To be honest, I had to force myself to listen to some other music for this week’s post because I spent 99.9% of the week listening to Pearl Jam. I’m pretty sure that no one wanted to have to read another one of those posts where I get all nostalgic about being 14 and then get all moony over the front man and his weird emotional quirks. Plus, this week, I’m into bassist, so here’s to you Jeff Ament and your 20 years of funny hats.
The Airborne Toxic Event – Welcome to Your Wedding Day
I have been meaning to post this song for a few weeks, but I was trying to pair it with other songs that made me want to dance. Also, I’m pretty sure that this song includes deep social commentary about our government, but as I’m not sure, I kinda hoped that a few extra listens would make it clearer. Mostly, it made me want to car dance and day dream about Mikel Jollett (he's got a sexy mouth like that guy on Burn Notice). That in itself is reason enough to post.
Justin Townes Earl – Learning To Cry
Ahh, Justin Townes Earl… from what I can tell, the dude has a pretty crazy story I haven't seen anyone drop the f-bomb more often than him on Twitter, but he has some seriously awesome music. I would try to classify it, but each album has a bit of a different sound. This song in particular strikes me as really old style country. Every time it shuffles in, I find it impossible to say no. It gets stuck in my head and heart and is just so super smooth.
This is a live version, but I seriously suggest that you listen to the album version.
Candlebox – Far Behind
Last night, I came across a 90s music folder on my external hard drive. It was filled with one-off gems from the 90’s that I totally forgot that I had. It was also filled with songs that I can't believe I ever purchased or wanted to keep (aka Hey Leonardo). It was a fun little time capsule and it contained this song.
A few weeks ago, I read that this is one of many songs written for Andrew Wood (also Alice in Chains’s Would? and the Temple of Dog album). I always thought this was a love song. I have no idea why, but I’m guessing that I never spent a lot of time actually listening and thinking about the lyrics. Anyway, it made me listen to it a little differently… plus, it is a really awesome song.
Such a strange video, but I really wish that someone would make wearing skirts with Doc Martens and flannels and thermals come back in style (especially for appropriate work wear). Please?
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