Wow it has been a long time since my last Music of the Week. I have picked up a couple new albums but have still been listening to a lot of the same old tunes: Florence + the Machine, Marina and the Diamonds, Billy Joel and I've definitely been having a Monkees Revivial--- probably to console myself that I can't afford to go see them on tour this season.
1. Pompeii - Bastille
(Sorry the music video is a little lame, but song is good!)
First I need to point out this song because I LOVE IT. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to itunes to buy this song and it was itunes' Free Single of the Week last week. I instantly listened to it 10 times in a row. I actually forced myself to take a 2 day break from listening to it as a precaution in case I was getting obsessively insane about it. If you want to check out other songs by Bastille try Bad Blood or Sleepsong. Those are my other two major favorites.
2. I Wanna Be Free - The Monkees
Like I said, been listening to the Monkees a lot. They are great. I really like them a lot. This song has really stuck with me a lot lately. When I was a kid I thought this was lame song about a guy who a lame committment-fobe, but now I feel like it is about actually a much more sophisticated a concept and might be a major part of my philosophy toward love.
3. Casino - Nashville
SURPRISE! Yes, it's another song from Nashville! my favorite new tv show of the season! I can't wait for the next season. Til then I'm going to sing along to this.
4. You'll Be Mine - The Pierces
My sister turned me on to this folky-pop duo, who apparently sing the credits song for Pretty Little Liars. They had a couple songs I really liked so I got their album, and the whole thing really grew on me. My favorite song though has to be their beautiful cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Kathy's Song. I find it truly moving.
5. Just Desserts - Marina and the Diamonds & Charlie XCX
New super-fun Marina song! Lyrics are not always outstanding, but who cares? Just dance. (Also I got this as a free download! woooo!)
6. Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
A classic and such a good song.
7. Ramblin Rose - Nat King Cole
I also have just been really enjoyed belting this out on my commute to work for some reason. RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOSE . . . RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOOSE
