I’m glad you’re ending March. You’ve been a doozy for the world. With Corvid-19 literally and figuratively taking over the world be it in people or the news, stupid politicians doing stupid things (though that’s always been happening) to here in Sydney, Mother Nature can’t make up her mind. She’s having hot flashes one day. Rain the next and then wind that could put the … Continue reading Songs of My Life: March 2020
This is the Top 16 Cover Songs according to me. It was really hard choosing just 16 as there are some great cover songs out there, but I’m pretty happy with this list. I’d say these are my favorites so far. In alphabetical order by artist covering, here are the 16 songs I think freaking rock! Listen/watch HERE or below. Helden by Apocalyptica featuring Till … Continue reading Top 16 Cover Songs
Mentally, I was all over the goddamn place for May. Most of it was in a good headspace but damn the days where it was a bad headspace. I’m good at recognizing patterns my brain takes and signs of where it’s going to fuck with me so I can luckily do a preemptive strike on most of those bad headspace days but the days I couldn’t stop it from happening seemed like what the fuck moments times a billion. I survive though. Mostly through sheer will and my sidekick, music. Some of those bad headspace days, you just crawl into your bed, pull the blankets over your head and go to bed the moment your day ends and some days you share those bad headspace days with someone and their simple words of understanding help more than they know. Continue reading “Songs of My Life: May 2016”
I posted my Top 5 albums list over at 16 Clefs last week, but wanted to give my Top 10 here. I was really doubting that there would be decent albums for the first half of the year, but the last half of the year did not disappoint. In order from 10 to 1: #10: STUCK by ADELITAS WAY: I’ve always enjoyed this band’s music. From their … Continue reading TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014
Continuing in the spirit of INFIDELITY (the movie), we give you our (Amy and Shelia) TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2014. For our TOP 4 SONGS, click HERE Amy’s Top 5 Albums STAY GOLD by FIRST AID KIT – another Swedish band that I just love. Their first single of this album, “My Silver Lining”, is haunting and sad and I love the lyrics “I try not to … Continue reading Top 5 Albums of 2014
ARTIST: Damien Rice SONG: “I Don’t Want to Change You” ALBUM: MY FAVOURITE FADED FANTASY (available November 11th) DAMIEN RICE: Facebook | Twitter | Website [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/168983459″ params=”color=00aabb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Previous posts on DAMIEN RICE Continue reading MUSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER: “D” – Damien Rice
September kicked off my 8 month lock down. Debt being paid off. Money being saved. All in 8 months. Final destination: ACHIEVING DREAM. So naturally the Universe gifted me songs that kept me focused on my 8 month target. Gave me songs that inspired me to keep pursuing my dream. Gave me songs that motivated me. Gave me songs that lifted me. Gave me songs … Continue reading Songs of My Life: September 2014
NEW DAMIEN RICE! NEW DAMIEN RICE! HOLY MOTHER OF GOD IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR NEW DAMIEN RICE! Yeah, we’re a little more than freaking excited to have new music from the Irishman and even more excited it’s being released in a few short months! MY FAVOURITE FADED FANTASY was produced by the legendary Rick Rubin and is Damien’s first album in eight years! EIGHT YEARS! MY FAVOURITE … Continue reading LISTEN: “My Favourite Faded Fantasy” by Damien Rice
In the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, today’s 4:20 Break comes from Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHeJIaf9otA]) Continue reading 4:20 BREAK: “Cheers Darlin’”
Whew, August…you were a doozie in music and I loved every single song you presented me. A lot of messages and signs received from the Universe and a lot of reminders to have fun. You also reminded me that it’s wonderful being me. Reminder: click on song title to see/hear video if no Soundcloud link or listen on Spotify to some of the songs (player … Continue reading Songs of My Life: August 2013