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June 11, 2008
My better half takes the helm: "Guilt"
This is where I'm supposed to introduce today's special guest blogger with some wit, a dash of humor and predictably assign her with a goofy name to go along with our goofily named website. Not going to do it however, instead I'll just introduce her by her name - Kelli. Everyone say hi. Better known around these parts as the secret weapon behind back room dealings with industry folks who grant us show invites. The entire Swankster crew is infinitely appreciative for all her hard work and dedication, and relieved that although almost an entire decade has passed since her departure from the deep South, that irresistible charm bred into the locals has yet to shed even an ounce of effectiveness. Today she shares her thoughts on her favorite new song by the site's long, ongoing Sheffield crush, the Long Blondes.
The Long Blondes latest album, Couples, continues on the path of Someone To Drive You Home in that love lost, love found, and love fought are major themes throughout. As a fan of the Long Blondes, these last few weeks I have been listening to Couples searching for that one gem I could declare as my favorite. First track "Century" might seem like the obvious pick for its woozy disco progression, unrepresentative compared to other new songs, but it just didn't do it for me. Something about the word century being whispered over and over wigged me out a little. Yes, I'll rock out to it but I doubt I'll be singing it at the top of my lungs. That's the goal, to find a song worthy of singing at the absolute loudest possible volume.
During the virgin listening session, the second track, "Guilt," caught my attention enough to force more attention to the lyrics, to make sure what I thought I was hearing was indeed what Kate Jackson was saying. And what she's saying is roughly, "Look babe, maybe there could have been something and maybe even I wanted there to be something but I've already picked my man and he ain't you!"
A persistent suitor can be flattering but the line between adulation and thorn in your side is mighty thin. On, "Guilt", the wooer is around enough to make his intentions known on more than one occasion, but not enough to cause Ms. Jackson to turn away from her heart's choice, she's "sticking to it". And while the title is "Guilt" the song itself is actually about making an adult decision about love and dedication and feeling confident about it.
As a recently engaged person I respect the message. Maybe it's my favorite song off the album because it's one of the few songs I can relate to "in the now". Whether or not anyone else can relate shouldn't be reason enough to stop from picking up a magazine, rolling it up to look like a microphone and singing along at the top of their lungs in a living room, backyard, car, shower, or even a Presidential Library. It makes no difference. - Kelli Douglas
Posted by Merry Swankster at June 11, 2008 12:00 PM
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I was first introduced to this song by Miss Kelli herself. I must say, her emphatic recommendation could not go ingnored, nor was it unmerited. It's a rockin' little tune!!! Makes me shimmy!
Posted by: miss april at June 11, 2008 12:50 PM
On Kelli's advice, I've rolled up a magazine and I'm rocking out to the Long Blondes at this very moment. My office-mates are puzzled.
Posted by: Virgil at June 11, 2008 01:00 PM
Ahhh so that's the definition of "puppy eyes"
Posted by: Yonah Korngold at June 11, 2008 09:00 PM
Just wanted to say welcome to the ranks of Swankster, Kelli--keep it coming!
Posted by: david at June 12, 2008 06:35 AM
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