This year marks the fifth that I've posted on Facebook my favorite songs from the past year, and the third that I've posted about them here. As with the previous years, these are songs released in either 2013 or 2012. A few of the songs and artists appear on some real music critics' lists, but I assure you that no offense is intended by including them on mine as well.
21. The Man Who Lives Forever by Lord Huron.
"They say we're all gonna die, but I'll never believe it.
I love this world and I don't wanna leave it.
Say that death is a deal that you cannot refuse.
But I love you girl and I don't wanna lose you."
Missed out on them twice: first when the album was released late last year, the second when they were at Bonnaroo and E was saving us seats, but my brother and I stayed camped out for The Mowgli's. Trying to make up for it now -- a great song.
22. Call Me by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
"This ain't the heartache
that I thought I knew.
This ain't the party
that I thought we'd do."
Some blue-eyed soul for you, courtesy of my brother who introduced me to the group. Blue-eyed soul is one thing, but that voice coming out of that person? Very cool.
23. Don't Swallow the Cap by The National.
"I have only two emotions,
careful fear and dead devotion.
I can't get the balance right,
with all my marbles in the fight."
I think I've seen just about every song from the standout album "Trouble Will Find Me" on one top songs list or the other. This is one of my favorites.
24. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke by Dwight Yoakam.
"You're drinking and dancin' to a honky-tonk band.
When you left your lovin' family life, that's right back were your ran.
So go on and have your fun, but you won't always look so smart.
When some day that lonely bar room breaks your honky-tonk heart."
I cannot explain my longstanding love of Dwight and his music. And I will not try.
25. Gasoline by Alpine.
"There's ... a light I've found in your eyes.
That ... I've never found in mine.
I know I ... I could never ever show you.
But there's always night time."
I suppose this song is another of those that I like that is close to a guilty pleasure. But like it I do.
26. Super 8 by Jason Isbell.
"Well they slapped me back to life
and they telephoned my wife,
and they filled me full of Pedialyte.
Some are guts, some are glory,
it would make a great story,
if I ever could remember it right."
Life, love, and near-death in, yes, a Super 8 motel in Bristol.
27. The Valley by The Oh Hello's.
"We were young when we heard you
call our names in the silence.
Like a fire in the dark;
like a sword upon our hearts."
Wikipedia says The Oh Hello's are a Christian band. If so, they provide a counterbalance to some of the irreligious songs on the list, including the next one.
28. Late March, Death March by Frightened Rabbit.
"As we walk … through an hour-long pregnant pause;
No grain of truce can be borne.
My bridge is burned .. perhaps we'll shortly learn,
that it was arson all along."
Veteran list followers won't be surprised by my inclusion of FR, one of my all-time favorite bands.
29. Open Ended Life by The Avett Brothers.
"Let's find something new to talk about;
I'm tired of talkin' 'bout myself.
I spent my whole life talkin' to convince everyone
that I was something else.
And the part that kinda hurts is
I think it finally worked …
and now I'm leaving."
Another regular denizen of the list. Not overly impressed by the new album as a whole, but this one is vintage Avetts.
30. The Great Divide by The Mowgli's.
"I've gone to meet my maker.
And when I find what I was made for,
this soul of mine will finally find some peace.
So I will smile, and I'll see you there."
The first of several acts I was fortunate enough to see live this past year. The Mowgli's really seem to like each other and have fun making music.
21. The Man Who Lives Forever by Lord Huron.
"They say we're all gonna die, but I'll never believe it.
I love this world and I don't wanna leave it.
Say that death is a deal that you cannot refuse.
But I love you girl and I don't wanna lose you."
Missed out on them twice: first when the album was released late last year, the second when they were at Bonnaroo and E was saving us seats, but my brother and I stayed camped out for The Mowgli's. Trying to make up for it now -- a great song.
22. Call Me by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
"This ain't the heartache
that I thought I knew.
This ain't the party
that I thought we'd do."
Some blue-eyed soul for you, courtesy of my brother who introduced me to the group. Blue-eyed soul is one thing, but that voice coming out of that person? Very cool.
23. Don't Swallow the Cap by The National.
"I have only two emotions,
careful fear and dead devotion.
I can't get the balance right,
with all my marbles in the fight."
I think I've seen just about every song from the standout album "Trouble Will Find Me" on one top songs list or the other. This is one of my favorites.
24. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke by Dwight Yoakam.
"You're drinking and dancin' to a honky-tonk band.
When you left your lovin' family life, that's right back were your ran.
So go on and have your fun, but you won't always look so smart.
When some day that lonely bar room breaks your honky-tonk heart."
I cannot explain my longstanding love of Dwight and his music. And I will not try.
25. Gasoline by Alpine.
"There's ... a light I've found in your eyes.
That ... I've never found in mine.
I know I ... I could never ever show you.
But there's always night time."
I suppose this song is another of those that I like that is close to a guilty pleasure. But like it I do.
26. Super 8 by Jason Isbell.
"Well they slapped me back to life
and they telephoned my wife,
and they filled me full of Pedialyte.
Some are guts, some are glory,
it would make a great story,
if I ever could remember it right."
Life, love, and near-death in, yes, a Super 8 motel in Bristol.
27. The Valley by The Oh Hello's.
"We were young when we heard you
call our names in the silence.
Like a fire in the dark;
like a sword upon our hearts."
Wikipedia says The Oh Hello's are a Christian band. If so, they provide a counterbalance to some of the irreligious songs on the list, including the next one.
28. Late March, Death March by Frightened Rabbit.
"As we walk … through an hour-long pregnant pause;
No grain of truce can be borne.
My bridge is burned .. perhaps we'll shortly learn,
that it was arson all along."
Veteran list followers won't be surprised by my inclusion of FR, one of my all-time favorite bands.
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| Frightened Rabbit at The Filmore in Charlotte. |
29. Open Ended Life by The Avett Brothers.
"Let's find something new to talk about;
I'm tired of talkin' 'bout myself.
I spent my whole life talkin' to convince everyone
that I was something else.
And the part that kinda hurts is
I think it finally worked …
and now I'm leaving."
Another regular denizen of the list. Not overly impressed by the new album as a whole, but this one is vintage Avetts.
30. The Great Divide by The Mowgli's.
"I've gone to meet my maker.
And when I find what I was made for,
this soul of mine will finally find some peace.
So I will smile, and I'll see you there."
The first of several acts I was fortunate enough to see live this past year. The Mowgli's really seem to like each other and have fun making music.
I've queued up this post as my Monday morning work music today... and thank you! I'm already in love with "The Man Who Lives Forever". I can't wait to hear the rest.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy R! I think you'll have a hard time remaining seated when numbers 22 and 30 come around.
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