Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you the rest of my top ten songs of 2011...
#5) Florence and the Machine ~ Dog days are over
#4) Foster the People ~ Pumped up Kicks
#3) Adele ~ Someone Like You
#2) Foo Fighters ~ Walk
and my #1 song of 2011 is...
Mumford and Sons ~ Little Lion Man
I hope everyone hads enjoyed my top ten songs of 2011. Look out for more great top ten list in 2012! Also if you have any suggestions on how I can improve the blog or you have a top ten to submit feel free to let me know!
Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you something a little different. For this segment I would like to count down my personal top ten for 2011. These are (in my opinion) the best songs of the past year. Here are songs 10-6...
#10) Cage The Elephant ~ Shake me down
#9) The Airborne Toxic Event ~ Changing
#8) Seether ~ Tonight
#7) Alter Bridge ~ Isolation
#6) Linkin Park ~ Waiting for the End
Time again for another number 1 song! To recap, here is Andrea's top ten thus far...
10) Chevelle- Send the Pain Below
9) Andrew bird- heretics
8) Tantic- breakdown
7) Iyaz- replay
6) Phoenix - 1901
5) 311- Amber
4) Yo-Yo Ma- Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1
3) Corinne Bailey Rae- Put your records on
2) Incubus- Certain shade of green
and Andrea's number 1 song is...
Incubus ~ Echo (2002) "Theres something about the way you move I see your mouth in slow motion when you sing More subtle than something someone contrives Your movements echo that I have seen the real thing"
Andrea's number 2 song is...
Incubus ~ Certain Shade of Green (1997) "Are you gonna stand around till 2012 A.D.? What are you waiting for, A certain shade of green? I think I grew a gray watching you procrastinate. What are you waiting for, A certain shade of green?"
Andrea's number 5 song is...
311 ~ Amber (2002) "Whoa, amber is the color of your energy Whoa, shades of gold displayed naturally You ought to know what brings me here You glide through my head blind to fear And I know why"
Andrea's number 6 song is...
Phoenix ~ 1901 (2009)
"It’s twenty seconds till the last call You’re going hey hey hey hey hey hey Lie down you know it’s easy Like we did it over summer long And I’ll be anything you ask and more You’re going hey hey hey hey hey hey hey It’s not a miracle we needed No I wouldn’t let you think so"
Andrea's number 7 song is...
Iyaz ~ Replay (2009) "Shawty's like a melody in my head That I can't keep out Got me singin' like Na na na na everyday It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay"
Andrea's number 8 song is ...
Tantric~ Breakdown (2001)
"I know the breakdown Everything is gonna shake now someday I know the breakdown Tell me again am i awake now maybe You can find the reason that no one else is living this way"
Andrea's number 9 song is...
Andrew Bird ~ Heretics (2007) "Wait just a second now It's not all that bad Are we not having fun? You make your mountains of handkerchiefs Where the mascara always runs So be careful when you're done You're bound to get post-needle Wait, did I just hear you say..."
Well everyone it's time again to start a new top ten! This one if from the person who inspired me to start this blog, my sister-in-law Andrea!
Andrea's number 10 song is...
Chevelle- Send the Pain Below (2003) "I liked having hurt, So send the pain below where I need it, You used to beg me to take care of things, And smile at the thought of me failing."
Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you something a little different this time. Since Christmas is less than a wee away I decided instead of posting an Artist you should know, I'll post my three favorite non-traditional Christmas songs. Enjoy!
Coldplay ~ Christmas Lights
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Christmas Eve in Sarajevo
then of course
John Lennon ~ Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Before I get to Amy's number 1 song, lets recap her top ten thus far...
10. Elton John--Your Song (1970)
9. Third Eye Blind--Semi-Charmed Life (1997)
8. John Lennon--Imagine (1971)
7. Ben Folds--The Luckiest (2001)
6. Meredith Brooks--Bitch (1997)
5. Natalie Merchant--One Fine Day (1996)
4. Cheap Trick--I Want You To Want Me (1977)
3. The Beatles--Here Comes The Sun (1969)
2 Thousand Foot Krutch ~ When in doubt (2004)
Now Amy's number 1 song is...
