I have an unbelievable amount of work to do tonight, but I care about you so much that I will push that to the side for a moment to give you this week's songs.
Am I ready for the week ahead? No. There's too much to do and almost no time.
Am I excited for it? Absolutely. On Thursday, I'll have my very first article in The Duke. My very first college byline. Another milestone in the long, difficult path to achieving my dreams. Actually, the second "milestone" in the month of September. Last week, writer Jeff Pearlman (Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton) complimented my work, specifically the short Steve Bartman column I penned for Media class.
That's when I realized: maybe, just maybe, the dream I've chosen isn't too unrealistic. Maybe I won't need a prayer to make this happen.
Sorry to ramble. You're just here for some kickin' tunes.
1. "Sad Sad City" by Ghostland Observatory. Sometimes, I think about strapping a bag to my back and hitchhiking to Austin, Texas. Every band I've ever raved about, seemingly, has roots in the Live Music Capital of the World. Add Ghostland Observatory to the already-extensive list. "Sad Sad City" combines the vocal range of The Limousines with the drums of every dance floor rock song ever made. Very catchy.
2. "Burn It All" by The Dean's List. I don't enjoy Lil Wayne, I barely find Wiz Khalifa appealing, and I hate cliche rap songs about drugs and partying (yes, I'm one of those "losers"). But "Burn It All" never stops putting a smile on my face. Does anyone know why? Perhaps it's because of the mesmerizing piano loop. "If this the good life, I'm aimin for a better one. You shootin for the stars, boy? You gon' need a better gun." Right?
3. "Gimme Sympathy" by Metric. Female vocalists...yummy. I'll admit, I was extremely naive in thinking that "Help, I'm Alive" was Metric's only good song. Listening to their discography this past week has been extremely enjoyable. "Gimme Sympathy" is now my favorite song that has the word "gimme" in it ("Gimme" by Donnis has been dethroned).
