Bruce Springsteen - Last to Die (Magic [2007])
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I really like the sound of this song. Springsteen has a way of creating songs that seem to be yearning for something both musically and lyrically, this song fits right into that category. The emotions feel so raw and that's the beauty of Springsteen and why his music grabbed me so hard when I was 16 years old.
The Pearlfishers - Up With the Larks (Up With the Larks [2007])
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I have a thing for pop songs and this is a very melodic and pretty sounding pop song. I swear it's like I've gone back to the 1980s listening to some of the music out right now. This album and this song remind me of a lot of bands from the 80s. For me most notably China Crisis. The band is lead by David Scott who has an odd voice, but if you can get past that the music and the lyrics are fun. Great album to throw on while cleaning the house on a sunny Saturday.
White Shoes and the Couples Company - Nothing to Fear and Runaway Song (White Shoes and the Couples Company [2005])
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If you never heard Young Marble Giants, or Weekend, or The Marine Girls, or any of those early 80's post punk bands they are worth listening to. But these guys have taken that whole idea to a new level that is just brilliant. This is a great album. These two songs were my two favorites, but this album is very very solid. Definitely give these guys a try. Normally I only post YouTube videos for songs that I've listed. But I like these guys and this album so much I'll list what I can for them.
