Ho's Song of the Day- First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Miike Snow: Devil's Work- Don't ask about the music video. haha
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- To get into the holiday mood here's The Killers: A Great Big Sled
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- I needed a comforting classic in the midst of finals! Weezer- The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- For a relaxing Sunday afternoon, I chose David Cook's cover of Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby. I love the song and this version.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Rumor has it- this is her new single. I'm really excited about since after my first listen of her new album, this song was my favorite. It's Florence + The Machine: No Light, No Light
Monday, November 14, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Ok, I know I've mentioned this song in one of my playlist and it's kinda cheating, but I love this live version (clearly a big Mark Ronson fan from the pic). It's Mark Ronson & the Business Intl'- Somebody to Love Me.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Airborne Toxic Event: All I Ever Wanted. Digging the violin on this song.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Flashback Friday! An incredibly cheesy but awesome 90's hit, AZ Yet- Hard to Say I'm Sorry
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Last Day of Cover Week! To finish it right I chose Cat Power doing one of my favorite songs ever- Oasis's Wonderwall.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Almost reaching the end of cover week! Day 6- Glen Hansard (of the Frames and the lead in the very cool musical Once) doing Britney's Everytime
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Cover Week Day 4! This one was recommended to me by a friend, it's Ray Lamontage doing Gnarles Barkley's Crazy.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Day 3 of Cover Week! It's Lissie doing Kid Cudi's Pursuit of Happiness. I do think it's kinda awesome when white girls do hip-hop songs (i.e. Anya Marina- Whatever You Like)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Day 2 of Cover week!!!! It's Boyz 2 Men doing Bonnie Raitt's classic I Can't Make You Love Me.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Song of the Day
Here's to another exciting COVER week!!! hahah my first cover song is Jessie J doing The Naked and the Famous's Young Blood.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- I can't believe I've never mentioned this incredible song. Santigold- Lights Out
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- You all know how much I LOVE cover songs hahah so here's Damien Rice's cover of U2's One [from a giant cover album honoring the great U2 album Achtung Baby, which includes artist like NiN, The Killers, Snow Patrol etc].
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Mumford and Sons doing a fantastic acoustic version of their song The Cave.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Song of the Day
Thanks to everybody who has told me they like my blog! If you ever have any suggestions for songs/artist I should listen to , send it!
Ho's Song of the Day- The One AM Radio: Sunlight
Ho's Song of the Day- The One AM Radio: Sunlight
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- A new single from Feist! It's How Come You Never Go There. A great song for a slow Sunday morning/afternoon. I can't wait to listen to the rest of the album.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Song of the Day
Happy Friday everyone!!! Today is Flashback Friday! A true classic from the 90's- En Vogue: Don't Let Go
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: From one of my favorite albums of 2011, Mark Ronson's Record Collection, Lose it (In the End)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- On rain days, I always want to listen to Ivy. So here's Ivy: Feel So Free
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day! I'm in the Law Library and cannot get this song out of my head.
Brand New: Sic Transit Gloria
Brand New: Sic Transit Gloria
Friday, September 16, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- is my study song of the moment. If you haven't listened to Adele's sophomore album 21, believe the hype and just take a listen. It's genius. I've slowly fallen in love with this song, a simple guitar and Adele's gorgeous voice.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- I've been listening to the Smiths lately and found a fun cover.
