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Local Natives- Airplanes hmmm…i don’t have much to...

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:32:53 -0500

hmmm…i don’t have much to say about this one. i heard it for the first time yesterday? the day before? i like the song, and i plan to check out more of their stuff in the near future. they’ve been compared to grizzly bear, which is good. i don’t know if that’s fair or not. we’ll see. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Motorhead- Ace of Spades i didn’t know what to think when...

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:31:59 -0500

Motorhead- Ace of Spades

i didn’t know what to think when i decided to play this song for the first time. motorhead hadn’t exactly been on my radar. when i pressed play: instant happiness. i don’t remember how long ago that was, but i still feel the same way each time i play it. i’d be shocked to learn lemmy can still talk after singing this way for so long. it sounds like his larynx is about to fly out. gross. anyway, i think this is another great way to start the day.

If you like to gamble, I tell you I’m your man
You win some, lose some, it’s - all - the same to me
The pleasure is to play, it makes no difference what you say
I don’t share your greed, the only card I need is
The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades

Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil,
Going with the flow, it’s all a game to me,
Seven or Eleven, snake eyes watching you,
Double up or quit, double stakes or split,
The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades

You know I’m born to lose, and gambling’s for fools,
But that’s the way I like it baby,
I don’t wanna live forever,
And don’t forget the joker!

Pushing up the ante, I know you’ve got to see me,
Read ‘em and weep, the dead man’s hand again,
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die,
The only thing you see, you know it’s gonna be,
The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades

-the skinny miracle

Robyn- Dream On go team sweden! this song is a bit out of...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:50:07 -0500

Robyn- Dream On

go team sweden! this song is a bit out of character for me. it’s a little sugary. that isn’t a bad thing, but it’s something i typically don’t go for. add to that, i feel this is a song everyone but me has heard on the radio a billion times. i avoided posting it for a long time, but i can no longer resist. i’ve wanted to put it here since the moment i heard it. i can’t really say what it is i like about it. it’s one of those instances where i have to accept that i like it because i like it. i guess that’s enough for me. now that i’m putting it up, i feel good. it’s an uplifting song, so i hope it adds something bright to your day. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Elzhi- Deep i posted a slum village song or two a while back, so...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:31:11 -0500

Elzhi- Deep

i posted a slum village song or two a while back, so elzhi has been featured, but they guy is so good! he deserves a little solo shine. he’s one of those guys who makes you ask why he isn’t famous. or perhaps, more honestly, you just wish he were more famous. the guy is a talented writer and he has a versatile and listenable (don’t look that word up, please) flow. i first heard him on ‘detroit deli’ and he has continued to impress me since. if you haven’t heard of him, be sure to check him out. if you have, then i don’t need to say anything, do i? enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

The Strokes- Reptilia this song is great. it’s a...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:56:00 -0500

The Strokes- Reptilia

this song is great. it’s a rollicking good time jolly-o. i don’t know why i broke out with the accent. whatever. i don’t need a reason! but, as i was saying, this is good times, rock out, let’s do some heroin tonight type music. i can dig it. enjoy.

He seemed impressed by the way you came in.
“Tell us a story
I know you’re not boring”

I was afraid that you would not insist.
“You sound so sleepy
just take this, now leave me”

I said please don’t slow me down
If I’m going too fast
You’re in a strange part of our town…

Yeah, the night’s not over
You’re not trying hard enough,
Our lives are changing lanes
You ran me off the road,
The wait is over
I’m now taking over,
You’re no longer laughing
I’m not drowning fast enough.

Now every time that I look at myself
“I thought I told you
this world is not for you”

The room is on fire as she’s fixing her hair
“you sound so angry
just calm down, you found me”

I said please don’t slow me down
If I’m going too fast
You’re in a strange part of our town…

Yeah, the night’s not over
You’re not trying hard enough,
Our lives are changing lanes
You ran me off the road,
The wait is over
I’m now taking over,
You’re no longer laughing
I’m not drowning fast enough.

-the skinny miracle

Digable Planets- Nickel Bag of Funk if you love enunciation,...

