I was tagged by Pamcasso of Square Old Soul to list seven songs that I'm currently into. The exact rules are: “List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your spring. Post these instructions in your blog along with your 7 songs. Then tag 7 other people to see what they’re listening to.”
Lyrics are really important to me for the songs I like to listen, I want the words to have meaning or tell a story and definitely redundant songs bore me. My favorite genres are classic rock and folksy music. Either way, here are my seven picks:
1. Factory Girls by Flogging Molly
I really love the line “drinking their coca-colas;” it’s a wonderful song and my family sort of has an obsession with Coca-Cola.
2. We Both Go Down Together by The Decemberists
I think I am in love with every song I have heard by the Decemberists and the art on their website is gorgeous. This song is the perfect lyrical love song in my opinion, it describes a love so strong that the lovers would rather die together than live apart.
3. Girl Inform Me by The Shins
How great is the line, “your clever eyes could easily disguise some backwards purpose?” I just love the antiquated language that often emerges in their songs.
4. Mercy by Duffy
I love the retro vibe of her songs and the girl is seriously a powerhouse.
5. That Time by Regina Spektor
I love all of her songs and I have nearly lived off of a box of tangerines myself. Yum…
6. Jacqueline by Franz Ferdinand
Because I really only work for the money…
7. Fit But You Know It by The Streets
This song is just plain hilarious.
I really love the line “drinking their coca-colas;” it’s a wonderful song and my family sort of has an obsession with Coca-Cola.
2. We Both Go Down Together by The Decemberists
I think I am in love with every song I have heard by the Decemberists and the art on their website is gorgeous. This song is the perfect lyrical love song in my opinion, it describes a love so strong that the lovers would rather die together than live apart.
3. Girl Inform Me by The Shins
How great is the line, “your clever eyes could easily disguise some backwards purpose?” I just love the antiquated language that often emerges in their songs.
4. Mercy by Duffy
I love the retro vibe of her songs and the girl is seriously a powerhouse.
5. That Time by Regina Spektor
I love all of her songs and I have nearly lived off of a box of tangerines myself. Yum…
6. Jacqueline by Franz Ferdinand
Because I really only work for the money…
7. Fit But You Know It by The Streets
This song is just plain hilarious.
Today's outfit is channelling the clean, preppy look I see on many Scandinavian blogs. It really reads American classic to me with the jean jacket and white sneakers--such American elements.
Outfit details: jacket- Calvin Klein children's secondhand, skirt- secondhand, shoes- H&M, leotard (underneath)-AA
50 comments:
Great picks, especially The Decemberists and The Shins. I love Duffy's voice but the song kills me because they played it to death over here. I hate it when radio stations overexpose great songs.
I like the American twist, you should try classic Americana sometime, I think it would suit you =)
Ohh the dress looks so lovely and the jeans jacket is such a great contrast.
You look lovely!
Love your summer skirt and the jeans jacket.Flower in the hair is a great summery accessorie!
Franz Ferdinand is a favourite of mnie too! You look AMAZING in the second picture! I love all your hair accessories, awesome skirt too :)
LOVELY outfit!! The clean, preppy look definitely suits you. And all of the songs that you have listed are so good..not only do you have fantastic taste when it comes to style, but you also have it when it comes to music!
xx
i love your cute outfit. i wish i could pull off a denim jacket-- but i usually end up looking very clunky (if that even makes any sense). anyhow.. i listen alot of the same music as you, except for a few names that i havent heard. would you agree that duffy sounds alot liek amy whinehouse?
I'd like to repeat myself and state that I find this outfit amazing. This may well be the last straw that'll brake the back of my long resistance to denim jackets (rooted in unfortunate teenage events). Ah-mazing!
you look AMAZING!!!
i love that skirt and you totally pull off the denim jacket so well :)
Jacqueline is the best. I love your skirt.
i love the shins
cool jacket
so i love your outfit, as always.
it looks so light and flowy!
second, your song list is great -- especially The Streets. I first heard that song like 3 years ago when I was working at PacSun and everytime it came on all of us that worked there would find a customer and sing the whole song to them while they were trying on clothes haha!
