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November 11, 2005
Confessions of a 26 year old 17 year old Girl
Mates of State – I Got This Feelin'
“I got this feeling once before”
OC Episode #72. Opening scene - Quick camera pans between Marisa Cooper’s improbable struggles of the day, Ryan Atwood’s acting like a savior, most likely running, and Seth & Summer watching television in a very animated, combative but cute looking way. Shot returns to Ryan running, flashes to memories of earlier runs, in Chino, helping his d-bag brother and arguments with drunken mother.
“You and your daughters have their eyes”
Scene Two – A dinner interrupted by what appears to be a disturbing cell phone call. Kirsten’s eyes sink, Sandy looks worried, concerned, helpless yet still heroic and before he gets to mouth the words “Is everything ok?” Kirsten remembers a childhood scene with her late father Caleb and her sister, the flaky hot one.
Like the OC, this song makes you feel good, even though it may be cheesy (it is) and a bit over the top (absolutely). The Mates of State also give Ryan a Chino-spiced line all for himself.
“I couldn’t be more Ghetto!!”
Bright Eyes - Going for the Gold
Self aware confession of douchebaggery and truth in music.
"If I could talk to myself like I was someone else, well then maybe I could take your advice. And I wouldn't act like such an asshole all the time"
Conor Oberst sings about winning the "sadness contest", about being the "champion of idiots." Conor sir, you are winning at something! By definition alone, you are a winner not a loser! But don't let this get to your head, you are much too talented to stop writing about your misery. Wear that gold medal proudly.
The Merry Swankster heads away from the coast to the Midwest, on a tour with Sufjan Stevens, expert Illinois guide. Stevens, our talented Midwestern hero, is pouring out the seams with stories from the Land of Lincoln, or in Rock and Roll parlance - Illinoise. Up there with Rocktober, "Illinoise" might be the coolest/lamest/greatest wordplay ever. On the other hand, Sufjan's Illinoise, is fantastic.
Love As Laughter – Dirty Lives
A distorted opening guitar lick leads to garage infused drums and a rolling, road trip like bass line presenting this incredibly catchy tune. Power chords take over and stories of vice with tongue in cheek attempts to clean up said vice are told by songwriter Sam Jayne.
"We can stand with our hands in pockets
We can grin with our cherub smiles
And there is still a chorus singing we are vile"
- My name is the Merry Swankster, and I approve these picks.
Tags: indie rock,The OC,Conor Oberst,Mates of State,Sufjan Stevens, Love As Laughter,
Posted by Merry Swankster at November 11, 2005 02:43 AM
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