Entry 114-- "One (Your Name)"

Song: "One (Your Name)"
Artist: Swedish House Mafia feat Pharrell
http://youtu.be/PkQ5rEJaTmk
Comments: Another gift from an amazing person-- you know who you are-- that keeps getting itself lodged firmly in my skull. This song is epic on so many levels. I would have liked to have sat down and done a thoughtful, meaningful post for the final post of 2011, but this is late enough as it is. I'll try and throw together a post to wrap up the year tomorrow. As far as the song goes, it is epic. As far as the video goes... the keyboard-thing in the beginning? If it exists, (which I doubt,) I want it.

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Entry 114-- "One (Your Name)"

Song: "One (Your Name)"
Artist: Swedish House Mafia feat Pharrell
http://youtu.be/PkQ5rEJaTmk
Comments: Another gift from an amazing person-- you know who you are-- that keeps getting itself lodged firmly in my skull. This song is epic on so many levels. I would have liked to have sat down and done a thoughtful, meaningful post for the final post of 2011, but this is late enough as it is. I'll try and throw together a post to wrap up the year tomorrow. As far as the song goes, it is epic. As far as the video goes... the keyboard-thing in the beginning? If it exists, (which I doubt,) I want it.

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Entry 113-- "Amaranth"

Song: "Amaranth"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/GdZn7k5rZLQ
Comments: "Amaranth" is a wonderful proof by demonstration of a variety of different ideas I hold about symphonic metal as a genre and music in general. One-- new isn't bad. (No, I don't wish to get into the "new" Nightwish versus "old" Nightwish debate over vocalists.) Two-- music videos can be art. Three-- metal requires crazy hair, no exceptions. Actually, the last one is mostly a joke, not a serious allegation, but it usually holds. More to the point, this song is wonderful-- take a listen!

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Entry 113-- "Amaranth"

Song: "Amaranth"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/GdZn7k5rZLQ
Comments: "Amaranth" is a wonderful proof by demonstration of a variety of different ideas I hold about symphonic metal as a genre and music in general. One-- new isn't bad. (No, I don't wish to get into the "new" Nightwish versus "old" Nightwish debate over vocalists.) Two-- music videos can be art. Three-- metal requires crazy hair, no exceptions. Actually, the last one is mostly a joke, not a serious allegation, but it usually holds. More to the point, this song is wonderful-- take a listen!

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Entry 112-- "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself"

Song: "I Just Don't Know What To Do"
Artist: The White Stripes
http://youtu.be/Snyxh8PtYkQ
Comments: Sorry for the missed posts, folks. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their holiday of choice-- I know I did. Moving right along. This is an old song that's currently stuck in my head. Good old Jack White's voice is distinct-- when paired with Meg White, there's no mistaking what duo you're listening to. Enjoy!

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Entry 112-- "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself"

Song: "I Just Don't Know What To Do"
Artist: The White Stripes
http://youtu.be/Snyxh8PtYkQ
Comments: Sorry for the missed posts, folks. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their holiday of choice-- I know I did. Moving right along. This is an old song that's currently stuck in my head. Good old Jack White's voice is distinct-- when paired with Meg White, there's no mistaking what duo you're listening to. Enjoy!

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Entry 111-- Heart Week, Part 5: "Fight for You"

<3 Week, Part 5
Song: "Fight For You"
Artist: Jason Derulo
http://youtu.be/pV36OEBWRvU
Comments: Well, here we are, wrapping up <3 Week. So far as I can tell, this song hasn't gotten much notice yet. I've yet to hear it on the radio, and as far as I can tell, it hasn't charted yet, but that's irrelevant. This song speaks for itself. I love you, and I will fight for you. <3!

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Entry 111-- Heart Week, Part 5: "Fight for You"

<3 Week, Part 5
Song: "Fight For You"
Artist: Jason Derulo
http://youtu.be/pV36OEBWRvU
Comments: Well, here we are, wrapping up <3 Week. So far as I can tell, this song hasn't gotten much notice yet. I've yet to hear it on the radio, and as far as I can tell, it hasn't charted yet, but that's irrelevant. This song speaks for itself. I love you, and I will fight for you. <3!

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Entry 110-- Heart Week, Part 4: "Who'd Have Known"

<3 Week, Part 4
Song: "Who'd Have Known"
Artist: Lily Allen
http://youtu.be/XMTSsKhiBUA
Comments: No, T-Pain's "5'O Clock" did not come first, YouTube commenters. This song was first, and for the purposes of <3 Week, quite a bit better. I'll let the lyrics talk for me. "Who'da known, who'da known / When you flash up on my phone / I'd no longer feel alone / No longer feel alone." <3!

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Entry 110-- Heart Week, Part 4: "Who'd Have Known"

<3 Week, Part 4
Song: "Who'd Have Known"
Artist: Lily Allen
http://youtu.be/XMTSsKhiBUA
Comments: No, T-Pain's "5'O Clock" did not come first, YouTube commenters. This song was first, and for the purposes of <3 Week, quite a bit better. I'll let the lyrics talk for me. "Who'da known, who'da known / When you flash up on my phone / I'd no longer feel alone / No longer feel alone." <3!

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Entry 109-- Heart Week, Part 3: "You Da One"

<3 Week, Part 3
Song: "You Da One"
Artist: Rihanna
http://youtu.be/2iAczjvLoi8
Comments: And <3 Week continues! This song says it all. "You are the one that I dream about all day / You are the one that I think about all day." Approaching this more musically, the song is easy to listen to, uptempo but not fast, and if my ears aren't deceiving me, has a hint of dubstep around 2:32. Anyone else noticing a trend towards dubstep-y beats in pop songs? I'll find examples of that for some other post. Anyway. There's supposedly an official video in the works for this song; I'll post it if/when it happens. To the one that I love, <3!

*edit: Finally got the titles working for this week. Oh well, I guess it will have to be "Heart Week" instead of "<3 Week" in the post titles. So be it-- the meaning is the same.
 *edit 1/8/12: Well, the official video happened awhile ago, and I kept neglecting to post it. Here it is, but frankly, I don't like it. It makes the song sexual and not in the least bit romantic... http://youtu.be/b3HeLs8Yosw

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Entry 109-- Heart Week, Part 3: "You Da One"

<3 Week, Part 3
Song: "You Da One"
Artist: Rihanna
http://youtu.be/2iAczjvLoi8
Comments: And <3 Week continues! This song says it all. "You are the one that I dream about all day / You are the one that I think about all day." Approaching this more musically, the song is easy to listen to, uptempo but not fast, and if my ears aren't deceiving me, has a hint of dubstep around 2:32. Anyone else noticing a trend towards dubstep-y beats in pop songs? I'll find examples of that for some other post. Anyway. There's supposedly an official video in the works for this song; I'll post it if/when it happens. To the one that I love, <3!

*edit: Finally got the titles working for this week. Oh well, I guess it will have to be "Heart Week" instead of "<3 Week" in the post titles. So be it-- the meaning is the same.
 *edit 1/8/12: Well, the official video happened awhile ago, and I kept neglecting to post it. Here it is, but frankly, I don't like it. It makes the song sexual and not in the least bit romantic... http://youtu.be/b3HeLs8Yosw

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Entry 108-- Heart Week, Part 2: "I Belong To You (+Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix)"

<3 Week, Part 2
Song: "I Belong To You (+Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix)"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/IgH7XF_l-VE
Comments: And <3 Week continues! For this one, the English half of the title more than explains everything. The song is beautiful, (like you, [Sorry, couldn't resist,]) and moving. I've looked up a translation for the French part of the lyrics before, but I admit I don't remember what they say. It was something romantic, though. Enjoy the song!

*edit: Apparently blogger just doesn't like my titles this week. Oh well, so be it.
*edit 12/21/11: Got the titles working!

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Entry 108-- Heart Week, Part 2: "I Belong To You (+Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix)"

<3 Week, Part 2
Song: "I Belong To You (+Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix)"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/IgH7XF_l-VE
Comments: And <3 Week continues! For this one, the English half of the title more than explains everything. The song is beautiful, (like you, [Sorry, couldn't resist,]) and moving. I've looked up a translation for the French part of the lyrics before, but I admit I don't remember what they say. It was something romantic, though. Enjoy the song!

*edit: Apparently blogger just doesn't like my titles this week. Oh well, so be it.
*edit 12/21/11: Got the titles working!

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Entry 107-- Heart Week, Part 1: "Ass Back Home"

<3 Week, Part 1
Song: "Ass Back Home"
Artist: Gym Class Heroes featuring Neon Hitch
http://youtu.be/Aw80GYzWUIk
Comments: Many apologies for the missed entry Friday. As a small consolation, I bring an update about Entry 94-- the official video for the song has been released. It can be found here: http://youtu.be/vjIwmJMqrco
This week is because I am apart from the one I love. She knows it, and before we separated, tossed me this song. The song is adorable, sweet, and exactly what the doctor ordered. You know who you are. This week's for you. <3

*edit: Not sure why the title to this isn't working.
*edit 12/21/11: Got the titles working!

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Entry 107-- Heart Week, Part 1: "Ass Back Home"

<3 Week, Part 1
Song: "Ass Back Home"
Artist: Gym Class Heroes featuring Neon Hitch
http://youtu.be/Aw80GYzWUIk
Comments: Many apologies for the missed entry Friday. As a small consolation, I bring an update about Entry 94-- the official video for the song has been released. It can be found here: http://youtu.be/vjIwmJMqrco
This week is because I am apart from the one I love. She knows it, and before we separated, tossed me this song. The song is adorable, sweet, and exactly what the doctor ordered. You know who you are. This week's for you. <3

*edit: Not sure why the title to this isn't working.
*edit 12/21/11: Got the titles working!

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Entry 106: "Phenomenon"

Song: "Phenomenon"
Artist: Thousand Foot Krutch
http://youtu.be/YtE-rNLgyl8
Comments: Sorry for the lack of post yesterday and the lateness of today's; I was travelling yesterday and recovering today. Thousand Foot Krutch, like Skillet and a select few others, is a more-or-less religious band that's accessible to more than just a religious audience. I ran into Thousand Foot Krutch awhile back, and really enjoyed this song. I hope you enjoy it!

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Entry 106: "Phenomenon"

Song: "Phenomenon"
Artist: Thousand Foot Krutch
http://youtu.be/YtE-rNLgyl8
Comments: Sorry for the lack of post yesterday and the lateness of today's; I was travelling yesterday and recovering today. Thousand Foot Krutch, like Skillet and a select few others, is a more-or-less religious band that's accessible to more than just a religious audience. I ran into Thousand Foot Krutch awhile back, and really enjoyed this song. I hope you enjoy it!

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Entry 105-- "Jump Around"

Song: "Jump Around"
Artist: House of Pain
http://youtu.be/U9Q0jPyrja0
Comments: As my friends can attest, this song has been stuck in my head way too much lately. It's catchy, upbeat, and lodged in my cranium harder than any song has been in a long, long time. The music video to this song has an intro of about 20 seconds that I haven't heard before, but the rest of the song seems to be the same. There is some name confusion on this song; I believe the artist Everlast was performing under the name/band House of Pain when they released this song. Enjoy the song and, *offbeat* Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!

