won't be here

This week is turning out really well; I was able to add a silk-screening class to my schedule, and I've been having an enjoyable time at school. I'm also heading to Santa Cruz for the weekend with a couple of my mates, which I'm surely excited for.

Anyways, I won't be here during that time, and seeing as I am swamped with work and such, I've decided to post another bundle of songs for you guys to enjoy. I've been sort of on a punk/hardcore fixation as of recently, as well as some mellow stuff.

» The Red Light Sting - "...And Then I Grew Pubes" (download here)
At one point was I was totally infatuated with this band. A girl that plays synth? Crazy breakdowns? shiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. They did an old split EP with Hot Hot Heat (when the band was actually screamo, consisted of only an organ, bass, and drums) that I recommend highly. For fans of Blood Brothers.

» Hot Cross - "Finger Redux" (download here)
One of the first of many Level-Plane bands I really got into. Derived from members of Saetia (probably the most notable screamo band of all time), Hot Cross is on top of their game. A little known fact is that the drummer (which was also the drummer for Saetia) was one of the original members of Interpol.

» Faunts - "Memories Of Places We've Never Been" (download here)
How I forgot to put this on my top ten songs of 2005 is beyond me. Seriously, I love this song. It's so mellow.

» Mighty Six Ninety - "Keeping You In Mind" (download here)
All I can say is thanks Lizzy.

» Nico - "These Days" (download here)
As I kept playing Sparrow House's "When I Am Gone", the intro guitar/melody reminded me of another song I had heard once before. I popped in my Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack, and there it was.

» Of Montreal - "Advice From A Divorced Gentlemen To His Bachelor Friend Considering Marriage" (download here)
My first Of Montreal song I had ever heard. I bought Gay Parade before Sundalandic Twins and I can honestly say that I like/appreciate Gay Parade much much more. It's got a jazzy feel to it, and despite the cheesy lyrical content, I like it.

» Suburban Kids With Biblical Names - "Loop Duplicate My Heart" (download here)
LOL OMG WTF. This song is dorky but I enjoy furiously.

» Ten In The Swear Jar - "Hot Karl" (download here)
Pre-Xiu Xiu album. This is the second track I believe on the record. The drum build-up makes me nod my head.

» Black Eyes - "Deformative" (download here)
While this band only lived a short life (2001 - 2004), they put out two great records. They were signed onto Dischord Records, along with labelmates Q And Not U. I'd say they are on the same boat in terms of music.