The Lucksmiths- There is a Light that Never Goes Out
The Lucksmiths- There is a Light that Never Goes Out
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Song of the Day
Today's song is to honor the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. I thought for awhile about what song would even be appropriate to honor the memory and I chose the Coldplay's the Scientist. While the song, contextually has a different a meaning- the one line of "It's such a shame for us to part" just seems befitting. Honor those we've lost and the brave men and women to saved so many that day.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Being listening to a lot of Mayer Hawthorne and love his music. Mayer Hawthorne- One Track Mind
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Flashback Friday!!!!!!!!! Giving you some TLC lovin'! What About your Friends?... I miss this.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Lucy Wainwright Roche doing a great live version of her song Chicago
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: This one is a neat find! Zigmat- Whisper. Very old school mixed in with some modern touches.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Atomic Tom- cover of Human's League Don't You Want Me? Who doesn't love this song? hahah
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Hellogoodbye- Here (In Your Arms). Miss some good old hellogoodbye.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, my charger for my computer died and I just got a new one. To celebrate, let's do some flashback Friday! Personal fave U2- Pride ( In the Name of Love)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day: Mark Ronson (!) and Florence Welsh of Florence and the Machine (!) doing a very casual cover of Kelly Clarkson's superhit Since You've Been Gone. How do I get invited to these parties?!?!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Song of the Day
To honor the passing of a really talented but troubled artist the Song of the Day is- Amy Winehouse- Tears Dry on Their Own
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Song of the Day
I love any form the Zuton's song Valerie takes. Here is James Morrison take more after Ronson/Winehouse's version. Impromptu cover week? I think so.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- well haven't done a flashback friday post in awhile so here's a good one- Eve 6: Think Twice
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Young the Giant's Cover of the Fantastic Rolling in the Deep by Adele
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is in honor of MJ's 2nd Anniversary of his Death - whether you liked him or not his impact on music will be everlasting. The song is Michael Jackson feat. Janet Jackson- Scream
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Albums to Listen to: Pinkerton
Every once and while I like to post something beside a song of the day, whether it be a playlist of songs I'm listening to, or highlighting a certain artist or album. Today I wanted to highlight an amazing album from what I believe to be one of most interesting bands of the 90's (and of course today). The group is Weezer,and the album that I wanted to focus on was their second album, Pinkerton.
While not as well known as their amazing debut, simply called Weezer, while most affectionately called it The Blue Album. Pinkerton was in a sense, an operatic experiment, in which a common theme and almost story is woven in the short 10 song album. While critics and fans at its initial release declared it a commercial/critical failure, the album would face a resurgence in the 2000s, where the album was met with praise, some critics calling it one of the most important albums of the 90s- and re-release of a deluxe edition in 2010.
The album is named after the protagonist of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly. Lead singer Rivers Cuomo draws upon the story and the structure of the opera to create the album and uses many illusions from the story, such as references to the Japanese culture and allusions within the Japanese style narratives in the songs. He also makes direct references to the opera by mentioning Cio Cio San, one of the main characters of the opera, and the beautifully written song Butterfly, a direct reference to Cio Cio San's nickname. Cuomo wrote this album in a very dark place, while studying at Harvard and feeling a complete sense of isolationism. This isolationism rings true throughout the album, especially on songs like Tired of Sex, where Cuomo espouses how he is tired of meaningless one night stands and Across the Sea, where Cuomo writes a narrative about he receives a letter from a Japanese fan and how much Cuomo wants to meet the author. Another theme that Cuomo runs through the album is a sense of seal loathing, such as the Good Life where Cuomo asks what he's been doing with his life, and how he can get back to said "good life".
What is truly genius about the album is Cuomo's willingness to write honest and very raw lyrics. The songs are very candid, and no wonder looking back, Cuomo is a little embarrassed of such a revealing album. One of the key elements of the album is sexual repression in which Cuomo reveals his darker sexual desires and repressions, which can be very literal and sometimes graphic. Going back to the song Across the Sea, Cuomo in one line of the song questions if she thinks of him when she masturbates. Tying with his sexual repression is the idea of longing, in which Cuomo longs for the unattainable half-Japanese girl in El Sorcho (who Cuomo explains is a real girl who in true nerd fashion he actually never spoke to, so he wrote a song about her) and the lesbian who is clearly out his grasp in the song Pink Triangle.
His honest song writing, compared with the musical talent of his group is what makes this album is interesting and so unique in the Weezer's repertoire. It is a for the most part a concept album, but it done so honestly and like Cuomo's style, so nerdy. I would say this album isn't for everyone, it took years to be accepted and fully embraced by the mainstream, and honestly at my first listen didn't catch my eye either, if anything just made me feel uncomfortable and weird, but maybe that's what Cuomo's point is- to be so honest, raw and candid, you are going to make others uncomfortable. Either way, a major success for the group and another reason to keep making that dorky =W= symbol with my hands.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is a song that I've mentioned before ,but it's never been highlighted as a song of the day. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab cover Rilo Kiley's beautiful Silver Lining. Just gorgeous. Happy Friday everyone!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is a song I haven't heard in awhile- it's Drew Alexander: New York Calls
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is an awesome cover. Ellie Goulding cover of Mumford and Sons- The Cave.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Ellie Goulding's great acoustic version of her hit Guns and Horses
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is a great summer jam- Little Jackie: The Stoop. This one is for you Tina!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Song of the Day
Sorry I haven't posted in forever! In the past week I've graduated from the U of A and I'm just enjoying summer before law school. Today's song of the day is The Lonely Forest: We Sing in Time
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is a blast from my past! A fun indie band that my friend introduced me to years ago!!! Check out Peachcake- Are We Accidently at a Party?