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Entry 105-- "Jump Around"

Song: "Jump Around"
Artist: House of Pain
http://youtu.be/U9Q0jPyrja0
Comments: As my friends can attest, this song has been stuck in my head way too much lately. It's catchy, upbeat, and lodged in my cranium harder than any song has been in a long, long time. The music video to this song has an intro of about 20 seconds that I haven't heard before, but the rest of the song seems to be the same. There is some name confusion on this song; I believe the artist Everlast was performing under the name/band House of Pain when they released this song. Enjoy the song and, *offbeat* Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!

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Entry 104-- "Sharp Dressed Man"

Song: "Sharp Dressed Man"
Artist: ZZ Top
http://youtu.be/Pn2-b_opVTo
Comments: After I posted in Entry 100 about my distinct lack of ZZ Top, my friend Amanda promptly sent me this song, and now I have to admit, I know some good ZZ Top. The song is catchy and excellent, and I almost called off Pop Week to post this the day I got it. Enjoy the song, and thanks Amanda!

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Entry 104-- "Sharp Dressed Man"

Song: "Sharp Dressed Man"
Artist: ZZ Top
http://youtu.be/Pn2-b_opVTo
Comments: After I posted in Entry 100 about my distinct lack of ZZ Top, my friend Amanda promptly sent me this song, and now I have to admit, I know some good ZZ Top. The song is catchy and excellent, and I almost called off Pop Week to post this the day I got it. Enjoy the song, and thanks Amanda!

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Entry 103- Pop Week, Part 4: "Without You"

Pop Week, Part 4
Song: "Without You"
Arist: David Guetta featuring Usher
http://youtu.be/jUe8uoKdHao
Comments: I don't know what's with David Guetta and altering the planet in his music videos, but after spinning the globe around in his video to "Little Bad Girl," he's rearranging the continents in this one. "Without You" is sitting at number 21 on the YouTube Music charts and number 7 on the Billboard, and is getting played every other song on the radio, it seems like. Anyway, this wraps up Pop Week. Hope you all enjoyed it, and enjoy your weekend!

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Entry 103- Pop Week, Part 4: "Without You"

Pop Week, Part 4
Song: "Without You"
Arist: David Guetta featuring Usher
http://youtu.be/jUe8uoKdHao
Comments: I don't know what's with David Guetta and altering the planet in his music videos, but after spinning the globe around in his video to "Little Bad Girl," he's rearranging the continents in this one. "Without You" is sitting at number 21 on the YouTube Music charts and number 7 on the Billboard, and is getting played every other song on the radio, it seems like. Anyway, this wraps up Pop Week. Hope you all enjoyed it, and enjoy your weekend!

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Entry 102- Pop Week, Part 3: "Moves Like Jagger"

Pop Week, Part 3
Song: "Moves Like Jagger"
Artist: Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
http://youtu.be/iEPTlhBmwRg (music video)
http://youtu.be/suRsxpoAc5w (lyric video)
Comments: Currently sitting at number 7 on YouTube Music and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Moves Like Jagger" is a catchy song that marks Maroon 5's first real production of something danceable and club-worthy. I keep hearing this song popping up both on the radio for easy listening and at parties, and there's a good reason for it-- the song is excellent. Enjoy!

Also, this blog broke 800 hits yesterday. Thanks again to my amazing readers!

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Entry 102- Pop Week, Part 3: "Moves Like Jagger"

Pop Week, Part 3
Song: "Moves Like Jagger"
Artist: Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
http://youtu.be/iEPTlhBmwRg (music video)
http://youtu.be/suRsxpoAc5w (lyric video)
Comments: Currently sitting at number 7 on YouTube Music and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Moves Like Jagger" is a catchy song that marks Maroon 5's first real production of something danceable and club-worthy. I keep hearing this song popping up both on the radio for easy listening and at parties, and there's a good reason for it-- the song is excellent. Enjoy!

Also, this blog broke 800 hits yesterday. Thanks again to my amazing readers!

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Entry 101- Pop Week, Part 2: "We Found Love"

Pop Week, Part 2
Song: "We Found Love"
Artist: Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
http://youtu.be/tg00YEETFzg (NSFW)
http://youtu.be/GchEVSx9XEA (Audio)
Comments: Currently number one on the Billboard top 100 and number three on YouTube music, "We Found Love" is Rihanna's latest single. The video for it borders on Not Safe For Work, so I've included a link to an audio-only video. The song is quite good, and exceptionally catchy-- the chorus keeps getting stuck in my head. Enjoy!

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Entry 101- Pop Week, Part 2: "We Found Love"

Pop Week, Part 2
Song: "We Found Love"
Artist: Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
http://youtu.be/tg00YEETFzg (NSFW)
http://youtu.be/GchEVSx9XEA (Audio)
Comments: Currently number one on the Billboard top 100 and number three on YouTube music, "We Found Love" is Rihanna's latest single. The video for it borders on Not Safe For Work, so I've included a link to an audio-only video. The song is quite good, and exceptionally catchy-- the chorus keeps getting stuck in my head. Enjoy!

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Entry 100!

Well, this is the 100th entry on this humble blog. To mark the occasion, I thought I'd share a list of the songs that I truly love. Some of them might have received an entry here already, and some might still get one. I've decided to put them alphabetically by artist, and just for chuckles, to see if I can find one for each letter of the English alphabet. Some letters might have more than one band, depending on how indecisive I am. Hopefully I'll be able to find an artist for each letter.
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Astral Projection: Dancing Galaxy
Astral Projection: Tryptomine Dream

Black Eyed Peas: Just Can't Get Enough
Breaking Benjamin: The Diary of Jane

Coldplay: Violet Hill
Coldplay: Cemeteries of London

Daft Punk: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Darude: Music
Darude: Sandstorm
Deadmau5: Moar Ghosts 'n' Stuff

Earth: Engine of Ruin

Flobots: White Flag Warrior

Green Day: Letterbomb

Hush Sound, The: Red Wine

Immogen Heap: Hide and Seek

Juanes: Clase de Amor

Kamelot: Memento Mori
Kamelot: The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)
Katy Perry: E.T.
Katy Perry: Teenage Dream
Killers, The: When You Were Young

Led Zepplin: Stairway to Heaven
Linkin Park: Somewhere I Belong
Linkin Park: Waiting for the End
LMFAO: Party Rock Anthem

Muse: Butterflies and Hurricanes
Muse: Map of the Problematique
Muse: Resistance

Nightwish: Ever Dream

Owl City: Rainbow Veins

Pitbull: Rain Over Me
P.O.D.: Youth of the Nation

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Can't Stop
Royksopp: Beautiful Day Without You

Shakira: Loca

Thrice: Image of the Invisible
Tiesto: Motorcycle (As the Rush Comes)
Tiesto: Just Be
Tiesto: Adagio for Strings
Tiesto: In the Dark

Usher: DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

Voices in Your Head: Resistance

White Rabbits: Percussion Gun
White Rabbits: Rudie Fails
White Rabbits: The Salesman

X... I've got nothing.

Y... Still nothing.

Z... Zip, Zilch, Zero. I mean, there's ZZ Top, but I was never really into them... Someone send me some good ZZ Top? Or anything that starts with X or Y?
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Well, despite my abysmal performance in the last three letters of the alphabet, I came up with artists and songs I love for 23 of 26 letters. That's 88.46%-- a B+ in some grading scales, and a fairly respectable amount. I meant to continue Pop Week today, but I decided this would be a better use of this milestone entry.
And what a milestone it is. At time of writing, this blog has 793 hits. Wow. Call me Taylor Swift, but I am so surprised and so grateful to you, my audience, and I can't thank you enough. Looking forward, I think I'll start trying new things. Maybe I'll write about more than just whatever happens to be stuck in my head at the moment. Stuck In My Skull is as much a blog about what I'm listening to and what I think is good music as it is about music in general. Maybe I'll try and advertise a bit, get a bigger audience. Maybe I'll get other writers to contribute to this blog. We'll see.
As always, enjoy the music, and if you have a song you want to share, let me hear about it!

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Entry 100!

Well, this is the 100th entry on this humble blog. To mark the occasion, I thought I'd share a list of the songs that I truly love. Some of them might have received an entry here already, and some might still get one. I've decided to put them alphabetically by artist, and just for chuckles, to see if I can find one for each letter of the English alphabet. Some letters might have more than one band, depending on how indecisive I am. Hopefully I'll be able to find an artist for each letter.
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Astral Projection: Dancing Galaxy
Astral Projection: Tryptomine Dream

Black Eyed Peas: Just Can't Get Enough
Breaking Benjamin: The Diary of Jane

Coldplay: Violet Hill
Coldplay: Cemeteries of London

Daft Punk: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Darude: Music
Darude: Sandstorm
Deadmau5: Moar Ghosts 'n' Stuff

Earth: Engine of Ruin

Flobots: White Flag Warrior

Green Day: Letterbomb

Hush Sound, The: Red Wine

Immogen Heap: Hide and Seek

Juanes: Clase de Amor

Kamelot: Memento Mori
Kamelot: The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)
Katy Perry: E.T.
Katy Perry: Teenage Dream
Killers, The: When You Were Young

Led Zepplin: Stairway to Heaven
Linkin Park: Somewhere I Belong
Linkin Park: Waiting for the End
LMFAO: Party Rock Anthem

Muse: Butterflies and Hurricanes
Muse: Map of the Problematique
Muse: Resistance

Nightwish: Ever Dream

Owl City: Rainbow Veins

Pitbull: Rain Over Me
P.O.D.: Youth of the Nation

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Can't Stop
Royksopp: Beautiful Day Without You

Shakira: Loca

Thrice: Image of the Invisible
Tiesto: Motorcycle (As the Rush Comes)
Tiesto: Just Be
Tiesto: Adagio for Strings
Tiesto: In the Dark

Usher: DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

Voices in Your Head: Resistance

White Rabbits: Percussion Gun
White Rabbits: Rudie Fails
White Rabbits: The Salesman

X... I've got nothing.

Y... Still nothing.

Z... Zip, Zilch, Zero. I mean, there's ZZ Top, but I was never really into them... Someone send me some good ZZ Top? Or anything that starts with X or Y?
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Well, despite my abysmal performance in the last three letters of the alphabet, I came up with artists and songs I love for 23 of 26 letters. That's 88.46%-- a B+ in some grading scales, and a fairly respectable amount. I meant to continue Pop Week today, but I decided this would be a better use of this milestone entry.
And what a milestone it is. At time of writing, this blog has 793 hits. Wow. Call me Taylor Swift, but I am so surprised and so grateful to you, my audience, and I can't thank you enough. Looking forward, I think I'll start trying new things. Maybe I'll write about more than just whatever happens to be stuck in my head at the moment. Stuck In My Skull is as much a blog about what I'm listening to and what I think is good music as it is about music in general. Maybe I'll try and advertise a bit, get a bigger audience. Maybe I'll get other writers to contribute to this blog. We'll see.
As always, enjoy the music, and if you have a song you want to share, let me hear about it!