The flower is the perfect finishing touch!
i love the skirt and the little flower!
really cute outfit, but i really like the photos today, they make a perfect match! :)
I love the lighting in these pictures. they really feel very old.
I'm so glad you appreciate the Decemberists too! I got to meet them when they played at my college, and it was awesome. And yes, they played that song.
I have you say, you always look amazing, and I'm quite jealous!
I say yaya to number 6 and 7 and to your skirt!
love the skirt, it has this very Swedish florals thing going on. also love the faded quality of the photos today.
aww the shins are so genius, girl inform me is great! & i love anything franz!
Cute outfit :)
I love "Girl Inform Me" :D
Love the fit of the jacket on you.
Definetly agree with That time by Regina Spektor, it's a great song.
By the way, I just wanted to let you know, that I've really been loving your pictures lately. I love the multiple shots, the detail and the different locations!
you were the only one to comment on the cake reference :)
im glad someone reads my titles! theyre usually the hardest part of the post
i love your outfit, youre so good at dressing seasonally
It's cool that you call it secondhand and not vintage, now everybody says vintage, even if it's from last season...! it really annoys me! Lovely picture, as always, I am so into denim jackets too!!
You and I have some of the same taste in music. I love the Shins!
Mr.OM plays at least once a week in a local bar owned by one of the guys in Flogging Molly, Matt Hensley. Matt's a nice guy. Runs a nice place. Just thought I'd name-drop, ha ha.
I love that skirt with those shoes. Just lovely.
Mercy by Duffy is one of the greatest songs today, love it
Music and me is totally the same, I need meaning or and intresting story or something =]
I love your outfit, and adoree your jean jacket!!
The shins are probably my favorite band. That is also a great song by the decembres :)
Very lovely outfit. The skirt is nice and flowey and simple. It is such a classic.
i love the skirt and the flower in your hair. perfect as always!
Love Regina Spektor! And while I haven't binged on tangerines, I've eaten many, MANY clementines.
On a side note, I don't suppose you could share any of your favorite shoe websites/stores? Thanks a bunch!
the floral skirt is sooo pretty and summery!
I love the flower in your hair!
I love the song factory girls. Gerat skirt too. You just reminded me that I need to get on that tag myself.
Oh Duffy.
Her voice is amazing, I love her CD BUT I get the feeling that a) she's a boastful person and b) that I might just be sick of that song by the end of the summer.
Regardless, I love it right now.
Thanks for the link =D
I love your outfit! And you have great taste in music, I particularly adore The Shins and Regina Spektor.
Uber adorable! Love the skirt with the converse. I feel like I'd look like fool if I ever dared to wear sneakers and skirts. You pull it off so well.
i'm addicted to the Scandinavian style and you make this outfit look lovely. you're right, these are American elements, funny how they ended up being so 'in' on the other side of the world.
flower print and denim!What an excellent mixture!
Oh well, I tagged you for the same, but I got beaten to it...
Great picks, though. I love Fit But you Know It too...
The skirt looks fantastic with the denim jacket, and love your music taste! (I like the shins too..)
great list, and love your skirt! thanks for doing my tag:)
:) :) isn't that time fabulous? Pamcasso tagged me too and I chose that same song. It's my favourite because the lyrics are so inventive but they're combined with a good tune, some of her more wacky lyrics have not-so-good music.
You have a beautiful blog, and The jewellery in the photo are really nice.
Congratulation and best regards from Spain.
Wow, that's a really nice outfit!
Love your picks. I have yet to listen to Flogging Molly (I think they were on the Departed soundtrack but that might be my only exposure.) The Streets is a great, unexpected touch to this list. I think 'Don't Mug Yourself' really sucked me into his style.
The Decemberists, The Shins, Franz Ferdinand...what a great selection :-)
I love the Decemebrists' webpage too! I just can't remember the artist's name who has illustrated it, I remembering admiring the artist in questions portfolio some time ago.
hi, i am a frequent reader of your blog but i never have the guts to comment (until now). i like your style and your writing is always interesting. i really like second photo of you in this post because you are smiling very sweetly!
warm regards
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