Hypnotized by . . . She & Him videos

She & Him just launched a new album of covers.  With the launch, they also have some great new video!  I love them! I can't stop watching!

The color!  The style!  The choreography!  The sound!  The ambiance!

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Music this week: Muse, She & Him, and a bunch of British chicks

Been listening to a lot of tunes lately!  I guess I've really needed to be in the groove/needed a pick-me-up!

1. 'Never Forget You' - The Noisettes

Love her smooth voice and the retro vibe of the song!

2. 'Obsessions' - Marina and the Diamonds

Not from her most recent album but such a good song!  Been listening to it 3-4 times a day randomly!  Also, been listening to 'Numb.' 

3. 'Boy' - Nina Nesbitt

Just stumbled upon this one and been listening to it non-stop.

4. 'Dig Me A River' - Gemma Ray

I wanted to post 'No Water' but I couldn't find a video.  I've had a bit of a Gemma Ray revival of late and have been listening to her Lights Out on Zoltar again.  'No Water,' 'Dig Me a River,' and "You Got Me In a Death Roll" have got the highest play count so far.

5. 'Only You' - Alison Moyet

It's a old one, but it was on Fringe a few weeks back which got me hooked all over again.  'I Go Weak in the Presence of Beauty' is another favorite of mine.

6. 'Madness' - Muse

I finally broke down and got the new album this weekend.  Loving most of it (two of the songs I don't like).  Digging this one the most right now.

7. 'Thieves' - She & Him

I dunno why this one just randomly popped up on my itnues and it's perfect.


8.  'Tightrope' - Walk the Moon

Another one that I'm not sure how it made it's way into my itunes library but I'm ok with it.

9.  'Breath of Life' - Florence + the Machine

Yes, again!  It's soooooo good!

Other goodies: 
Of course I've was on an all Mumford & Sons diet for a little while there.  Still listening to 'I Will Wait' and 'Below My Feet.'  Their 'Ghost that We Knew' makes me cry, so I don't listen too it as much but love it too.  Been really digging 'For Those Below' lately.

Calvin Harris/Florence's 'Sweet Nothing,' of course.  Kinda bummed that the music video is so lame though.

Guilty pleasure: Cher Lloyd.

Songs this week.

Sometimes I can't concentrate.  A bit of noise helps.  Music also helps you get your mind off how boring your life is and how your job is lousy.  It also prevents you from dwelling on how much you hate New Jersey drivers when you are stuck in completely unnecessary traffic.

For a complete pop immersion:
Primadonna
I love Marina and the Diamonds.

For when you are really mad at how everyone else is ruining your life, and want to celebrate how awesome you are:
Do My Thing
Um.  Self-explanatory.  Just listen.

Always, apparently:
High Hopes
I've been randomly addicted to Paolo Nutini.  Seriously listening to him non-stop, waiting to get sick of him, and not getting sick of him.  This song cheers me up loads.

I know, he looks like he is doubling over in agony when he sings, but whatever.  It seems to work really well.

And just to give you an overdose, I love driving to this song.  I feel like I'm in the opening of an indie movie.

For a maniacal laugh:
Bird Song
I know its a little macabre and freaky, but I love this song so much.  I think the story she tells is so funny.  The stupid, power-tripping bird sure gets what's coming to him. And then she does too.  Suckers!

When you are not paying attention:
Out on the Town
I had fun. on in the background and suddenly realized that this song was growing on me.

When you are doing work schedules for your students/have been poisoned by Lana Del Rey:
Dreamy Old New England Moon
I was listening to Lana Del Rey while doing some confusing scheduling and it made me really stressed out and unexpectedly wiggy.  So I prescribed myself some smooth, calming Dean Martin.

To unwind:
Sweet Bride
I keep hearing Kate Rusby on soundtracks in small British films and tv shows and I really love her.  So far my favorite has been "Sweet Bride."  I have yet to listen to her most well-known album, Awkward Annie.

For crying:
The Unquiet Grave
Rusby again: "The Unquiet Grave" is tragic and great from when you are emotionally unstable and may make you unexpectedly burst into tears.

To just be happy:
Oh Boy
That last one is a bit of a downer, so I've also been listening to cheery "Oh Boy" by She & Him.