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:03:52 -0500

Digable Planets- Nickel Bag of Funk

if you love enunciation, then you’ll love this song. if you like a little jazz in your hip-hop, this should be right up your alley. if you think calling yourself doodlebug is the proper way to kick off a career in music, this song is for you. if none of those fit, hey, just check it out. you might like it anyway. besides, you know you liked ‘rebirth of slick’ when it was out. don’t play. enjoy.

[Ladybug]
The Bloom, the Swoon, the Sugars on your block
The Planets land in flesh in the corners of New York
The ghetto, the meadow, the Mr. Butter flew
The Honeybugs dug and licked the honey dew
The sun, the kiss, the funk for a bliss
The lips with the soul and some jazz for ya hips
The puff, the buzz, the lids be heavy slick
The Mecca get a rush when the beats be very thick
The hands, the feet, the brown baby treat
The femmes fumble loose and drink the doodlejuice
The steps, the flams, the Planets goddamn
The peoples get a grip with a tape from a jam

{all together}
A nickel bag of funk (x8)

[Butterfly]
The big, the fat, the cool cool cats
The psychedelic soul puts the Planets on the map
The chic, the love, the far out name
The lack of the funk’s the main why we came
The boogie gets done, the colors won’t run
The funk hits the square, the kids gotta come
The pizza with the pop, the west 4th stop
The crew after crew that do the grasshop
The true cool is black, the new school is fat
The beats by the ounce, the funk by the pack
The hanging off the butts with the fat sole kicks

{all together}
A nickel bag of funk (x8)

[Doodlebug]
The wide, the hip, dig it it’s the trip
The loops, the scene and the funkifying it
The sounds, the pounds, the stacks, the flair
The baggy baggy jeans, the notty notty hair
The twinkle in the eye, the kids that livin’ fly
The crew from the sky, the stuff that gets you high
The action, the work from the rhyme
We goes the whole nine
The papers won’t rot, the vapors get got
The streets give the buzz the funk up your block
The opium groove, the smacked out soul
The kickin’ it live the fat gotta roll

{all together}
A nickel bag of funk (x8)

A nickel bag, a nickel bag Ladybug’ll hit ya with a nickel bag
A nickel bag, a nickel bag Butterfly’ll hit ya with a nickel bag
A nickel bag, a nickel bag Doodlebug’ll hit ya with his nickel bag
A nickel bag, a nickel bag DPs always hit you with they nickel bag

-the skinny miracle

Sliimy - Magic Game Perhaps the greatest thing to happen to...

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:03:00 -0500

Sliimy - Magic Game

Perhaps the greatest thing to happen to French electro-pop since…French electro-pro (???), Sliimy (rhymes with Jimmy) has blown up in France and the UK since the release of his debut album Paint Your Face. I didn’t know anything about him until last night when I read an article in an issue of The Advocate that had been sitting on my coffee table for a few months. They made several references to him and Prince (early Prince sound…awesome Prince-like hair…avant garde-ish) which meant I had to check him out.

So far…I’ve liked what I’ve heard but my two favorites as of today are this song and his cover of Womanizer. His CD was released stateside in September so you can pick it up here if you are so interested.

La la la la la la la. Enjoy!

-CaliDre

Sliimy - Magic Game

you said i’m gay, but i’m cool
maybe anorexic, but look at you
you should taste my cupcake, it’s for you
cause mr Sliimy can kill you with some food
do you like to hurt me, yeah that’s cool
but when i’m crying, it’s not you
say thanks to the bottles for the tears cause maybe without drink you would never have tears
congratulations cause now i have a big inspiration guys

what kind of Magic Game can i play with you lalalala
i whisper ‘abracadabra’
listening time now
what kind of Magic Game can i play with you lalalala

shut up ‘abracadabra’
hang up and listen

they said you’re gay you’re harmful
i know you’re so rejected but look at you
you’re the only real smile that lights up this game
game, play the game and cast a spell
take a bit of kindness, but not too soon
add a bit of anger and shake up
you can mix and let’s see if they move
maybe with this drink you will just find peace
congratulations cause now i have a big inspiration guys

