Le Sac vs Pip Getting Even Better

thankstothemusic — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:32:35 +0000

British independent electro rap duo Dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip are back with a new track. For me, “Get Better” was love at first play. Another song with a message and great lyrics that motivate rather than preach. Listen at soundcloud:

Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip on Last.fm
Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip on MySpace

Team Waterpolo: Summer’s Been a Waste of Time!

thankstothemusic — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:54:21 +0000

Maybe you’re enjoying your summer. Maybe you’re having the greatest time with your friends, spending every day near the water and every night partying. And maybe not. Maybe you’re bored no matter what you do or how much you drink. And even if you love summer holiday, you feel you’re wasting it and since there’s nothing you can do about it, you just kinda pray it ends soon. If so, check out this great indie track “So Called Summer” by Team Waterpolo.

Their debut album is yet to come, so if you like them, check their myspace and follow them on Twitter or whatever.

5 Songs To Cheer You Up

thankstothemusic — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:14:36 +0000

But there’s plenty of “feel good” songs that you don’t hear on the radio every day. Everyone who’s into music has their own. Here’s a few I collected a while back:

Despite the optimistic message in their title, songs like “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” or “Relax, Take It Easy” make you wanna smash the speaker even if you’re in a good mood. And if you aren’t, well… But there’s plenty of “feel good” songs that you don’t hear on the radio every day. Everyone who’s into music has their own. Here’s a few I collected a while back. Read on for the list and free listen.

#5 SNOW PATROL – ASK ME HOW I AM

Album: When It’s All Over We Still Have To Clear Up
Year: 2001
Genre: Alternative Rock

Mainstream radio stations remember them for their biggest international hit “Chasing Cars”, but there’s a lot more to Snow Patrol than one song and every alt-rock fan knows it. I discovered this one just recently, at the time I needed a song like this the most, actually. The lyrics aren’t too clear and they certainly don’t tell you to “be happy”, but there’s something hard to describe about this song that calms you down. Or me, at least. And haven’t you ever phoned somebody because you needed to, but secretly wished they wouldn’t pick up?

I take a breath and grab the phone
Secretly hoping you’re not home
I’d leave a message I was out
Out of my mind on drink and drugs

#4 THE TEENAGERS – FEELING BETTER

Album: Reality Check
Year: 2008
Genre: Indie / Electronic

This catchy, care-free song manages to put you in a good mood with its happy, danceable chorus, while preserving The Teenagers’ characteristic bold, in-your-face lyrics:

And if you leave a band
Cos you wanna dance
Or missing your friend
Cos you don’t have any
Well, we don’t care
Just buy out T-shirts
And talk about us everywhere

#3 LOSTPROPHETS – LAST TRAIN HOME

Album: Start Something
Year: 2004
Genre: Rock / Emo

If you really really hate emo, skip this one. But if you don’t bitch about everything that gets too trendy over night, give it a try. The bands just make the music, it’s the kids’ fault everybody hates this genre today. But I don’t and I hope neither do you. Let your sorrow fade away with the screaming chorus and be sure to catch the last train home.

But there’s still tomorrow, forget the sorrow
And I can be on the last train home
Watch it pass the day, as it fades away
No more time to care, no more time today

#2 THE STREETS – STAY POSITIVE

Album: Original Pirate Material
Year: 2003
Genre: Rap

The most depressive and “rainy” out of this cheer-up list, but for me, the most important one. This song feels like waking up to a foggy, cloudy and cold morning after the worst evening of your life and still hoping that it was all just a fucking bad dream. In 6 minutes, Mike Skinner’s amazing lyrics take you through all the things you need to realize before you can even think about not feeling shit anymore. And also advise you to:

One last thing before you go though
When you feel better tommorow you’ll be a hero
But never forget today
You could be back here, things can stray
What if you see me in that window?
You won’t help me I know
That’s cool, just keep walking where you go
Carry on through the estate, stare at the geezers so they know you ain’t lightweight
And go see your mates
And when they don’t look happy, play them this tape

#1 THE BOUNCING SOULS – BETTER THINGS

Album: The Gold Record
ear: 2006
Genre: Punk

An absolute winner. If anybody ever finds more optimistic song, be sure to let me know. One of the best tracks off their newest album, “The Gold Record”, simply tells us that we deserve to be happy after all we’ve been through, and that time has come. Add rocking guitars and a catchy chorus and you get the most effective musical cheer-up ever made. Even better as the original The Kinks’ version (which, although still pretty fucking good, it lacks the happy summer punk drive that makes you wanna jump around your room). I personally cannot imagine a morning coffee without this song since the first time I heard it.

Here’s hoping all the days ahead
Won’t be as bitter as the ones behind you
Be an optimist instead
And somehow happiness will find you

It’s really good to see you rocking out and having fun
Living like you’ve just begun
Accept your life and what it brings
I hope tomorrow you’ll find better things
I know tomorrow you’ll find better things

Thanks To The Music

Le Sac vs Pip Getting Even Better

Team Waterpolo: Summer’s Been a Waste of Time!

5 Songs To Cheer You Up