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Entry 99-- Pop Week, Part 1: "Sexy and I Know It"

Pop Week, Part 1
Song: "Sexy and I Know It"
Artist: LMFAO
http://youtu.be/wyx6JDQCslE (NSFW)
http://youtu.be/zh7xnEODJK8 (Lyric video)
Comments: Welcome to Pop Week, my excuse to sit down with a top 100 chart and enjoy it. Starting our week off-- "Sexy and I Know It." Currently #1 on the YouTube music charts and #2 on the Billboard Top 100, "Sexy and I Know It" is the latest hit from the fiendish geniuses that brought you "Party Rock Anthem." Fair warning-- NSFW stands for "Not Safe For Work," something that the first link definitely needs to be labelled. About the song itself-- it's catchy, and won't let you go.

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Entry 99-- Pop Week, Part 1: "Sexy and I Know It"

Pop Week, Part 1
Song: "Sexy and I Know It"
Artist: LMFAO
http://youtu.be/wyx6JDQCslE (NSFW)
http://youtu.be/zh7xnEODJK8 (Lyric video)
Comments: Welcome to Pop Week, my excuse to sit down with a top 100 chart and enjoy it. Starting our week off-- "Sexy and I Know It." Currently #1 on the YouTube music charts and #2 on the Billboard Top 100, "Sexy and I Know It" is the latest hit from the fiendish geniuses that brought you "Party Rock Anthem." Fair warning-- NSFW stands for "Not Safe For Work," something that the first link definitely needs to be labelled. About the song itself-- it's catchy, and won't let you go.

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Entry 98-- "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"

Song: "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"
Artist: Panic! at the Disco
http://youtu.be/vc6vs-l5dkc
Comments: To be quite honest, I have Muse's "Glorious" stuck in my head this morning. However, when I opened youtube, this song was sitting on the recommended list, so I decided, why not? This song is catchy-- I have a friend of mine (Katelyn) to thank for introducing me to it, and the band. As if to prove the point-- in the time it has taken me to type this post, the song is now stuck in my head. Enjoy the weekend!

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Entry 98-- "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"

Song: "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"
Artist: Panic! at the Disco
http://youtu.be/vc6vs-l5dkc
Comments: To be quite honest, I have Muse's "Glorious" stuck in my head this morning. However, when I opened youtube, this song was sitting on the recommended list, so I decided, why not? This song is catchy-- I have a friend of mine (Katelyn) to thank for introducing me to it, and the band. As if to prove the point-- in the time it has taken me to type this post, the song is now stuck in my head. Enjoy the weekend!

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Entry 97-- "Hello Seattle"

Song: "Hello Seattle"
Artist: Owl City
http://youtu.be/_VlK2BOhmvU
Comments: I find listening to Owl City to be a calming experience, one that always leaves me with a smile. His songs are melodic, enjoyable, and easy to listen to. They relax me, and bring a little drop of calm to even the most chaotic of days. Hopefully you enjoy the song!

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Entry 97-- "Hello Seattle"

Song: "Hello Seattle"
Artist: Owl City
http://youtu.be/_VlK2BOhmvU
Comments: I find listening to Owl City to be a calming experience, one that always leaves me with a smile. His songs are melodic, enjoyable, and easy to listen to. They relax me, and bring a little drop of calm to even the most chaotic of days. Hopefully you enjoy the song!

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Entry 96-- "Shiver"

Song: "Shiver"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/LpwW4iraV3Q
Comments: As it's nice and cold this morning, I decided to post Coldplay's "Shiver" for the occasion. Oddly enough, the lyrics (if I remember them correctly) have nothing to do with the temperature. Nevertheless, a nice, upbeat song to start the morning. Enjoy!

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Entry 96-- "Shiver"

Song: "Shiver"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/LpwW4iraV3Q
Comments: As it's nice and cold this morning, I decided to post Coldplay's "Shiver" for the occasion. Oddly enough, the lyrics (if I remember them correctly) have nothing to do with the temperature. Nevertheless, a nice, upbeat song to start the morning. Enjoy!

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Entry 95-- "Slow Burn"

Song: "Slow Burn"
Artist: Atreyu
http://youtu.be/SHgeCifBHrs
Comments: I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head. It's got a really catchy piano intro that I'm rather fond of, and despite being closer to screamo than I usually listen to, I really like this song. Hopefully you enjoy it to.

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Entry 95-- "Slow Burn"

Song: "Slow Burn"
Artist: Atreyu
http://youtu.be/SHgeCifBHrs
Comments: I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head. It's got a really catchy piano intro that I'm rather fond of, and despite being closer to screamo than I usually listen to, I really like this song. Hopefully you enjoy it to.

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Entry 94-- "The Hardest Ever"

Song: "The Hardest Ever"
Artist: Will.I.Am feat. Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger
http://youtu.be/Q6N_cc6E66U
Comments: Sorry about the week with no posts, folks. While I wasn't posting, the American Music Awards happened, and Will.I.Am preformed this song for the first time. It's shiny new, and altogether shiny. Enjoy the song!

Update, 12/19/11: The official video for this song was released a week ago: http://youtu.be/vjIwmJMqrco

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Entry 94-- "The Hardest Ever"

Song: "The Hardest Ever"
Artist: Will.I.Am feat. Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger
http://youtu.be/Q6N_cc6E66U
Comments: Sorry about the week with no posts, folks. While I wasn't posting, the American Music Awards happened, and Will.I.Am preformed this song for the first time. It's shiny new, and altogether shiny. Enjoy the song!

Update, 12/19/11: The official video for this song was released a week ago: http://youtu.be/vjIwmJMqrco

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Entry 93-- "Our Truth"

Song: "Our Truth"
Artist: Lacuna Coil
http://youtu.be/SB9LXpO6yWo
Comments: Thank you, Guitar Hero, for showing me this song all those years ago. Lacuna Coil is (according to wikipedia) a gothic/alternative metal band, though I'm not quite sure if I agree with that. Alternative metal, maybe, but not so much gothic metal. As 'rock' gets harder and 'metal' gets softer (with the obvious exceptions of power, speed, death, and similar sub-genres of metal), the difference between them is increasingly blurred. At this point, I'd have to call this song hard rock, or at best, alternative metal. That would be an interesting post, actually-- a sort of editorial on the changes of the genres... But I digress. The song is amazing, and you should check it out. Enjoy your weekend!

(My plans for the coming holiday week are a little up in the air-- hopefully I'll be able to post, but I may well end up on a week-long hiatus.)

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Entry 93-- "Our Truth"

Song: "Our Truth"
Artist: Lacuna Coil
http://youtu.be/SB9LXpO6yWo
Comments: Thank you, Guitar Hero, for showing me this song all those years ago. Lacuna Coil is (according to wikipedia) a gothic/alternative metal band, though I'm not quite sure if I agree with that. Alternative metal, maybe, but not so much gothic metal. As 'rock' gets harder and 'metal' gets softer (with the obvious exceptions of power, speed, death, and similar sub-genres of metal), the difference between them is increasingly blurred. At this point, I'd have to call this song hard rock, or at best, alternative metal. That would be an interesting post, actually-- a sort of editorial on the changes of the genres... But I digress. The song is amazing, and you should check it out. Enjoy your weekend!

(My plans for the coming holiday week are a little up in the air-- hopefully I'll be able to post, but I may well end up on a week-long hiatus.)

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Entry 92-- "Impend"

Song: "Impend"
Artist: Martin O'Donnell
http://youtu.be/zk9ViH4KwSU
Comments: Proving my status as a complete and total nerd, this song is taken from the Halo 2 soundtrack. It's an instrumental piece with a good beat, and I honestly am considering trying to spin this into a club mix. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 92-- "Impend"

Song: "Impend"
Artist: Martin O'Donnell
http://youtu.be/zk9ViH4KwSU
Comments: Proving my status as a complete and total nerd, this song is taken from the Halo 2 soundtrack. It's an instrumental piece with a good beat, and I honestly am considering trying to spin this into a club mix. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 91-- "We Are Winning"

Song: "We Are Winning"
Artist: Flobots
http://youtu.be/3TXzkR1mv28
Comments: First, sorry for the lateness of this post. Also, this will probably be the last Flobots song for awhile-- I've been hitting them too much. In my defense, a friend of mine recently gave me two albums of theirs, and while I don't generally like things that are this politically charged, it's good music, and keeps getting stuck in my head. That, and the lyrics are well written and meaningful, something I don't see enough of. I will always support songs that get you thinking, and politics notwithstanding, this song definitely does.

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Entry 91-- "We Are Winning"

Song: "We Are Winning"
Artist: Flobots
http://youtu.be/3TXzkR1mv28
Comments: First, sorry for the lateness of this post. Also, this will probably be the last Flobots song for awhile-- I've been hitting them too much. In my defense, a friend of mine recently gave me two albums of theirs, and while I don't generally like things that are this politically charged, it's good music, and keeps getting stuck in my head. That, and the lyrics are well written and meaningful, something I don't see enough of. I will always support songs that get you thinking, and politics notwithstanding, this song definitely does.

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Entry 90-- "My Manic and I"

Song: "My Manic and I"
Artist: Laura Marling
http://youtu.be/MT2Qu6ct2ak
Comments: Long ago, my friend Abbey showed me this song, and after quoting a line from it earlier this morning, I got it stuck in my head. Laura Marling is a folk artist with a distinctive, narrative sort of song that I rather enjoy, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 90-- "My Manic and I"

Song: "My Manic and I"
Artist: Laura Marling
http://youtu.be/MT2Qu6ct2ak
Comments: Long ago, my friend Abbey showed me this song, and after quoting a line from it earlier this morning, I got it stuck in my head. Laura Marling is a folk artist with a distinctive, narrative sort of song that I rather enjoy, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 89-- "Fever for the Flava (NFS Version)"

Song: "Fever for the Flava (NFS Version)"
Artist: Hot Action Cop
http://youtu.be/n2H2-AqWv1A
Comments: Ages ago, I had a game called "Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2." Years later, I find myself remembering random songs from the soundtrack, one of which is this song. This version has different lyrics than the original song, but I like it nonetheless. It doesn't bother me, because I call this song a different version than the original, as opposed to a censored version, which would bother me quite a bit more. But that's beyond the point-- enjoy the song, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 89-- "Fever for the Flava (NFS Version)"

Song: "Fever for the Flava (NFS Version)"
Artist: Hot Action Cop
http://youtu.be/n2H2-AqWv1A
Comments: Ages ago, I had a game called "Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2." Years later, I find myself remembering random songs from the soundtrack, one of which is this song. This version has different lyrics than the original song, but I like it nonetheless. It doesn't bother me, because I call this song a different version than the original, as opposed to a censored version, which would bother me quite a bit more. But that's beyond the point-- enjoy the song, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 88-- "All of the Lights"

Song: "All of the Lights"
Artist: Kanye West ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/jjDdGKBhTuo (lyrics)
http://youtu.be/HAfFfqiYLp0 (Official Video - Epilepsy Warning)
Comments: Sorry for the late entry. This song definitely sounds like it has significantly more people than just Kanye, Rihanna, and Kid Cudi in it, but those three are the only ones listed. More and more, it feels like I'm noticing unlisted or uncredited artists in songs, and it's beginning to bother me... But enough about that. "All of the Lights" has been stuck in my head all day. The horns and drums in this song make it stand out from contemporary songs of the genre, and make it catchy. Take a listen.