This post is dedicated to you Nitish!
This post is dedicated to you Nitish!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Just a fun cover song- Kasabian: The Sweet Escape (Gwen Stefani cover)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Song of the Day
Sorry I haven't been around lately- things have been crazy!!!! The song of the day is a song I heard that I haven't heard in a long time. The Used- All That I've Got
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ho Song of the Day
Hey everyone! Sorry I've been gone for a few days! I was off in Phoenix for Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is the song of the day for today- Meg and Dia: My Ugly Mouth
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day for this beautiful Sunday is Scott Simmons's Cover of Rihanna's Umbrella.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Song of the Day(s)
Hey Everyone! Sorry I didn't post a song yesterday- I was super busy. To make up here are 2 Songs of the Day.
1. CSS: Move
2. Fleet Foxes: He Doesn't Know Why
1. CSS: Move
2. Fleet Foxes: He Doesn't Know Why
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day! Sorry it's late, I just got back in from Madison!
Brandon Flowers feat. the Lovely Jenny Lewis: Hard Enough
Brandon Flowers feat. the Lovely Jenny Lewis: Hard Enough
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Song of the Day
Happy Friday everyone! I'm up in chilly Madison checking out my new law school! Ho's Song of the Day for Flashback Friday is- INOJ: Love you Down
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Current Albums
I haven't done a non-song of the day post in awhile! So I thought it would be fun to look at some of the albums I've been listening to currently. Tell me what you think and tell me what you are listening to!
1. Adele- 21
What could be said about Adele? Her voice is the real draw to this amazing album and she makes you feel like she is in the room with you. Smokey, sultry and just soulful Adele could sing the alphabet and it would still be marvelous. 21- the name of sophomore album and how old she was when she wrote the album is all about the natural progression of a relationship, ending with the beautiful but tragic Someone Like You where she claims that she is still in love with a man who has not only moved on, but has found happiness. There is a great mix to the album all tied together by the soulfulness of her voice. I recommend 21 to anyone and listen to what a real artist sounds like.
Repeat that track!: Rolling in the Deep, Someone to Love, Set Fire to the Rain
2. Ellie Goulding- Bright Lights
I feel like this blog has recently become a small ode to Miss Goulding. I can't state how great this British import is and I hope you will find out for yourself. Ellie's album, Bright Lights is a mash up of folk(y-ness), electronic pop and personal lyrics. What stands out in the album is Ellie's voice- kind of strange at first, but eventually that whispy-ness and vulnerability of her voice just adds to the songs. Working with super-producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, they added that dash of electro-pop edge just to give Ellie a different sound that for all purposes works. While the softness of her voice might mislead to thinking that the album is featherweight, take a listen. Her songs are about heavy subjects, such as destructive relationships on a physical and psychological level (Under the Sheets), dealing with relationship and in ways forsaken it (This Love Will be Your Downfall) and a jump into the darker side of sexuality (Animal). Check out this debut album because she's def. here to stay.
Songs to repeat!: Under the Sheets, Guns and Horses, This Love Will be Your Downfall
3. Mumford and Sons- Sigh No More
I think it's safe to say they have gained a huge following. Sigh No More the debut album from Mumford and Sons, in which it combines the sounds of traditional American bluegrass, alternative and pop elements that really drives their sound home. There is something exceptionally sad about their lyrics and while they may not be the most insightful lyrics, the simplicity plays well with the music. Songs such as Winter Winds and Little Lion Man, show a sense of belonging and guilt for mistaken deeds. I think it fits well within the genre of bluegrass and that melancholy-ness that pervades it. Either way, it's a great genre breaking album that you can't just help but love.