Sarah Fimm- Great Wide Open how’s this for playing with...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:03:00 -0500

Sarah Fimm- Great Wide Open

how’s this for playing with your emotions? so, calidre taught you how to make it rain panties. well, now you’re going to learn how to get someone to cling to you asking, ‘why am i crying?’ here’s the thing, you can’t listen to this while you’re under the influence of an hallucinogen. i understand that’s how some of you get down, but i’m telling you that you want don’t to be trippin’ when the electronic emo-whale-dolphins start moaning in the background. that might be a little too intense for both of you (or all of you, depending on how you roll). but, if you want a little snugglin’ and a little existential hyper-awareness, this is it. trust me. i’m not only a blogger, i’m a love doctor. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

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Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:47:17 -0500

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Prince - Adore Poor SkinnyMiracle - I left him all by his...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:45:00 -0500

Prince - Adore

Poor SkinnyMiracle - I left him all by his lonesome this week. So I had to come back strong with THE instant panty dropper! Yes…that’s right…

PAN-TY DROP-PER.

Prince is hands down my all time favorite artist. I’ve never posted anything of his before because I never wanted to choose just one. But you know what? In honor of V-Day and all that jazz, I’ll post the song that I think is the most romantic song of all time. Handle with care though…you are not to use this song in your wooing efforts lightly. This is heavy artillery. So sit back, relax and enjoy.

-CaliDre

Prince - Adore

Until the end of time
I’ll be there 4 U
U own my heart and mind
I truly adore U
If God one day struck me blind
Your Beauty I’ll still see
Love is 2 weak 2 define
Just what U mean 2 me
From the first moment I saw U
I knew U were the 1
That night I had 2 call U
I was rappin’ til the sun came up
Tellin’ U just how fine U look
In a word, U were sex
All of my cool attitude U took
My body was next
U made love 2 me
Like U was afraid
Was U afraid of me?
Was I the first?
Was I your every fantasy?
That’s why
Until the end of time
I’ll be there 4 U
U own my heart and mind
I truly adore U
If God 1 day struck me blind
Your beauty I’ll still see
Love is 2 weak 2 define
Just what U mean 2 me

When we be makin’ love
I only hear the sounds
Heavenly angels cryin’ up above
Tears of joy pourin’ down on us
They know we need each other
They know U are my fix
I know, U know that I ain’t cheatin baby
They know this is serious
This ain’t just for kicks, No
This condition I got is crucial
U could say that I’m a terminal case
U could burn up my clothes
Smash up my ride, well maybe not the ride
But I got 2 have your face
All up in the place
I’d like to think that I’m a man of exquisite taste
A hundred percent Italian silk, imported Egyptian lace
But nothin’ baby, I said nothin’ can compare
2 your lovely face (do U know what I’m sayin’ 2 U?)

I’m just tryin’ 2 say
That until, until the end of time

(ad lib)

I’ll be there 4 u

(ad lib)
Can I talk 2 U?
Tell U what U mean to me
Everytime U wander
I’ll be your eyes so U can see
I wanna show you things
That I never showed no other, I wanna be
More than your mother
More than your brother
I wanna be like no other
If U need me, I’ll never leave
I know, that U know, without U there is no me
There is no me
Without U there is no sea
There is no shore

Love is 2 weak 2 define how much I adore
U
The last words U hear

“Be with me darlin’ til the end of all time
I’ll give you my heart
I’ll give you my mind
I’ll give you my body
I’ll give you my time
4 all time I am with U

U are with me?

Fool’s Gold- Surprise Hotel i need a change of pace. i think...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:44:00 -0500

Fool’s Gold- Surprise Hotel

i need a change of pace. i think this is the perfect way to do it. it’s a happy-fun-good-times song sung in what i think is hebrew. you don’t get that every day. the video slightly disturbing, but the song should put a smile on your face. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Lisa Shaw- Tomorrow i don’t know what it is with me...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:11:18 -0500

Lisa Shaw- Tomorrow

i don’t know what it is with me lately, but i’ve wanted to smooth things out a bit. thus i’ve decided to post this song. it probably isn’t the most accurate description, but i’ll call this one sade lite. it’s a relaxing, jazzy little number that goes down easy. real sexy like. look at her being all sassy in that picture. oooo, girl. you better watch yourself! this is a song that my uncle would dance to. in fact, i think most people in my family over 40 would automatically start dancing to this. i’m going to try that out. :)

enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Thicke- Vegas Conmigo this was my introduction to robin thicke....

