Living in L.A., it’s entirely too easy to get used to sunny skies, mild temperatures and no rain. All the time. But this week we’ve had some rain and (gasp) sweater weather. It sent me into one of those somber, introspective moods that goes so well with overcast days, and it prompted me to update my iPod from all the fun, cheerful songs I listened to on the beach this summer to these more, uh, serious songs. Some of them are just a little depressing. Listen to all of them at once with caution.
This Woman’s Work, Kate Bush
No need to comment.
Do You Feel Me?, Anthony Hamilton
My husband introduced me to this song. I love that it sounds so old and classic. Is it a remake?
Puddle of Grace, Amy Jo Johnson
This song perfectly captures what I really like (and some people find annoying) about my favorite show of all time, Felicity.
Sideways, Citizen Cope
A new obsession, after seeing it in the movie Ghost Town.
Laughing With, Regina Spektor
My favorite song from her new album, Far.
Run, Baby, Run, Sheryl Crow
The best song on her Tuesday Night Music Club album, even though it gets absolutely no radio play.
Come Pick Me Up, Ryan Adams
Found this on the Elizabethtown soundtrack, I think. Even years later, it takes my breath away when I hear it.
She’s Gone, Hall and Oates
Reminds of me being a little girl. My dad was a huge fan of Hall and Oates.
Maybe Tonight, Nicole Atkins
Beautiful.
A little more upbeat but still good for a rainy day:
Love Will Come Through, Travis
I listened to this ALL THE TIME during grad school. No big meaning, I just found it soothing.
Get You In, Better Than Ezra
One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands.
Sparks, Coldplay
Most of Coldplay’s songs were made for melancholy, true. But I’ve been listening to this one a lot after noticing it one of the zillion times TBS showed Wedding Crashers.
Walk On, U2
All That You Can’t Leave Behind was the soundtrack to my senior year in college.
October 15, 2009 at 4:51 pm |
I’m with you on Run, Baby, Run. That’s a great song.