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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 07:49 pm
rec - imaginary castles by azverzierlia and also, music
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averzierlia is awesome and totally had a vision ....
Imaginary Castle - hypothetical purchases and puppies, related to House Hunting II.
See, these things make days so much better than they were before. So. Much.
Whee!
Going to hang withtranstempts in Seattle and go to Adam's concert in July! God, so looking forward to this. I miss traveling; I haven't been out of state since November for svmadelyn's birthday.
Adventures With iTunes
Due to recent purchases, my new six degrees of separation when looking for music is now John Mayer. That is an improvement over Burning Season but not like, much. He's like beyond hit or miss; he's like, one out of twenty songs, and never live. But I hate Burning Season because it's been pushed at me by Genius for like, a year now.
I explained in my last entry about buying songs on the anticipation I'll eventually like them, because I have no idea, it just works for me, along with songs I listen to and love the first time.
Songs I Loved on Acquisition
Before the Worst by script - this is because Breakeven ended up not being quite a writing song but really close and this one tipped over into it. Also does well with humming.
So Long, Stereoside - this one embarrasses me. I had them blacklisted because of a somewhat racist, misogynistic, homophobic (trifecta) song but while staring at Genius hatefully, I played this one and loved it. After downloading, I went to look at their album. Cue wtf. I do like the song. I just wish I hadn't given them like, my money.
(I'm not actually usually that ethical in my music or like, that much being able to pay attention. For some reason, that one song bothered me hugely. Stupid song.)
Desperately Wanting, Better than Ezra - they, like Gin Blossoms and Counting Crows and Wallflowers fall into what I call my Continuum of Good Enough. The problem is, the Continuum of Good Enough (music I can listen to within my general musical taste; I never really cared about music in an active way until the advent of the mp3 because I hated buying CDs for one damn song) stopped actually working like, three years ago with a Toad the Wet Sprocket acquisition that burned out my ability to get in touch with my inner post-grunge, and anyone with even a vague resemblance gets a suspicious look. However, Ezra had one song I liked. And I so do.
Come on Get Higher, Matt Nathanson - I just love the rhythm on this one. In this category, add The Middle, Jimmy Eat World and Give a Little Bit, The Goo Goo Dolls. I run these three on repeat with She's So High, Kurt Nielsen, for the energy. And the easy to sing lyrics. Sometimes I throw in Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA for reasons that don't bear exploration except it's a really hilarious way to pass the time at work between builds.
Bound for the Floor, Local H -svmadelyn linked me to this one last night. The sound isn't the same as Your Decision, Alice in Chains, except maybe in genre technically, but this one is the one that hit me perfectly. Alice in Chains I like to listen to, but this one I put on repeat for like, hours. They also do an intriguing cover of Britney's Toxic. I don't know if I like it, but when it comes up on rotation, it does get my attention.
Forever, Vertical Horizon - I have such a soft spot for them--I wrote a lot of QaF fic to them, and they were the first song on the first MP3 player I ever had (not an iPod).
Recent Acquisitions That Are Not There Yet:
Hey Now, Augustana - I do like this one, but it's not quite in my head yet. Also, Sweet and Low and Stars and Boulevards. I can feel I will really like these soon.
The Script Album, Script - I was already two for two on them, so why not? Potentially The End Where I Begin as well. I'm still working on my appreciation of the others.
My current Continuum of Good Enough (songs I will at least like if not love, unless they are The Fray, which I love like ice cream and long lost coffee) is The Fray, The Goo Goo Dolls, Vertical Horizon (no idea why) and Coldplay. I'm irritated that OneRepublic seems to be in this family and yet I'm just not feeling their music, and Snow Patrol is so hit or miss it gets on my nerves.
OTOH, I am doing well not buying more Hinder, One Less Reason, Three Days Grace, or Placebo, because I was getting some seriously disturbing Genius recs from that little group.
So, anyone else acquire new music?
averzierlia is awesome and totally had a vision ....Imaginary Castle - hypothetical purchases and puppies, related to House Hunting II.
See, these things make days so much better than they were before. So. Much.
Whee!
Going to hang with
transtempts in Seattle and go to Adam's concert in July! God, so looking forward to this. I miss traveling; I haven't been out of state since November for svmadelyn's birthday.Adventures With iTunes
Due to recent purchases, my new six degrees of separation when looking for music is now John Mayer. That is an improvement over Burning Season but not like, much. He's like beyond hit or miss; he's like, one out of twenty songs, and never live. But I hate Burning Season because it's been pushed at me by Genius for like, a year now.
I explained in my last entry about buying songs on the anticipation I'll eventually like them, because I have no idea, it just works for me, along with songs I listen to and love the first time.
Songs I Loved on Acquisition
Before the Worst by script - this is because Breakeven ended up not being quite a writing song but really close and this one tipped over into it. Also does well with humming.
So Long, Stereoside - this one embarrasses me. I had them blacklisted because of a somewhat racist, misogynistic, homophobic (trifecta) song but while staring at Genius hatefully, I played this one and loved it. After downloading, I went to look at their album. Cue wtf. I do like the song. I just wish I hadn't given them like, my money.
(I'm not actually usually that ethical in my music or like, that much being able to pay attention. For some reason, that one song bothered me hugely. Stupid song.)