A cautionary note-- the epilepsy warning on the official video is serious. If flashing lights give you seizures, do NOT click that link.

*Edit: I went looking for more info on the song, and as it turns out, there are significantly more than three people involved in this song. Wikipedia's image of the album cover for the single shows a whole list of people. Also, I am twice the fool. I clicked on the "show more" button on youtube, and it does in fact list the additional vocalists: "All Of The Lights" by Kanye West feat. Rihanna and Kid Cudi with vocals by Fergie, Charlie Wilson, John Legend, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, La Roux, The Dream, Ryan Leslie, Alvin Fields and Ken Lewis.

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Entry 88-- "All of the Lights"

Song: "All of the Lights"
Artist: Kanye West ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/jjDdGKBhTuo (lyrics)
http://youtu.be/HAfFfqiYLp0 (Official Video - Epilepsy Warning)
Comments: Sorry for the late entry. This song definitely sounds like it has significantly more people than just Kanye, Rihanna, and Kid Cudi in it, but those three are the only ones listed. More and more, it feels like I'm noticing unlisted or uncredited artists in songs, and it's beginning to bother me... But enough about that. "All of the Lights" has been stuck in my head all day. The horns and drums in this song make it stand out from contemporary songs of the genre, and make it catchy. Take a listen.

A cautionary note-- the epilepsy warning on the official video is serious. If flashing lights give you seizures, do NOT click that link.

*Edit: I went looking for more info on the song, and as it turns out, there are significantly more than three people involved in this song. Wikipedia's image of the album cover for the single shows a whole list of people. Also, I am twice the fool. I clicked on the "show more" button on youtube, and it does in fact list the additional vocalists: "All Of The Lights" by Kanye West feat. Rihanna and Kid Cudi with vocals by Fergie, Charlie Wilson, John Legend, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, La Roux, The Dream, Ryan Leslie, Alvin Fields and Ken Lewis.

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Entry 87-- "Sofi Needs a Ladder"

Song: "Sofi Needs a Ladder"
Artist: deadmau5
http://youtu.be/gDndZn0YPdI
Comments: This is another one of those songs where I'm not sure why it's not written as _____ featuring ______-- in this case, deadmau5 featuring SOFI. The song is deadmau5's "You Need a Ladder" with vocals by Sofia Toufa (SOFI), and I'm not at all sure why she isn't featured in the official title. But that's beyond the point. The point is the song is quite excellent, I think. Catchy beat, witty lyrics, and keeps getting stuck in my head. At this rate, it'll get more time in my skull than the current champion, "Stereo Hearts."

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Entry 87-- "Sofi Needs a Ladder"

Song: "Sofi Needs a Ladder"
Artist: deadmau5
http://youtu.be/gDndZn0YPdI
Comments: This is another one of those songs where I'm not sure why it's not written as _____ featuring ______-- in this case, deadmau5 featuring SOFI. The song is deadmau5's "You Need a Ladder" with vocals by Sofia Toufa (SOFI), and I'm not at all sure why she isn't featured in the official title. But that's beyond the point. The point is the song is quite excellent, I think. Catchy beat, witty lyrics, and keeps getting stuck in my head. At this rate, it'll get more time in my skull than the current champion, "Stereo Hearts."

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Entry 86-- "Good Life"

Song: "Good Life"
Artist: OneRepublic
http://youtu.be/jZhQOvvV45w
Comments: While the artist may have woken up in London yesterday, I merely woke up with this song stuck in my head. The beat is catchy, the tempo mellow, and the whistling a tune that everybody seems to know. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 86-- "Good Life"

Song: "Good Life"
Artist: OneRepublic
http://youtu.be/jZhQOvvV45w
Comments: While the artist may have woken up in London yesterday, I merely woke up with this song stuck in my head. The beat is catchy, the tempo mellow, and the whistling a tune that everybody seems to know. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 85-- "High Voltage"

Song: "High Voltage"
Artist: Linkin Park
http://youtu.be/ZAcPHtgN9TY
Comments: I always forget what (if any) album this song came from, but this song is old by Linkin Park standards, and doesn't sound like they have for quite awhile. Old Linkin Park is an unusual sound, and I feel as though they were experimenting with their style in this song. Whatever the reason for the sound, I like it, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 85-- "High Voltage"

Song: "High Voltage"
Artist: Linkin Park
http://youtu.be/ZAcPHtgN9TY
Comments: I always forget what (if any) album this song came from, but this song is old by Linkin Park standards, and doesn't sound like they have for quite awhile. Old Linkin Park is an unusual sound, and I feel as though they were experimenting with their style in this song. Whatever the reason for the sound, I like it, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 84-- "Stereo Hearts"

Song: "Stereo Hearts"
Artist: Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine
http://youtu.be/T3E9Wjbq44E
Comments: I got this song stuck in my head thanks to a certain Miriah. This song is quite excellent, and I thoroughly recommend taking a listen. Have a good weekend!

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Entry 84-- "Stereo Hearts"

Song: "Stereo Hearts"
Artist: Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine
http://youtu.be/T3E9Wjbq44E
Comments: I got this song stuck in my head thanks to a certain Miriah. This song is quite excellent, and I thoroughly recommend taking a listen. Have a good weekend!

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Entry 83-- "Image of the Invisible"

Song: "Image of the Invisible"
Artist: Thrice
http://youtu.be/UbAjxltPmuI
Comments: This song and I have a history. I originally saw it wandering the internet as a quasi-political viral(ish) video, just a message set to this song. I fell in love with the song, and went looking for the the rest of it. Frankly, songs like these make me wonder why stadiums use stuff like "Boom Boom Pow" as fight songs-- yeah, they're good songs, but there are so much better, with so much more adrenaline. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 83-- "Image of the Invisible"

Song: "Image of the Invisible"
Artist: Thrice
http://youtu.be/UbAjxltPmuI
Comments: This song and I have a history. I originally saw it wandering the internet as a quasi-political viral(ish) video, just a message set to this song. I fell in love with the song, and went looking for the the rest of it. Frankly, songs like these make me wonder why stadiums use stuff like "Boom Boom Pow" as fight songs-- yeah, they're good songs, but there are so much better, with so much more adrenaline. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 82-- "Everything Went Numb"

Song: "Everything Went Numb"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/xo76ijhUqjE
Comments: This song gets stuck in my head with frightening regularity. It isn't today, but since I've already posted the song that's actually stuck in my head this morning, I picked a song, and here it is. Enjoy!

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Entry 82-- "Everything Went Numb"

Song: "Everything Went Numb"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/xo76ijhUqjE
Comments: This song gets stuck in my head with frightening regularity. It isn't today, but since I've already posted the song that's actually stuck in my head this morning, I picked a song, and here it is. Enjoy!

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Entry 81-- "Stand Up"

Song: "Stand Up"
Artist: Flobots
http://youtu.be/FdF-YkECTVc
Comments: I happened upon this song last night, and fell in love with it. The song feels revolutionary and galvanising, and is probably going to become the soundtrack of my skull for awhile. Enjoy!

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Entry 81-- "Stand Up"

Song: "Stand Up"
Artist: Flobots
http://youtu.be/FdF-YkECTVc
Comments: I happened upon this song last night, and fell in love with it. The song feels revolutionary and galvanising, and is probably going to become the soundtrack of my skull for awhile. Enjoy!

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Entry 80-- "Thriller"

Song: "Thriller"
Artist: Michael Jackson
http://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA
Comments: Happy Halloween, everyone! To celebrate the day, I thought I'd post "Thriller" for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the day, and stay safe, folks!

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Entry 80-- "Thriller"

Song: "Thriller"
Artist: Michael Jackson
http://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA
Comments: Happy Halloween, everyone! To celebrate the day, I thought I'd post "Thriller" for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the day, and stay safe, folks!

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Entry 79-- "Umbrella"

Song: "Umbrella"
Artist: All Time Low
http://youtu.be/Y25SgIwy2BE
Comments: Sorry for another missed post, folks. To round out the (incomplete) week, this cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella" by All Time Low. This song came up on Pandora, and I couldn't resist posting it here. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 79-- "Umbrella"

Song: "Umbrella"
Artist: All Time Low
http://youtu.be/Y25SgIwy2BE
Comments: Sorry for another missed post, folks. To round out the (incomplete) week, this cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella" by All Time Low. This song came up on Pandora, and I couldn't resist posting it here. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 78-- "Take it Off (Billboard Remix)"

Song: "Take it Off (Billboard Remix)"
Artist: Ke$ha
http://youtu.be/mrcG2PAga5s
Comments: Sorry for the lack of a post yesterday, folks. Blame a lack of sleep. Today, a remix of Ke$ha's "Take it Off." It's pretty good-- check it out!

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Entry 78-- "Take it Off (Billboard Remix)"

Song: "Take it Off (Billboard Remix)"
Artist: Ke$ha
http://youtu.be/mrcG2PAga5s
Comments: Sorry for the lack of a post yesterday, folks. Blame a lack of sleep. Today, a remix of Ke$ha's "Take it Off." It's pretty good-- check it out!

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Entry 77-- "Monsoon"

Song: "Monsoon"
Artist: Tokio Hotel
http://youtu.be/Le_IyYLrUtQ
Comments: Years ago when I first encuntered Tokio Hotel, I really liked the band. For a period after that, I didn't, and now I do again. If you prefer the song in German (the original version), it's here: http://youtu.be/S_Sy5-sOodA

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Entry 77-- "Monsoon"

Song: "Monsoon"
Artist: Tokio Hotel
http://youtu.be/Le_IyYLrUtQ
Comments: Years ago when I first encuntered Tokio Hotel, I really liked the band. For a period after that, I didn't, and now I do again. If you prefer the song in German (the original version), it's here: http://youtu.be/S_Sy5-sOodA

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Entry 76-- Young Lions

Song: "Young Lions"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/m-6KIsLYDIQ
Comments: I cannot get enough of this song; just hearing it makes me want to stand up and dance. And I'm pleased to say, if you like it, it's a free download. Enjoy the music, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 76-- Young Lions

Song: "Young Lions"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/m-6KIsLYDIQ
Comments: I cannot get enough of this song; just hearing it makes me want to stand up and dance. And I'm pleased to say, if you like it, it's a free download. Enjoy the music, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 75-- "Build Your Cages"

Song: "Build Your Cages"
Artist: Pulse Ultra
http://youtu.be/9IDEzxmuH4Y
Comments: I always get the first verses of this song stuck in my head, and forget the rest of it. To fix the problem, I went and listened to the whole thing a few times, and now I get the whole song stuck in my head. Problem solved.

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Entry 75-- "Build Your Cages"

Song: "Build Your Cages"
Artist: Pulse Ultra
http://youtu.be/9IDEzxmuH4Y
Comments: I always get the first verses of this song stuck in my head, and forget the rest of it. To fix the problem, I went and listened to the whole thing a few times, and now I get the whole song stuck in my head. Problem solved.

