It's those days when you just want to dig yourself deeper into the crater that your body has gradually made on the bed over time, disappear under the comforter and bury your face under the pillow even harder. It's raining and the crawl-in becomes extra friendly whenever it does. No one can convince you otherwise, not even a cup of freshly brewed coffee. And then Al Green starts singing in your head: "I can think of younger days..." The blues mood's definitely been set. Fear not; below is a playlist that's been specially arranged for that lazy go-getting butt of yours who deserves that extra 30 precious minutes even after the alarm's already gone off. Take your time and take the moment in, oh, you overworked daily-grinder, you. Heck, grab your phone and call in sick. Just keep it brief and say that you are feeling under the weather today. Because really, YOU ARE.
[Tip: Stream in this order, for smoother transition.]
(Note: I'll change these YouTube links once I fix the streaming thingies, all for your listening pleasure. - Tula)
NEW SLANG - The Shins
Let me just say that The Shins is one of my most favorite bands of all time. “New Slang” is really about coming of age. Musically, it kind of creeps into the picture slowly, like certain types of precipitation on a slow day. Contemplating while lying down with this in the background is encouraged.
PORTABLE TELEVISION - Death Cab for Cutie
Off Death Cab For Cutie’s Codes & Keys. Definitely one of my favorites in the album. P.S. It’s also a good companion on a freeway.
MAKE UP - Psapp
Piano, baby.
ALL YEAR ROUND - Up Dharma Down
Probably the only local band I love at the moment, I was tempted to put in the more popular song “Sana” but I figured this is just as loaded with emotion. Then again, it is UdD.
HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART - Al Green
I was trying my best to not include this, but it really is my definitive “rainy day” song. And I know it’s a Bee Gees joint but the way Al Green caresses the words from start to end makes this if not the best version of this awesome 70s hit.
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - Doris Day
By far my most favorite version of this song. This song really does
take you places whether or not subconsciously.
CHANGE IS HARD - She and Him
It’s a nice segue from Doris Day and Zooey Deschanel’s quirky throwback singing is simply divine.
STAY OUT OF TROUBLE - Kings of Convenience
The intro part is just awesome. On one side, I kind of imagine grass fields on a summer day whenever I’d listen to this song, but both Erlend and Eirik’s voices sound much sweeter when coupled with nippy weather.
SLOTTET #2 - The Radio Dept.
It’s my favorite Swedish boys! It actually doesn’t have any lyrics in it, so just get lost in the instrumental amalgamation of sorts.
FAR CRY - Quadron
Truth be told, if I could choose a guardian angel, I’d want it to be female and I’d want her to have a singing voice. THIS singing voice.
Listen. Sleep. Repeat.
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