Desperately Wanting, Better than Ezra - they, like Gin Blossoms and Counting Crows and Wallflowers fall into what I call my Continuum of Good Enough. The problem is, the Continuum of Good Enough (music I can listen to within my general musical taste; I never really cared about music in an active way until the advent of the mp3 because I hated buying CDs for one damn song) stopped actually working like, three years ago with a Toad the Wet Sprocket acquisition that burned out my ability to get in touch with my inner post-grunge, and anyone with even a vague resemblance gets a suspicious look. However, Ezra had one song I liked. And I so do.
Come on Get Higher, Matt Nathanson - I just love the rhythm on this one. In this category, add The Middle, Jimmy Eat World and Give a Little Bit, The Goo Goo Dolls. I run these three on repeat with She's So High, Kurt Nielsen, for the energy. And the easy to sing lyrics. Sometimes I throw in Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA for reasons that don't bear exploration except it's a really hilarious way to pass the time at work between builds.
Bound for the Floor, Local H -
svmadelyn linked me to this one last night. The sound isn't the same as Your Decision, Alice in Chains, except maybe in genre technically, but this one is the one that hit me perfectly. Alice in Chains I like to listen to, but this one I put on repeat for like, hours. They also do an intriguing cover of Britney's Toxic. I don't know if I like it, but when it comes up on rotation, it does get my attention.Forever, Vertical Horizon - I have such a soft spot for them--I wrote a lot of QaF fic to them, and they were the first song on the first MP3 player I ever had (not an iPod).
Recent Acquisitions That Are Not There Yet:
Hey Now, Augustana - I do like this one, but it's not quite in my head yet. Also, Sweet and Low and Stars and Boulevards. I can feel I will really like these soon.
The Script Album, Script - I was already two for two on them, so why not? Potentially The End Where I Begin as well. I'm still working on my appreciation of the others.
My current Continuum of Good Enough (songs I will at least like if not love, unless they are The Fray, which I love like ice cream and long lost coffee) is The Fray, The Goo Goo Dolls, Vertical Horizon (no idea why) and Coldplay. I'm irritated that OneRepublic seems to be in this family and yet I'm just not feeling their music, and Snow Patrol is so hit or miss it gets on my nerves.
OTOH, I am doing well not buying more Hinder, One Less Reason, Three Days Grace, or Placebo, because I was getting some seriously disturbing Genius recs from that little group.
So, anyone else acquire new music?
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From:(btw, it's 'scy' on DW, and 'transtempts' on LJ)
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From:Fixed. *facepalm*
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From:It was way back in like...1996?
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From::) And it's been so darn windy in the U-district...
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From:And OMG you listen to Kurt Nielsen.
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From:Seriously, I need new stuff. It's been The Breeders by way of Ke$ha in my apartment lately, which means I am only 50% ashamed of myself and my roommate is about to shove me in a vent.
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From:Goddamn Just So You Know. That song.
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From:VH hti me at like, some thematic point or something in my life. I just never get tired of listening to them. Even if I don't like the songs.
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From:Goo Goo Dolls, they have been my favorite band since I heard black balloon, and pretty much have bought every album I could find. And usually, it's the songs that aren't released as singles that are my favorites.
(also your Better Than Ezra link is broken.)
so yeah, nothing constructive or helpful to say. :P oooh, okay, try Train if you haven't before. the album Drops of Jupiter has some really great songs on it.
also i have no music related icons, woe. so you get the Evil Overlord in Training.
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From:CBC Radio 3 has a really awesomecollection of Canadian indie stuff that's browsable by genre and you can give a listen before picking things up on itunes. *thumbs up*
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From:That's such a fantastic song!
Snow Patrol is so hit or miss it gets on my nerves.
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(I did a music post here a few days ago, btw.)
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From:- whatever I'm really enjoying at the moment seems to make it's way there. Whenever I want new music I just sit on my favorite DJ's list for a bit and pick up a few new groups.
Also, I made a summer mixtape. You can get it here: http://inteligrrl.livejournal.com/79485.html
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From:I think, like, 'tis the season for itchy feet. A lot of things have been poking me in the past week or two about how long it's been since I so much as went to visit my grandfather 90 miles away, let alone got another stamp on my passport. Dragon*Con, yes, entirely planning on going this year, but that's months away. I just sort of want to take some days off work, load up a friend, and drive to Mexico or something.
Also, our musical tastes really don't overlap, but I was amused when you mentioned Local H -- I actually do have "Bound for the Floor" and "Toxic" on my player, and I so rarely know what songs you're talking about in these entries. (I've also heard Vertical Horizon's "Forever" because it was used in a Doctor Who fanvid a few years back when I was obsessively downloading those.)
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From:I have to recommend the song "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. (Another really good song by them is 40 Day Dream.) I know nothing about the band; all I know is that my best friend played me these songs 2 weeks ago, and I cannot stop listening. Especially to Home. Here is the song on youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHKuB85EgnI&feature=related)
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From:OMG OMG OMG I just have to say, after being thoroughly thwarted by Ticketmaster repeatedly, I got my ticket for the Seattle show!! Success! I want to dance around the office, but am restraining myself.
I have to say, "Bud Light Presents"??? I really can't think of anything less fabulous, but at the same time, yay for something fairly middle-America supporting the out flamboyant glam boy?
I am so full of glee I think I need to lie down. This is totally all your fault (as I think I said in my first de-lurking comment)--oh Adam, you are a gateway drug to yourself.
\o/
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uber glee
From:I might possibly die of too much fun, but it would be worth it. XD
Is it July yet??
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