Good evening and welcome to another Sunday on Looks Like Coffee, Tastes Like Coffee.
Today, I have another Sunday mixtape to aid your personal, and perhaps spiritual, advancement. It's going to feature some Silver Jews, The National and a couple other artists who are going to try and help relax you on this bright and cool Sunday. So, without further ado;
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Fake Empire - The National (Off 2007's The Boxer)
The quite dazzling, simplistic piano, accompanied only by Matt Berninger's smooth baritone, set the perfect mood for the song. About 1 minute into the whole ordeal an array of different instruments are slowly introduced and right at the instrumental climax, the song quickly fades out. Audio ecstasy.
Random Rules - Silver Jews (Off 1998's American Water)
This is actually the track that turned me on to Silver Jews. Full of lines that make you sort of shudder, then laugh, as you wonder if this is actually real. Just listen to the opening line (In 1984 I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.) and you'll know exactly why I find this song so appealing.
Go - Sparklehorse Ft. The Flaming Lips (Off 2004's The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered)
A beautiful rendition of one of my favorite Daniel Johnston songs, this version features both The Flaming Lips and Sparklehorse. With very relaxing, somewhat ambient instrumentals and prominent violin, it seems as if they've only taking Mr.Johnston's lyrics and created something really different. The TRUE purpose of a cover.
Seems Like Home To Me - Two Gallants (Off 2007's The Scenery Of Farewell)
If you fall into any of these categories; A) a cowboy; B) a wannabe cowboy; or C) a person, then there is no reason you shouldn't enjoy this song. With the beautiful harmonies pushed out by strained, rough vocals and sparingly finger-picked guitar, these track makes for a beautiful driving song.
Passin' Through - The Walkmen (Unreleased Leonard Cohen Cover via Daytrotter)
This is a cover of one of my favorite Leonard Cohen songs. Now, it's done exactly a la Leonard Cohen, they've not changed a thing in the arrangement or lyrics, but it still holds a unique quality to it that I cannot place. It's the perfect track for being still and listening.
This Is The Dream Of Win & Regine - Final Fantasy (Off 2004's Has A Good Home)
I tried and tried and tried and tried and tried and tried to keep the crowds AWAY.
A brilliant track from Owen Pallett A.K.A Final Fantasy, I believe that Final Fantasy is perfect to listen to on a Sunday, or any other day of the week for that matter. Featuring some fantastic violin and rather bare vocals, this concludes this weeks Sunday Mixtape.
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