Posts from 2004

4Hero

Wednesday, December 15th, 2004 by Paul Irish

nu-jazz // broken beat

This music exudes solid, soothing feeling. Feeling I’ve been looking for; to fill the emotional gap that’s come as I’ve just finished my undergraduate education. I’d say these two songs are a fair representation of my duality of feelings towards school. “Another Day” is an earthy nu-jazz groove with Jill Scott voicing some deliciously soulful complaints about having to work. “Les Fleur” then enters quietly; it’s unassuming track gradually leading up to a crescendo of accomplishment. Good job, mate.

“I don’t wanna go to work today, I’d rather stay home and play video games…”

4Hero – Another Day (with Jill Scott)

4Hero – Les Fleur

Plaid

Thursday, December 9th, 2004 by Paul Irish

ambient electronica

Awash in aural beauty. A sonic landscape of life unfolding. Electronica heads know Plaid’s 1999 album Rest Proof Clockwork well, and for good reason; it’s a talent showcase of the more experimental side of electronica. “Ralome” is less experimental, more ethereal. Synthesizers so soft, so gentle — luscious round droplets of sound hop-skotching into your ears. Silky sonics wrapping warm legs around you while looking up at the stars. How’s that sound?

One of the most gentle melodic lines you’ll find in all of electronica.

Plaid – Ralome

Faultline

Sunday, December 5th, 2004 by Paul Irish

somber vocal downtempo // pensive indie rock

This song isn’t about Faultline. It’s not about how as a child he blew out his left lung while playing clarinet in orchestra. No. What distinguishes this song from the rest of the tracks on Faultline’s recently re-released album is the melancholy voice of Coldplay’s Chris Martin. It’s bare, fragile, and leaking wistful emotion at the sides. This should have been the hidden track on Rush of Blood to the Head.

You listen, you lose focus, and you beat yourself up over why you let her leave; why aren’t you holding her tight right now?

Faultline – Your Love Means Everything (Part 2)

The Gay Pimp

Sunday, December 5th, 2004 by Paul Irish

electro-kitsch-porno-dance-house

I’m nearly sure this hasn’t made its rounds as the next internet meme, but it surely deserves it. Gay performer Jonny McGovern crafted this catchy, sexy, and hilarious tune about doing manly things. The music video for this deliciously dirty song is even wilder; after Molly shared it around, she came back to me with, “a bunch of lmao are being sent to me.” Oh yeah. ‘I like to do manly things, but I like to do them with you. I was thinking we could go do… something dirtyyyy yeah.’

It’s so gaytasticly dirty, it’ll make you feel like you need a shower.

The Gay Pimp – Soccer Practice

The Gay Pimp – Soccer Practice (video) (at bottom)

Carlos Vives

Thursday, December 2nd, 2004 by Paul Irish

latin pop // tropical // vallenato puya

There’s some times in life where you need the happiest song possible to sing along with and dance. And that’s exactly where Carlos Vives delivers with ‘Pa’ Mayté’. In it, the traditional vallenato accordion and guacharaca are joined by chirping Andean flutes and a full-on Latin rock rhythm section creating a rich pan-Colombian fusion. It’ll get ya dancey.

When you find yourself wanting to sing along with this catchy tropical tune, I’ve got you covered.

Carlos Vives – Pa’ Mayté

Also: I’ve been trying my darndest to keep all of aurgasm’s songs online, but I’ve finally run out of space. So before I start deleting the old stuff, hit up the archives and listen around. There’s some damn fine music in these past couple months: [Sept],[Oct],[Aug],[Nov].