So I find your list to be rather interesting. A few thoughts on the artists named:
Bruce Springsteen - It took me a while to come around to really liking Springsteen, but I suspect that a lot of that had to do with the fact that my mother was, and is, totally hot for him. As any self-respecting teenager would feel, I wanted nothing to do with this Bruce Springsteen. Though I did find a secret love for such songs as "State Trooper" and "Born in the U.S.A.", despite its having been hi-jacked by political campaigners for their own jingoistic, patriotic purposes. This despite the title. (Being Canadian. *g*)
The Police - For me "Invisible Sun" was then, and has remained, one of the defining songs by the band. Dark and moody, with that thumping rhythm, slightly askew, it was always something of a punch in the gut. I also loved "Synchronicity II", for its sweeping drama, and clever telling of the tale.
U2 - My first loves, music-wise, that I claimed for my own. "Drowning Man", "Bad", "Elvis Presley in America", "Bullet the Blue Sky". So many songs. (I dreamt of Archie singing "Gone" at a big festival. Totally blew Cook's mind. *g*)
Coldplay - I *love, love, love* them. They are one of those bands I can actually play over and over again. Love all of their albums, but especially the latest. "Violet Hill" is beautiful, and "Strawberry Swing" is joyful and so musically infectious. Such a perfect day, indeed. *g*
Our Lady Peace - A Canadian band, so I totally grew up with them. "Naveed" etc. Quintessentially Canadian, with smart lyrics and music that doesn't follow the obvious hooks, they never worried that much about being "catchy". I love the fact that David Cook is such a huge fan of theirs. It speaks well of him. Haha. *g*
David Cook - "Bar-Ba-Sol" knocks me for a loop, every time. I played it over and over and over again, when I got the CD. Loved it. It makes you feel alive, with thunder and lightning pulsing through your veins. For the more melodic stuff, I love "Life On the Moon" and "Avalanche". I have been pleasantly surprised by Cook.
Some of my loves:
The Verve - They just take me away. Especially the guitars, which are phenomenal. I always feel like I'm really experiencing the music, through and through. 2 examples, one live at Glastonbury, and a fairly recent video from "Forth", their album released in 2008.
(Love is Noise - which I love, and cannot stop myself from moving to the rhythm)
Concrete Blonde - For something completely different, from the opposite end of the spectrum. Johnette Napolitano is an amazing singer/song-writer. Tough and rocking, she was a voice for me when I was feeling stifled and/or rebellious. She understood pain, and the shattered-glass feeling that can sometimes come with love. It's not all hearts and flowers.
(Mexican Moon - Slightly older and smoother, with a wistful quality. Helps me feel as though I'm away from all of this, living a different life. Even though I have no particular desire to be in Mexico, or hot, dusty places in general, it's the idea of something completely different.)
A fairly recent discovery for me, was a young band called MGMT. Their music is fairly electronically-based, but it's melodic and infectious, and gets into my blood, making me want to groove to it. This is "Electric Feel".
And I'll leave you with something Canadian that always takes me away to another time and place. The Tragically Hip, singing "Grace, Too" and "Bobcaygeon". Awesome songs, both of them.
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So I find your list to be rather interesting. A few thoughts on the artists named:
Bruce Springsteen - It took me a while to come around to really liking Springsteen, but I suspect that a lot of that had to do with the fact that my mother was, and is, totally hot for him. As any self-respecting teenager would feel, I wanted nothing to do with this Bruce Springsteen. Though I did find a secret love for such songs as "State Trooper" and "Born in the U.S.A.", despite its having been hi-jacked by political campaigners for their own jingoistic, patriotic purposes. This despite the title. (Being Canadian. *g*)
The Police - For me "Invisible Sun" was then, and has remained, one of the defining songs by the band. Dark and moody, with that thumping rhythm, slightly askew, it was always something of a punch in the gut. I also loved "Synchronicity II", for its sweeping drama, and clever telling of the tale.
U2 - My first loves, music-wise, that I claimed for my own. "Drowning Man", "Bad", "Elvis Presley in America", "Bullet the Blue Sky". So many songs. (I dreamt of Archie singing "Gone" at a big festival. Totally blew Cook's mind. *g*)
Coldplay - I *love, love, love* them. They are one of those bands I can actually play over and over again. Love all of their albums, but especially the latest. "Violet Hill" is beautiful, and "Strawberry Swing" is joyful and so musically infectious. Such a perfect day, indeed. *g*
Our Lady Peace - A Canadian band, so I totally grew up with them. "Naveed" etc. Quintessentially Canadian, with smart lyrics and music that doesn't follow the obvious hooks, they never worried that much about being "catchy". I love the fact that David Cook is such a huge fan of theirs. It speaks well of him. Haha. *g*
David Cook - "Bar-Ba-Sol" knocks me for a loop, every time. I played it over and over and over again, when I got the CD. Loved it. It makes you feel alive, with thunder and lightning pulsing through your veins. For the more melodic stuff, I love "Life On the Moon" and "Avalanche". I have been pleasantly surprised by Cook.
Some of my loves:
The Verve - They just take me away. Especially the guitars, which are phenomenal. I always feel like I'm really experiencing the music, through and through. 2 examples, one live at Glastonbury, and a fairly recent video from "Forth", their album released in 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GnWRjoP9mQ
(Bittersweet Symphony - pretty powerful stuff)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdTzmIgRuQ0
(Love is Noise - which I love, and cannot stop myself from moving to the rhythm)
Concrete Blonde - For something completely different, from the opposite end of the spectrum. Johnette Napolitano is an amazing singer/song-writer. Tough and rocking, she was a voice for me when I was feeling stifled and/or rebellious. She understood pain, and the shattered-glass feeling that can sometimes come with love. It's not all hearts and flowers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQutPF0Q-wo
(Scene of a Perfect Crime - Haunting and evocative, with a deep thrumming rhythm. Loved it.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOSQzSxMRfI
(Mexican Moon - Slightly older and smoother, with a wistful quality. Helps me feel as though I'm away from all of this, living a different life. Even though I have no particular desire to be in Mexico, or hot, dusty places in general, it's the idea of something completely different.)
A fairly recent discovery for me, was a young band called MGMT. Their music is fairly electronically-based, but it's melodic and infectious, and gets into my blood, making me want to groove to it. This is "Electric Feel".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUI5MC9tVM
And I'll leave you with something Canadian that always takes me away to another time and place. The Tragically Hip, singing "Grace, Too" and "Bobcaygeon". Awesome songs, both of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9W4ka7LEFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggm8U-CtaKs
(One of these days, I'll get around to figuring out those handy html hide the link thingies, but am too tired now. *g*)
So many tunes running through my head right now. Oh my gosh. Hope that you aren't too annoyed. Hee. Enjoy. :)
Dee. a.k.a. Irish.