Song: Fly Away
Artist: Miri Ben-Ari (Wikipedia) ft. Kanye West, Fabolous, & Musiq
Genre: Hip Hop
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Directory
Notes: The violin in this song is really neat. Miri Ben-Ari (who plays the violin in this song) is featured in a bunch of other hip-hop songs, including a few on Kanye’s album, College Dropout. Anyway, the beat/violin is […]
Song: An Open Letter To NYC
Artist: Beastie Boys (Wikipedia)
Genre: Hip Hop/Rock
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Seek Lyrics
Notes: A song as a letter to New York after 9/11 talking about how it still has its spirit after it’s “been through hell.” All three members of the Beastie Boys grew up in Brooklyn and Manhatten. Good song.
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Song: The Suffering
Artist: Coheed & Cambria (Wikipedia)
Genre: Rock
Speed: Medium/Fast
Lyrics: P Lyrics
Notes: This is a great song to sing really loudly and obnoxiously to. Very upbeat and fun. I remember the first time I heard this song I hadn’t been in a good mood all day, but after hearing this song, I felt awesome!
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Song: Pachuca Sunrise
Artist: Minus The Bear (Wikipedia)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Directory
Notes: A pretty song about being with a girl on a beach, watching the sunrise. By the way, Minus the Bear has some interesting names for their songs, like “Hey, Wanna Throw Up?,” “You’re Some Sort of Big, Fat, Smart-Bug, Aren’t You?,” “Thanks For […]
Song: Honest Mistake
Artist: The Bravery (Wikipedia)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Daps Lyrics
Notes: Awesome, awesome song. The tune is great, and it’s really upbeat and nice to listen to.
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Song: Gloria
Artist: Shadows of Knight (Wikipedia)
Genre: 60’s Pop
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Oldie Lyrics
Notes: Very catchy song from the 60’s.
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Song: Symphony 2000
Artist: EPMD (Wikipedia)
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Depot
Notes: I like the beat of this song. It has a violin in the background which is kinda cool. Anyways, EPMD=Erick and Parrish Making Dollars. (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith were the members of EPMD.)
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Song: Slide
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls (Wikipedia)
Genre: Soft Rock
Speed: Slow
Lyrics: Seek Lyrics
Notes: A very nice song to listen to, I think from the late 90’s. Laid back, relaxing, about a girl I guess. Good song.
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Song: Nightswimming
Artist: R.E.M. (Wikipedia)
Genre: Soft Rock
Speed: Slow
Lyrics: Seek Lyrics
Notes: Before R.E.M. decided to call themselves R.E.M., they considered a few other (interesting) names, including Negro Eyes, Slut Band, and Cans of Piss. Anyways, regardless of the band’s previous names, this is a beautiful song.
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Song: Take Me There
Artist: Blackstreet (Wikipedia) and Mya (Wikipedia)
Genre: R&B
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Sing 365
Notes: What a great show.
Lil: (after Chuckie describes having a dream involving the Rugrats in a weird wonderland, a talking Spike, and Tommy with a clown face) I wish Tommy was a clown, then we can feed him peanuts!
Phil: That’s elephants, Lillian.
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Song: Everyone Wants To Rule The World
Artist: Tears for Fears (Wikipedia)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Freak
Notes: This song came out in 1985 and was popular in both the UK and US. “Tears for Fears” comes from a primal therapy (Wikipedia) treatment in which you’re supposed to scream, yell, cry, hit things, etc.
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Song: W-4
Artist: Dead Prez (Wikipedia)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Speed: Slow
Lyrics: Lyrics Directory
Notes: I was recently watching this hip-hop documentary and they mentioned how every great rap song has to have a good hook. Dead Prez seems to have taken this to heart, because the hook is fantastic. It’s pretty mellow with a good beat.
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Song: Talk Show Host
Artist: Radiohead (Wikipedia)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Speed: Slow
Lyrics: Soundtrack Lyrics
Notes: This song has got a sort of weird tune, sort of droning you could say. But it’s good. Unique, in any case. From Wikipedia: “The band’s style, notable for its variety and versatility, can be largely explained by the musical accomplishment and eclectic musical […]
Song: Stay
Artist: Ne-Yo (Wikipedia), featuring Peedi Peedi (Wikipedia)
Genre: R&B
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Mania
Notes: Arlen just shared this song with me today. Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, comes from the character Neo in The Matrix. The song is about a guy who wants this girl to stay with him.
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Song: Fast Car
Artist: Tracy Chapman (Wikipedia)
Genre: Soft Rock
Speed: Medium
Lyrics: Lyrics Download
Notes: Tracy Chapman’s most popular song which is about trying to escape to a different life. Quite mellow and relaxing.
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