My god, it's been so many years since I've listened to The Postal Service and Azure Ray. Definitely definitely another two of my all time favorites. (I know I know, I keep saying that- but I can't help this torrid affair with music that I have) I cannot believe I haven't mentioned them yet. The music has really helped me through some hard times. It's seriously been years- I'd say about more than 5 since I've really listened to them. Though when I began -about 2-3 years before those 5- I definitely could not get enough of them. What is it about the dark emo genre that is so appealing? Hah if you don't already know the answer, then I don't know what else to tell you.
I love The Postal Service's intense lyrics and, I would say, their back in the day quite advanced and innovative synthesizer sounds (different tempos and beats with echo experiments and a whole bunch of other cacophonous trials) that were way ahead of the current bandwagon movement going on right now in popular media. And all the while their stuff is never too much noise (yeahh you guys know what I'm talking about right? crap on the radio nowadays), it's quite mellow and almost perfectly balanced actually; it's still soothing. (which is what I love about them) And we've gotta have a thing for Death Cab For Cutie, yes? Yes.
As for Azure Ray, the two's voices made into one are quite penetrating because it's delicate but it resonates like a small echo as well. It's clear and morose while the sound is quite simple, but the simple intricacies let you know that they weren't formulated as simply. Just listen to them. Together they're quite impressing and the music is striking and at times very dark. (hah, go figure as to why the music would attract me so) Too bad for their disbanding issues, though let's hope their new album will be good and create a better relationship.
So the list of my Postal Service top favorites. (though everything is utter astonishment) And their covers also pretty cool. At least for my tastes. (: Give Up is such a great album- listen to the B-sides too.
1. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
2. Such Great Heights
3. Brand New Colony
4. Against All Odds (favorite part begins at 1:22- listen to the inconsistent yet working back beat. and who doesn't love Phil Collins right?!)
5. Sleeping In
6. Nothing Better
7. Suddenly Everything Has Changed
8. Little Blue Girl
Azure Ray:
1. November EP Album (yep, all of it- November is my most favorite song from them though)
2. New Resolution
3. If You Fall
4. Sea of Doubts
5. The Drinks We Drank Last Night
6. Look to Me
7. Rest Your Eyes
8. Across the Ocean
9. Your Weak Hands
10. A Thousand Years
11. How You Remember
12. Favorite Cities
13. The New Year
14. Seven Days
15. Home
16. Azure Ray Self-Titled Album (yep, all of it)
Haha, well you get the picture.
Yeah, I would rather live, breathe, and speak through my favorite music for the time being. Personals are put on hold at present, I don't want to think about much right now. I need time.
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