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Entry 74-- "Spies"

Song: "Spies"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/9QzDHPcNfrw
Comments: This song is one of the slightly more obscure tracks from Coldplay's "Parachutes" album, which completely mystifies me. I suspect if they re-released it now, it'd be a chart topper, but I digress. Enjoy!

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Entry 74-- "Spies"

Song: "Spies"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/9QzDHPcNfrw
Comments: This song is one of the slightly more obscure tracks from Coldplay's "Parachutes" album, which completely mystifies me. I suspect if they re-released it now, it'd be a chart topper, but I digress. Enjoy!

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Entry 73-- "Animal"

Song: "Animal"
Artist: Ke$ha
http://youtu.be/RDPNGX6UMl8
Comments: Glitter and rainbows. This song is more artistic than most of Ke$ha's, less party-centric, and generally more artistic. I'm frankly too tired to write anything more-- just go watch it.

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Entry 73-- "Animal"

Song: "Animal"
Artist: Ke$ha
http://youtu.be/RDPNGX6UMl8
Comments: Glitter and rainbows. This song is more artistic than most of Ke$ha's, less party-centric, and generally more artistic. I'm frankly too tired to write anything more-- just go watch it.

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Entry 72-- "The People That We Love"

Song: "The People That We Love"
Artist: Bush
http://youtu.be/ytVyzMp5KAg
Comments: Happy Monday, everyone! I first ran into this song playing a video game years ago, and thought it was pretty awesome. It's a good adrenaline song, and fairly catchy. Bush has a unique sound that I've decided I'm fond of, and hopefully one that you'll enjoy.

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Entry 72-- "The People That We Love"

Song: "The People That We Love"
Artist: Bush
http://youtu.be/ytVyzMp5KAg
Comments: Happy Monday, everyone! I first ran into this song playing a video game years ago, and thought it was pretty awesome. It's a good adrenaline song, and fairly catchy. Bush has a unique sound that I've decided I'm fond of, and hopefully one that you'll enjoy.

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Entry 71-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 5: "Ghost Opera" - Kamelot

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 5
Song: "Ghost Opera"
Artist: Kamelot
http://youtu.be/J-TUufvK0gU
Comments: Kamelot was one of the first (symphonic) 'metal' bands I really liked, and I feel like it's a fitting tribute to the band that sparked my love of a genre to end with one of their songs."Ghost Opera" is one of their more symphonic pieces, so I decided to use it instead of the less symphonic song "Forever," which happens to be the first song of theirs I heard. Enjoy the song, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 71-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 5: "Ghost Opera" - Kamelot

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 5
Song: "Ghost Opera"
Artist: Kamelot
http://youtu.be/J-TUufvK0gU
Comments: Kamelot was one of the first (symphonic) 'metal' bands I really liked, and I feel like it's a fitting tribute to the band that sparked my love of a genre to end with one of their songs."Ghost Opera" is one of their more symphonic pieces, so I decided to use it instead of the less symphonic song "Forever," which happens to be the first song of theirs I heard. Enjoy the song, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 70-- Symphonic Metal Week, Parts 3 and 4

Symphonic Metal Week, Parts 3 and 4
Song 1: "Bless the Child"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/8Pjh0visgJI
Comments: Sorry for the lack of a post yesterday, folks. To make it up to you all, two songs today! The first one is by Nightwish featuring their original vocalist, Tarja Turunen, who sounds nothing like this their new vocalist (Anette Olzon). (I mention this because the debate over the comparative merits of the vocalists regularly ignites youtube comment threads into flame wars, and is quite heated.) I have heard this song described in terms similar to a very good movie soundtrack. Go listen!

Song 2: "Our Solemn Hour"
Artist: Within Temptation
http://youtu.be/JwWRUVVadQg
Comments: And after you listen to that song, take a listen to this one. Slightly less cinematic, this song has (if I hear this correctly) a full orchestra and chorus behind the metallic instrumentation. This song blew me away when I heard it-- hopefully it will rock your world too.

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Entry 70-- Symphonic Metal Week, Parts 3 and 4

Symphonic Metal Week, Parts 3 and 4
Song 1: "Bless the Child"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/8Pjh0visgJI
Comments: Sorry for the lack of a post yesterday, folks. To make it up to you all, two songs today! The first one is by Nightwish featuring their original vocalist, Tarja Turunen, who sounds nothing like this their new vocalist (Anette Olzon). (I mention this because the debate over the comparative merits of the vocalists regularly ignites youtube comment threads into flame wars, and is quite heated.) I have heard this song described in terms similar to a very good movie soundtrack. Go listen!

Song 2: "Our Solemn Hour"
Artist: Within Temptation
http://youtu.be/JwWRUVVadQg
Comments: And after you listen to that song, take a listen to this one. Slightly less cinematic, this song has (if I hear this correctly) a full orchestra and chorus behind the metallic instrumentation. This song blew me away when I heard it-- hopefully it will rock your world too.

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Entry 69-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 2: "The Phantom Agony"

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 2
Song: "The Phantom Agony"
Artist: Epica
http://youtu.be/UAlRf9qf9d0
Comments: Welcome back to symphonic metal week! Today's song literally has a full chorus and at least a string section playing in front of a typical metal arrangement of guitars and drums, led by the wonderful mezzo-soprano vocals of Simone Simmons. Symphonic metal is a small world, and Ms. Simmons keeps popping up in unexpected places, especially in Kamelot songs. I'll try and post one of those this week. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 69-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 2: "The Phantom Agony"

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 2
Song: "The Phantom Agony"
Artist: Epica
http://youtu.be/UAlRf9qf9d0
Comments: Welcome back to symphonic metal week! Today's song literally has a full chorus and at least a string section playing in front of a typical metal arrangement of guitars and drums, led by the wonderful mezzo-soprano vocals of Simone Simmons. Symphonic metal is a small world, and Ms. Simmons keeps popping up in unexpected places, especially in Kamelot songs. I'll try and post one of those this week. Enjoy the song!

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Entry 68-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 1: "Dark Moor"

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 1
Song: "Dark Moor"
Artist: Dark Moor
http://youtu.be/tYSvdmOajzY
Comments: I've just decided that this week is Symphonic Metal Week, to promote one of my favourite genres. To open the week, Dark Moor's eponymous song. Also, this song goes out to Emily, who just fell in love with this band. Enjoy!

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Entry 68-- Symphonic Metal Week, Part 1: "Dark Moor"

Symphonic Metal Week, Part 1
Song: "Dark Moor"
Artist: Dark Moor
http://youtu.be/tYSvdmOajzY
Comments: I've just decided that this week is Symphonic Metal Week, to promote one of my favourite genres. To open the week, Dark Moor's eponymous song. Also, this song goes out to Emily, who just fell in love with this band. Enjoy!

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Entry 67-- "Don't Trust Me"

Song: "Don't Trust Me"
Artist: 3!Oh3
http://youtu.be/GSjlxbxAymM
Comments: I rolled out of bed this morning, and this was stuck in my head. An hour and a half, it's still stuck in my head. It's Friday, the weekend is coming, and it's party time, and this is a party song to match. Enjoy the weekend!

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Entry 67-- "Don't Trust Me"

Song: "Don't Trust Me"
Artist: 3!Oh3
http://youtu.be/GSjlxbxAymM
Comments: I rolled out of bed this morning, and this was stuck in my head. An hour and a half, it's still stuck in my head. It's Friday, the weekend is coming, and it's party time, and this is a party song to match. Enjoy the weekend!

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Entry 66-- "Glorious"

Song: "Glorious"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/5z7rOwUZBB0
Comments: I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head, and decided to pass it along. This is one of the less well-known songs by Muse. If I remember correctly, it came as a bonus track on one of their albums-- "Black Holes and Revelations," I think. Enjoy!

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Entry 66-- "Glorious"

Song: "Glorious"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/5z7rOwUZBB0
Comments: I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head, and decided to pass it along. This is one of the less well-known songs by Muse. If I remember correctly, it came as a bonus track on one of their albums-- "Black Holes and Revelations," I think. Enjoy!

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Entry 65-- "Ghost Love Score"

Song: "Ghost Love Score"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/0VF0BlXP-0Y
Comments: Sorry about the lack of a post yesterday, guys. I got something like four hours of sleep, and was sso busy that I completely forgot. In return, long, epic song! "Ghost Love Score" is a rolling, ten minute symphonic metal classic. Check it out!

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Entry 65-- "Ghost Love Score"

Song: "Ghost Love Score"
Artist: Nightwish
http://youtu.be/0VF0BlXP-0Y
Comments: Sorry about the lack of a post yesterday, guys. I got something like four hours of sleep, and was sso busy that I completely forgot. In return, long, epic song! "Ghost Love Score" is a rolling, ten minute symphonic metal classic. Check it out!

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Entry 64-- "Cemeteries of London"

Song: "Cemeteries of London"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/6zkMwEDLBks
Comments: One of my favourite songs off the album "Viva la Vida." This song is a nice, relaxing way to start the week.

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Entry 64-- "Cemeteries of London"

Song: "Cemeteries of London"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/6zkMwEDLBks
Comments: One of my favourite songs off the album "Viva la Vida." This song is a nice, relaxing way to start the week.

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Entry 63-- "Waiting for the End"

Song: "Waiting for the End"
Artist: Linkin Park
http://youtu.be/5qF_qbaWt3Q
Comments: This song is a single of the album "A Thousand Suns." Despite it sounding nothing like the 'old' Linkin Park, I like the album, and this song in particular. For what it's worth, I also think the video is pretty cool.

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Entry 63-- "Waiting for the End"

Song: "Waiting for the End"
Artist: Linkin Park
http://youtu.be/5qF_qbaWt3Q
Comments: This song is a single of the album "A Thousand Suns." Despite it sounding nothing like the 'old' Linkin Park, I like the album, and this song in particular. For what it's worth, I also think the video is pretty cool.

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Entry 62-- "Teenage Dream"

Song: "Teenage Dream"
Artist: Katy Perry
http://youtu.be/98WtmW-lfeE
Comments: More and more, I realize that what actually goes on this blog isn't so much a song that's stuck in my head, but a song I want people to hear. Who am I to judge that? So, time to go back to basics. This song is stuck in my head, and that's what this blog is about. Hopefully you like it, and it gets stuck in yours too.

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Entry 62-- "Teenage Dream"

Song: "Teenage Dream"
Artist: Katy Perry
http://youtu.be/98WtmW-lfeE
Comments: More and more, I realize that what actually goes on this blog isn't so much a song that's stuck in my head, but a song I want people to hear. Who am I to judge that? So, time to go back to basics. This song is stuck in my head, and that's what this blog is about. Hopefully you like it, and it gets stuck in yours too.

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Entry 61-- "Electroman"

Song: "Electroman"
Artist: Benny Benassi feat. T-Pain
http://youtu.be/HAejck2XKSw
Comments: This has been stuck in my head on and off for three days-- it's incredibly addicting. Have fun!

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Entry 61-- "Electroman"

Song: "Electroman"
Artist: Benny Benassi feat. T-Pain
http://youtu.be/HAejck2XKSw
Comments: This has been stuck in my head on and off for three days-- it's incredibly addicting. Have fun!

