more best of 2009 shite

Because I fell behind!!

"French Navy"- Camera Obscura

strikes me as classic Camera Obscura. I was really shocked this came off their latest album. O_______________________O so happy! worth a listen.

"Never Had Nobody Like You"- M. Ward

good summer song. featuring Zooey on back-up. aw. very laidback.

"Dying In Africa"- Sally Shapiro

hyped-up ambient cover of an Italian disco (is that why they call it? Italopop?) song. I've heard the original is way better but I can't help but love this because I loved it first. LISTEN TO IT WITH THE LIGHTS OFF.

"No You Girls"- Franz Ferdinand

I wrote about this record a long time ago (when the blog was first new! HA) and how much I enjoyed it. then I played it to death. but there are still some upstanding tracks to be had. except Franz Ferdinand will never be as good as they could be. :(

"Gimme Sympathy"- Metric

Pretty awesome that Metric, at long last, finally released a GOOD album. I mean their debut was good, but the other two. so weak. nonetheless, Fantasies, to me, scored instant classic status. Top songwriter and all-around great, kind-of-dark pop record. Also, Metric was just announced for Lilith Fair, as well as Chairlift, Tegan & Sara (UGH) and Zee Avi. I'm kind of liking the idea of going to this, but I rather see what Lolla is going to look like. Besides Phoenix, who simply are

Phoenix. so it could go either way. but what a good line-up, seriously. thus far. BUT WHERE IS MEIKO????

in the time after finals, I'll do my decade album wrap-up (which isn't going to be like, oh look at this Animal Collective album I loved and will probably include a Gwen Stefani one WHY NOT IT'S MY LIST- it will be cruel in its honesty) and I encourage fellow contributors to do the same. and also to update the Twitter, which has the password of "applebottom." go for it.

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"Mon Soleil" - Ashley Park

If there's anything people take away from my piss-poor legacy, I hope it's what a huge, unabashed fan of "Emily in Paris" I am and will continue to be. People love "90 Day Fiancee," "The Bachelor," and other garbage - allow me "Emily," which is at least harmless, kind of goofy fluff (which does, unfortunately, lean into some stereotypes, as the country of Ukraine knows ). I have already watched Season 2 twice. And honestly my favorite part of this show (despite my crush on Camille Razart and Lily Collins channeling Audrey Hepburn hardcore ) is Ashley Park. This woman has superstar written all over her. She's a bona fide Broadway star, and "Emily in Paris" has served as her pivot into the zeitgeist. "Emily in Paris" is also showcasing her vocal prowess front and center this season, with her covering BTS, "All By Myself," "Sympathtique," and Marilyn Monroe. But the real standout performance is th

Appropriate Holiday Gift Ideas for the Single Lady

While some people may see it as a drag, there are plenty of benefits to being single during the holiday season. During this time of the year, there are tons of parties you can attend that you may not have had the opportunity to if you were in a relationship. There’s also not as much stress on you as a single gal during the holidays because you don’t have to shop for your partner and extended family members or stress over where to eat Christmas dinner. Not everyone sees the bright side of being fancy free during the holidays, and, tragically, they aren't afraid to let us single ladies know. Not only are single women subjected to even more harassment and ridicule during the holiday season, they’re also given the most obnoxious gifts by those who can’t comprehend how anyone can be both happy and single. Whether it’s a self-help book (desperately) trying to reinforce how great is to be single or the gift of a year-long subscription to Match.com , single women are presented with

"High Tide, Storm Rising" - Skinshape

A new Skinshape LP is on the way as of October 28th! "Nostalgia" promises to delve into the world of motives and motifs. Will Dorey (AKA Skinshape) has described this particular track "High Tide, Storm Rising" as "the main theme song of a movie." And if you have read any of my prior posts, you know I'm a sucker for anything cinematic. Here's a full look at the Skinshape "Nostalgia" track listing: 01. Theme For Lazarus 02. Better Chances 03. Dreams of Panama 04. Moonlight Walk 05. Albion 06. High Tide, Storm Rising 07. Turn Away 08. Bohanon's Cornucopia 09. Bad Dreams 10. Fish & Chips 11. Dawn I would try to include something about live shows, but the soulful likes of Skinahape simply prefer to record and NOT perform live, which is an interesting choice in today's world. Once again, "Nostalgia" is out everywhere as of Oct. 28th.

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