Week of October 22, 2012

1. "Our Lips Are Sealed"--Jane Wiedlin, 80's Hits Stripped (2006):
This CD is pretty awesome.  Since I have given him credit for some of the shameful songs, I have to give my friend Mark credit for this good stuff as well.  I was not a huge fan of the Go Gos back in the day, but this song is pretty nice as an acoustic.  This whole album is the original artists doing their "hits" acoustically.  It's good stuff.  SHUFFLE GOODNESS.

2. "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got"--Sinead O'Connor, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990):
Sinead O'Connor's second album broke her into the spotlight as well as some infamy for her appearance on SNL.  I was a fan of hers from her first album and never minded her politics.  She has an incredible voice.  This title track from the album is an a cappella song that is good within the context of the album. Though not as good standing alone, it is still SHUFFLE GOODNESS.

3. "Silver Lining"--Rilo Kiley, Under the Blacklight (2007):
If I had to recommend one Rilo Kiley song, this would be it (more credit to Mark for this one as well).  This song is off of their last album--they appear to be either broken up or on indefinite hiatus.  I do not know a ton about this band but know this album pretty well.  Great song. SHUFFLE GOLD!!

4. "Citizens of Tomorrow"--Tokyo Police Club, A Lesson in Crime (2006):
Tokyo Police Club has a similar vibe as The Killers.  This song is one of their songs that got me hooked on them and is one of their best.  I think this EP and their next album, Elephant Shell, are their best. They are one of the more recent bands that I follow and look forward to releasing new material.  SHUFFLE GOLD!!

5. "Going Home"--Luna, Bewitched (1994):
Though I am not a huge fan of Luna, this album is a classic.  Luna is Dean Wareham's band after he left Galaxie 500. Regardless of whether you are fan of his music, Dean Wareham has written one of the best rock music memoirs that I have ever read.  I highly recommend his book Black Postcards: A Memoir for anyone who enjoys reading about musicians, bands, and their lifestyles.  He manages to be both arrogant and humble throughout the book, as he is very self-effacing about his role in these bands and how he interacted with his band mates.  As for this song, it is solid. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.