Saturday, December 31, 2011

Friday, December 30, 2011

"Closer to Fine" Indigo Girls


















Thanks to Nelson and We Know Jack for a fun night in Grand Rapids. 

Make the switch to Spotify!

"Closer to Fine" Indigo Girls (Grooveshark Link)
Spotify Download
SOTD Playlist

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

"Coney Island Winter" Garland Jeffreys + IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
















It's time to revolutionize SOTD! Today begins a gradual move away from a blog format and toward the simplistic, convenient-for-all form of a Spotify playlist. For those who haven't ventured into the world of Spotify, it's time to leave the nest. Below are links to where you can download Spotify, and once installed, where you can link to the SOTD playlist. Once you've opened the playlist in Spotify click "subscribe" near the top and you will from then on be able to see and play the songs of the day by just accessing Spotify! Don't worry, to accommodate for those who are slow, I won't quit posting in blog format until my page hits peter out. I'll also give regular reminders to make the switch and a final notice. Thanks for your cooperation! I think you'll be pleased with the switch. 

"Coney Island Winter" Garland Jeffreys (Grooveshark Link)
Spotify Download
SOTD Playlist

Monday, December 26, 2011

"Rewrite" Paul Simon

















 
 70 years old and still progressive. Thatta boy, Paul.

"Rewrite" Paul Simon

Sunday, December 25, 2011

"Merry Little Christmas" Sleeping At Last



In a world of overbearing Christmas music, SAL keeps things relaxed.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

"Mad" Anthony Hamilton

 
















Heavy bass drum, harmonica, brass, AND soulful vocals?? I'm certainly not mad.

"Mad" Anthony Hamilton

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

"One Headlight" The Wallflowers


















Not every celebrity's child deserves their 15 minutes of fame, but Jakob Dylan certainly did. 

"One Headlight" The Wallflowers

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

"All I Want Is You" U2

 














"All the promises we break from the cradle to the grave."

"All I Want Is You" U2

Monday, December 19, 2011

Sunday, December 18, 2011

"Hazy" Rosi Golan feat. William Fitzsimmons

 














Song rediscovery wouldn't be possible without the hard work of forgetfulness.

"Hazy" Rosi Golan feat. William Fitzsimmons

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

"Low" Cracker

 
















I never could tell whether this song was insulting or complimentary to its recipient.

"Low" Cracker

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

"Fred Jones Pt. 2" Ben Folds


















The longer I delay employment, the longer I avoid getting let go.

"Fred Jones Pt. 2" Ben Folds

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Saturday, December 10, 2011

"Breathe In" Ben and the Sea


 
 More free tunes! TYM

Friday, December 9, 2011

"Eye of the Tiger" Survivor
















Today I want to run up stairs and pump my hands to the sky in victory.

"Eye of the Tiger" Survivor

Thursday, December 8, 2011

"Please Mr. Postman" The Marvalettes


















I've been agonizingly waiting for a letter the past few days. I want it now! What I wouldn't give fora USPS tracking #.

"Please Mr. Postman" The Marvalettes

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

"Tomorrow" The Cranberries

















 Eleven years later, a new album from The Cranberries?? I can get behind this.

"Tomorrow" The Cranberries

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

"Don't Move" Phantogram

 
















It always amazes me that people could have such a blend of sounds in their heads and be able to convey it with a pleasant aesthetic.

"Don't Move" Phantogram

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011

"Without You" David Guetta ft. Usher

















Club jams often lose their novelty after a few months due to being overplayed, but my enjoyment of this track is sticking around. Must be those signature Usher vocals.
 
"Without You" David Guetta ft. Usher

Thursday, December 1, 2011

"The Fear" Ben Howard

 
















"Mama, cold-hearted child, tell me how you feel"

"The Fear" Ben Howard

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

"The Day Forever Died" Matt Wertz



I figured out an even easier way to post music that is available for free via NoiseTrade! Hooray embedding! I've been a fan of Matt Wertz for some time now and would recommend this album even at full price. Listen through some tracks if you need some convincing. And, if you feel so inclined, TYM (tip your musician).

Monday, November 28, 2011

"I Want You To Want Me" Cheap Trick


















The opening spoken line might be my favorite part of this live version.

"I Want You To Want Me" Cheap Trick

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

"Bad Bad Love" Alexander

 
















"It was all colors and heat, and rain falling in the streets, and bad bad love."

"Bad Bad Love" Alexander

Thursday, November 24, 2011

"Food Coma" Mickey Brown

 
















Is this a real song? Apparently so. Happy Thanksgiving!!

"Food Coma" Mickey Brown

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"The Pasture" Chicago Children's Choir
















This song brings back fond memories of middle school Select Choir. It's hard to believe it was a decade ago. 
"The Pasture" Chicago Children's Choir

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

"Take A Bow" Rihanna


















We Found Love's been in my head an awful lot lady, but this early Rihanna vehicle-of-spite song remains my favorite of hers.

"Take A Bow" Rihanna

Monday, November 21, 2011

"1957" Milo Greene


















"The scent you wear moves in lines from your apartment into mine"

"1957" Milo Greene

Saturday, November 19, 2011

"All The Way" Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra

















A fun concert at the Kennedy Center last night. Jump the video to 50:50 and experience part of it as Felten sings a Frank Sinatra classic.

"All The Way" Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

"All Your Life" The Band Perry

















I was reminded today of how little country music I've featured on the blog. These facts are true. Here's a recent tune that's quite tolerable. :)

"All Your Life" The Band Perry

Monday, November 14, 2011

"Heartstrings" Find Vienna


















...been craving new The Script after last year's release? This VERY similar sounding band might hold you over.

"Heartstrings" Find Vienna

Sunday, November 13, 2011

"Arms" Christina Perri

 
















Writing off Ms. Perri after really disliking her first single "Jar of Hearts" was clearly a mistake. THIS song is excellent!

"Arms" Christina Perri

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

"Collide" Leona Lewis

 
















The verses are uninspiring, but I always like a good Leona chorus.

"Collide" Leona Lewis

Thursday, November 10, 2011

"Right Place Wrong Time" Dr. John

 















Sorry I've been getting in the habit of regularly posting a day behind. I'll work on that.

"Right Place Wrong Time" Dr. John

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

"Clean House" Vick Allen


















The whole situation happening at PSU is distressing, but picturing the Board of Trustees sensually deliberating to this song is bringing a little levity.

"Clean House" Vick Allen