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Entry 60-- "It's What I Want"

Song: "It's What I Want"
Artist: Royksopp
http://youtu.be/TzfEKmO4V4o
Comments: What I want-- several more hours of sleep. As this song says, however: "It's what I want that's easy. It's getting it that's complicated." Anyway, I couldn't decide between this song, "Tricky Tricky" by Royksopp, or "Teardrop" by Massive Attack, but after listening to this song on my way to grab breakfast, I decided to use this one. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Entry 60-- "It's What I Want"

Song: "It's What I Want"
Artist: Royksopp
http://youtu.be/TzfEKmO4V4o
Comments: What I want-- several more hours of sleep. As this song says, however: "It's what I want that's easy. It's getting it that's complicated." Anyway, I couldn't decide between this song, "Tricky Tricky" by Royksopp, or "Teardrop" by Massive Attack, but after listening to this song on my way to grab breakfast, I decided to use this one. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Entry 59-- "Percussion Gun"

Song: "Percussion Gun"
Artist: White Rabbits
http://youtu.be/SoF_ed_M_wk
Comments: White Rabbits is a relatively obscure band, obscure enough that I've heard a grand total of three of their songs, all three of which I love. White Rabbits have a very, very distinct sound, which comes through clearly in this song. Happy listening!

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Entry 59-- "Percussion Gun"

Song: "Percussion Gun"
Artist: White Rabbits
http://youtu.be/SoF_ed_M_wk
Comments: White Rabbits is a relatively obscure band, obscure enough that I've heard a grand total of three of their songs, all three of which I love. White Rabbits have a very, very distinct sound, which comes through clearly in this song. Happy listening!

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Entry 58-- New Spins Week, Part 5: "The Time (Dirty Bit)"

New Spins Week, Part 5
Song: "The Time (Dirty Bit)"
Artist: The Black Eyed Peas
Spin on: "Time of my Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
http://youtu.be/JwQZQygg3Lk (Spin)
http://youtu.be/QUoDaCH1MJM (Original)
Comments: Sorry I'm running a tad late today; I promise this won't become a regular occurance. This song was originally written for the movie "Dirty Dancing," recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes in 1987. Twenty-three years later, The Black Eyed Peas went to town on this song, mixing it into their 'Dirty Bit' version. True to their musical style, the Peas made 'Dirty Bit' into a party-ready, electro-pop sounding, upbeat tune. While it retains most of the lyrics and the melody of the original, they are different enough to not be confused for each other after the first few seconds. 'Dirty Bit' is the essence of a good remix-- a switch of styles, a catchy new spin on the original beat, and in this case, a heaping spoonful of electronic goodness. Hopefully you enjoyed New Spins Week. If anyone has an idea for a new theme week, or a song they want me to use, let me know! Have a good weekend, and enjoy the song!

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Entry 58-- New Spins Week, Part 5: "The Time (Dirty Bit)"

New Spins Week, Part 5
Song: "The Time (Dirty Bit)"
Artist: The Black Eyed Peas
Spin on: "Time of my Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
http://youtu.be/JwQZQygg3Lk (Spin)
http://youtu.be/QUoDaCH1MJM (Original)
Comments: Sorry I'm running a tad late today; I promise this won't become a regular occurance. This song was originally written for the movie "Dirty Dancing," recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes in 1987. Twenty-three years later, The Black Eyed Peas went to town on this song, mixing it into their 'Dirty Bit' version. True to their musical style, the Peas made 'Dirty Bit' into a party-ready, electro-pop sounding, upbeat tune. While it retains most of the lyrics and the melody of the original, they are different enough to not be confused for each other after the first few seconds. 'Dirty Bit' is the essence of a good remix-- a switch of styles, a catchy new spin on the original beat, and in this case, a heaping spoonful of electronic goodness. Hopefully you enjoyed New Spins Week. If anyone has an idea for a new theme week, or a song they want me to use, let me know! Have a good weekend, and enjoy the song!

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Entry 57-- New Spins Week, Part 4: "Feeling Good"

New Spins Week, Part 4
Song: "Feeling Good"
Artist: Muse
Spin on: "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone
http://youtu.be/5PN6egPgazA (Spin)
http://youtu.be/h8tuTSi6Sck (Original)
Comments: Sorry about the late post, everyone-- I'm pretty sick. But enough about me, this is a blog about music. Today's music: the song "Feeling Good." As best as I can tell, this song was originally done by Nina Simone, and covered by more artists than I care to name. (If I'm wrong about the original artist, let me know, and I'll post a correction.) Of all the versions and covers that I've encountered, I prefer the one by Muse. The megaphone used in the vocals is a nice touch, and I think it sounds really, really cool. I'd be interested to see if anyone reading this has a version of this song they like better. If you know a cover or a spin on this song you think people should hear, let me know and I'll pass it along. As a side note, the version I posted was recorded live at Wembley Stadium. If you want to hear the official, studio-perfect music video version, you can find it at http://youtu.be/CmwRQqJsegw. Enjoy the music!

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Entry 57-- New Spins Week, Part 4: "Feeling Good"

New Spins Week, Part 4
Song: "Feeling Good"
Artist: Muse
Spin on: "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone
http://youtu.be/5PN6egPgazA (Spin)
http://youtu.be/h8tuTSi6Sck (Original)
Comments: Sorry about the late post, everyone-- I'm pretty sick. But enough about me, this is a blog about music. Today's music: the song "Feeling Good." As best as I can tell, this song was originally done by Nina Simone, and covered by more artists than I care to name. (If I'm wrong about the original artist, let me know, and I'll post a correction.) Of all the versions and covers that I've encountered, I prefer the one by Muse. The megaphone used in the vocals is a nice touch, and I think it sounds really, really cool. I'd be interested to see if anyone reading this has a version of this song they like better. If you know a cover or a spin on this song you think people should hear, let me know and I'll pass it along. As a side note, the version I posted was recorded live at Wembley Stadium. If you want to hear the official, studio-perfect music video version, you can find it at http://youtu.be/CmwRQqJsegw. Enjoy the music!

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Entry 56-- New Spins Week, Part 3: "Clocks"

New Spins Week, Part 3
Song: "Clocks"
Artist: Royksopp
Spin on: "Clocks" by Coldplay
http://youtu.be/OVPJMMwzIC8 (Spin)
http://youtu.be/vKw7yvoZ-Tg (Original)
Comments: Unlike the first two songs featured in this series, this song is a straight remix-- no sampling, no vocal alterations, just a pure remix of an existing song. I'm a pretty harsh critic of remixes, and finding one that I actually like is generally impossible, but this remix pulls it off with amazing style. Enjoy!

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Entry 56-- New Spins Week, Part 3: "Clocks"

New Spins Week, Part 3
Song: "Clocks"
Artist: Royksopp
Spin on: "Clocks" by Coldplay
http://youtu.be/OVPJMMwzIC8 (Spin)
http://youtu.be/vKw7yvoZ-Tg (Original)
Comments: Unlike the first two songs featured in this series, this song is a straight remix-- no sampling, no vocal alterations, just a pure remix of an existing song. I'm a pretty harsh critic of remixes, and finding one that I actually like is generally impossible, but this remix pulls it off with amazing style. Enjoy!

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Entry 55-- New Spins Week, Part 2: "The Show Goes On"

New Spins Week, Part 2
Song: "The Show Goes On"
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Spin on: "Float On" by Modest Mouse
http://youtu.be/Rmp6zIr5y4U (Spin)
http://youtu.be/CTAud5O7Qqk (Original)
Comments: This is not the first time I've mentioned the original song in this entry-- I covered it way back in Entry 31 (http://stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com/2011/08/entry-31-float-on.html). At the time, I was apprehensive and not totally convinced of the value of this spin. Sure, it has a feel-good message that a bunch of people out there undoubtedly benefit from and need to hear, but I wasn't sure if it musically lived up to the awesomeness of the original. After some consideration-- and a lot of time in which this song grew on me-- I've decided it does. This song is interesting as a spin because, unlike several of the songs that I'm going to use this week, it doesn't vocally sample the original, and edits the beats it does sample quite a bit. But I digress from my music nerd spiel-- enjoy the song!

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Entry 55-- New Spins Week, Part 2: "The Show Goes On"

New Spins Week, Part 2
Song: "The Show Goes On"
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Spin on: "Float On" by Modest Mouse
http://youtu.be/Rmp6zIr5y4U (Spin)
http://youtu.be/CTAud5O7Qqk (Original)
Comments: This is not the first time I've mentioned the original song in this entry-- I covered it way back in Entry 31 (http://stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com/2011/08/entry-31-float-on.html). At the time, I was apprehensive and not totally convinced of the value of this spin. Sure, it has a feel-good message that a bunch of people out there undoubtedly benefit from and need to hear, but I wasn't sure if it musically lived up to the awesomeness of the original. After some consideration-- and a lot of time in which this song grew on me-- I've decided it does. This song is interesting as a spin because, unlike several of the songs that I'm going to use this week, it doesn't vocally sample the original, and edits the beats it does sample quite a bit. But I digress from my music nerd spiel-- enjoy the song!

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Entry 54-- New Spins Week, Part 1: "Stronger"

New Spins Week, Part 1
Song: "Stronger"
Artist: Kanye West
Spin on: "Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger" by Daft Punk
http://youtu.be/PsO6ZnUZI0g (Spin)
http://youtu.be/gAjR4_CbPpQ (Original)
Comments: Welcome to New Spins week-- a five-day series of awesome remixes and the songs they came from. Today's song-- Kanye West's "Stronger", a mix on the Daft Punk song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Now, there's a story here. I used to truly hate "Stronger." I was always saying "Kanye got ahold of a Daft Punk song and screwed it up, and now people like his piece of crap better." I got over that, for a few reasons. First, I grew up. Second, I quit hating Kanye and his entire genre. Third and most importantly, I realized that starting at 0:45, Kanye is thanking Daft Punk in song for the original version. Having gotten over my hate, I started really enjoying this song, and I hope that you will too.

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Entry 54-- New Spins Week, Part 1: "Stronger"

New Spins Week, Part 1
Song: "Stronger"
Artist: Kanye West
Spin on: "Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger" by Daft Punk
http://youtu.be/PsO6ZnUZI0g (Spin)
http://youtu.be/gAjR4_CbPpQ (Original)
Comments: Welcome to New Spins week-- a five-day series of awesome remixes and the songs they came from. Today's song-- Kanye West's "Stronger", a mix on the Daft Punk song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Now, there's a story here. I used to truly hate "Stronger." I was always saying "Kanye got ahold of a Daft Punk song and screwed it up, and now people like his piece of crap better." I got over that, for a few reasons. First, I grew up. Second, I quit hating Kanye and his entire genre. Third and most importantly, I realized that starting at 0:45, Kanye is thanking Daft Punk in song for the original version. Having gotten over my hate, I started really enjoying this song, and I hope that you will too.

