Your Current Favorite Song(s)

[Erigion]

Same as the last thread. Except I want a reason why you like the song(s). It could be their beat, the vocals, the lyrics, or maybe you just got it stuck in your head.

Explosive (Orion and Ed Leal Mix) by Bond

Classical pop at its best. Love the violins. I wish it were longer.

[Sae]

Gardenia By Malice Mizer because I love Gackt (the lead vocals)! I also love the guitarist. and the goth-loli girl!^^

Sae

[Tremolo]

Thanks for the new regime, Eri. If there's nothing I like more than talking about music, it's talking about music! :XD:

Today Trem has been in an uncharacteristic summer mood.

Lily Allen - 'Everything's Just Wonderful'
Brilliantly ironic stuff with wonderful lyrics and nice shifts in moods - lots of handclaps, summery keyboards and harmonies juxtaposed with dark lyrics all about being refused a loan to get an apartment. "Oh Jesus Christ almighty, do I feel alright, no not slightly..."

The Pipettes - 'Pull Shapes'
The triumphant return of 60's girl group pop mixed with modern bubblegum punk makes one lovely, lovely, catchy song. So simple, but so completely sublime.

The Honeytraps - 'Wishing'
Really top-class first song from Britain's first transsexual girl band! :D Kind of like The Killers mixed with eighties electro-goth, with an extra androgynous edge. Great stuff.

[silan]

Oh boy. You want people to post an actual reason why they like a song? That's not going to last very long. I give it.... three more posts before someone screws it up.

AA community, prove me wrong.

Anyway:

Dir en grey - ain't afraid to die
I've been listening to this song a lot lately. It is the most beautiful song Diru made. I love the truly touching lyrics, and Kyo's performance of those lyrics. I love the melody. It's just an all-around good ballad, from a band that doesn't really make a lot of ballads.

X Japan - Art of Life
A true masterpiece, this is the best song X Japan ever wrote. It also clocks in at 28 minutes for the album version. Lately, I've fallen in love with the live version, the only performance of which you can find online at youtube. It's absolutely gorgeous, from the guitar solo to Toshi's vocals to the piano solo that metaphorically represents the chaos and beauty of life.

[Erigion]

By the way. Posts will be deleted if they only list a song and artist.

Seasons of Love from Rent the movie. You think of Rent, you think of this song. The movie version sounds a bit better than the musical version. Absolutely, love the chorus.

[Niner]

Mmmm, quality postage right hurr.

Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara & Yuuka Gotou - Hare Hare Yukai
Such a fun little song, and whenever I hear it I picture the ED sequence to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which is one of the best I've ever seen.

Alanis Morissette - Crazy
I really do prefer her take on this song to Seal's original version. Hits all the notes well, accompaniment is good. Just sounds awesome overall.

Sarah Slean - I Will Love You
A sweet, sappy little ballad. Sarah Slean's voice is really quite lovely and pleasant to listen to.

The Wreckers - Tennessee
Michelle Branch + country = surprisingly good winz.

[silan]

By the way. Posts will be deleted if they only list a song and artist.
Now that's just cheating. So much for my little experiment.

Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara & Yuuka Gotou - Hare Hare Yukai
Such a fun little song, and whenever I hear it I picture the ED sequence to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which is one of the best I've ever seen.
Ha ha, you just like the little dance they do.

Arg, I guess I've got to post something worthwhile and on-topic now, too.

Sex Machineguns - Suspense Gekijou
An awesome song by an even more awesome Japanese metal band. I love these guys because they're not afraid to not take themselves seriously and to have fun with their music, and they're extremely talented to boot. Their guitar lines are truly awesome. And their PVs are always hilarious. I've been listening to them a lot lately.

[sohryu]

Natural Playboy - from some video game called Bust a Groove/Move
It's a really catchy little tune. I found it for someone else, ended up listening to it, and it's been in my head ever since.

Oh My Love - John Lennon
I first heard this song in a movie. I thought it was really beautiful but I couldn't identify it whatsoever. I googled thinking it was a Beatles song (John Lennon's voice is uber recognizable, I just didn't think it was a solo piece), found nothing, and pretty much gave up. Then I heard it in an episode of Gilmore Girls, went to the batshit fangirls forum and asked someone what song it was. The moral of the story? <3 batshit fangirls

And omgwtf, Eri did mod work!?!?

[Freya]

"The Words "Best Friend" Become Redefined" ~ Chiodos

I love the guitar in the begining and the lyrics are totally freakin' sweet.

