One Last Podshuffle for 2007
Because I've been feeling bad about neglecting the Lemur Love blog for so long.
By the way, I am using the FoxyTunes plug-in on my Firefox browser to provide informative links to the songs I'm writing about. Well, informative only if no Eurovision tracks come up.
1. "Dove (I'll Be Loving You)" by Moony
Pure Europop fabulousness by an Italian singer who is, if she's known in the U.S. at all, famous for singing on "Point of View" by DB Boulevard.
2. "Incredibly Drunk on Whiskey" by Memphis
Fun little loungey (loungy?) number from a side project of Torquil Campbell from Stars. One of the most chipper odes to alcohol this side of Dean Martin.
3. "She's the One" by Robbie Williams
"She's the One" is a throwaway track on I've Been Expecting You, although it could be a strong single anyway. That's how good that album is, though: every track except "Jesus In a Camper Van" could have been a hit.
4. "Mademoiselle de Paris" by Andy Williams
No relation to Robbie. Jen and I drove to Branson to see Andy Williams in concert, and it was worth it. This is from one of Andy's strongest albums, Under Paris Skies, which was arranged by Quincy Jones. Sadly, Andy's albums vary wildly in quality, although there are always at least three memorable tracks on each one.
5. "Tongue Tied" by Alison Moyet
"Tongue Tied" is a b-side to "Should I Feel That It's Over," which is amazing, since it is a powerful song on its own.
6. "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love" by Jack Jones
Not surprising to see that FoxyTunes has no info about this number. It's a song from Finian's Rainbow, and it is the spiritual cousin to Stephen Stills' "Love the One You're With." I love Jack Jones' early work, before he went hardcore with the Vegas lounge vocal theatrics. This captures him perfectly, with a smooth swagger that fits the lyrics perfectly.
7. "Antarctica" by Men Without Hats
I've already professed my love for Men Without Hats here, but let me reiterate: I love them. Even though I have no idea what the hell this song is about.
8. "Vibrate" by Ghostland Observatory
Not one of my favorite songs off of Paparazzi Lightning, but damn it all if it doesn't mix nicely with the song that preceded it on the pod.
9. "Suburban Knights" by Hard-Fi
Ignoring the fact that songs decrying soulless suburbs number in the thousands, this is a ridiculously catchy song. Hard-Fi probably fared the best of all the bands that put out second albums this year. I read a review, probably in Q, that pointed out that this song just demands to be sung by football stadium crowds, and that reviewer is absolutely right.
10. "Breakin' Up" by Rilo Kiley
The more I listen to Under the Blacklight, the more I like it, which is saying something since I liked it a lot right off the bat. I have a fondness for upbeat songs with downbeat lyrics, and this is a perfect example of that.
