November 13, 2007
Sarah: Music Suggestions
A friend of mine asked me for some music suggestions several days ago, and I didn't have many at the tip of my brain. After some consideration, I came up with a short list. This is by no means complete, but I like these bands and you should too.
Feist: You already know that I love Feist. She makes me dance and sing along and then, before I realize it, there's a puddle of blood at my feet because she has made my heart crack open.
Spoon: They're fun. You should ask Andrea about them. She'll tell you how great they are.
The Shins: I first was introduced to the Shins when I watched Garden State. They were smart but calming and the music drew you in, wanting to hear more. We saw them perform a great set at Bumbershoot and that performance made me officially love them.
Devotchka: Gypsy rock. Who knew it could be so incredibly awesome?
Ben Folds: Ben and I have been together for a long time. If you ever need a 'Best Of' Ben mix cd, just give me a call. I'd love to spread the joy.
The Streets: When I listen to the Streets when I drive, I zip past the other cars, swaying and bobbing my head back and forth, comforted by the fact that my music is better than whatever fake-punk abomination is playing on their radios.
Lily Allen: I like her.
Ben Lee: I've said enough already about Ben Lee, but he's cute, and he loves life, and will make you feel optimistic and in love with the world.
Justin Timberlake: Justin makes the girls dance in the car. Marci has a tiny Justin game piece from a board game that she sometimes sets on the table when we go out to dinner. Dining with a tiny Justin is an experience everyone should share.
No mention of the fabulous Justin Timberlake magazine you received as a fabulous gift from a fabulous friend?
What. EVER.
Posted by: Dave on November 13, 2007 11:10 AMI am so loving The Shins right now. Wincing the Night Away is the best album I have heard in a long time. It's so good! Oh, and the only thing I know about Ben Lee is that he used to be the boyfriend of Keri Russell.
Posted by: Gabrielle on November 13, 2007 11:43 AMKeri Russell too?! I knew he dated Claire Danes.
Posted by: sarah on November 13, 2007 11:47 AMRemember lo these many years ago when I IM'd you "do you listen to the streets?" and a plethora of confusion and wackiness was spawned? I'm just saying.
Posted by: lisa on November 14, 2007 05:28 PMSpoon! Holy crap I love Spoon. But you already know that. This is an excellent list. And I love Sarah! And Lisa!
Posted by: Andrea on November 14, 2007 08:10 PMlisa, you are so right. there was so much i had to learn. thank you for showing me the way of the streets.
Posted by: sarah on November 15, 2007 12:34 AMDear Lisa: I was the one who you asked about listening to the streets. Yours, Dave.
Posted by: Brother Dave on November 15, 2007 08:24 PM