Entry 119-- "Paradise"

Song: "Paradise"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/1G4isv_Fylg
Comments: I saw this song (well, video) for the first time yesterday when I caught it on TV-- the first time I've watched a music channel in forever. (Yes, while it's true that MTV doesn't actually play music, VH1 does in the mornings still.) This song is quite excellent-- typically Coldplay with mellow rhythms and calm beats, topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, and a catchy chorus. While it's not "Viva la Vida" in terms of catchy-ness, it's close. I've had "Para / Para / Paradise" stuck in my head all day.

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Entry 119-- "Paradise"

Song: "Paradise"
Artist: Coldplay
http://youtu.be/1G4isv_Fylg
Comments: I saw this song (well, video) for the first time yesterday when I caught it on TV-- the first time I've watched a music channel in forever. (Yes, while it's true that MTV doesn't actually play music, VH1 does in the mornings still.) This song is quite excellent-- typically Coldplay with mellow rhythms and calm beats, topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, and a catchy chorus. While it's not "Viva la Vida" in terms of catchy-ness, it's close. I've had "Para / Para / Paradise" stuck in my head all day.

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Entry 118-- "We Will Fall Together"

Entry 118
Song: "We Will Fall Together"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/1YUtZ5y13o4 (Live version)
http://youtu.be/tF7e_ukhCSE (Album version with unofficial video)
Comments: This was the first song by Streetlight Manifesto that I heard, and within seconds, I feel in love with it. Like most ska, this song is upbeat and heavy on instrumentation-- brasses and a heavy dose of sax. The vocalist has a unique, interesting sound that's hard to describe, but it fits well with both the band and the song. As for the videos, the first one is the live version, which is slightly faster than the album version. The second video is a music video made a long time ago by a friend of mine that uses the slower, studio-polished album version. Whichever you listen to, enjoy!

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Entry 118-- "We Will Fall Together"

Entry 118
Song: "We Will Fall Together"
Artist: Streetlight Manifesto
http://youtu.be/1YUtZ5y13o4 (Live version)
http://youtu.be/tF7e_ukhCSE (Album version with unofficial video)
Comments: This was the first song by Streetlight Manifesto that I heard, and within seconds, I feel in love with it. Like most ska, this song is upbeat and heavy on instrumentation-- brasses and a heavy dose of sax. The vocalist has a unique, interesting sound that's hard to describe, but it fits well with both the band and the song. As for the videos, the first one is the live version, which is slightly faster than the album version. The second video is a music video made a long time ago by a friend of mine that uses the slower, studio-polished album version. Whichever you listen to, enjoy!

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Entry 117-- "Blackout"

Song: "Blackout"
Artist: Breathe Carolina
http://youtu.be/h2S3RvIHwGs (music video-- mildly NSFW)
http://youtu.be/PBZICTaUmU0 (lyric video)
Comments: A certain wonderful person gave me this song weeks ago, and I've been meaning to put it here since the day I heard it. After hearing it on the radio last night, however, I realized that I needed to hurry up and write about it before it became old news. This song is catchy, and feels like a throwback to 3!0h3, Cobra Starship, Panic! At The Disco, and the other small, electronic-pop bands of the era. It has upbeat, catchy hooks, party-oriented lyrics, and an inability to be taken seriously. Love it!

The video borders on Not Safe For Work-- if you're concerned, click the second link.

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Entry 117-- "Blackout"

Song: "Blackout"
Artist: Breathe Carolina
http://youtu.be/h2S3RvIHwGs (music video-- mildly NSFW)
http://youtu.be/PBZICTaUmU0 (lyric video)
Comments: A certain wonderful person gave me this song weeks ago, and I've been meaning to put it here since the day I heard it. After hearing it on the radio last night, however, I realized that I needed to hurry up and write about it before it became old news. This song is catchy, and feels like a throwback to 3!0h3, Cobra Starship, Panic! At The Disco, and the other small, electronic-pop bands of the era. It has upbeat, catchy hooks, party-oriented lyrics, and an inability to be taken seriously. Love it!

The video borders on Not Safe For Work-- if you're concerned, click the second link.

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Entry 116-- "Raise Your Weapon"

Song: "Raise Your Weapon"
Artist: deadmau5
http://youtu.be/YnwfTHpnGLY
Comments: I'm really not sure why this is listed as just deadmau5. Other tracks off the same album with vocalists (read SOFI and Chris Lake) are written as 'Track Name featuring _____,' but not this one. Both the album and the listing for it on YouTube are just "Raise Your Weapon." The vocalist, according to Wikipedia, is Greta Svabo Bech, not SOFI like several other tracks on the album. This song is the one I play when I need an example of 'good dubstep,' and skip forward to dubstep intro right after the four minute mark. I say 'good dubstep' because the internet is flooded with '*insert pop song* dubstep remix!', most of which are abysmal. Dubstep is easy to do poorly, but deadmau5 does it well here. Enjoy the song!

*edit: Well, after checking the album, it turns out I'm being an idiot again. None of the songs listed have a vocalist listed on them. Acknowledgements are given as appropriate inside the album, however.

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Entry 116-- "Raise Your Weapon"

Song: "Raise Your Weapon"
Artist: deadmau5
http://youtu.be/YnwfTHpnGLY
Comments: I'm really not sure why this is listed as just deadmau5. Other tracks off the same album with vocalists (read SOFI and Chris Lake) are written as 'Track Name featuring _____,' but not this one. Both the album and the listing for it on YouTube are just "Raise Your Weapon." The vocalist, according to Wikipedia, is Greta Svabo Bech, not SOFI like several other tracks on the album. This song is the one I play when I need an example of 'good dubstep,' and skip forward to dubstep intro right after the four minute mark. I say 'good dubstep' because the internet is flooded with '*insert pop song* dubstep remix!', most of which are abysmal. Dubstep is easy to do poorly, but deadmau5 does it well here. Enjoy the song!

*edit: Well, after checking the album, it turns out I'm being an idiot again. None of the songs listed have a vocalist listed on them. Acknowledgements are given as appropriate inside the album, however.

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Entry 115-- "Don't Stop the Party" and New Years Site Update!

Song: "Don't Stop the Party"
Artist: The Black Eyed Peas
http://youtu.be/u9LH_y159sg
Comments: Happy New Year, folks! I am thrilled to announce that, before the end of 2011, we hit 1000 views! In keeping with the traditions of New Years, I have made a resolution, and this song sums it up nicely-- I resolve to never stop the party. To that end, I'm pleased to announce that two additional writers will hopefully be signing on to Stuck In My Skull, to bring you fresh and interesting music (and I have to admit, to make my life a little easier). In the spirit of New Years, I leave you with this song, my awesome audience. Keep the music playing, and never stop the party. Happy New Years!

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Entry 115-- "Don't Stop the Party" and New Years Site Update!

Song: "Don't Stop the Party"
Artist: The Black Eyed Peas
http://youtu.be/u9LH_y159sg
Comments: Happy New Year, folks! I am thrilled to announce that, before the end of 2011, we hit 1000 views! In keeping with the traditions of New Years, I have made a resolution, and this song sums it up nicely-- I resolve to never stop the party. To that end, I'm pleased to announce that two additional writers will hopefully be signing on to Stuck In My Skull, to bring you fresh and interesting music (and I have to admit, to make my life a little easier). In the spirit of New Years, I leave you with this song, my awesome audience. Keep the music playing, and never stop the party. Happy New Years!

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