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:01:43 -0500

Thicke- Vegas Conmigo

this was my introduction to robin thicke. this and another song called ‘make a baby.’ i never heard more than those two songs, oh, and ‘when i get you alone,’ so you can imagine my surprise when i heard his more recent material. it seemed he’d not only changed his look, but he changed his sound, among other things. i don’t know enough about the thicke era to compare it to the robin thicke era beyond that. he still makes pretty good music, so who’s complaining? that’s why i picked this song, more than anything. i like it, and i think it’s cool to acknowledge that the guy’s been around a while and has done good work. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Björk- Come to Me happy v-day! remember that ‘v’...

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:27:19 -0500

Björk- Come to Me

happy v-day! remember that ‘v’ doesn’t have to stand venereal. protect yourselves! anyway, today is a day to celebrate the many loves in our lives. paternal, fraternal, romantic. whatever the case. so even those of us who are single can enjoy the day. call your parents, call your friends, do something nice for yourself.

today’s post focuses on romantic love. i really like this song. it’s a special song. it captures something i think i’d like my significant other to feel for me. it’s a protective love. it’s a love that is a haven from the many trials we face every day. relationships are much more complex than that, and there are many ways to love someone, but there’s something very appealing about the love described here in this song. but again, today is about more than that. today is for all the lovers and all the loved. enjoy.

-the skinny miracle

Eva Cassidy- Early Morning Rain this a bob dylan cover which...

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:37:55 -0500

Eva Cassidy- Early Morning Rain

this a bob dylan cover which appeared on the album ‘imagine.’ it’s a song about home, more than anything. more specifically, it’s a song about not being able to get home. sometimes it’s like that. we all differ in how much we see or families. i haven’t seen mine in about a year. in our terms, that’s almost equivalent to a three- or four-year absence. whenever i speak to someone back home they try to guilt me into visiting. my grandmother, who is a delightfully feisty woman, becomes the most infirm and sad person you’ve ever met when it’s time for her to ask when i’ll be visiting again. it’s amazing. my mother is worse. she rarely asks, but it’s an implied question. she’ll sometimes tell me that someone else asked when i will visit. she’s a clever one. soon, mama. soon. enjoy.

In the early morning rain with a dollar in my hand
And an aching in my heart and my pockets full of sand
I’m a long way from home and I miss my loved one so
In the early morning rain with nowhere to go.

Cut on runway number nine, big 707 set to go
I’m stuck here on the ground, where the cold winds blow
The liquor tasted good and the women all were fast
There she goes, my friend, she’s rolling down at last.

Hear the mighty engines roar, see the silver bird on high
She’s away and westward bound, far above the clouds she’ll fly
Where the morning rain don’t fall and the sun always shines
She’ll be flying over my home in about three hours time.

This old airport’s got me down, it’s no earthly good to me
Because I’m stuck here on the ground, cold and drunks as I might be
You can’t hop a jet plane like you can a freight train
So I’d best be on my way in the early morning rain.

-the skinny miracle

Blink 182 - I Miss You Blink182 is one of the greatest garage...

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:40:00 -0500

Blink 182 - I Miss You

Blink182 is one of the greatest garage rock bands of all time. Not only did they put together some high quality music (as evidenced in this song) but they were also fun and silly and could make you laugh. And believe me, that is just as important as the high brow stuff. Dysentery Gary and The Party Song still make me laugh after all of these years. Sometimes I get a little bit tired of everyone trying to say something (and failing a lot of the time) and just want to put on something that’s fun. So here’s to fun. It’s Friday – go out and take off your shirts and shoes and jackets and enjoy!

