Favorite:
1. Cohen, Leonard. Buckley, Jeff. (1984). (1994). "Hallelujah". Various Positions. Grace. The transcendence of the songs lyrics, from religion to relationships captures the audience through applicability. Although the specific situations incorporated into "Hallelujah" are not universal the concepts and accompanying syntax are breathtakingly beautiful. Paired with the lyrics, the musical composition creates an almost addicting atmosphere.
2. Parton, Dolly. (1974). "Jolene". Jolene. Combining admiration with jealousy, pure emotion is evoked through a story of insecurity and longing. The song’s introduction gives no preview to the song’s content, creating a sort of dichotomy between lyrics and tone. Though admittedly not universal, the song is effective in it’s audience reaction, and leaves lingering, residual consideration.
3. Clyro, Biffy. (2010). "God and Satan". Only Revolutions. Assuming the role of agnostic, Biffy Clyro juxtaposes what is desired with what is taboo. In his certainly that "someone is watching...from up or down", Clyro accepts the likelihoods of supernatural being, but not a wholly good or wholly evil one. The vaguely freethinking lyrics matched with his occasionally accented voice and the light, acoustic instrumental produces a lovely, soothing song that I intend to continue listening to.
4. Massive Attack. (2010). "Paradise Circus". Heligoland. A beautiful composition of music and meaning, I consider this song a piece of art. It is captivating and alluring. The song, because of it's sound and structure, is hard to listen to just once.
5. Bright Eyes. (2002). "Lover I Don't Have to Love". Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. The effectively encompassed complication of relationships and love are illuminated throughout the song's course. The ambiguity in the lyrics lead the listener to insert their own preferences and experiences, and prompt the audience do draw their own conclusions. Though seemingly straight forward, the song covers many alternate realities and exceeds superficial content.
6. Mumford and Sons. (2009). "Winter Winds". Sigh No More. The initial dissonance between the lyric "as the winter winds little London with lonely hearts" with the upbeat, romanticized music provides a sense of confusion indicative of the lyrical content. An allusion of hesitant desire is portrayed through the partnership of the lyrics and music. The song's catchy hook adds to the my affection for the song.
7. A Fine Frenzy. (2007). "Almost Lover". One Cell in the Sea. Evoking a sense of nostalgia through a tale of lost love, the song depicts a wistful recollection of a "luckless romance", that, although caused heartbreak, seems coveted. The "sweet sadness" of the song is touching, to say the least.
8. Blunt, James. (2005). "You're Beautiful". Back to Bedlam. As a popular (and popularly mocked) song, I cannot deny the appeal of the sweet tune and the cheesy lyrics.
9. Jagger, Mick. Richards, Keith. (1974). "Fool to Cry". Black and Blue.
10. Hy Zaret. The Righteous Brothers. (1955). (1965). "Unchained Melody". Just Once in My Life.
4. Massive Attack. (2010). "Paradise Circus". Heligoland. A beautiful composition of music and meaning, I consider this song a piece of art. It is captivating and alluring. The song, because of it's sound and structure, is hard to listen to just once.
5. Bright Eyes. (2002). "Lover I Don't Have to Love". Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. The effectively encompassed complication of relationships and love are illuminated throughout the song's course. The ambiguity in the lyrics lead the listener to insert their own preferences and experiences, and prompt the audience do draw their own conclusions. Though seemingly straight forward, the song covers many alternate realities and exceeds superficial content.
6. Mumford and Sons. (2009). "Winter Winds". Sigh No More. The initial dissonance between the lyric "as the winter winds little London with lonely hearts" with the upbeat, romanticized music provides a sense of confusion indicative of the lyrical content. An allusion of hesitant desire is portrayed through the partnership of the lyrics and music. The song's catchy hook adds to the my affection for the song.
7. A Fine Frenzy. (2007). "Almost Lover". One Cell in the Sea. Evoking a sense of nostalgia through a tale of lost love, the song depicts a wistful recollection of a "luckless romance", that, although caused heartbreak, seems coveted. The "sweet sadness" of the song is touching, to say the least.
8. Blunt, James. (2005). "You're Beautiful". Back to Bedlam. As a popular (and popularly mocked) song, I cannot deny the appeal of the sweet tune and the cheesy lyrics.
9. Jagger, Mick. Richards, Keith. (1974). "Fool to Cry". Black and Blue.
10. Hy Zaret. The Righteous Brothers. (1955). (1965). "Unchained Melody". Just Once in My Life.
Best:
1. Book of Love, Peter Gabriel
2. Angel, Jimi Hendrix
3. Angie, Rolling Stones
4. Hotel California, The Eagles
5. Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
6. White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane
7. Free Fallin’, Tom Petty
8. In Bloom, Nirvana
9. Lola, The Kinks
10. Gun Shy, 10,000 Maniacs
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