My Spring 2011 Contemporary Traffic Jam: A Playlist

So, what do you like to listen to?

It's been over a month since my last post, and what better way to follow a post on love than by writing a post about music? I will later be sharing with you, an exclusive sample from my Spring 2011 music playlist. That's right, be intrigued.

Music: the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

Just like the lovely definition above suggests, music can really deliver an impact- It's a different form of communication and expression. When we play it, we're not just taking it in, but revealing a window... into our souls.

You don't have to cringe and tell me that was cliche. I know it was. But it being cliche doesn't make it untrue. Windows are made out of transparent glass for the sole purpose of being able to see in as well as out, and music definitely travels further than surface level. We listen to music for different reasons, but what we listen to is indicative of ourselves. We ask that first question because we want to learn a little more about someone. Will people know your innermost everythings because you choose to blare Rebecca Black's "Friday"? Doubtful. But that's a different topic and post, one I will not be writing.

But back to the purpose of this post: What I like to listen to. My music tastes have gone through seasons. Currently I seem to be in a rock/pop/indie faze. I'm not sure if I'm using those genre labels correctly, but whatever.

So here is a glimpse into my Spring 2011 Contemporary Traffic Jam for your perusal. (I will be listening AKA jamming to many of these songs while driving AKA being stuck in traffic).

Go ahead and see if our tastes match. Or maybe you'd like to suggest some songs and introduce me to something different. (A few of these songs were actually suggestions from friends and are now featured on my playlist. You could be that friend, I know!). Or maybe you just want the answer to my post question. 

P.S. They should all be linked, so you can listen with ease. However, you might want to right-click "open link in new window" so you don't lose this page. I wasn't tech-savvy enough to make the HTML code work. But without further ado...

Chui's Spring 2011 Contemporary Traffic Jam: A Playlist

1) Hot Mess (feat. Elly Jackson) - Chromeo

- A fun song, played in my favorite Winnipeg store - Forever 21. If Elly isn't in the version you're listening to, then "something's missing something."

2) Stay Away - The Honorary Title

- Discovered on a One Tree Hill soundtrack, the tune and melodic discord in this song has made it one of my favorites.

3) Soul Meets Body - Death Cab for Cutie

- That's where I want to live.

4) Fancy Footwork - Chromeo

- One of those songs where your friends go, "Is that coming from the song, or outside?" when you play it in your car. I'd like to see your fancy footwork... ah...

5) Green Eyes - Take Me To the Pilot

- A cute song by a Winnipeg band. You can find them on itunes. Unfortunately I can't link to the store.

6) Naive - The Kooks

- It took me a few plays to like this one. Lyrics are a little repetitive, but it's groovy, baby... and it plays during the 17 Again credits!

7) Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

- It's cute and catchy. Let's make it happen.

8) My Best Theory - Jimmy Eat World

- I like these boys. I like their music.

9) Read My Mind - The Killers

- Magic soaking my spine: Please be assured I do not endorse the use of illegal drugs.

10) Spain - Between the Trees

- I was sad to hear this group disbanded a month after I discovered them. I couldn't stop listening to them last summer.

11) Don't Bring Flowers After I'm Dead - Erik Hassle

- I don't know what's up with his hair, but I like the song.

12) Being Here - The Stills

- Good tune. Solid. (These were the only 2 comments on youtube).

13) Feeling a Moment - Feeder

14) Everlong (Acoustic) - Foo Fighters

15) What You Know - Two Door Cinema Club

- A la Andrew Parker. (I'm giving his blog a plug as well as credit for this song).

16) Dear Agony - Breaking Benjamin

- When I listened to this walking from the bus stop, I felt like a brooding character from a movie.

17) Semi Automatic - The Boxer Rebellion

- More from One Tree Hill.

18) Come On - Ben Jelen

- Do not be "oh it's sappy"-ed out by the piano at the beginning.

19) Behind Your Eyes - Jon Foreman

- Very talented man. A nice laid-back sound. "His voice is so smooth you could almost pour it on your pancakes." Ha ha nicely said Youtube user.

20) Bullet - Steel Train

- I saw these guys on Conan (I've only seen it a handful of times), and they were pretty cool. 

21) Don't You Wanna Stay (Feat. Kelly Clarkson) - Jason Aldean

- I heard this on the CMAs, and I loved it! Maybe my roots showing...

There you have it folks. A small seasonal sample playlist from my iTunes. 

Let me know what you think!