Another music-related post on here, and hopefully the first of many to come on this "new" WKPT blog, here's six out-of-the-ordinary songs I think some of you out there may find interesting (in no particular order, natch):
1. The Black Keys - "These Days" (2010)
This ballad from the Akron, Ohio blues-rock-soul duo The Black Keys is one of my favorite "heartfelt, reflective" songs in the last little while, and it serves as a great coda to their latest album, "Brothers". Dan Auerbach's vocals and guitar smoothly careen through some decidedly warm, "retro" production. Patrick Carney's drumming is relaxed and opportune, joining and serving as a great complement to Auerbach's vocals and adding to the reflective nature of the tune. An excellent song by one of the most underrated bands in the mainstream circuit.
2. Fools Gold - "The World Is All There Is" (2009 - studio version not found)
Before I begin, yes, I discovered "The World Is All There Is" while playing 2010 FIFA World Cup, one of my favorite soccer titles of all time. In spite of that, the song is an amazingly energetic, African-inspired jam session that always inspires me to get off my ass and get moving. Its energy and passion is certainly evident in this live version, which combines the auditory energy of the track with a visual manifestation of just how awesome a time the band seems to be having performing the song itself! Truly a "get up and dance" or even a "get up and make yourself useful" type song.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Weekly Five #2 - Nick's Tearjerkers
Yes, even this 6'5" ex-football player listens to sad music. Here are the songs that can instantly turn Nick into a total hug-needing wuss:
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Weekly Five #1 - Songs In Rotation
In what I hope will become a weekly feature here on the blog, I will attempt to showcase five of the things that have owned my soul for the past week. It's fairly simple. Week 1 will showcase five songs that have been in constant rotation in my car, on my computer, on my PS3, and wherever else. Let's go, shall we?
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