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Four Songs to Start February

Hey, sorry I've been dormant for some time. Adult life has taken over, and I've really been focusing elsewhere. However, it appears time for my bi-yearly update. 

 So January was rough, but here are some tunes I've been enjoying in the past month or so period:
"Nine Is God" by Wavves. I'm not a huge enthusiast of this sound, but it sounds like a more melodic (and tolerable) grunge/surf rock song to me. It's pretty catchy, and originates from the "Grand Theft Auto" soundtrack. Believe.
"Higher Love" by James Vincent McMorrow. Sure, it's a Steve Winwood cover, but I always thought the original version was bland and heartless. This has a heck of a whole lot of soul. Redefines the songs you hear in grocery stores everywhere.
"You Will Find a Way" by Maps. It's pretty hopeful, uplifting, and comforting - but not in a saccharine way.

"Old Love/New Love" by Twin Shadow. I've never enjoyed his music that much, but this is extremely campy and 1980s. So much so, it's impossible not to like on some level.

 That's it! Enjoy the SuperBowl. 
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