With the election of 2010 upon us, it’s about time we started seeing some pretty terrible campaign songs/videos. Thank you for the first of many, Florida’s Mike Weinstein, representing District 19.
Today I continue my ongoing feature showcasing my personal picks for the best songs of the past decade, posting ten songs at a time.
220. Eisley – Marvelous Things
The Tyler, Texas quintet has remained active over the years, but it was this song, played late night on MTV2, that made me fall in love with their soft take on indie pop. It’s infectious, laid-back, and a perfect introduction to the band.
Here is a short list of shows that must forever run re-runs during the afternoon and late at night on those programming-hungry networks, local, national, et al. Without these quality shows, I would surely go insane. And some should be shown forever for more important reasons – they give us a glimpse into a time period lost to the past, and help us prepare for the future of television.
I post on this site every day. Every day, I am either one of the following:
1) Bursting with inspiration
2) Too lazy to post anything of substance
3) Having serious writer’s block
If the case is 2) or 3) I turn to YouTube to do my work for me. Today, the answer is 3) – so enjoy some videos! Yay!
This guy thinks soccer=socialism. Bigots these days have to be creative if they want YouTube hits.
Also, from The Onion:
Third Amendment Rights Group Celebrates Another Successful Year
‘This American Life’ Completes Documentation Of Liberal, Upper-Middle-Class Existence
Today I continue my ten-part series showcasing my personal picks for the best songs of last year.
30. Magic Kids – Hey Boy
San Francisco has churned out some pretty awesome music as of late, and the 50’s-esque Magic Kids are too fun to pass up. Mix up a little Beach Boys, add some poodle skirt twists, and throw in the finest moments of Grease, and you’ve got “Hey Boy,” a girl/guy sing-along my sister and I have mastered.
Today I continue my ongoing feature showcasing my personal picks for the best songs of the past decade, posting ten songs at a time.
230. Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks
Plinking pianos, soaring background vocals, and an accessible approach to the band’s quiet tendencies brought Grizzly Bear their breakthrough track in 2009. While Veckatimest still had the trademark off-kilter minor keys and dark lyrics, “Two Weeks” came out of the oven ready for Gossip Girls. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with that.
It’s Monday. I’m lazy. You should be too. Here are some videos. We can get through this.
Together.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of the King of Pop. Whatever your opinions of the man, his fascinating (and unusual) life, and his music, I haven’t met a single soul who doesn’t recollect where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. It’s one of those moments in history, like the murder of John Lennon, the suicide of Kurt Cobain, the 9/11 tragedy, or the JFK assassination, that resonates with a collective majority. It’s a moment that stands the test of time and forever remains in the memories of many.
While others would deride Michael Jackson’s achievements and focus on his eccentricities, I am a huge fan of the man’s music and the impact it still has on popular culture. And so, in honor of this anniversary, after the jump are my ten favorite MJ tracks. Don’t stop til you get enough.
*this list only includes solo Jackson material – Jackson 5 deserve their own list – maybe next year.
