Certain Songs

Here is another song for the soundtrack to the movie in my head...the one that isn't ever quite finished. Not a movie as much as it is a collection of scenes actually...each with awesome cinematography and perfectly synced soundtracks.

SCENE: Shot in a grainy black and white, set in a dark, divey bar... it's raining...girl splashes drink in guy's face...fade to black


* Casiotone For The Painfully Alone - 'New Year's Kiss' MP3

Of all of my friends that I am meeting up with at Coachella next month, I dare say that I am the least excited to see Thom Yorke. It's not that I hate Radiohead. I mean, I see the talent...but their songs have just never resonated with me. No connection. And to tell you the truth, I don't think I have ever even heard a single note of his solo stuff. But since he is playing late on Sunday night, I think I may just check him out. By the evening of the third day of Coachella, I am usually so blissfully exhausted that by the time the sun sets on Sunday evening I just grab a patch of grass on the polo field near the main stage. In fact, last year I fell asleep during the Cure's set...until I was jarred awake by the sound of my own snoring. How rock n roll is that?

My blog my rules right? So instead of posting a solo Thom Yorke song I am going to post my favorite radiohead song. I also love the fact that someone heard this song and thought it would perfect for a 'Lost' fan vid. God bless the internet and super fans. Pick a song...any song, and do a youtube search for it. My research shows that there is a 90% probability that said song will have a Harry Potter clip attached to it. Feel free to share your favorites in the comment section below.

you were the long island to my

ice tea - m4m - 23

(Short North Union Cafe)

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Date: 2010-03-26, 2:26PM EDT

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We always seemed to catch each others eye across the crowded bar last night at Union. A sexy cute blondie wearing that way HOT Hollister tee. It showed off your body so well.

I was with some friends who kept pushing me to talk to you but I was way too shy. I have dark hair and blue eyes that are real not from contacts. I was wearing the red A & F tee shirt and ripped jeans.

I really felt a connection and hope you did too, would love to try again Saturday night.?

******

Soon as I read this...this song was playing in my head...of course, the hold steady's songs are constantly running through my head...but sometimes they find a purpose

Twenty one days to go. I am honestly having trouble remembering who I've included in this countdown...but I don't think I have posted Vampire Weekend yet. And since the sun is shining so brightly this afternoon, I will go with VW for today's post. Someone once told me that Vampire Weekend would be the perfect band to have play at your neighborhood cookout. I had to agree. I am not a huge fan, but as far as background music goes it's perfect...light and summery.

The band will also forever hold a special place in my heart for the lyric "who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma"...ivy league angst never sounded so good.


* 'Oxford Comma' MP3

old navy girl in st.clairsville -

m4w - 35 (st. clairsville ohio)

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Date: 2010-03-24, 10:21PM EDT

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i am looking for the petite girl who worked in old navy in st clairsville ohio, a while before they closed. i think you said you were from shadyside ohio. i thiink you are awesome! if anyone knows who she is please write to me, she is my soul mate i just know it!

******

Thirty five year old guy finds soul mate from Shadyside,OH...at an Old Navy...who says romance is dead?


* David Bowie - 'Soul Love' MP3

There is a brand new record from Dr. Dog due out on April 6. 'Shame Shame' is the name of the LP, and I am already in love with it. DD have been releasing great record after great record for years now, and this may be the album that actually blows them up...I hope so, it's brilliant.


* 'Jackie Wants A Black Eye' MP3

As I sit listening to this new Roky Erickson record, I have to remind myself that he hasn't been playing with the boys in Okkervil River for years. It just works, this mix of generations. The album is fantastic, Roky's songwriting and OR's tight, bluesy backing sound scape make for one hell of a rock n roll record. Now I just need the cross country road trip to go with it...

The record is called 'True Love Cast Out All Evil' and it is available on April 20th.


* 'Forever' MP3

I have seen today's Coachella spotlight act twice before I believe, both times in very small bars. I am curious to see how their show works in a festival setting.

