I'm beginning to realise that I only ever write about music...

Maybe it's a little monotonous, but it's fun, so I shall continue. : )


I won't lie, most of my time is spent looking for new artists (and rediscovering old ones) &their musical fruits. Of all my extra-curricular activities, I'm pretty certain that it's my favourite. Well, as the end of 2011 is almost upon us, and since there's a hubbub of 'Best Artists of 2011' pieces in the media, I'll share my very own version with you.


So here it is. In no particular order...

James Vincent McMorrow

Let me start by saying that when I first bought his album, 'Early in the Morning', I had it on repeat for about three weeks. His is a breed of music which is beautifully simple yet evocative. All he really needs to do to make you smile is sing along to the harmonious accompaniment of strings strewn with a dash of percussion. If you haven't already, give him a listen. 'We Don't Eat' and 'If My Heart Should Somehow Stop' are my favourites, but better still, the Irish genius has covered Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'.
For your viewing pleasure...

Angus & Julia Stone

When I was about 16, I was a little bit addicted to these two, and 'Mango Tree' will never fail to make me smile. But I recently heard a cover of the 'Grease' classic, 'You're the One That I Want'. They replace John Travolta & Olivia Newton John's gleeful shimmying with a simply pretty melody which is guaranteed to send shivers up&down your spine.
Enjoy. :)

Daryl Hall &John Oates

Yeah...they're a bit of a guilty pleasure. But look at them! They're so amazingly cheesy that it's bloody difficult not to love them. So, if you're feeling a bit glum, I heartily recommend that you dance around like a mad(wo)man to 'You Make My Dreams Come True'. Go on, you know you want to...

{Via Pentinent Magdalene}

Delilah

Usually, I hate flicking through the music channels, as they tend to be rife with mass-produced pop &fourteen year old boys singing about puppy love. But, it was in this context that I first heard 'Go'. It's moody, a little bit dark, but oh so good. Somehow, Delilah manages to marry Chaka Khan's 'Aint Nobody' into her own track about unrequited love (or lust, you decide). 'Love You So' is equally addictive.

Lana Del Rey

{Via Ivana}   

Her lyrics may be simple, but when they're mingled with her silver tongued song, they make something quite brilliant &unpretentiously romantic. 

'Come and take a walk on the wild side

Let me kiss you hard in the pouring rain
You like your girls insane
Choose your last words
This is the last time
Cause you and I, we were born to die.'

See what I mean? Yes, you do. :) 

Simon&Garfunkel

When I was little, I used to dance around my living room to 'Cecilia' with my brother. Yes, we were (and still are) that cool.Needless to say, I grew up to the duo's music, &I recently discovered my dad's collection, all five albums, no less. I'm no uber softie, in fact, most things typically viewed as romantic make me cringe. Yet, I turn into a lovestruck school girl when I listen to the songs these two boy wonders have made. Apart from the oh so brilliant 'Cecilia', 'Song For The Asking' and 'Wednesday Morning 3AM' are my firm favourites. Who else could write a bloody beautiful song about a guy spending a final night with his lady before running from The Law?

{Via Celine}

Miss Dx