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The songs that got me through 2008. “About a Girl” by The Academy Is… “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro “Boys” by Ashlee Simpson “The Call” by Regina Spektor “Click Click Click” by New Kids on the Block “Knights of Cydonia [HAARP Version]” by Muse “Let It Rock” by Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil’ Wayne “Lethal…
As you can tell, 2019 was a rebirth for Raconteuse. Tabula rasa. I’m looking forward to getting back into posting regularly. Next year’s Best Year Ever series will be better, not as skint as this year’s. I promise! Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) by Post Malone & Swae Lee Feels Good by Tony Toni Toné…
My 2009 Best Year Ever mixtape. Just Dance (featuring Colby O’Donis) by Lady Gaga Starstruck (featuring Space Cowboy & Flo Rida) by Lady Gaga Good Girls Go Bad (featuring Leighton Meester) by Cobra Starship Poker Face by Lady Gaga Untouchable (Radio Mix) by Girls Aloud Alejandro by Lady Gaga Fight for This Love by Cheryl…
Originally published December 30, 2008 What I liked most about “Catfights” were the little stories that each song told. Rather than being an all-encompassing theme speaking about fame or their relationship with each other (as implied by the title), each song was unique. I was sad to learn that they won’t tour “Catfights” because some…
Originally published August 26, 2008 I wasn’t sure how they were gonna fit all the Abba songs into Mamma Mia with the information that I knew about the show beforehand, but they did it! And it was really good! It’s definitely for adults. There was mild adult language (when Donna says “holy shit” during the…
Originally published August 26, 2008 The album – as a whole – sounds like lukewarm renditions of songs we’ve heard before. Perhaps that’s a bit harsh. It took a long time for the album to grow on me, and I prefer it more than their later releases. The tracks that stick out the most to…
I think my ear for music has transcended to the point where even the sound quality affects the way I listen. It’s like this deeply religious conversion that I never knew I needed. I haven’t invested in a record player yet, nor started collecting vinyl. But once my finances allow me, I so fully am!…
Songs for the brokenhearted. Ace Reject by Sugababes Don’t Speak by No Doubt Everytime by Britney Spears I’m Gonna Find Another You by John Mayer I Go to Pieces by Peter & Gordon Kailanman by Jocelyn Enriquez Littlest Things by Lily Allen Never is a Promise by Fiona Apple Something I Can Never Have by…
Originally published January 3, 2012 My most played songs in 2011, according to last.fm. Beat of My Drum by Nicola Roberts Drumming Song by Florence + the Machine Amnesia by Cheryl Hurricane Drunk by Florence + the Machine Late Night (Unstoppable Mix) by Three 6 Mafia White Flag (featuring Kayla Kai) by Far East Movement…
Originally published August 25, 2008 “Almost Here” = youthful indie spirit, check out our band, we made this really awesome record and you should come to check us out. “Santi” = angry sophomore album, darker themes, same insightful lyrics. “Fast Times” = “we’ve made it to the third record and we’re just gonna have fun,…