Dan:
Dntel - “Pillowcase”
In 1997, the Equatorial Pacific Ocean autonomous hydrophone array (U.S. Navy equipment in South America) heard a sound known as the “Bloop.” “There is no known animal that could have produced the sound, however, and if it is an animal it would have to be huge - much larger than even a Blue whale, according to scientists who have studied the phenomenon. Some postulate that the sound may come from a huge and as-yet undiscovered species of octopus, squid or even a new species of gigantic whale that is even bigger than the blue whale.” The sound has not been heard since 1997…. until electronic band Dntel (part of “The Postal Service”) composed “Pillowcase” from the “bloop” recordings. Enjoy.
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Amit:
The White Stripes - “My Doorbell”
I never really cared for or respected the talent behind the brother/sister band, The White Stripes, until I heard “My Doorbell.” The song proves that if two people can create this much music with these kind of lyrics, they’re bound to have some skills. “My Doorbell” gives Jack a break from his flashy red guitar to play the piano while Meg drives a bass drum beat and shakes a tambourine like no white girl can.
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Red:
Nina Simone - “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
I’ve been listening to Nina Simone for Lovers recently and am really digging her (original) version of “Don’t Let Me Be MisunderstoodÂ,” which was later recorded by The Animals. It has a sweet, dreamy quality to it. Makes me think of Pulp Fiction, even though I don’t think Quentin’s ever used this song in a movie. The whole Nina Simone for Lovers cd is sweet, though, so check it out.
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Max:
Islands - “Rough Gem”
It’s just so…catchy. How can any one song be so freakin’ catchy? But then again, what else could you expect from two of the brilliant minds behind The Unicorns. Greatness.
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Richard:
Paul Simon - “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”
Because of the musical gold in such lyrics as “Slip out the back Jack. Make a new plan Stan. You don’t need to be coy roy. Just get yourself free. Oh yeah Hop on the bus gus. You dont need to discuss much. Just drop off the key lee. And get yourself free.”
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Nate:
Wilco - Theologians
So, bands are like people. They have novel experiences, go to exotic countries, say damaging things while drunk, feel a tad creepy about finding cartoon characters like Ariel from the Little Mermaid attractive, and have moments of clarity. Bands, like people, should grow. They should develop. If you are the same in twenty years as you are now, then you are just not trying. I would even venture to say you are lazy and a vagrant. OK. This song isn’t about change. It’s not about forgivness, and it’s not about acceptance. It’s about movement and being new. It’s also about suicide. Well, it’s closer to starting over. This song has a Sesame Street meets Gershwin beat and is not meant to depress or save. It’s not about death and pain. It’s more about being reborn. Destroying something old so that there can be creation.
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