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Friday, June 20, 2014

Summer Songs

As promised, I'm back with two songs I can't get enough of right now.  The first is a Billy Joel song from 1989 that I had never heard before a few weeks ago-- it's called "Downeaster Alexa."  It's a different aesthetic from his usual retro-to-rock-and-roll vibe, and I love it (not that I don't love his retro-to-rock-and-roll vibe, too).  I also appreciate the social message within.  It's haunting.  I catch myself singing it all the time now.  The second is a song from a band that I learned about a couple of days ago from my friend Sarah-- "Animal Tracks," by Mountain Men.  It's from their album Made the Harbor.  I'm seriously considering purchasing this entire album.  Sarah described it as "Americana meets medieval chorale," and I think that's very accurate.  Its touch of twanginess reminds me of the Siren Song in O Brother Where Art Thou?  So today, take a few minutes to enjoy and reflect upon a couple of good tunes!




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  1. fleur_deliciousJune 20, 2014 at 3:53 PM

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  2. fleur_deliciousJune 20, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    "Down to the River to Pray" (the song the Sirens sing in "Oh Brother...") is one of my favorites, too! This is not in the least bit surprising.

    I had to delete first post and repost because I forgot to close my parentheses and you KNOW that would've driven me crazy! ;)

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