Monday, December 12, 2011

Time to Dance playlist.

1.Sister Golden Hair-America
This is really a great song, a classic. My mom listened to America non-stop when I was a kid and now I listen to them non-stop. Besides Walking Man's Road from the Last Unicorn soundtrack, this is their best song. 
2.Girls and Boys-Blur
Damon Albarn is a genius. I love the upbeatedness (is that even a word) of this song even though it's about a serious issue.
3. Wish Me Well (You Can Go To Hell)-Bouncing Souls
Best breakup song. Ever. 
4. Free Me-Cipes and the People
It's so fun and cheery and romantic. Reminds me of Teen Titans. Bet you can guess why. 
5. On Melancholy Hill-Gorillaz
Another Damon song. I love this song, it's so happy sounding but the lyrics are sad. It's about the plasticness of today's society.
6. To Binge-Gorillaz ft. Little Dragon
There are no words. 
7. Fluff 'N' Fold-The Launderettes
I have no idea how my dad discovered this song, but it's a fun little punk tune. 
8.Celebrity Status-Marinana's Trench
It's so catchy and so true. Mariana's Trench is a great band. Shaketramp is a fun one as well. 
9. What If-Meg and Dia
Oh the enchanting Meg and Dia. What If is just good. Really and truly good. 
10. Hug Me-Meg and Dia
One of my favorite songs ever. Really shows of the song writing skills of the sisters. 
11. Roses-Meg and Dia
See Hug Me.
12. Shut Me Up-Mindless Self Indulgence
Ah, everyone's first MSI song. I adore this song and always will. I still don't know what it's about but the music video was directed by Johnen Vazquez and is hysterical. 
13. Northern Downpour-Panic! At the Disco
A fun little tune. Panic! was so chipper at this time, a nice break from the dark alt pop-rock of the first album (which I loved). Very much like the Beatles. 
14. Time to Dance-Panic! At the Disco
Brendon's voice is amazing in this song. This is written about Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk, which I really, really want to read. The story sounds so good. 
15. All Because of You-Puffy
Fun little unrequited love poppy rock tune from the Japanese duo. It's not overly cutesy like most Japanese pop-rock (or Japanese pop in general). It sounds (lyrically and musically) like something you would hear from an American tween pop artist, but with a little more edge.
16. Same Jeans-The View
A Scottish Indie band that my dad discovered. I don't know where he keeps getting these bands. This is off of their first album, Hats off to the Buskers. I don't know much about this band but the song is great
17. The House of Awesome Theme Song-The Whomping Willows
My first wrock song. It's got a great message too, it's very fun. 
18. Threshold-Sex Bob-Omb
I'm a huge Scott Pilgrim fan. This is probably the best "Sex Bob-Omb" song. 
19. White Rabbit-Emiliana Torrini
I didn't like Jefferson Airplane's song, but I like this cover. It was used for the Suckerpunch soundtrack. It's so ethereal.  Emiliana has a beautiful voice.
20. You'll Rebel To Anything-Mindless Self Indulgence
Ah, the theme song of my friend group.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Things to do before I turn 17

-Finish the short story about The Scarlet Letter and give it to Mr. Medlin
-Place in something at a Speech tournament, preferably DI
-Shop at a flea market
-Get at least 100 pages in yet-to-be-titled novel
-Pick a title for my novel
-Write positive poetry
-Go to Urban Outfitters to find more stuff for my room
-Lose ten pounds
-Read more romantic literature
-Master getting off a chair lift
-Only ride down snowboarding slopes that are intermediate and higher (no beginner)
-Learn Razzle Dazzle Rose on guitar
-Learn how to see auras (or at least start on it)