4. Nelly Furtado- Folklore
Probably the oldest album on this list right now, I was looking for something to listen to the other day and I remembered that Folklore, the sophomore album by Nelly Furtado was always a great and unique listen. I then pulled up the album on my iTunes and I remembered why I had love Furtado as an artist. While most known for her third album, Loose, a more pop driven album and a little more sexually provacative, Folklore shows Furtado going back to her roots- drawing from an eclectic mix of different cultural music and her own Portuguese heritage. This album is definitely more experimental than her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and that's what makes this such a fun album. While not for everyone, she shouts to the roof tops that she's proud of who is she (songs like One Trick Pony and Powerless). Nelly Furtado also really matured as a song writer during this album, and my favorite track of hers (of all time) Try is a very mature acceptance of growing up, the pain that we all face and will continue to face. Check out this overlooked album!
Song to repeat!: Try, One Trick Pony, Explode, Forca
5. Panic! at the Disco- Vices and Virtue
Panic is back and with a vengeance! Making a huge lineup change (pretty much changing everyone but Brandon the lead singer) and being left with a drummer, Panic! at the Disco's third album, Vices and Virtues is def. a return to form after their second album. A continuation of the fast, electronic/burlesque type music, but a little earthy and more guitar driven then the previous albums, Vices and Virtues has some great tracks on it. The album's first single, Ballad of Mona Lisa explodes with a piano rift, and those strangely macabre Panic lyrics that they have mastered so well. Other great tracks like Ready to Go and Hurricane spell the return of this fun, contemporary and kind of poignant band. It's time to panic.
Songs to repeat!: Ballad of Mona Lisa, Hurricanes, Memories, Ready to Go
6. Mark Ronson and the Business Intl.- Record Collection
The third album from super producer Mark Ronson is pure genius. Creating a huge ensemble of his favorite artists, such as the lovely Rose Dougall, electro-pop princess MDNR, Q-Tip, Andrew Wyatt (of Miike Snow) and Alex Greenwald (of Phantom Planet) and calling them the Business Intl'. The album is a fantastic ode to the 80's drawing forth the synths and rythms of Culture Club and Duran Duran (who he gets represenatives from each group to guest star on songs- Somebody to Love Me and Record Collection respectively). The songs are fun, strange and catchy all the same time. I think a representative sample of the entire album is the weird, infectious and inspired by the traditional French song "Alouette"- Bang Bang Bang- a song that is led by Q-Tip and MDNR. I've been playing this album non-stop and you should check it out!
Songs to Repeat!: Bang Bang Bang, Record Collection(Mark Ronson's singing debut!), Somebody to Love Me
1. Adele- 21
What could be said about Adele? Her voice is the real draw to this amazing album and she makes you feel like she is in the room with you. Smokey, sultry and just soulful Adele could sing the alphabet and it would still be marvelous. 21- the name of sophomore album and how old she was when she wrote the album is all about the natural progression of a relationship, ending with the beautiful but tragic Someone Like You where she claims that she is still in love with a man who has not only moved on, but has found happiness. There is a great mix to the album all tied together by the soulfulness of her voice. I recommend 21 to anyone and listen to what a real artist sounds like.
Repeat that track!: Rolling in the Deep, Someone to Love, Set Fire to the Rain
2. Ellie Goulding- Bright Lights
I feel like this blog has recently become a small ode to Miss Goulding. I can't state how great this British import is and I hope you will find out for yourself. Ellie's album, Bright Lights is a mash up of folk(y-ness), electronic pop and personal lyrics. What stands out in the album is Ellie's voice- kind of strange at first, but eventually that whispy-ness and vulnerability of her voice just adds to the songs. Working with super-producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, they added that dash of electro-pop edge just to give Ellie a different sound that for all purposes works. While the softness of her voice might mislead to thinking that the album is featherweight, take a listen. Her songs are about heavy subjects, such as destructive relationships on a physical and psychological level (Under the Sheets), dealing with relationship and in ways forsaken it (This Love Will be Your Downfall) and a jump into the darker side of sexuality (Animal). Check out this debut album because she's def. here to stay.
