Song of the Day

Song: "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House"
Artist: LCD Soundsystem
Album: LCD Soundsystem (2005)

What? This hasn't already been Song of the Day? I checked the archives before posting this, and it's true. Somehow I've managed to maintain a blog for several months now without posting this tune. What can I say about James Murphy, frontman and mastermind behind LCD Soundsystem that hasn't already been said? He has the upmost versatility as an artist, with the ability to both stretch the limits of creativity musically while managing to write thoughtful lyrics that the listener can still relate to. "Daft Punk..." is simple and playful. It's a hook-laden romp about everyone's favortie French house/electro duo playing a show at Murphy's house...an undoubtedly false story, but fun as hell nonetheless.



The band's 2007 album Sound of Silver was my #3 favorite album of last year. Check out this energetic live performance of All My Friends, one of the album's standout tracks.

Song of the Day

Song: "Lysergic Bliss"
Artist: of Montreal
Album: Satanic Panic in the Attic (2004)

Sweet vocal harmonies on this abbreviated, acoustic version of the second track from Satanic Panic in the Attic. This one puts me in a good mood. "If we were a pair of jigsaw puzzle pieces, we would connect so perfectly..." Seems like a simple solution to many of life's problems to me.

Song of the Day

Song: "Brandy Alexander"
Artist: Feist
Album: The Reminder (2007)

This song is one of the more underrated tracks from last year's fantastic release, The Reminder. It's low-key, simple, and very hummable (maybe snappable?). Kind of has a Motown vibe to it, which makes it ideal for a day spent in anticipation of another crazy snow storm or for driving around a small town while snapping along to the beat with one of your blog's co-authors. We're all about versatility here at the OBS. There are some talented people that come up with stuff for YouTube. This was directed by a guy named Michael Boylan and features a really cute ballerina. And in case that cuteness isn't enough for ya, you can always check out this clip by Feist that made us all go out and buy an iPod.

Song of the Day

Song: "Keep Your Eyes Ahead"
Artist: The Helio Sequence
Album: Keep Your Eyes Ahead (2008)

I've been blowin' up this song on my iPod for a month now...finally there's a video to go with it. And it's a cool video, too, which is something I don't usually say (a lot of videos just kinda suck). The title track from this Portland band's fourth album is upbeat with anthemic and whirling melodies that are springy (springy as in seasonal and as in bouncy). Anyway, I suck at describing stuff, so just give it a listen.

Song of the Day

Song: "Sultan"
Artist: What Made Milwaukee Famous
Album: What Doesn't Kill Us (2008)

Indie pop from Austin in the same vein as Spoon and a less dramatic Okkervil River. Nice video with an unexpected cameo from Lance Armstrong. The rumors have already begun than WMMF are using performance enhancing drugs.

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Song of the Day

Song: "The KKK Took My Baby Away"
Artist: The Ramones
Album: Pleasant Dreams (1981)

A word to the wise: if a gal you care about decides to go to LA around the holiday season, you may want to go with her. Otherwise, you may never see her again.

Song of the Day

Song: "Phantom Limb"
Artist: The Shins
Album: Wincing the Night Away (2007)

Sometimes you just want to hear a pop song. Nothing more, nothing less...just a good pop song. That is especially true when it is near 70 degrees for the first time in months and you are enjoying a drive in the country. I've gotta say, I had written this album off for the longest time last year. But when I finally gave in and gave it a spin, I was pleasantly surprised. For me, the charm that The Shins possess is that they won't, in fact, "change your life" as Natalie Portman suggested (cutely suggested). As you might expect from them, "Phantom Limb" is a great pop song.

Song of the Day

Artist: Lo Fidelity All-Stars
Title: Battleflag
Album: How to Operate with A Blown Mind

With birthday's comes nostalgia. Here is one from the seemingly distant past.

Song of the Day

Song: "That Summer, at Home I Had Become the Invisible Boy"
Artist: The Twilight Sad
Album: Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters (2007)

This song has strong undertones of a sense of something changing. At this particular point in my life, I can relate. James Grahm's sullen Scottish accent only adds to the tune's nostalgic charm. He can sing lines like "kids are on fire, in the bedroom" and make it sound bittersweet. This band was a great find last year...looking forward to seeing where they go in '08.