On A Sunday Afternoon...

So, again, my updates have lacked so much lately. I don't know how most bloggers keep this up. I'm so busy laying around I guess. But with the lack of a basketball season on the horizon, and impending obligations at a cease and disist, I suppose I could blow the dust of this old blog and start writing again. I was incidentally, also just trying to run the clock out on that whole "My Summer Album Days" thing. Now that summer's over I can get back (hopefully) to a steady schedule of random nothings.

I've posted Real Estate material on this blog a total of two times this year, which is too much for a blog that's only 8 months old, but nonetheless I will keep them coming. It's Sunday, I'm feeling nostalgic, and dreaming of autumn...

My Summer Album Daze Part 5

Okay, so every weekly forum I have tried on this messy blog of mine has failed, but darnnit, I'm going to keep this going. As summer is ending I still have a plethora of albums to add to my summer heat collection. Actually, I may use that name as the title of my compilation to be used in one of those tv ads where couples are strolling beaches and laying by the fireplace, as song titles such as "Keep It Rollin'" scroll up on the screen.

Anyhow, I decided to mash up two album releases into one summer recommendation, as I really couldn't choose between the two. Oh You're So Silent Jens and Night Falls over Kortedala are seperate entities of beautifully written songs comprising the complete work of art each album represents, but together they make a perfect entry into my list of summer albums. The first time I heard "A Postcard To Nina" I was sizzling on my patio (at night no less, thank you Texas), and the sweet bassline just felt like a soft bassline cruising my inner ears, and yea, suffice to say, I was hooked. Jens may be one part Jonathan Richman, one part Morrissey, but he stands alone in his ability to create quirky musical gems that are none too romantic and summery in their own right.

I swear, this gem took me a while to warm up to, but if can hold out through the song's prototypical songwriting style until the 3:30 minute mark, you'll encounter the greatest use of sampling and melody ever used in one song ever. Period.



And any song that references Warren G get's an A in my book..Please enjoy.

For Blogging Out Loud

I forgot how amazing this song was. It's the loudest, soothing song I've ever laid ears upon. I'll just let the song speak for itself. I decided to include the live version as well, as it requires dual appreciation from their performance as well. (Make sure your bass levels are adjusted accordingly...the bass riff begs you.)