-CaliDre

Blink 182 - I Miss You

(I miss you miss you)
Hello there the angel from my nightmare
The shadow in backround of the morgue
The unsespecting victim of darkness in the valley
We can live like Jack and Sally if we want
Where you can always find me
And we’ll have Halloween on Christmas
And in the night we’ll wish this never ends
We’ll wish this never end

Where are you and I’m so sorry
I cannot sleep I cannot dream tonight
I need somebody and always
This sick strange darkness comes creeping on so haunting everytime
And as I stared I counted the webs from all the spiders
catching things and eating their insides
Like indecision to call you
And hear your voice of treason
Will you come home and stop this pain tonight
stop this pain tonight

Don’t waste your time on me you’re already the voice inside my head(6x)

I miss you miss you(6x)

VAST- Lost i though about posting ‘touched’ instead,...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:18:55 -0500

VAST- Lost

i though about posting ‘touched’ instead, but i decided to go a different route. i took a chance and assumed that most people hadn’t heard this song. i really enjoy it. the music combines airy, ethereal sounds with a (somewhat) driving rhythm. it’s a combination i’m quite fond of. i particularly enjoy the part where the singers says ‘i need to get back home.’ the change there adds a nice element to the song. it’s not the happiest of songs, but i think it’s a good one. enjoy.

There’s no angels here
Just a sun to light the way
To places where my friends
Turn to strangers

Oh my lover
On a long long empty road
Ooh sweet lover, I got lost

There’s no angels here
Just a light to lead the way
There’s no innocence
Only strangers

Oh my lover
On a long long empty road
Oh sweet lover, I got lost
and I
I need to get back home

-the skinny miracle

Stacy Epps- Floatin’ i’m listening to this song,...

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:32:54 -0500

Stacy Epps- Floatin’

i’m listening to this song, wiggling around ridiculously. i was enjoying myself. i was groovin’. yeah, i said it! groovin’! ungh! knowwhati’msayin’?? then, guess what. she started rapping! i was like, “ohhhhhhhhhhh snap!” it’s a two-for-one! i always like it when i get a deal. as usual, i hope you like this. it’s funny because i planned to write about a completely different song. i changed course after i heard this. maybe i’ll post the other song later. we shall see. but, press play and enjoy yourselves. and if you feel the need, break out your finest early 90s-smooth-ol’ skool-laid back-chillaxin’ dance. it might have a little dust on it, but whatever. float on.

-the skinny miracle

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Old Time Rock And...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:18:31 -0500

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Old Time Rock And Roll

CLASSIC!

Who doesn’t like this song?

***scans room as several hands are raised***

SHAME ON YOU. Go to the rock hall of fame and repent for your transgressions! This song is pure greatness and Seger’s muttonchops are fantastic to boot! So go ahead press play, bow your head in shame and do your penance. And then, enjoy.

-CaliDre

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Old Time Rock And Roll

Just take those old records off the shelf
I’ll sit and listen to ‘em by myself
Today’s music aln ‘t got the same soul
I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Don’t try to take me to a disco
You’ll never even get me out on the floor
In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door
I like that old time rock’n’ roll

Still like that old time rock’n’ roll
That kind of music just soothes the soul
I reminisce about the days of old
With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Won’t go to hear them play a tango
I’d rather hear some blues or funky old soul
There’s only sure way to get me to go
Start playing old time rock ‘n’ roll

Call me a relic, call me what you will
Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill
Today’ music ain’t got the same soul
I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Still like that old time rock’n’ roll
That kind of music just soothes the soul
I reminisce about the days of old
With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance I think that I might have...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:31:00 -0500

Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance

I think that I might have gone a little crazy trying to figure this one out. Apparently Lee Ann Womack recorded two versions of this song - the original country version and another more poppy version. They even have different groups contributing background vocals. I was really confused when I found the version I wasn’t used to hearing.

So…I’m not sure which version this is but I still enjoy it. It’s really just a lovely song with some of the best lyrics of our generation. So I hope you enjoy and get a dance or two in.

-CaliDre

Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you’ll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they’re worth taking
Lovin’ might be a mistake
But it’s worth making
Don’t let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you’ll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)