Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free. From her 1967 Silk & Soul album.
From Wikipedia: “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free”, was written by Billy Taylor and first recorded by Nina Simone. It was later recorded by Solomon Burke, Ray Charles and Levon Helm, and can be regarded as a civil rights anthem.
Wow, gotta look up those cover versions!
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Deerhunter - Never Stops
I had dreams
that frightened me awake
i happened to escape
but my escape
would never come
i had plans
to go away for days
to try and risk a pace
that haunts my days
that haunts my days
i love
winter, in my heart
it never stops
oh winter
it never stops
it never…
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Bleached - “Think of You”
One of my favorite singles of 2011 finally gets the video treatment. Vintage muscle cars, leather jackets, a refreshing swim, and Jessie Clavin leaving the bar after two sips of beer. Bonus points if you can spot all of the cameos.
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I saw this record cover on a blog somewhere and was instantly interested, so I searched for Amen Dunes on tumblr and found this.
What an amazing song, gentle and spacey. Listening to this on repeat.
Amen Dunes // Christopher
There is something just perfect about this song.
In order to see the boundless sky, we stretch the skin underneath our eyes wide. Wanting to drink in the rays of the sun, we open our arms to take in the pounding, tyrannical rays. Soft sounds of inviting anguish escape our parted lips - mouths distort with sublime distress. Brows furrow. Eyelids tightly fold. Unable to abandon the memories which torment us, we slowly begin to disintegrate. Sinking. Amalgamate. Wanting nothing more than to obtain your adoration, I strive to keep us afloat. Slapping and striking. Gnawing and stabbing. My sharpened nails penetrate your pallid, glistening skin. Membranous unity. Turbulent melding.
Sweet, lo-fi pop from Japan’s Super VHS. “Midnight Dream” is charming in its unpolished, unfinished, imperfections. With indistinguishable vocals, steadily strumming guitar, and oh-so familiar melody. It is a nectarous nod to summer - welcoming the warm breezes and comfort of shade.
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Bonus: ♫ Super VHS - Muscle Disco
♪ File under: lo-fi, indie, Japan, summer is here again
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The Dramatics - Whatcha See is Whatcha Get
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