I was sick of America, and her screaming decay

Good evening world, how are you? Welcome to another beautiful Tuesday evening, here on your favorite (or least favorite, doesn't really bother me) blog, Looks Like Coffee, Tastes Like Juice. Before I start tonight's post, I'd just like to say that I've noticed a significant (emphasis) lack of comments on these recent posts, so, please speak up! I'm getting the feeling I'm not controversial enough, so I might have to work on that (I'm talking Nazi Propaganda controversial). Anyways, let's go forth to le post!

Band of the Day; The Shins

The Shins, who used to be a relatively unknown band, have grown into greater prominence these last couple years. They have been prominently helped along by their contribution to the Garden State soundtrack, which was a massive success. For those of you who don't know;

The Shins is an indie rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon in the year 1997. They are signed to Sub Pop Records, which is based in Seattle, and their music encompasses many genres and styles. The Shins grew out of the lo-fi band Flake (Music), which featured the vocalist/guitarist James Mercer and the other members of The Shins. The band, under the names Flake Music and The Shins, have released 4 albums.

So, enjoy a bit o' Shins tonight.

The Shins - Flake Music

Girl Inform Me - The Shins

Til' Tomorrow

The hand of your lover is made of clay

Well, Random Music days are usually not tough posts to write, as I just pull songs off my itunes and write about them like delicate muses. Today though, while walking my dog, I felt I was fully embracing the new found springtime, so I thought that today I'd post a couple songs that were based around the idea of change, spring and the sun. So, be entertained this incredibly corny mix of songs and if you enjoyed a particular song, please feel free to let me know in the comment section.

Looks Like Coffee, Tastes Like Juice (Mini) Mixtape #2: Shit that has to do with spring

Green Green Grass (Demo) - American Analog Set
I swear, I'll stop posting American Analog Set for a while!

Green Grass - Tom Waits
When most people think of Tom Waits, they don't think of spring. I, on the other hand, beg to differ.

New Slang - The Shins
The Shins are my bouncing around the park band, my long car ride with the windows open band (Did I actually write this? Answer: Sadly, yes.) and if weren't for fucking Natalie Portman I wouldn't have anybody rolling their eyes for me having posted this song.

A New Name For Everything - The Weakerthans
John K. Samson (the front man of the Weakerthans) is one of my favorite Canadian poets, actually scratch that, one of my favorite poets period, and a damn fine musician as well. The Weakerthans are a band that puts out consistently great material and tour extensively to boot. I highly recommend buying their entire discography right at this very moment.

Here Comes The Sun/The Inner Light [Transition] - The Beatles
Yeah, I posted it. What're you going to do about it?

Forecast Fascist Future - Of Montreal
Why? Why not.

Hey!? That wasn't much of a Mixtape.

Enjoy