I’m approaching the end of a contract and a major drama exploded today resulting in me having to run around like the proverbial fly with blue nether regions. Not at all what I had in mind for Friday before departure. So I need a musical pick me up. It used to be the first Boston album but today it is Karnataka – pop/goth/prog, with soaring female vocals, stacked vocal harmonies, tons of keyboards, lead guitars, tempo changes and all in a melodic ear friendly package. And drums that go be dum be dum be dum be dum CRACK across the stereo spectrum. Marvellous. What picks you up?
Musical pick me up
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My pick me up has to be loud, preferably allowing for fast air drumming. This track is perfect.
Oh, sorry about your day. I had a similar one where a student’s parent rang me unexpectedly and I was on the phone for an hour; threw the day out somewhat.
‘Heaven or Las Vegas’ is one of my favourite albums and it’s always on the iPod for emergency pick-me-up purposes. Never, ever get sick of it and in a much happier state after I play it from start to finish; it has a very special place in my heart (or soul, if there is such a thing).
Happy weekend, all.
‘Road, River and Rail’.
Oh poo it didn’t embed but the link is there.
Like that, Ruby. Here it is
Poss a little dark for my tastes as a pick me up – I like a rousing chorus, or EPIC like the Karnataka track. But this is splendid. The Cockteaus are a band I missed completely. What else is good?
Or isn’t Billhooks.
Or isn’t. Billhooks.
Yeah I think the album as a whole is EPIC in it’s own way, so maybe needs a complete listen…?
‘Blue Bell Knoll’ is in a similar vein; their earlier work might be a bit too indie schmindie for you. š
which album? Am hitting Spotty for new listens
For the Cocteaus,
Try these first:
‘Heaven or Las Vegas’
‘Blue Bell Knoll’
‘Treasure’
…I also like ‘Milk and Kisses’ which may be an EP.