Antony and the Johnsons: "Another World"

This song bleeds pain but it is at the same time so beautiful.

Another World

I need another place
Will there be peace?
I need another world
This one's nearly gone

Still have too many dreams
Never seen the light
I need another world
A place where I can go

I'm gonna miss the sea
I'm gonna miss the snow
I'm gonna miss the bees
I'll miss the things that grow
I'm gonna miss the trees
I'm gonna miss the sound
I'll miss the animals
I'm gonna miss you all

I need another place
Will there be peace?
I need another world
This one's nearly gone

I'm gonna miss the birds
Singing all this songs
Been kissing this so long

Another world x4

Antony and the Johnsons - "Another World"

Lisa Hannigan: Lille

Lisa has to be one of my favorite living female singers. Her voice has a magic to it that I cannot describe in words. She breaths life into melodies and lyrics in ways that many of hear peers cant even dream of. She is an amazing singer.

I first heard Lisa on her work with Damien Rice and his album entitled "O." Not to long ago Damien and Lisa decided to part ways. To my surprise I no longer desired to see Damien in concert, but I still want to see Lisa in concert. I hope you enjoy this video. It is really fascinating.

Oh, and by the way this song is off her new album entitled "Sea Saw." She is also coming to Atlanta to play at the Vinyl of March 10th ($12 Advanced Tickets). You can download this song and "I Don't Know" for free by going to this link (and yes it is legal).

Lisa Hannigan - Lille

Top 5 Bands I Can't Get Into, but wish I could.

The Top 5 Bands I Can't Get Into, but wish I could...

Now don't get me wrong people, I am not saying that I hate these bands, I really want to like these bands. I have tried very hard to get them under my skin. Each of the bands that I am about to mention I even think are great bands and have great songs, I just can't connect. In fact, there are several songs from each band that I love - if not adore. However, I just cant get into them no matter how much I wish I could.

Yet alas, as a band - as a collection of work - I just can't sit down and listen to a whole album by any of these, even though I want to, even though I ave tried. The old me even lied to people... "yeah! I love that band...'s one song - what ever the hell it's name was, great stuff. There from _________ (insert random place that sounds close or cool), right?"

I know, I know what you are thinking. And sadly it's true, I am not so cool after all. So in an attempt to redeem some of my dignity I have posted below one of my favorite songs from each of these bands. Just to show you that I am not totally closed minded. If any of you out there want to post your favorite songs, or even albums, by these guys feel free to comment on this post - please prove me wrong. Help me see the light! Or just join me and tell me your "Top Five Bands I can't get into, but wish I could."

So here they are...

Number 1: Dare I say it, Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love


Number 2: Dave Matthews - ummm...

Ok, I honestly can't think of any... sorry. I just don't care for good old Dave.


Number 3: Weezer - Buddy Holly (a little on the nose, I know)



Number 4: Bella & Sebastian



Number 5: Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - I know... the obvious choice.

Blitzen Trapper: "Furr"

This Portland, OR based experimental folk rock band had released several albums over the years but not until their most recent album Furr was released in 2008 did they begin to gain some serious national and international attention. Their previous album Wild Mountain Nation had gained critical acclaim from critics like Pitchfork Media and Spin. One thing I love about this band is that their sound is quite broad.

This song was actually in the short list for my top songs from 2008. Which is an entirely different beast from albums of the year, perhaps I whill run that list here soon. In the mean time here is Blitzen Trapper's song "Furr" of their forth album of the same name - I hope you enjoy it.

Blitzen Trapper - "Furr"

MGMT: "Time to Pretend"

I just love this song. This band is quickly gaining notoriety and I should have posted on them when I first hear this song a few months ago. It has an upbeat darkness to it. Cool stuff. This song comes off their album Oracular Spectacular. Just don't let the kids listen to it. Cough. Cough.

MGMT: Time to Pretend