Free music day, don't tell the US Supreme Court!

[hackthis_archive]

I am in sharing mode.


Aqualung 'Brighter than Sunshine' – Everyone seems to be a big fan of his 'Strange and Beautiful (I Put a Spell on You)'. Personally, I cannot fucking stand that song. This one though, this is the one that did it for me, plaintive singing, strong pianos. Even though this song has been tarred by being associated with an Ashton Kutcher film, you can just ignore that.

Blur 'Parklife' – There's not much that hasn't been said about Blur... or Damon Albarn. ethrosdemon is a big fan of his wannabe-Cockney-hotness, but you can't really fault Blur for anything. At least they experiment. This is the song that made it cool to go to the dogs and drink yourself shitless. Not that you ever needed an excuse before.

Elbow 'Fugitive Motel' (the RJD2 mix) – Posted especially for circe_tigana who loves the big woolly mammoth-type bloke almost as much as I do, and for fivil, who has just discovered the brilliance that is Elbow.

Sia 'The Church of What's Happening Now' – This song is for everyone who wanted to know where I got the title for the story. Sia is a vocalist with the group Zero 7. Zero 7*, for those who may not know, are absolutely fucking brilliant. They make ambient electronica/ trip-hop. Think like the natural successor to Portishead and Morcheeba's stuff. If you like that, you'll love them, and by extension, her.

Snow Patrol 'Spitting Games '(acoustic on Irish Radio) – I think we all know how I feel about Snow Patrol. You know, the endless enthusiasm and shrieking might give it away. Long before Final Straw there was The Reindeer Section (Gary Lightbody's solo project) and the first two LP's Songs for Polar Bears and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up. (You guys are starting to see where I get my story titles, yes?). I digress. I <3 SP. I have for a while. This is me paying wee tribute.

Zero 7 'Distractions' – (also see: Sia) Zero 7 first came to my attention about four years ago now when they were being heralded as the new thing to soothe your ears. Six months later it was being referred to as 'the baby making album' for it's smooth, sexual current. And let me tell you. They're not wrong. Use condoms! Just saying...


ETA: I know there is no rap, hip-hop or R&B, but that's because I am preoccupied with the fact that Kanye West pushed back the release date of Late Registration to 16 August. That shit was supposed to be out next week!

Comments

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Re: Zero7. Preach on, preacher. And thanks for posting all the music. Took Elbow, with thanks!

[jb_slasher]

I can never pass these posts, can I?

[murklins.livejournal.com]

I noticed you listening to an accoustic version of Spitting Games yesterday, and I thought, "I want that." And now I have it. Thanks! Also may try Elbow.

[shatterglass.livejournal.com]

Took them all. Ah, I love music. Thanks!

[cosmic.livejournal.com]

Zero 7? Hell *yeah*.

[teaspoon.livejournal.com]

Yay music! I took everything except the Aqualung, which I already had. It's funny, because I've been playing Sia's "Breathe Me" a lot lately, and I had no idea that she was the vocalist for Zero 7.

[awaysail.livejournal.com]

I <3 SP too *g*
Thanks for sharing these!

[kismeteve.livejournal.com]

Oh, Elbow.

*downloads*

I've heard great things about Elbow, but never heard any of their stuff.

[lina527.livejournal.com]

yaaaay, zero 7!! and also elbow! thanks for sharing!

[fivil.livejournal.com]

I love it! Thanks! :D

[parthenia14.livejournal.com]

Will try and get Snow Patrol, because *is in love*.

Do you know the Kaiser Chiefs at all? They're sometimes compared to Blur tho' I think they're a bit closer to Pulp. Very, very bouncy and British.

[circe-tigana.livejournal.com]

EEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[bunglegirl.livejournal.com]

Yay! for trying out new things. Thanks.

[e-dork.livejournal.com]

re: Aqualung. ummm, I actually havn't heard 'Strange and Beautiful' but I fucking love 'Brighter than Sunshine'. so yeah, woo!

taking the last four since I already had the first two. muchas gracias :D

[e-dork.livejournal.com]

woops, already had 'Distractions' too >.>

[laura-iskra.livejournal.com]

thx for the songs.. I love zero7 and snow patrol!

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the music!
I'd never heard Sia before and I love it!

[mystisblom.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the Zero 7/Sia song. Orginaly not really my type of music I really like it :)

[maleyka.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing! I had none of them, so I took 'em all. Your taste in music is delightfully eclectic.

[gravi-girl123.livejournal.com]

Sharing is always a good thing :D You have learned well in your life.

Zero 7 YES! I shall have to remember my condoms *makes a note of it*

I'm a fan of their song "In the Waiting Line" so I'll definitely have to check this song out :)

[eternalenigma.livejournal.com]

Downloaded Elbow, Sia, Aqualung & Zero 7. Thanks for sharing these.

[valancy.livejournal.com]

You are teh bomb. Squee!

I love test driving new bands...

Ewan is my HERO!!!

[rai-kwoto.livejournal.com]

Post Live 8 has left me with a good feeling about where the world is going. Today as I was taking breakfast and watching my daily dose of Sky News Guess who I should see but EWAN McGREGOR. It was like a sign from God I tell you. Anyway Ewan is a UNICEF ambassodor and he is supporting children from the world's eight poorest nations as they prepare to meet the g8 leaders. And thats why he's my hero. He's beautiful in and out.

[catiadoodle.livejournal.com]

Thank you, all are songs I'd never heard before and I love almost all of them. :)