Here is a track off their fantastic LP 'The Rhumb Line'


* 'Each Year' MP3

Hotel Sex

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Date: 2010-02-23, 3:39PM EST

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So, I'm minding my own business and I hear a woman masterbating in the next room...she came 5 or 6 times. Very hot. I called your room and left a message of encouragement...

Tell me what hotel and I'll tell you the room....

(I know it's a million in one shot).

******

* Adem - 'Hotellounge' MP3

I have to admit, I have never been the biggest fan of Les Claypool's music, be it in Primus or any of his several other semi-solo versions. But I also think it is impossible to totally dislike him. There is no doubting his originality, and of course his insane bass skills. And he has an deniable knack for telling some great, quirky stories in his own brilliantly unique version of Americana.


* 'Iowan Gal' MP3

Witch man - m4m - 44

(Columbus)

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Date: 2010-03-03, 10:10PM EST

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Sort of a wierd post. I am a pagan eclectic man who wants to share his wisdom and love with a like minded man. I am polyamorous, very sensual and ready to take a fellow explorer to the deepest levels of passion. Love is not required, your sexual abandon is. Textbook Aquarius: mental sci fi, far out, dreamer dude that doesnt understand limits. Gimme a try, you adventurous types!

******

* Heartless Bastards - 'Witchypoo' MP3

Another day closer to Coachella. Today's spotlight band is Hot Chip, straight outta London. Hard to believe these guys have been around since 2004, seems like they just burst on the scene last week. I think this is a good thing, means we aren't tired of them yet.

Here is my favorite Hot Chip tune, the title track to their 2006 record...enjoy.


* 'The Warning' MP3

Today's Coachella artist of the day is Canadian band Tokyo Police Club. .

Here is a song off of their 'Elephant Shell' record...a song so good, they made a movie about it.


* 'Juno' MP3

If a friend of mine hadn't made me a copy of the album 'Split The Country Split The Street' last year, then Kevin Devine would have been just another name in small print at the bottom of the Coachella poster that I wasn't very familiar with. But now that I have said copy of cd and have grown to love it, Mr. Devine is on my "must see" list for the festival.


* 'No One Else's Problems' MP3

Brillobox accidental hand

down your shirt. - m4w - 31

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Date: 2010-03-18, 5:01PM EDT

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As I was waving goodbye to a friend and exiting the door my hand somehow ended up down your shirt as you were entering the bar. I apologized and you kissed me on the mouth. I was a white male in a Pens jersey. You were girl in boots with brown hair. I thought you were a sweetheart. Maybe accidents happen for a reason so, I'm givin you a shout out on Craigslist. Get at me. Boob Dude

******


* Rilo Kiley - 'Accidntel Deth' - MP3

Call it perfect timing. It seems that just as I started to get into this Free Energy record, somebody flipped the switch...winter went away, and the Sun won't stop shining. This album sounds like spring to me...eternal hope. It also sounds A LOT like Cheap Trick...and that's OK. Embrace what you are, own your sound(or own Cheap Trick's sound)...especially if its this good.


* 'Young Hearts' MP3

Today's Indio-bound artist of the day is another outfit that I had admittedly never heard of until I saw them on the Coachella poster. The band is Delphic, is an alternative/dance band from that musical mecca of Manchester in the UK.(And for future reference, it's a pretty safe bet that if some band describes their sound with any variation of 'dance' in the genre, that I have not heard their music.) Their debut disc is called 'Acolyte' and it came out in January of this year.


* 'This Momentary' MP3

The way I came to discover the music of Alex Chilton is not a cool story. Not at all. I was a junior in high school I believe, just really getting into music for the first time in my life. I mean, REALLY getting into it. Like, listening to a record on repeat for hours on end, obsessively researching the most mundane details of your new favorite band. That sort of thing. The obsession of the moment was the Counting Crows and their record 'August And Everything After.'

I would spend my weekends heading down to the cool records stores on the Ohio State campus, scouring the import sections for insanely overpriced live recordings of excruciatingly bad quality. Seriously, I bought multiple Counting Crows bootlegs that cost close to $50 and sounded like they were recorded from a cassette player in a guy's back pocket...500 yards from the stage. And these were my prized possessions for an 18 month period of my life. On one of these bootlegs, during the 17 minute long performance of the 3 minute song "Mr. Jones", Adam Duritz changed the lyric "I wanna be Bob Dylan" to "I wanna be Alex Chilton"...I remember using an internet search engine for one of the first times in my life to see who this Chilton dude was. To this day, one of the best uses of technology in the history of my life.

I listened to a ton of Big Star that summer and a lot of his previous band, The Box Tops. But it would take years for me to really consider myself a fan of his music. But now, almost 20yrs later, and having fallen in love with the music from so many other artist's who considered Alex Chilton a HUGE influence, I am a huge fan. When I had heard that he passed away yesterday, I was stunned, saddened, but most of all just grateful for the hundreds of hours I have been able to spend listening to his music.

Thank you Mr. Chilton.


* Big Star - 'The Ballad Of El Goodo' MP3


* Big Star - 'September Gurls' MP3


* Big Star - 'Thirteen' MP3


* The Replacements - 'Alex Chilton' MP3

Today's Coachella artist of the day is actually here in Columbus next week. I heard a commercial for the gig on the radio this morning and realized I hadn't profiled them yet on my little countdown. Like a lot of people, I think I first heard Temper Trap in the movie '500 Days Of Summer'...and since then their debut album 'Conditions' has been on semi-regular rotation here...especially during long bus trips, as I find their music makes an amazing people watching soundtrack.


* 'Fader' MP3

LOOKING FOR A

PAIR OF SISTER WHO

USED TO POST IN THE

ADULT SECTION - m4w - 28

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Date: 2010-03-17, 12:50AM EDT

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I am looking for two sisters who used to post ads with a picture of both of them offering their services as escorts. I believe one of your names was Sarah. Please get back to me if you see this ad, because I am interested in your services and would like to get a hold of you. Thank

******

OK, this guy totally creeps me out...so I am using the musical portion of this post as a bit of an editorial.


* Wye Oak - 'I Hope You Die' MP3

Tis a momentous landmark here on the Coachella 2010 countdown...only 30 days left! That's like...a month! So close now...after a long Ohio winter with only occasional outbreaks of live music to amuse me, in thirty days we descend on the desert for three days of pure musical bliss!

Today's artist of the day will be Austin's Spoon...since there is that other little musical get together happening right now in Texas.

Having file hosting issues again...so instead sharing of an MP3 off the new record like I wanted to do, I can only offer up some youtube goodness...enjoy

Chat Roulette - w4m - 21

(Chicago-Ohio)

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Date: 2010-03-13, 3:28AM EST

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My roommate and I were goofing around on Chat Roulette tonight. It was our first time.

You asked us what we were doing on there. We said it was drunk boredom. I told you that you looked like Conor Oberst and you said you were blushing. I mentioned that I was roadtripping through Ohio next week after you mentioned that you live there. You said that you just graduated from college and then we got disconnected. Would like to talk to you again, if you see this!

******

Wonder how long it will be until the first Chat Roulette related murder happens? Not long I am thinking...


* Conor Oberst - 'Ten Women' MP3

She is Zooey Deschanel. He is M. Ward. They are today's Coachella artist of the day.

Here is a new one from the forthcoming, aptly titled 'Volume 2'



* She & Him - 'Lingering Still' MP3

Cup O'Joe at Easton Sunday

afternoon - w4m - 37 (Easton)

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Date: 2010-03-15, 12:37PM EDT

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You: Tall, slim, good looking man at the coffee bar at Cup O'Joes at Easton Sunday (3/14) afternoon. Probably around 2 PM. You stood at the coffee bar awaiting your drink for a moment, right in front of me. I stopped breathing. Brown hair with a bit of curl to it. Green, maybe blue eyes. Ruggedly handsome face.6 foot tall or taller?

I want to say you were wearing a light tan shirt/sweater and jeans? I was too star-struck to notice.

I don't think you were with anyone. I was there, on like the ump-teenth bad first date meet-n-greet. Else I would have stood up and introduced myself. But that would have been rude to the young gentleman who was there filling me in on the elaborate life of his houseplants.

Regardless, if I never find you again. You gave me HOPE. I've been going out on first dates, maybe second dates, wondering if I would ever find anyone in the Columbus area that might tug at my heart strings again. You did. And then I lost sight of you.

Knowing my luck, you were probably gay. . . . . . .

I was the girl at the coffee bar with the geeky guy in an orange shirt. I am blond, with straight hair and bangs, shoulder length. Full lips, blue eyes. Mid 30's. Wearing a blue v-necked sweater. . . . .

Oh, amazing man . . where did you go? Give me hope there are men like you in Columbus .


******


* The White Stripes - 'One More Cup Of Coffee' MP3

I have to admit, that after doing this for more than 40 straight days, I am starting to forget who I have already blogged about...ah, the awesome side effects of aging and youthful indiscretions. But, then I saw this little bit of comedy this morning, and it hit me that I haven't posted the Strokes front man Julian Casablancas yet.


* 'River Of Brakelights' MP3

clampdown girl in the

black boots - m4w - 26

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Date: 2010-03-14, 4:35AM EDT

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so i had this plan to come talk to you while you were dancing, but i am a terrible dancer so i flaked and decided to wait until you walked by. then towards then end of the night as you did walk by our booth to leave, some long-haired, drunk idiot from the bar decided to talk shit talk me and i missed my chance to try and say something smoooooth. you looked kind of tall (could have been the boots), were wearing a one piece(?) black dress, had shortish dark hair, and were with 3-4 girlfriends. i am assuming you were single just by intuition, but couldn't believe someone like you might actually be without a dude. i realize that i just described probably 30% of the girls at clampdown, but i never go to ravari and the one night i actually saw someone i wanted to talk to, i got blocked by some ass. that's why i'm posting. i'm not a creep. i swear.

******

Ah yes, some of the best missed connections come RIGHT after the poster gets home from the bar, and the alcohol and the agony of the missed connection join forces to create an impulsive, poorly worded manifesto...I am so glad to be alive in the time of Craigslist!


* The Clash - 'Clampdown' MP3

Today's Coachella artist of the day is one that I know next to nothing about, I am not even going to try and fool ya. And for the big music geek that I am, this why I love Coachella so much, getting exposed to artists and even genres that I wouldn't otherwise think twice about.

So, here we go...uncharted pop music territory


* Little Boots - 'Earthquake' MP3

you are my english teacher

- w4m (OSU)

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Date: 2010-03-12, 3:59AM EST

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You seem like kind of a dork and you are always making jokes and references that no one laughs at but you seem pretty cool in a Stephen Malkmus look-alike kind of way. I run into you outside of class quite often, usually at odd hours of the night and every time you talk to me you are always geekin' out. I would like to know why you are always spazzing out like this, but I thought it would be weird to ask.


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* Stephen Malkmus - 'The Hook' MP3

Today's Coachella spotlight act is - and I am excited to used this next phrase, as it will more than likely be the only time in my life that I get to do so - are New Jersey based indie rock legends, Yo La Tengo.

The band was formed in Hoboken in 1984 and are still going strong!! And somehow, I have never seen them play(I have seen Bush play...TWICE, but never Yo La Tengo?)... so i am looking forward to finally fixing that in Indio.


* 'Our Way To Fall' MP3

LONELY MAN NEEDS

PEN PAL - m4w - 56

(ORIENT OHIO)

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Date: 2010-03-12, 8:30AM EST

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LONELY MALE CURRENTLY A GEUST OF THE STATE OF OHIO.LOOKING FOR PEN-PALS ONLY TO EXCHANGE LETTERS WITH A HOPLESS ROMANTIC.THE ADDRESS IS


GERALD POTTER
A625576
PO BOX 300
ORIENT OHIO
43146

• Location: ORIENT OHIO
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

******

"currently a guest of the state of Ohio" is my new favorite euphemism for doing 20 to life!


* Laura Marling - 'New Romantic' MP3

Full disclosure: I have never been a huge Blur fan, and I only casually listened to the first two Gorillaz records. I didn't dislike them, but I also wouldn't consider either album essential listening. And, I love to watch musicians, so the idea of watching their animated set at Coachella isn't a real high priority for me.

I am, however, happy that they have added Mos Def to the mix for this latest record. His presence alone makes me like 'Plastic Beach' better than its predecessors.


* 'Sweepstakes' MP3

Today's Coachella artist of the day, The Cribs, are no longer just a family affair. Legendary former Smiths and Modest Mouse axe man Johnny Marr has been playing with the Brothers Jarman for the last couple of years. Mr. Marr has to be one of the coolest mercenary guitar players in rock history!

Here is a tune off of the band's 2009 release 'Ignore The Ignorant.'


* 'Victim Of Mass Production' MP3

Been listening to

too much Abraham-Hicks

- 31 (the vortex)

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Date: 2010-02-25, 3:01PM EST

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i am a very spiritual woman. and so i know that i alone create my circumstances. it has been a long time since i've had a serious relationship, and even longer since i actually shared a real connection with somebody. so in the spirit of the "law of attraction" i am putting forth what i desire to be returned to me. this is in no way an offer for a date, or whatever, its just my way of issuing to the universe what i want to have manifest in my life. by posting it to people who will hopefully read the whole thing, i hope that the added brain power (attention and focus) will multiply my own intention and thus make it happen quicker :) i dont think its a mystery that what i want is a man. correction: not a man, THE man. my other half, my twin flame, the only person who can get me completely. i ache for this to be so. i can see how we are together, every detail, and its just beautiful. i want you in my life! so i sat down and started writing down (surprise) some of the qualities that i want in this man that the universe shall make for me. many of these things could fall under the category of "in line with his true self", but for the purpose of specificity, i thought they should be included separately. In no particular order, he will be:

-intellectual and open minded
-reasonable, rational, responsible
-sensible and practical
-have integrity and morals.
-tall, and handsome, preferably darkish in tone (eyes, hair, and/or skin, whatever)
-fun and funny
-deeply spiritual
-working towards aligning with his true self
-understands the infinite creative power of his mind
-encouraging and positive
-affectionate and expressive
-has moxy and can handle my sassy self too
-sometimes spontaneous and generally cheery
-complex and deep
-charming and charismatic
-tactful and honest
-calm, capable, confident
-eccentric, unique, quirky
-talented and skilled in several areas
-passionate about the things he believes in
-has sharp, sarcastic wit and uses it judiciously.
-has generous, giving nature, balanced with healthy self-interest
-into continuous self-improvement
-totally enraptured by every aspect of me :)
-a great kisser, amazing in bed, similar kinks
-financially stable and responsible
-into healthy living (and inspires me to be more so), natural remedies, vegetarian?
-loves to cook and encourages me to love it too
-loves animals, children, and "the small things"
-awake to conspiracies and the like, or at least open minded enough to eventually see.
-has the keys to fit my locks, and the locks that fit my keys
-lives in abundance and gratitude.


So shall it be.

******

Ok...so I googled Abraham-Hicks...it's like the existential equivalent of bad tween music...the Justin Bieber of philosophy! (yeah, just throwing Bieber in there to get a spike in site traffic)




* The Tallest Man On Earth - 'Into The Stream' MP3

The Portland band Mimicking Birds have just released a brand new self-titled ablum, which unfortunately I do not have yet. I do have their gorgeous 2009 EP ,however, 'Home And Somewhere Else' and it appears that a few tracks are on both releases. The band has been championed by fellow by fellow Pacific Northwesterner and Modest Mouse leader Issac Brock, which is how I first heard about the band...on a blog post of his I believe.


* 'Cabin Fever' MP3

Busy day yesterday, virtually no internet down time...so I need to post two bands to get the countdown back on track this morning.

So...how about a super group double dip...



* The Dead Weather - 'I Cut Like A Buffalo' MP3


* Them Crooked Vultures - 'Mind Eraser No Chaser' MP3

"You want it all but you can't have it..."

My God, I was a freshman in high school when this album blew up! Now, 21 years later...I will finally get to see it performed live...thank you Coachella.

* 'Epic' MP3

It's been a reflective, sentimental Sunday. It's a sad part of the process for me. Anytime a beloved musician passes away, I start recollecting over all of these awesome people who have wandered in and out of my life, and the songs I used to associate with them. Music as therapy I suppose.

That was me thinking out loud, instigated by this song...can't wait to see Deerhunter in the desert.


* Deerhunter -'Saved By Old Times' MP3

I am here with a heavy heart. The mad genius behind one of my all time favorite bands- Sparklehorse- has passed away. I feel like someone just sucked the wind out of me.

Thank you for the music Mark, and for the hours upon hours of beautiful inspiration, distraction, and motivation...whenever I needed it, I just pressed play.

Eternal sigh...


* 'Sad And Beautiful World' MP3


* 'Some Sweek Day' MP3

Busy, busy day... on the go non stop...just dropping by my blog for a second to push the Coachella coundtown one day closer to liftoff.

On my way way to see Two Cow Garage at my very favorite Columbus bar, the Rumba Cafe...which is where I saw Deer Tick when they were in town. So, seems like a good day for Deer Tick...awesome live band, looking forward to seeing them again in April.


* 'Smith Hill' MP3

girl with tight pants

at walmart - m4w - 25

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Date: 2010-02-25, 11:56PM EST

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i saw you a few times at walmart Thursday night, between 7-8...you were wearing really tight pants, you had a really nice small tight ass....you were talking on your phone pretty much the whole time. you were with a friend. i would love to talk to you...maybe hang out sometime....your friend can come too....get back to me...

******

* Afghan Whigs - 'Gentlemen' MP3

Slay And The Family Stone = living legends. Truly.

It's Friday, we only have 42 days til paradise in the desert...we shall celebrate with funk. How awesome it going to witness this in the desert???


* 'I Want To Take You Higher' MP3

tats

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Date: 2010-03-03, 5:42PM EST

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one large one on his arm
one near the groin of a tazmanian devil and an E for his wife's name near the large tat..although he says the E is for his high school
brown hair (what is left of it), goatee, tall, overweight, eats that pinch tobacco (puts in the bottom of his front lip), two older kids (might have younger ones, too), has a Harley..is this the guy?
If so, my cousin went out with him. He semmed nice. I know he was in the Army and he works fr Nasa. Is this the same guy all these posts are about? Please email me.

*****

A Tasmanian devil groin tattoo AND he works for NASA? Ladies and gentlemen, meet the most interesting man in the world.


* Joseph Arthur - 'Speed Of Light' MP3

First time I ever heard Echo And The Bunnymen my older brother was playing this record in his bedroom, over and over again. He had just started college and was in that wide-eyed "look at what I just discovered" sort of state. He made me listen to 'Killing Moon' like 3 times in a row. The 9yr old me was not impressed.

The nearly middle aged me, however, is so excited to check them out at Coachella this year!!


* 'Killing Moon' MP3