Songs to repeat!: Under the Sheets, Guns and Horses, This Love Will be Your Downfall
3. Mumford and Sons- Sigh No More
I think it's safe to say they have gained a huge following. Sigh No More the debut album from Mumford and Sons, in which it combines the sounds of traditional American bluegrass, alternative and pop elements that really drives their sound home. There is something exceptionally sad about their lyrics and while they may not be the most insightful lyrics, the simplicity plays well with the music. Songs such as Winter Winds and Little Lion Man, show a sense of belonging and guilt for mistaken deeds. I think it fits well within the genre of bluegrass and that melancholy-ness that pervades it. Either way, it's a great genre breaking album that you can't just help but love.
4. Nelly Furtado- Folklore
Probably the oldest album on this list right now, I was looking for something to listen to the other day and I remembered that Folklore, the sophomore album by Nelly Furtado was always a great and unique listen. I then pulled up the album on my iTunes and I remembered why I had love Furtado as an artist. While most known for her third album, Loose, a more pop driven album and a little more sexually provacative, Folklore shows Furtado going back to her roots- drawing from an eclectic mix of different cultural music and her own Portuguese heritage. This album is definitely more experimental than her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and that's what makes this such a fun album. While not for everyone, she shouts to the roof tops that she's proud of who is she (songs like One Trick Pony and Powerless). Nelly Furtado also really matured as a song writer during this album, and my favorite track of hers (of all time) Try is a very mature acceptance of growing up, the pain that we all face and will continue to face. Check out this overlooked album!
Song to repeat!: Try, One Trick Pony, Explode, Forca
5. Panic! at the Disco- Vices and Virtue
Panic is back and with a vengeance! Making a huge lineup change (pretty much changing everyone but Brandon the lead singer) and being left with a drummer, Panic! at the Disco's third album, Vices and Virtues is def. a return to form after their second album. A continuation of the fast, electronic/burlesque type music, but a little earthy and more guitar driven then the previous albums, Vices and Virtues has some great tracks on it. The album's first single, Ballad of Mona Lisa explodes with a piano rift, and those strangely macabre Panic lyrics that they have mastered so well. Other great tracks like Ready to Go and Hurricane spell the return of this fun, contemporary and kind of poignant band. It's time to panic.
Songs to repeat!: Ballad of Mona Lisa, Hurricanes, Memories, Ready to Go
6. Mark Ronson and the Business Intl.- Record Collection
The third album from super producer Mark Ronson is pure genius. Creating a huge ensemble of his favorite artists, such as the lovely Rose Dougall, electro-pop princess MDNR, Q-Tip, Andrew Wyatt (of Miike Snow) and Alex Greenwald (of Phantom Planet) and calling them the Business Intl'. The album is a fantastic ode to the 80's drawing forth the synths and rythms of Culture Club and Duran Duran (who he gets represenatives from each group to guest star on songs- Somebody to Love Me and Record Collection respectively). The songs are fun, strange and catchy all the same time. I think a representative sample of the entire album is the weird, infectious and inspired by the traditional French song "Alouette"- Bang Bang Bang- a song that is led by Q-Tip and MDNR. I've been playing this album non-stop and you should check it out!
Songs to Repeat!: Bang Bang Bang, Record Collection(Mark Ronson's singing debut!), Somebody to Love Me
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Song of the Day
So anyone who knows me knows I love anything Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Dollhouse)and just started to rewatch Dollhouse. So since I'm in the mood, today's Ho's Song of the Day is Jonatha Brooke: What You Don't Know the theme song from the show. If you haven't checked out the show, do it!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is- Ellie Goulding: This Love will be Your Downfall (because I can :) )
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is honoring the Wildcats and their Elite 8 Game against UConn! Journey- Don't Stop Believing!
Friday, March 25, 2011
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is the super creative Le Loup- Planes and Vultures.
Check it out!
