Don't Kiss Me Goodbye- Ultra Orange and Emmanuelle
The fantastic movie "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly" brought light onto this strangely named French band. In the most moving scene, I would know I was sobbing on the plane with an audience to watch me sob, this song came on and it just makes the scene. Plus the lead singer is
the beautiful wife in the movie, who stood by his side, making the song even more beautiful.Shopping Trolley- Beth Orton
"I think I'm going to cry, but I'm going to laugh about it in the end"
Standing Next to Me- The Last Shadow Puppets
I wasn't a big fan of Arctic Monkeys, I only got into them after the Nasher covered them which is in sad taste, I know, so when I heard this song I was a tad surprised. I literally loved it to the point of playing it on repeat for four hours straight, the start is simply marvellous. Turner has done proud, pity about the Monkeys and Rascals but I do love this duo.
Make Out Fall Out Make Up- love is all
You can scream this song full head up, shout shout shout! Awesome!
A Million Lost Dogs- The Sound Movement
You know those bands that NO ONE knows about, these are one of them, well with my circle anyway, making you feel superior with music knowledge.
Sight of You (live version-1990)- Pale Saints
Shoegazer at its best, live version much better though, try to find if possible.
Lalala- Julie Delpy feauring Nouvelle Vague
Deply did everything for that fantastic movie "2 Days in Paris", even provide the end credits song adding a bit of Nouvelle Vague, what a show!
Anyone Else but You- Mouldy Peaches
A hit with everyone and I mean everyone, even those who would point and laugh at Juno in real life, the bastards.
I Melt With You- Nouvelle Vague
This is a cover (note to self, add to best covers listing) of Modern English from 1982, its very different, but not at all. Its more delicate and feminine, it actually is rather saddening to listen to
as compared to the original, which is boppier and sweet but this version has her funny accent which is a bonus.I Don't Know Why I Love You- House of Love
I played this song when I hated someones hair, it was good and made me feel good too.
Le Point Aveugle- NAAST
My attempt to improve my French just lead to angry dancing (Punch and Judy dancing) around the room playing this song very loudly.
Jabberwocky- Hatcham Social
Simply because its associated with Alice in Wonderland.
A Punk- Vampire Weekend
I can't believe how popular these guys are now! On MTV and the biz, whats happening to MTV when a band with creativity can get airplay?
Away From Here- The Enemy
The live XFM recorded version is better, more raw, but this still is great to shout to, the whole "I'M SO SICK, SICK, SICK AND TIRED" and then scream "RICHARD AND JUDY". The thieving couple they are.
Flakes- Mystery Jets
I love these lads, this was the first song I heard from their new album with that little snippet they filmed with feathers, I just love the way he articulates the words, so they sound simple but aren't at all. "You pick up the bits and nothing fits and the wind blows you away", the away putting that magical voice of his to work.
Back of the Van- Ladyhawke
This was the first song to come onto Triple J in a long time I actually liked. People are complaining about the 80's coming back but if its anything like this song or "Two Doors Down", I'm not complaining.
She Called Up- Crowded House
I was upset that Crowded House got back together, but this song was a nice little return.
Hand in Glove- Sandie Shaw
Another fantastic cover, even if The Smiths may have broken due to Morrissey want to cover Shaw, this song adds a nice spin to the best love song ever written.
This Heart Attack- Faker
My brother came up and said, excitedly, "have you heard of Faker?" Yes. "What have they done?".
Broke on a Wheel- Plug in City
Thanks to Triple J free downloads, this is a song thats sort of electro, but I actually appreciate.
More Than You'll Ever Know- Red Jebezel
This oddly reminds me of Australia completely, for reasons beyond me.
Tuesday Morning- The Pogues
If I was ever to commit suicide, it would be on a Tuesday Morning.
If You Want Me- The Swell Season
If you haven't watched Once, your dumb. Basically. I thought their performance at the Oscars was possibly the best thing and beating those "Enchanted" idiots was the next.
Making Plans for Nigel- XTC
When my mother was expecting my brother, my fathers band mates sang "Making Plans for Nigel" to her, as a sort of joke. Thankfully, my brother was not called Nigel but instead named after a port, which would have been great if my father hadn't stuffed it up and instead naming him with an "in" instead of an "en" as it was more "symmetrical". For the rest of his life he has been plagued with people spelling his name wrong. Much like myself, although at least he wasn't named after the drunk wife of a poet.
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