instance "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen), but I had a great time putting it together. After all, who doesn't love to pretend they are John Cusack in High Fidelity? I was thinking about the CDs I received from the group, I discovered some great new music from these guys last year. My thoughts then turned to new music I've discovered (or rediscovered) in the last year. I've made a list, and would love to hear comments, suggestions, etc. Most of these songs I've just encountered in the last few months, but some (like Love Removal Machine) were songs I'd completely forgotten about. I was in a band in high school that unsuccessfully attempted to cover Love Removal Machine. Now I crank it up on Friday evenings after work. And I love Jesus Etc, from Wilco, and discovered a live version with Andrew Bird. The bridge is awesome, beautiful.
But I digress. If you've heard any of this stuff I'd love to hear your thoughts, and if you have new listening suggestions I'd love to hear that as well. I've included links to youtube or Amazon (mostly), where you can at least get a taste of the song. Finally, if anyone wants to work a little mix CD trade let me know.
DISCLAIMER: Most of this stuff has been out for awhile, not much new here. All the cool kids have already discarded this stuff like an old stick of Juicy Fruit.
2ND DISCLAIMER: I like mellow acoustic music with somber themes, so, yeah, I know, it can get kinda boring if you like the rock. I tried to mix it up.
Slipping Into Darkness Carl Bradney Darker Than Blue: Soul From Jamdown 1973-1980
Wilco Wilco Wilco (The Album)
I Am Not a Farmer Bill Frisell Disfarmer
Charlie Darwin The Low Anthem Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm Andrew Bird Soldier On
Heavens Hold the Sun Kris Delmhorst Shotgun Singer
Moving Pictures Silent Films Great Lake Swimmer Great Lake Swimmers
Unwed Mothers Jeffrey Foucault Shoot The Moon Right Between The Eyes
He Never Said A Mumblin’ Word Bifrost Arts Come O Spirit!' Anthology of Hymns and Spiritual Songs
I Hear Them All Dave Rawlings Machine Friend of A Friend
Tear Down the House The Avett Brothers The Second Gleam
Jesus, Etc. Wilco/Andrew Bird Funny People (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Poor Fool Justin Townes Earle Midnight at the Movies
Bodysnatchers Radiohead In Rainbows
Strange Overtones David Byrne & Brian Eno Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
Love Removal Machine The Cult Electric
Small Planes The Innocence Mission Small Planes
Spirited Laura Gibson Beasts Of Seasons
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Andrew Bird is a favorite of mine lately. And Cole actually request that I sing "Soldier On" at bedtime once in a while. I think he likes the way the verses dance. And I like singing the phrase "fits and dizzyspells."
I downloaded In Rainbows when it was released, and it quickly became a favorite, even among the Radiohead catalog. "15 Steps" and "Bodysnatchers" are amazing.
I would definitely take you up on a mix exchange. I don't recognize most of them on your list, and I've got a list I'd suggest, such as John Mark MacMillan, Regina Spektor, Sleeping At Last, and Fleet Foxes.
Bret
Lets do this mix thing. I'd need a coupla days, but I could whomp one up. Maybe we can get Coop to participate as well?
I'm in! Let's do this thing! :)
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