I never imagined for this day to come; on several occasions, there were quite a few number of times when I felt like quitting, but things were going pretty good, and-- what’s that other thing that bloggers always say… oh yeah, also thanks to you guys for the um, support. Really though, thanks to everyone, you guys are pretty awwthum.Looking back a year ago when I first started, it began from a pretty rough start, but since then the blog has evolved and improved through time-- well at least I think so. Thoughout this blogging venture, I’ve displayed a healthy pattern of multiple personality disorder by jumping from one genre to the other, always managing to confuse my readers and surprise them with what to expect. Or not. Either way, it’s been fun.
During those first few couple of weeks in May 2007, I started off with these specially selected tunes. These songs are no exception to one of the best that I’ve posted on, but these are the ones that I’ll always cherish the most, because every time I listen to it, I can remember exactly how it was, during those first few of couple weeks when it first started.
None of these mp3s are new, I guess we’ve already established that, but in case you still haven’t tasted any of these delectable songs, right now would be that perfect time to do so.
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I started off with these guys, which was a pretty unexpected choice. The first post was dedicated to friends, using this blog as a platform to easily exchange music and report on any interesting new findings. But, my friends being my friends; I could only hold their interest for so long, but they’ve been supportive enough and I couldn’t be more grateful. Both these songs, are by far my most favorite of the Arctic’s; basic pop rock tunes, yet both so wonderfully executed. And the guitar sections, is just so achingly gorgeous.|mp3| Arctic Monkeys – A Certain Romance
|mp3| Arctic Monkeys – Leave Before the Lights Come On
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Don’t be misguided by the picture, Au Revoir Simone is not a band from 1987, they formed in late 2003, and since then have been spreading their perfectly crafted hushed electronic pop combined with minimal yet soothing vocals. I can’t help from being more and more in love with the music of these girls (women??). Here are two sweet tunes to accompany your day.|mp3| Au Revoir Simone – Through the Backyard
|mp3| Au Revoir Simone – Sad Song
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Fields is the band that doesn’t get enough mention, which is quite surprising considering their brilliant works particularly in their 2007 debut, Everything Last Winter. Blending grating, harsh instrumentation with lush, haunting, spacious melodies is truly their forte. This one track though has the least amount of harshness, and is their best to date. As the song veers towards the end, introspective, sumptuous riffage appears, taking the song to even greater dimensions.|mp3| Fields – You Brought This On Yourself
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I’ve mentioned Mumm-Ra more than a couple of times; last month marked their departure as a full band, and although I’m sadden by the news, I’m still eager to see what the band members will singularly pursue in the nearest future. ‘These Things Move In Three’ is that track that I’m most fond of by the guys; a fun pop number with charming guitar parts.|mp3| Mumm-Ra – These Things Move In Threes
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It wasn’t until much later in the following weeks, that I finally did a write up on the best Swedish band ever, the Radio Dept. This particular song by the band have yet to tire my listen, in fact I imagine I never will. ‘Where Damage Isn’t Already Done’ is most probably one of the best tunes I’ve heard in my entire life; it’s simple, short, and sweet, it has one of the most beautifully awe-inspiring guitar melodies I’ve heard, and most of all, it makes you feel all happy and good inside. Absolute bliss.|mp3| The Radio Dept. – Where Damage Isn’t Already Done
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