Tag: 2000
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Song 92: A city personified in song
[Still of Kanye West in the video for “Homecoming” directed by Hype Williams] “Homecoming” by Kanye West Elaina: Say what you will about Kanye West, but this song is a jam. I love the idea of Chicago personified as “Windy,” a tough yet nurturing motherly figure, and how even an upbeat, catchy song of Kanye’s… Read more
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Song 53: Paris, France 2004
“All We Have is Now” by The Flaming Lips Written by Teresa Another song that brings me back to France, but in a different way. This is a song that was on a mixed CD that my boyfriend-now-husband made for me and mailed to Paris where I was studying abroad for a semester junior year.… Read more
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Song 50: Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2000
“Imagine That” by Ani DiFranco Written by Teresa The first song on my list comes from one of my all-time favorite musicians, Ani DiFranco. I chose this song because the first time I heard it was at the first Ani concert I went to back in 2000. My memory of the night is that it… Read more
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Song 39: I’m almost old enough to be their dad
Photo Credit: https://pinegrove.bandcamp.com/ “Don’t Dream It’s Over” – Crowded House 5songpjct: How did you discover Pinegrove? Mickey: When I was driving through the Upper Peninsula (Michigan) with a buddy. He introduced them to me and for guys in their now forties who loved emo and punk of the late 90s or so, Pinegrove feels like… Read more
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Song 27: Possessive love
“You’re Mine” by Phantogram Nicole: I LOVE Phantogram. I was super excited when this album came out. I listened to it in its entirety many times through. This song was one that stuck in my head and then went on repeat. It’s just a strong sound and kind of different for them lyrically. Sarah Barthel… Read more
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Song 26: Love is sometimes magic
“Cosmic Love” by Florence + the Machine 5songpjct: You have a pretty huge imagination. I remember a lot of world-building when we grew up together, a lot of stories and little performances. It is fun to see these same traits in your daughter. What do you see when you hear “Cosmic Love?” Nicole: Florence Welch… Read more