"Blak Girls" by Shelley Nicole's Blakbüshe from the album The Quick and Dirty E.P.. 2009.
Same as "Johnny Ace", the best version I found alone on Myspace Music. This one, however, can be downloaded for free, courtesy of Amazon, if you so choose. Clearly, I recommend you do, for the song sounds at home in some 80s funk club. Considering the 2009 recording date, I'd say that's a fine execution to tribute the style. A groove layers thick atop lyrics exuding a fun sort of camp to sing along with. Dare I go with this bad, bad pun: it puts the "fun" in "funk!" (yeech..)
"Pull Shapes" by The Pipettes from the album We Are the Pipettes. 2006.
Speaking of well-done tribute to the genres of old, the Pipettes give an homage to 60s pop. Very bouncy and easy to listen to, the tune makes use of old-school oohs and aahs while talking about name-dropping anachronistic dances of disco and hip-hop. Plus, I find the British slang 'pull shapes' quite an amusing way to say 'dance.' Those of you with innocence-void humor may appreciate a different tribute with Beach Boys-style vocal slides and innuendo in every doo-wallop.
"Two Weeks in Hawaii" by Hellogoodbye from the album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!. 2006.
Perhaps this song just has more interest to me now based on er.. certain circumstances. Yet the bridge/chorus sections burst in from the quiet verses like a two-year-old throwing a tantrum in the middle of a mime convention. Hmm, perhaps that analogy sinks the ship, for the song never comes close to the negativity thrown at mimes or upset toddlers. Nah, the weakest link might rest in underwhelming lyrics, but the song has a likable charm.
"What Is Love For?" by Justin Currie from the album What Is Love For. 2007.
The unusual chord progression in this tune makes it worth a feature, let alone the splendid lyrics. As you can guess, it tries to answer the question right there in the title. It gets quite poetic sometimes.
"Holiday in Spain" by Counting Crows from the album Hard Candy. 2002.
No, not the other album. And while a candy made of even an uncountable murder of crows would taste appaling, "Holiday" tastes sweet on the ears.
"Pretty Fucked Up" by The Supersuckers from the album Motherfuckers Be Trippin'. 2003.
Another song with a "fuck" in the title gets featured, huh? Well, I'm not as foul-mouthed as it may seem. Sometimes a good oral cleansing settles the mind, as dirty as you may want to interpret that. I suppose it makes sense that this one also relates to a woman leaving the singer for another man; that kind of betrayal deserves a bit of rage. It Cee Lo, the Supersuckers don't take themselves too seriously either, with lyrics like, "I used to be strong! I used to be tough... and she used to be pretty, but now she's just pretty fucked up!"
"Dinosaurs Go Rawr" by Amy Can Flyy from the album Dinosaurs Go Rawr. 2008.
Time travel and dinosaurs spread over a toasted bun of electronic-Indie pop. The lyrics can get almost childish, with a pterodactyl breaking down a series of oh-oh-ohs, yet I can't help but enjoy the unique topic and positive sound this song serves to the table.
"The Future Freaks Me Out" by Motion City Soundtrack from the album I Am the Movie. 2003.
I have a bit of history with this one, and it ranks among my favorites. It's one of those songs where I can ignore any blemishes and have a good time with. For me at least, it's a GREAT sing-along number.
Well, here we are again. Bottom of the list and questioning if this Sunday will have a new song of the week or not. No promises on my end, and I wager you don't even expect a schedule anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if I do another massive spill in another 15 weeks. No matter what, though, I love the end-result: a full playlist with a song for each week. The next song starts the last third of it, but even if you won't hear anything til December's last week, there'll be a conclusion.
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