1) Explosions in the Sky - "First Breath After Coma"
This song is just SO damn good. I enjoy instrumentals, but it's still very hard to come by one that I absolutely adore. I like all sorts of instrumentals, but what I like about Explosions in the Sky is that they create an entirely new genre. We all know the basics--orchestra, new age, electronic, nature, but Explosions in the Sky is none of those. And I also think "First Breath After Coma" is a very fitting title. If you don't like instrumentals, I think you should give this one a try. It's so full of beauty and inspiration. I want to make music like this one day.
2) Trading Yesterday - "Shattered"
The best song in the world! Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but it's at least the best song of the week. And it's also by the best band that never was. I guess Trading Yesterday left their label before releasing their debut album, which "Shattered" was on. So the sad part is, no more awesome band. But the good part is, all their MP3s are now online for free! But it's okay, they've formed a new band called The Age of Information and will continue in their awesomeness. I especially like the 2nd half of the song. The sound quality isn't the best though.
3) Tegan and Sara - "I know I know I know"
I'm not a huge fan of the whiny vocals, but once I got passed it, I really liked the song. It's catchy and cute and puts me in a good mood.
4) Flyleaf - "So I Thought"
Pretty pretty.
5) Black Kids - "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You"
This song also puts me in a good mood--it's just so happy! Although the lyrics are a bit weird: "You are the girl that I've been dreaming of ever since I was a little girl," sung by a DUDE. I discussed this with Chris and we figured the dude was once upon a time a lesbian girl who grew up and got a sex change. I think that works, right?
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