Otis Redding--(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (1968) "Life is full of ups and downs, full of deadlines to be made and countless people to please. "(Sitting on) The Dock of the Bay" is my favorite song because it reminds me that it's okay to take a break from the chaos and relax." "So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll away Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time"
Amy's number 2 song is...
Thousand Foot Krutch--When In Doubt (2004)
"Then I asked have you ever felt abandoned? Felt so lost that you were stranded, Just like all the walls are closing in And you were left inside Have you ever felt like your days were numbered? Stuck under a tree in thunder Seems to be no way out! But there is One when in doubt"
Amy's number 3 song is... The Beatles~ Here Comes The Sun (1969) "Here comes the sun, do do do do Here comes the sun, and I say It's all right Little darling It's been a long cold lonely winter Little darling It feels like years since it's been here "
Amy's number 4 song is...
Cheap Trick--I Want You To Want Me (1977)
"I want you to want me I need you to need me I'd love you to love me I'll shine up the old brown shoes Put on a brand new shirt I'll get home early from work If you say that you love me"
Amy's number 5 song is...
Natalie Merchant--One Fine Day (1996)
"One fine day, we´ll meet once more And then you´ll want the love you threw away before One fine day, you´re gonna want me for your girl"
Amy's number 6 song is...
Meredith Brooks--Bitch (1997) "I'm a bitch, I'm a lover I'm a child, I'm a mother I'm a sinner, I'm a saint I do not feel ashamed I'm your hell, I'm your dream I'm nothing in between You know you wouldn't want it any other way"
So were you "lucky"enough to guess what Amy's number 7 song is...
Ben Folds ~ The Luckiest (2001) "And where was I before the day That I first saw your lovely face? Now I see it everyday
Amy's number 9 song is...
Third Eye Blind ~ Semi-Charmed Life (1997) "I want something else To get me through this Semi-charmed kind of life (Baby, baby) I want something else I'm not listening when you say Good-bye"
It's time again to start another top ten, this time from my friend Amy.
Amy's number 10 song is...
Elton John ~ Your Song (1970) "It's a little bit funny this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live"
Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring another Artist You Should Know.
In an era where commercial rock music is lacking the rock part, true rock fans have to either settle or seek out new rock music. Since I figure most of you reading this blog fall into the second category, I give you a "local" band who needs to be heard.
Kramus
Kramus "From their beginning in 2000, the Connersville, Indiana-based group Kramus has been on a steady path of growth helping to redefine the diversity, emotion, and influence of rock music in the USA. Kramus has emerged as one of the nations most promising unsigned acts. " from their Facebook page
"Down Below"
And now it's time for...
Daniel's number 1 song! Van Morrison - Sweet Thing (1968) "Oh-woh, y' sweet thing, y' sweet thing. Yeah-yeah-ah, sweet thing, yeah-a-yeah. Ah-lay-lay-lay-lay, lay, lay, my, my sweet thing. An' I shall drive my chariot, down your streets and cry. 'Hoy it's me, I'm dynamite an' I don't know why'. An' you shall take me strongly in your arms again. An' I would not remember that I ever felt the pain. We shall walk and talk, in gardens all misty wet, All misty wet with rain,(nah-ah), An' I will never, never, never grow so old again."
Another list done, keep checking back for a new top ten starting soon, and maybe a surprise or two.
Daniel's number 2 song is
LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends (2007)
"You drop the first ten years just as fast as you can And the next ten people who are trying to be polite When you're blowing eighty-five days in the middle of France Yeah, I know it gets tired only where are your friends tonight?"
Daniel's number 3 song is...
The Strokes ~ Hard to Explain (2002) "I say the right thing, But act the wrong way I like it right here, But I cannot stay I'm watching TV, forget what I'm told Well, I am too young, And they are too old Oh, man cant you see, I'm nervous, so please Pretend to be nice, So I can be mean I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train I'll try, but you see, It's hard to explain"
This band is making their fourth appearance on a top ten list with their fourth different song!
Daniel's number 4 song is...
