Original video located here. Accessed 26th November 2024
Song title: Here Comes Yesterday
Artist: Violet Swells
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
It's doubtful that this song would've existed without the success of Tame Impala. I guess it's a given that when one act becomes huge, a crop of soundalikes will follow.
But imitation is the biggest form of flattery: And this song does work a treat with some crunching guitars and a striking organ. Hopefully, this act can go on to do something more....
Original video located here. Accessed 10th November 2014
Song title: I
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
I know the history of pop music is littered with songs built around self-loathing so to hear a song about self-respect is indeed a rarity.
You never hear the phrase 'I love myself' much in pop music and I believe we can thank the Divinyls for that....
Still, a rarity like this should be celebrated. And maybe this is something I could benefit from...
Original video located here. Accessed 3rd November 2014
Song title: Sakura Kiss
Artist: Kristine Sa
Year: 2006
Why I like this song:
Saw the original anime, Ouran High Host Club, and loved every minute of it. This was helped by such a fun sounding opening theme. You just know this is the kind of opening theme that will present a show that will offer the audience the best damn time of their life.
Original video located here. Accessed 27th October 2014
Song title: Take Me Back
Artist: GL
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
The Eighties synthesizers are strong with this one.
But it works! It's funky and the production is indeed impressive. Talk about going all out...
Song title: Five String Serenade
Artist: Mazzy Star
Originally Done By: Arthur Lee
Year: 1993
Why I like this song:
Who is my favorite female singer? Hope Sandoval. No contest
She has a voice like no one before or since. It is engaging and hits you right between the eyes - in the feels. Seriously, I defy anyone to listen to this and not go weak at the knees.
Original video located here. Accessed 10th June 2014
Song title: I'll Be Gone
Artist: Spectrum
Year: 1971
Why I like this song:
19670s Hippy/Progressive rock Australia style
One for all the drifters and losers in life, on the path to nowhere but somehow finding enjoyment in it/
Spectrum have an odd place in Australian rock history: On one hand they had a long and productive career but on the other, they had this one hit and were subsequently reduced to One Hit Wonder status. Still if their career was boiled down to this one hit then it's one to be proud of.
Original video located here. Accessed 3rd October 2014
Song title: Kiri
Artist: Monoral
Year: 2006
Why I like this song:
Haven't seen much of Ergo Proxy but boy did it have a killer opening. It rocks hard and I swear that singer is a dead ringer for Iva Davies of Icehouse.