Check it out!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Song of the Day
To celebrate the US release of Ellie Goulding's Bright Lights album, it's a great acoustic version of her hit, Starry Eyed!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Song of the Day
Hey Everyone! Sorry I went missing for a few days, I was in Vegas for a taekwondo tournament. But I'm back! Here's the song of the day- The Airborne Toxic Event: Changing.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day in continuing with cover week is Mark Ronson's version of Maximo Park's Apply Some Pressure. Check it out!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is continuing with cover song week (except yesterday lol). It's the Hooiser cover of Justin Timberlake's Lovestoned.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is Adele-Set Fire to the Rain- her sophomore album 21 just exceeds all expectation- and you have to get it.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Song of the Day
It starting to look like cover week! Hhahahah the next Ho's Song of the Day is Hot Chip covering Shakira's She Wolf - hahahah check it out, it's kinda neat.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is dedicated to Emily Fritze- it's Mike Posner's Version of Speed of Sound.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is (surprise) Ellie Goulding's amazing cover of Coldplay's Don't Panic! Ellie + Cover Song = Love it.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Song of the Day
I saw this awesome live performance the other day and I knew it had to be a song of the day. Ho's Song of the Day is the beautiful Adele: Someone Like You live.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is the ever lovely and super chill Corrine Bailey Rae: Trouble Sleeping
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is- Robin Thicke: When I Get you Alone- I heard a version on Glee and it made me remembered what a great song this is! Check it out.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse cover of The Zutons- Valerie!!! I love this song. Happy Friday everyone :)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Favorite Songs from Movies
Every once and awhile I like to add a playlist about a different topic. This week I wanted to do a playlist on my favorite songs from films. I think music makes films- that that perfect harmony of music, dialogue, mis en scene and visuals can speak louder than words. So I created a playlist with my favorite songs used in films.
1. Sufjan Stevens: Chicago from Little Miss Sunshine
There is something about this movie that I truly love. I think it’s because of its message- that in life there is always going to be someone better than you: smarter, funnier, more athletic, etc. That if you continue to compare yourself to others you’ll never truly be happy with yourself, rather, by embracing who we are, life turns out to be a lot better. I think it is hilarious that the writer of the film says the whole idea stemmed from a quote from California Governor Schwarzenegger in which he talks about how much he hates losers and how misguided that frame thought truly is. The film has a great cast of the always funny Steve Carell (even when he doesn’t try), the under-appreciated Toni Collete, the vulgar Alan Arkin and the always charming Greg Kinnear as well the introduction of Abagail Breslin. Chicago is in my opinion the song of the film and even though they are nowhere near Chicago, it makes me think of their yellow van trucking along the I-10 headed to a beauty pageant that really doesn’t mean all that much.
Check it out Here
2. New Order: Ceremony from Marie Antoinette
I believe another great choice of song. While many are torn about the biopic about the French teenage queen at Ms. Coppola hands, the music of the film was down right amazing. An ode to excess, youth and vanity, the soundtrack read like any cool kid’s musical library from over the years. One of the best choices that Coppola makes on the soundtrack is the addition of the classic song, Ceremony by New Order. New Order is the band that formed after the death of Ian Curtis and they continued Joy Division's legacy. Ceremony makes me think of more simple times, of youth enjoying their youths- which is a perfect match for the scene in Marie Antoinette in which Marie celebrates her birthday and in the midst of this formality and (pun intended) ceremony, a kid will do what a kid does best- be a kid.
4. Regina Spektor- Hero from 500 Days of Summer
Of course I wanted to put Temper Trap- Sweet Disposition, but I had already put that amazing song on a post already- but that doesn’t matter, I love the 500 Days of Summer of soundtrack and knew I could find another (or even 2). I love the film and thought that the Cure and The Smiths presented the perfect backdrop to what is in fact a sort of truthful parody of romantic melodrama. Hero by Regina Spektor plays during a pivotal scene in the movie where the screen is split between what the protagonist Tom wants and what is actually happening. The scene ends with the sad realization that Summer has not only moved on but is engaged to another, and with our hero tragically walking home. What a beautifully done scene and with Regina’s line “I’m the hero of the story I don’t need to be saved” wretches at you, as he walks alone.
Check it out Here
4. Mumma-ra: She's Got you High from 500 Days of Summer
Another song from 500 Days of Summer. When I think of this film, I think of this song. This beautifully written song about a love that has kind of blossomed gradually (yet without noticing) makes me think of the film's protagonist, Tom Hansen and how he falls in love with Summer, gradually yet without him really knowing when or even how. It also speaks to the idea that it maybe a one sided love (which of course is how the film turns out) but that he just can't help it- she's got him high, and he doesn't even know it.