Dave Matthews Band - #41 (1996)
"Come see I swear by now I'm playing time against my troubles oh I'm coming slow but speeding...well Do you wish for a dance and while I'm in the front My play on time is won Oh, but the difficulty is coming here..."
Daniel's number 5 song is...
Guster - Come Downstairs and Say Hello (2003) "To tell you the truth I've said it before Tomorrow I start in a new direction I know I've been half-asleep I'm never doing that again"
Daniel's number 6 song is...
The Walkmen - The Rat (2004) "You've got a nerve to be asking a favor You've got a nerve to be calling my number Can't you hear me, I'm bleeding on the wall? Can't you see me, I'm pounding on your door?"
Daniel's number 7 song is...
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (1979)
"When routine bites hard, And ambitions are low, And resentment rides high, But emotions won't grow, And we're changing our ways, Taking different roads.
Then love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again."
Daniel's number 9 song is...
Josh Rouse - My Love Has Gone (2006) "Love ain't on my side love aint special love aint great Lost in a fog the but I'm inspired to find my way Where did you go I still curse you to this day I miss her smile I miss her laughing in my face Why don't you come round, baby I've bean so blue, and I sleep with the TV on It's the only sound now love's gone "
Well it's time again to start a new top ten, this time it's from my friend Daniel.
Daniel's number ten song is... The Thrills ~ Nothing Changes Around Here (2007) "But if you're looking for comforting words, so long Just don't tell me that you loved me all along But if you're looking for famous last words, so long Just don't tell me that you loved me all along"
Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you another Artist you Should Know. This weeks artist is...
The Daylights "The Daylights are a commanding three-piece emerging from the neon lights of Los Angeles, CA. The close-knit group consists of brothers Ran (guitars/vocals/keys) and Ricky Jackson (bass/vocals) and drummer Svend Lerche. Known for their giant melodies and cinematic sound" (taken from their website) I would place these guys in the same vain as Onerepublic, The Script and the very first TTMB artist you should know artist Andy Davis, who they are currently on tour with. Here are , in my humble opinion, are their two best songs.
I Hope This Gets To You Quick Fix If you enjoyed this weeks artist you should know, check out their self-titled album on itunes. http://www.thedaylights.com/
10) Vanessa Carlton ~ Ordinary Day
9) Disturbed ~ the Game
8) 12 Stones ~ Adrenaline
7) Lights Resolved ~ Dreaming of Love
6) DMB ~ Crash into me
5) Metallica ~ Turn the Page
4) Rufus Wainwright ~ Hallelujah
3) Dirty Heads ~ Lay me down
2) Linkin' Park ~ Faint
Cliff's #1 song is...
Incubus ~ Megalomaniac (2003) "Hey megalomaniac You're no Jesus Yeah, you're no f***ing Elvis Wash your hands clean of yourself baby Maniac, step down, step down"
Cliff's number 2 song is...
Linkin Park ~ Faint (2003) "I can't feel the way I did before Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored Time won't heal this damage anymore Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored"
Cliff's number 3 song is...
The Dirty Heads feat. Rome ~ Lay Me Down (2010)
"I said I wish that We could stay here, But I fear our time has come We could ride out in the darkness Chasing the rising sun We gotta pack out bags this instant, We're heading south-bound to the next town And if we all arrive there so safely,Baby you can, lay me down"
Cliff's number 4 song is...
Rufus Wainwright ~ Hallelujah (2001) "There was a time you'd let me know What's real and going on below But now you never show it to me do you? Remember when I moved in you? The holy dark was moving too And every breath we drew was hallelujah"
This band is making their second appearance on a top ten, the funny this is that it's another cover song.
Cliff's number 5 song is...
Metallica ~ Turn the Page (1998)
"But your thoughts will soon be wandering The way they always do When you're ridin' sixteen hours And there's nothin' much to do And you don't feel much like riding You just wish the trip was through"
This band is making their third appearance in a top ten, interestingly with their third different song.
Cliff's number 6 song is...
Dave Matthews Band ~ Crash into me (1996)
"Touch your lips just so I know, In your eyes, love, it glows so I'm bare boned and crazy for you, When you come crash, Into me, baby And I come into you, In a boys dream"
