Well since my last music post rejoicing for the return of summer, we’ve had pretty much nothing cold, wind and rain there have been the odd sunny day however but not many. Today though is one of those days, I’m sat on my bed with my headphones on and the sun pouring through the window. I just hope it lasts.
So to get over the rain this week I’ve been listening to a lot of music and I’m a lover of music sharing so here this is my summer playlist number 2 songs to get you through the rain, songs that will make you want to dance in the sun and general jolly sounds of joy. (download links under song samples)
I know these were in my last music post but I would be lying if I didn’t say I’d been waiting weeks to hear Tilly and the Wall’s new album ‘O’ but I have been waiting, rather unpatiently I must say but upon hearing it I am not disapointed in the slightlest. As expected their last single ‘Beat Control’ was just a one off for them in terms of strong electronics and dropping their tap dancing drum beats the new album though is a slight depature from their previous gems with a few songs having a more rocky edge to them but I am glad to say that they have very much kept their tap dancing rhythms that you cant help tapping your own feet along to.
The stand out songs on the album so far for me are probably the most upbeat and happiest, firstly we have ‘Alligator Skin’ which is a jumble of a song but gloriously so, laced with Tilly and the Wall’s usual tapping sounds and overlaid vocals. The there is ‘Dust Me Off’ a song about friendship and love with again an incredible beat that will make you want to move your body. Finally, something completely different is ‘Pot Kettle Black’ a rocker of a song that starts with a whole heap of stomping and slowly builds up its about the 1:30 mark where it really shines for me. I wouldn’t call it a chorus but its cool.
Tilly and the Wall have always seemed to represent summer for me, their songs are so happy and joyful they remind me of the sunshine and beaches and dancing. The mp3’s aren’t the best quality sadly but you really should buy the album, the artwork has been designed by lots of different artists and there is no two the same which is cool - limited though so hurry hurry.
Alligator Skin - Tilly and the Wall
Dust me off - Tilly and the Wall
Pot Kettle Black - Tilly and the Wall
I wouldn’t say I am a huge fan of Frankmusik but after hearing this song I must say I am looking forward to the album release. The song ‘Done Done’ is quite a nice little floaty number with nice electronics and repeating vocal sounds which is something I always love in a song - while it is not overly dancey, or happy the song itself makes nice easy listening without being boring in the slightest. Though his breathy deliverance can be a little annoying at full volume but I’d keep this one on your ipod for late night walks at the beach.
Elkland are a pretty old band, they split up a while ago one of the members went onto join the less good in my opinion Goat Explosion, however in terms of summer listening Elkland’s album ‘Gold’ is perfect for those fans of electronic music of the none-floaty variety a lot of their songs are fairly catchy and delivered well all be it a bit cheesy.
I used to listen to Mates of State quite a lot and have always found their sound rather uplifting and well crafted, their newest album ‘Re-Arrange Us’ is a great addition to their already excellent discography and i’ve been listening to it on a loop over this past week. The single ‘Get Better’ screams summer listening to me, with its upbeat chorus and positive sound. Give it a listen.
