Original video located here. Accessed 1st August 2022
Song title: Took the Children Away
Artist: Archie Roach
Year: 1990
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Archie Roach
I did manage to see Archie Roach live when he was playing support to Rodriguez. I recall after his set he was out in the foyer of the DEC. I saw him chatting to fans, signing autographs and looking genuinely happy.
And that's how I wish to remember him.
Song title: Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
Artist: Akari Akase
Year: 2022
Why I like this song:
Lately I've been watching the anime My Dress Up Darling. Its a fun series and very relatable - indeed I know quite a few people who are like Marin - and it caps off with this rather cute closing theme.
"Nom-Nom-Nom..."
Original video located here. Accessed 25th May 2022
Song title: Enjoy the Silence
Artist: Depeche Mode
Year: 1990
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Andy Fletcher
Still a unique sounding song years later. In fact, I think I like it better than Personal Jesus
Song title: (I'm) Stranded
Artist: The Saints
Year: 1977
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Chris Bailey
When it comes to the first wave of punk rock, the U.K. had the Sex Pistols, the U.S. had the Ramones but we Aussies had the Saints. Simply put, this still has a roar that has rarely been beaten,
Original video located here. Accessed 4th March 2022
Song title: Lend Me Your Voice
Artist: Kylie McNeill
Year: 2021
Why I like this song:
I recently saw Belle. Very good movie it was too.
I have seen plenty of anime over this life across many genres. But the more I think about it, there are not a lot of anime musicals. Maybe it's a cultural thing but no-one seems eager to try. So when someone DOES try it's worthy of notice.
So yes this may be aiming for an international audience and yes it may be an attempt at beating Disney at their own game but DAMN does this soar. Remarkable.
Original video located here. Accessed 23rd February 2023
Song title: Nearly Lost You
Artist: Screaming Trees
Year: 1993
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Mark Lanegan
I recall my brother watching a clip of this rage and he had one of those lightbulb moments. You know: A "Who's this!?" moment.
Of course I would later became further aware of Mark through his collaboration with the Queens of the Stone Age. But that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this song.
Original video located here. Accessed 17th January 2022
Song title: Pack Yr Suitcases
Artist: Custard
Year: 1994
Why I like this song:
Last month I referenced Apartment as the song to listen when you move into somewhere new. And this would be the song when you enjoy said place.
It may be strange for a song associated with travel, but I will always associate this song with suburban living. Some songs just give off a certain vibe y'know?