5. Coldplay: Don't Panic from Garden State
Of course anyone who's followed Coldplay knows that Don't Panic was the first track on their huge debut album Parachutes- but Zach Braff uses this song to full effect. As Andrew returns to the state of New Jersey for his mother's funeral, this song plays bittersweetly as Chris Martin chimes, "We live in a beautiful world...Yeah do, yeah do", which of course with slight hesitation and irony. A beautiful film, outstanding soundtrack (Iron and Wine, Frou Frou, The Shins and Zero 7, what's not to love?)- Don't Panic just opens it up perfectly.
Check it out Here
6. My Bloody Valentine: Sometimes from Lost in Translation
If you are a friend of mine you know that I love Sofia Coppola and her films. Lost in Translation is one of my favorite films ever, in which it deals with two travelers who feel emotionally isolated in Japan. Both characters Bob (played by the amazing Bill Murray) and Charlotte (played by Scarlett Johannsen) while both in different places in their lives, realize that that they both are stuck in lives they don’t want to live in. Emotionally and now physically trapped in another country, the two create a bond in their shared ennui. Sometimes by My Bloody Valentine encapsulates these two characters perfectly in Coppola’s dream like world, where everything is soft, every action truly meaningful and the silence truly deafening.
Check it out Here
7. Belle and Sebastian: Piazza, New York Catcher from Juno
I always have to laugh when I see this film- a debut for writer Diablo Cody this one really hits in all the right places. Director Jason Reitman uses music to great affect in this film- Kimya Dawson brings forth an artistic/whimsical feel to the entire film. This classic brings forth a wittyness/word play that runs rampant through the film, as well as that great acoustic tone- this song is just cool, and the Ellen Page's Juno is just that- cool.
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8. Badly Drawn Boy: Above you Below Me from About a Boy
One of my favorite films ever. Toni Collette returns once again to my playlist and does a great job playing the role of eccentric and very depressive mother just trying to get by with her son Marcus, who she loves dearly. Hugh Grant, plays the kind of asshole bachelor Will, who in his attempts to hook up with single mothers gets roped into Marcus's life somehow. The two learn from each (not as cheesy as it sounds) and it ends up with a great scene of two singing Killing Me Softly and getting pelted with food. Above You and Below Me represents their unique friendship perfectly in which the line "I will take you as you are, please accept me as I am".
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9. Nancy Sinatra: Bang Bang from Kill Bill Vol.1
What a great choice of song to start out this bloody tale of revenge. While this song was written decades ago, the audience feels like this song was written for the blood splattered bride as we see her and her wedding party gunned down in cold blood by her former colleagues and former lover Bill. I remember watching this scene and just getting chills, Nancy’s cool yet sad voice in the midst of this chaos and violence, Tarantino is a true auteur.
10. Tan Dun and Yo-yo Ma: Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
A great film from China and another great film from the gifted and multi-talented Ang Lee, everything about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is romantic- done with a Chinese flare. In the backdrop of the beautiful and ancient China, two warriors become entrapped in a game of cat and mouse caused a by a free spirit yet troublesome young woman who feels trapped in her societal role of what a woman should be back then. Tan Dun creates a beautiful song true of the emotional weight of film. A beautiful song that thanks to the amazing cellist Yo Yo Ma just breaks your heart and makes you feel the spirit of this Chinese love story.
Check it out Here
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- Lady Sovereign vs The Ordinary Boys: 9 to 5. I'm not a big fan of Lady Sovereign but I'll look past that since I love the Ordinary Boys.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- The newly reformatted Panic! at the Disco- Ballad of Mona Lisa.
Check it out!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day- I know I had Ellie last week but I can't stop listening to her album! Ellie Goulding: Guns and Horses
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Song of the Day
Ho's Song of the Day is the song from one of my favorite movies ever- Lost in Translation. It's Jesus and the Mary Chain- Just like Honey
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Song of the Day
In honor of the tragedy yesterday in Tucson today's song of the day is Sarah McLachlan's beautiful World on Fire.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Song of the Day
Hey everybody, Tuesday's Song of the Day is The Hush Sound- Don't Wake me Up. I could only find a live version but it's still pretty good.
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