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Entry 53-- "Butterflies and Hurricanes"

Song: "Butterfiles and Hurricanes"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/YDsLKEado_o
Comments: Oh, Muse. More importantly, Matt Bellamy's falsetto is just so ridiculous. One note of that voice, and you know you're listening to Muse. I love this song. I'd put the actual music video up, but it's so quiet you can't really hear the song, so I opted for the live version instead. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 53-- "Butterflies and Hurricanes"

Song: "Butterfiles and Hurricanes"
Artist: Muse
http://youtu.be/YDsLKEado_o
Comments: Oh, Muse. More importantly, Matt Bellamy's falsetto is just so ridiculous. One note of that voice, and you know you're listening to Muse. I love this song. I'd put the actual music video up, but it's so quiet you can't really hear the song, so I opted for the live version instead. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

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Entry 52-- "Memento Mori"

Song: "Memento Mori"
Artist: Kamelot
Comments: I hate doing this, but I'm using one of my favourite songs ever as filler. As I write this, I feel incredibly terrible, and am quite simply not up to writing anything verbose or covering anything new. "Memento Mori" is an excellent song, but long. Enjoy!

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Entry 52-- "Memento Mori"

Song: "Memento Mori"
Artist: Kamelot
Comments: I hate doing this, but I'm using one of my favourite songs ever as filler. As I write this, I feel incredibly terrible, and am quite simply not up to writing anything verbose or covering anything new. "Memento Mori" is an excellent song, but long. Enjoy!

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Entry 51-- "Mr. Saxobeat"

Song: "Mr. Saxobeat"
Artist: Alexandra Stan
http://youtu.be/lAhHNCfA7NI
Comments: "You make me move, Mr. Saxobeat." I have no idea how this song didn't come to my attention sooner, and I can thank my friend Marilyn for making sure that I didn't miss it completey. This song is epic-- unbelievably catchy, and very well done. The beat is original and the lyrics, while trite, flow wonderfully.

Also, I now have over 50 entries and 600 views. Holy synthesizers. Thank you all so much-- you are awesome! As always, if you know a song, let me know!

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Entry 51-- "Mr. Saxobeat"

Song: "Mr. Saxobeat"
Artist: Alexandra Stan
http://youtu.be/lAhHNCfA7NI
Comments: "You make me move, Mr. Saxobeat." I have no idea how this song didn't come to my attention sooner, and I can thank my friend Marilyn for making sure that I didn't miss it completey. This song is epic-- unbelievably catchy, and very well done. The beat is original and the lyrics, while trite, flow wonderfully.

Also, I now have over 50 entries and 600 views. Holy synthesizers. Thank you all so much-- you are awesome! As always, if you know a song, let me know!

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Entry 50-- "Don't Fear the Reaper"

Song: "Don't Fear the Reaper"
Artist: Blue Oyster Cult
http://youtu.be/AUO_5EALZoM
Comments: I woke up this morning, and I wasn't across the room to my alarm clock before this song was stuck in my head. Congrats, song, you just jumped the cue and went immediately to blog. Beautiful song-- check it out.

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Entry 50-- "Don't Fear the Reaper"

Song: "Don't Fear the Reaper"
Artist: Blue Oyster Cult
http://youtu.be/AUO_5EALZoM
Comments: I woke up this morning, and I wasn't across the room to my alarm clock before this song was stuck in my head. Congrats, song, you just jumped the cue and went immediately to blog. Beautiful song-- check it out.

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Entry 49-- "On Mercury"

Song: "On Mercury"
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtu.be/30_bPABzm9E
Comments: This song is so unbelievably catchy-- and it has a trumpet that I just can't get enough. RHCP are masters of their craft, and this song clearly and oh, so beautifully reflects that. "Lemon trees on mercury..."

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Entry 49-- "On Mercury"

Song: "On Mercury"
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtu.be/30_bPABzm9E
Comments: This song is so unbelievably catchy-- and it has a trumpet that I just can't get enough. RHCP are masters of their craft, and this song clearly and oh, so beautifully reflects that. "Lemon trees on mercury..."

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Entry 48-- "Strobe"

Song: "Strobe"
Artist: Deadmau5
http://youtu.be/tKi9Z-f6qX4
Comments: Somehow, when I was first learning about the wonderful world of electronic music, I managed to miss Deadmau5. I don't know how. And after listening to this song, I regret not learning about Deadmau5 sooner-- "Strobe" is simply beautiful. Heads up-- if you're short on time, listen later; Strobe is a long song. Enjoy your weekend!

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Entry 48-- "Strobe"

Song: "Strobe"
Artist: Deadmau5
http://youtu.be/tKi9Z-f6qX4
Comments: Somehow, when I was first learning about the wonderful world of electronic music, I managed to miss Deadmau5. I don't know how. And after listening to this song, I regret not learning about Deadmau5 sooner-- "Strobe" is simply beautiful. Heads up-- if you're short on time, listen later; Strobe is a long song. Enjoy your weekend!

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Entry 47-- "Where I Belong"

Entry 47
Song: "Where I Belong"
Artist: Adrian von Ziegler
http://youtu.be/fV8OLvK4zxg
Comments: I love this song. A good friend of mine showed me this artist, and I quite promptly fell in love. Insturmental, and a major change from my usual listening material, but totally amazing.

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Entry 47-- "Where I Belong"

Entry 47
Song: "Where I Belong"
Artist: Adrian von Ziegler
http://youtu.be/fV8OLvK4zxg
Comments: I love this song. A good friend of mine showed me this artist, and I quite promptly fell in love. Insturmental, and a major change from my usual listening material, but totally amazing.

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Entry 46-- "Can't Stop"

Song: "Can't Stop"
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtu.be/BfOdWSiyWoc
Comments: Sorry this is going up later than normal-- insert excuse here. I absolutely love this song, and everything about it. The video is also pretty epic. Check it out!

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Entry 46-- "Can't Stop"

Song: "Can't Stop"
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtu.be/BfOdWSiyWoc
Comments: Sorry this is going up later than normal-- insert excuse here. I absolutely love this song, and everything about it. The video is also pretty epic. Check it out!

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Entry 45-- "Lateralus"

Song: "Lateralus"
Artist: Tool
http://youtu.be/wS7CZIJVxFY (Awesome, somewhat educational video)
http://youtu.be/EDlC7oG_2W4 (Normal video)
Comments: The first video listed is actually someone's project for a class explaining the Fibonacci sequence in the song, and is completely amazing, more than a little shocking, and has some really epic pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope. The second video is just trippy. The song is amazing-- enjoy!

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Entry 45-- "Lateralus"

Song: "Lateralus"
Artist: Tool
http://youtu.be/wS7CZIJVxFY (Awesome, somewhat educational video)
http://youtu.be/EDlC7oG_2W4 (Normal video)
Comments: The first video listed is actually someone's project for a class explaining the Fibonacci sequence in the song, and is completely amazing, more than a little shocking, and has some really epic pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope. The second video is just trippy. The song is amazing-- enjoy!

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Entry 44-- "Rainbow Veins"

Song: "Rainbow Veins"
Artist: Owl City
http://youtu.be/kkgMd5bm_w8
Comments: I find that this song, and the artist in general, have a tendency to be rather polarizing-- either you love or hate Owl City. I fall into the 'love' category, and I woke up with this stuck in my head. That works out quite nicely, as I didn't have a post planned for today. This song was my first exposure to Owl City, and it turned me on to a wonderful artist-- I invite you to listen to this song and see what you think! To my US readers-- happy Labor Day!

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Entry 44-- "Rainbow Veins"

Song: "Rainbow Veins"
Artist: Owl City
http://youtu.be/kkgMd5bm_w8
Comments: I find that this song, and the artist in general, have a tendency to be rather polarizing-- either you love or hate Owl City. I fall into the 'love' category, and I woke up with this stuck in my head. That works out quite nicely, as I didn't have a post planned for today. This song was my first exposure to Owl City, and it turned me on to a wonderful artist-- I invite you to listen to this song and see what you think! To my US readers-- happy Labor Day!

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Entry 43-- "In the Dark"

Song: "In the Dark"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/6Qlz_Y4R4ok
Comments: I'm fairly sure Christian Burns should be getting recognition for this song-- at least in part-- but he doesn't show up as a featured artist or anything, so I'm going to go with the official version and not put him in the Artist block. This song is epic-- one of my all time favourite songs in the genre-- hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I do!

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Entry 43-- "In the Dark"

Song: "In the Dark"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/6Qlz_Y4R4ok
Comments: I'm fairly sure Christian Burns should be getting recognition for this song-- at least in part-- but he doesn't show up as a featured artist or anything, so I'm going to go with the official version and not put him in the Artist block. This song is epic-- one of my all time favourite songs in the genre-- hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I do!

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Entry 42-- "Scatman"

Song: "Scatman"
Artist: John Scatman
http://youtu.be/Geiq0FP13uQ
Comments: This song, regardless of what the name implies, is clean. World, I am sorry. There is a very good chance this is going to be stuck in your head.

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Entry 42-- "Scatman"

Song: "Scatman"
Artist: John Scatman
http://youtu.be/Geiq0FP13uQ
Comments: This song, regardless of what the name implies, is clean. World, I am sorry. There is a very good chance this is going to be stuck in your head.

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Entry 41-- "I Need a Doctor"

Song: "I Need a Doctor"
Artist: Dr. Dre ft. Eminem, Sklyar Grey
http://youtu.be/VA770wpLX-Q
Comments: Another song I didn't intend to use, that I'm posting because it popped into my head. "I Need a Doctor" is a pretty good song, with a definitely interesting video-- enjoy!

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Entry 41-- "I Need a Doctor"

Song: "I Need a Doctor"
Artist: Dr. Dre ft. Eminem, Sklyar Grey
http://youtu.be/VA770wpLX-Q
Comments: Another song I didn't intend to use, that I'm posting because it popped into my head. "I Need a Doctor" is a pretty good song, with a definitely interesting video-- enjoy!

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Entry 40-- "Violet Hill"

Song: "Violet Hill"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/IakDItZ7f7Q
Comments: The other smash hit from their album Viva la Vida (the other being the song "Viva la Vida"), "Violet Hill" gets a good deal less media attention and radio play, but is still wildly popular-- for good reason. This song is nothing short of epic.

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Entry 40-- "Violet Hill"

Song: "Violet Hill"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/IakDItZ7f7Q
Comments: The other smash hit from their album Viva la Vida (the other being the song "Viva la Vida"), "Violet Hill" gets a good deal less media attention and radio play, but is still wildly popular-- for good reason. This song is nothing short of epic.

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Entry 39-- "Point/Counterpoint"

Song: "Point/Counterpoint"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/TgyZmERlzmQ (album version, with lyrics)
http://youtu.be/A_M_NpODb1Q (live version)
Comments: Oh, ska. You crazed, beautiful genre. Oh, Streetlight Manifesto, you crazed, beautiful band. There are no other words. Just check this out.

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Entry 39-- "Point/Counterpoint"

Song: "Point/Counterpoint"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/TgyZmERlzmQ (album version, with lyrics)
http://youtu.be/A_M_NpODb1Q (live version)
Comments: Oh, ska. You crazed, beautiful genre. Oh, Streetlight Manifesto, you crazed, beautiful band. There are no other words. Just check this out.

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Entry 38-- "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"

Song: "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"
Artist: Deadmau5
http://youtu.be/tU-VA3BYzmg
Comments: Deadmau5's (pronounced "dead mouse") uber-hit is a classic of electronic music, and totally worth the listen. IF you like what you hear, listen to more of his stuff.

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Entry 38-- "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"

Song: "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"
Artist: Deadmau5
http://youtu.be/tU-VA3BYzmg
Comments: Deadmau5's (pronounced "dead mouse") uber-hit is a classic of electronic music, and totally worth the listen. IF you like what you hear, listen to more of his stuff.

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Entry 37-- "The Hardest Button to Button"

Song: "The Hardest Button to Button"
Artist: The White Stripes
http://youtu.be/gLESpHrtvxs
Comments: Recently called one of the all-time 30 best music videos (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2085389_2085359_2085361,00.html), this song/video is epic in every possible way. Also, it's unbelievably catchy. This really is stuck in my skull.

Sorry for the late post!

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Entry 37-- "The Hardest Button to Button"

Song: "The Hardest Button to Button"
Artist: The White Stripes
http://youtu.be/gLESpHrtvxs
Comments: Recently called one of the all-time 30 best music videos (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2085389_2085359_2085361,00.html), this song/video is epic in every possible way. Also, it's unbelievably catchy. This really is stuck in my skull.

Sorry for the late post!

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Entry 36-- Children of the Sandstorm

Song: "Children of the Sandstorm"
Artist: Darude vs. Robert Miles
http://youtu.be/KFF_ix03Ohs
Comments: Holy synthesizers, this blog now has over 500 hits! I cannot thank you enough, person who is reading this-- you are amazing. In thanks, I give you my favourite techno/electronic mashup ever-- a mix of Darude's "Sandstorm" and Robert Miles' "Children." Enjoy!

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Entry 36-- Children of the Sandstorm

Song: "Children of the Sandstorm"
Artist: Darude vs. Robert Miles
http://youtu.be/KFF_ix03Ohs
Comments: Holy synthesizers, this blog now has over 500 hits! I cannot thank you enough, person who is reading this-- you are amazing. In thanks, I give you my favourite techno/electronic mashup ever-- a mix of Darude's "Sandstorm" and Robert Miles' "Children." Enjoy!

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Entry 35-- "Angels"

Song: "Angels"
Artist: Within Temptation
http://youtu.be/VK9qfVQ4Z04
Comments: I love this song. It might be that I'm a sucker for the combo of operatic-style lyrics over crazy metal instrumentation, or maybe that I just like the sound, but whatever the reason, I love this song, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 35-- "Angels"

Song: "Angels"
Artist: Within Temptation
http://youtu.be/VK9qfVQ4Z04
Comments: I love this song. It might be that I'm a sucker for the combo of operatic-style lyrics over crazy metal instrumentation, or maybe that I just like the sound, but whatever the reason, I love this song, and hopefully you will too.

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Entry 34-- "This Light Between Us"

Song: "This Light Between Us"
Artist: Armin van Buuren ft. Christian Burns
http://youtu.be/v42cqJa_Ras
Comments: Happy Monday, everybody! This song is one I recently discovered when I was trying to diversify my tastes in trance-- I'm a notorious Tiesto addict, and Armin seemed like as good of a place as any to start. In this number, Armin provides the beats while Christian Burns (a name Tiesto fans will recognize from the song "In the Dark") provides the vocals. A good (and catchy) song-- check it out!
In other news, the posting schedule of this blog has changed slightly! I am pleased to announce that content will now be posted earlier in the day! Hopefully, this makes your reading easier, dear audience. What has not changed is my need for feedback-- your thoughts (and songs!) are always welcome, so drop me a line! Happy Monday!

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Entry 34-- "This Light Between Us"

Song: "This Light Between Us"
Artist: Armin van Buuren ft. Christian Burns
http://youtu.be/v42cqJa_Ras
Comments: Happy Monday, everybody! This song is one I recently discovered when I was trying to diversify my tastes in trance-- I'm a notorious Tiesto addict, and Armin seemed like as good of a place as any to start. In this number, Armin provides the beats while Christian Burns (a name Tiesto fans will recognize from the song "In the Dark") provides the vocals. A good (and catchy) song-- check it out!
In other news, the posting schedule of this blog has changed slightly! I am pleased to announce that content will now be posted earlier in the day! Hopefully, this makes your reading easier, dear audience. What has not changed is my need for feedback-- your thoughts (and songs!) are always welcome, so drop me a line! Happy Monday!

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Entry 33-- "Firework"

Song: "Firework"
Artist: Katy Perry
http://youtu.be/QGJuMBdaqIw
Comments: I was going to do a song by Pink, but ended up deciding in favor of this song for a few reasons. 1) The title requires bleeping out (think small children, and I have no content warnings up) and I don't feel like it. 2) Nowhere did I say that any song is one you won't have heard before. 3) I'm a fan of Katy Perry. That said, "Firework." The song is popular, gets way too much radio play, and is totally worth a listen (and a watch) anyway. Lastly, this song is perfect to conclude the "Feel Good Song Week." Enjoy, and happy weekend!

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Entry 33-- "Firework"

Song: "Firework"
Artist: Katy Perry
http://youtu.be/QGJuMBdaqIw
Comments: I was going to do a song by Pink, but ended up deciding in favor of this song for a few reasons. 1) The title requires bleeping out (think small children, and I have no content warnings up) and I don't feel like it. 2) Nowhere did I say that any song is one you won't have heard before. 3) I'm a fan of Katy Perry. That said, "Firework." The song is popular, gets way too much radio play, and is totally worth a listen (and a watch) anyway. Lastly, this song is perfect to conclude the "Feel Good Song Week." Enjoy, and happy weekend!

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Entry 32-- "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"

Song: "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"
Artist: Lost Prophets
http://youtu.be/-z5FWlUN1go
Comments: I've decided that this is basically "Feel Good Songs Week." That said, this motivational ditty is epic. I mean, every time I hear this, I get chills, and when the guitar solos (or maybe the correct term is 'breaks?') at about 2:30, I always feel my spirit lifting, taking flight, soaring away. This song is good-- check it out!

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Entry 32-- "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"

Song: "Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)"
Artist: Lost Prophets
http://youtu.be/-z5FWlUN1go
Comments: I've decided that this is basically "Feel Good Songs Week." That said, this motivational ditty is epic. I mean, every time I hear this, I get chills, and when the guitar solos (or maybe the correct term is 'breaks?') at about 2:30, I always feel my spirit lifting, taking flight, soaring away. This song is good-- check it out!

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Entry 31-- "Float On"

Song: "Float On"
Artist: Modest Mouse
http://youtu.be/CTAud5O7Qqk
Comments: This entry goes out to a certain person I call Roza-- you know who you are. Anyway, this song, recently mixed by Lupe Fiasco into the song "The Show Goes On," is truly classic. To anyone who finds this because of Lupe Fiasco, welcome to the world of feel-good music. To all others, I give you a classic that you probably shouldn't forget-- it's a great song for when you or someone you know is down and the dumps and really needs their spirits lifted.

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Entry 31-- "Float On"

Song: "Float On"
Artist: Modest Mouse
http://youtu.be/CTAud5O7Qqk
Comments: This entry goes out to a certain person I call Roza-- you know who you are. Anyway, this song, recently mixed by Lupe Fiasco into the song "The Show Goes On," is truly classic. To anyone who finds this because of Lupe Fiasco, welcome to the world of feel-good music. To all others, I give you a classic that you probably shouldn't forget-- it's a great song for when you or someone you know is down and the dumps and really needs their spirits lifted.

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Thank you!

So as I check my hit counter, I noticed that this blog has over 400 hits! I'm stunned! Thank you to my awesome audience!

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Entry 30-- "Just Be"

Song 1: "Just Be"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/qEYueRVuqmg
Song 2: "PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS"
Artist: SongsToWearPantsTo
http://youtu.be/eWM2joNb9NE

Comments: Sorry for the missed entry yesterday, folks-- I was up until 3:00 AM the previous night feeling crummy, and was both busy and completely beat all morning and most of the afternoon yesterday. So to make up for it, double entry! The first song is amazing-- vocal trance at its finest. Beautiful song, beautiful video. The second song is just for laughs-- and freakishly catchy. If it gets stuck in your head... I'm sorry.

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Entry 30-- "Just Be"

Song 1: "Just Be"
Artist: Tiesto
http://youtu.be/qEYueRVuqmg
Song 2: "PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS"
Artist: SongsToWearPantsTo
http://youtu.be/eWM2joNb9NE

Comments: Sorry for the missed entry yesterday, folks-- I was up until 3:00 AM the previous night feeling crummy, and was both busy and completely beat all morning and most of the afternoon yesterday. So to make up for it, double entry! The first song is amazing-- vocal trance at its finest. Beautiful song, beautiful video. The second song is just for laughs-- and freakishly catchy. If it gets stuck in your head... I'm sorry.

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Thank you!

So as I check my hit counter, I noticed that this blog has over 400 hits! I'm stunned! Thank you to my awesome audience!

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Entry 29-- "Another Way to Die"

Song: "Another Way to Die"
Artist: Jack White ft. Alicia Keys
http://youtu.be/icrNkmf9uyQ
Comments: The themesong of the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," "Another Way to Die" is a good song in its own right. There is quite a bit of discrepancy on what order the artists go in, and how they should be listed. To be quite blunt, I settled on "Jack White ft. Alicia Keys" because I hear so much more Jack White than Alicia Keys. If you strongly object or have some sort of conclusive evidence in the debate, kindly drop a comment or shoot me an email.

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Entry 29-- "Another Way to Die"

Song: "Another Way to Die"
Artist: Jack White ft. Alicia Keys
http://youtu.be/icrNkmf9uyQ
Comments: The themesong of the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," "Another Way to Die" is a good song in its own right. There is quite a bit of discrepancy on what order the artists go in, and how they should be listed. To be quite blunt, I settled on "Jack White ft. Alicia Keys" because I hear so much more Jack White than Alicia Keys. If you strongly object or have some sort of conclusive evidence in the debate, kindly drop a comment or shoot me an email.

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Entry 28-- "The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)"

Song: "The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)"
Artist: Kamelot
http://youtu.be/XvI5w0cG68o
Comments: As promised, not an electronic song today! This is one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands in one of my favourite genres. There is a video to this song, but it's not the greatest thing ever, and the quality is a tad low, so I decided to dispense with it and just paste in the link to the album version. Enjoy!

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Entry 28-- "The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)"

Song: "The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)"
Artist: Kamelot
http://youtu.be/XvI5w0cG68o
Comments: As promised, not an electronic song today! This is one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands in one of my favourite genres. There is a video to this song, but it's not the greatest thing ever, and the quality is a tad low, so I decided to dispense with it and just paste in the link to the album version. Enjoy!

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Entry 27-- "Beautiful Day Without You"

Song: "Beautiful Day Without You"
Artist: Royksopp
http://youtu.be/nww7ywDLzY0
Comments: Sorry this is going up so late. I really hate doing two electronic songs in a row, but I feel as though this is different enough from "Children" to make up for it. Also, I promise that tomorrow won't be a third electronic song. Right, so-- this song is one of my all-time favourite songs, holding both a great deal of sentimental value to me, and my praise as an excellent song in general. The video, too, should not be missed.

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