"To a chair we see your breath in the air, but only for a little while
Your cold pale skin and tainted purple lips
Let me embrace you with this kiss
And together we'll float like angels"

Its a very short song, and the lyrics are easily memorized which I also appriciate. It also has an awesome little break down part with claps and than it twists back into distroted guitar and screaming... ah, makes me giggle. Anything with angels in it peaks my attention too.

Another of my top favorite songs would be "Running From the Rain" by Thursday I like this song because of the build in the begining and how it crashes into the song and the gentleness of Geoff's voice and how that builds throughout the song too... its just melodious and lovely. The lyrics are quite sweet too, ya know all about togetherness and love and all that jazz ;)

[Pachinko]

[Who Knew--Pink]: She has proven that she isn't another pop-idol-teeny-bopper. Her voice is amazing in this song; one of her stongest, she deserves props.

[Paradise (Not For Me)--her Madgesty]: Before people critize Madonna portraying a geisha, watch the video. It seeeethes compassion, and the techno-trance lyrics are done to a tee. I'm effin' loving this, and effin' hating Warner Bros. for not releasing it as a single. Really, guys.

[Walking With A Ghost-Tegan & Sara]: It's been a while since 'So Jealous', but I still love this song. I can't get it outta my head, seriously. Ah, well, it's cool, anyway...

I'm also on a Spice Girls-trance. Geez, I'm listening to all their albums, as we speak.

[lucky]

Devil in a Blue Dress by Legion of Doom
This song is amazing. I've heard remixes and such, but this is a blend of two of my favorite songs. Priceless.

[Finnf00]

Makyo - Nourah
Middle east vibes on an easy rolling elctronic background. Makyo has a fine way of driving a song forward with minimum effort. It's all about kicking the inner perfectionist in the butt, letting the song progress in a more straight forward manner, without drowning it in digital effects mayhem.

The Greenhornes feat. Holly Golightly - There Is An End
Modern rock reflecting a shameless mid 20th century Americana feel. Found this song while watching Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers, and it's now stuck both on the playlist and in my head.

[animanic_critic]

Broken by Seether. One of the laid-down metal rock, man. Love the narly riffs of and Kurt Cobain-like voice of Shaun Morgan. Rock on...:bashhead

[Jedinator]

Baby, You wouldnt last a minute on the creek- Chiodos

great lyrics, the lead singer (craig owens) sounds great just like he does in every other song and its just catchy, cant get it out of my head.

[ultbaka]

Three Days Grace Animal I have Become.

It's a good stong to just let all your anger out. I tend to like songs like like that, helps to let people think your still sane. :)

[Kitsurai]

Hurray something I can post about.

Rush - Anthem
After I hear that intro, I have to listen to the whole damn song. In fact I usually just listen to the whole Fly by Night album afterwards. Early Rush is such underrated Rush.

[Tremolo]

Kasabian - Empire
I've never been a massive Kasabian fan. Their music doesn't entirely click with me, and the fact they were basically EVERYWHERE during 2004 kind of made me get very sick of them. But their new single is wonderful: stompingly dramatic with a real glam pomp to it. Apparently it reuses a Status Quo riff, according to my dad, but I don't care. :p

[animanic_critic]

Interstate Love Song by Velvet Revolver

I just heard it and it reminds me of Guns N' Roses back during their prime.... Smashing~!

[jetfire]

My favourite song right now would have to be "Photograph" by Nickelback, which is weird because I have never cared for Nickelback at all. However, this song just stands out with it's lyrics that flow together so well, great singer's voice, and the guitar player really stands out. I also love how around 2:43 in the song, the song slows down and offers a whole new almost more serious feeling to the song for the next 20 seconds, and then picks back up again. It's hard to describe what I like so much about this song right now, since I'm not an audiofreak that can examine individual parts about a song. I guess if I had some words to describe it, it may be powerful, classic, and has a tune that can make think about past events. This song has probably been overplayed on the radio and such, but I've hardly heard it for some reason, so for now, it stands as one of my favourite tunes.

[Niner]

I'm on such a Rie Fu kick right now. I do so love the seamless English-to-Japanese transfers in her songs. Go go bilingual singers who actually speak English as opposed to those who Engrish it up. :3

Rie Fu - Until I Say - Such a sweet, upbeat little love song. I'm such a sucker for these.
Rie Fu - Life is Like a Boat - Never seen Bleach, but damn I like this song. Simple message, beautiful execution.

[L-sama]

Don't You See? - Zard
Absolutely love this song. The melody and lyrics work so well together. There's one part that I like the most, where she sings in English, "Don't You See? I'll never worry tonight. I'll let me down tonight. You know I do it for you." Don't know why, but I LOVE that part!

[Gimpy]

Interstate Love Song by Velvet Revolver

I just heard it and it reminds me of Guns N' Roses back during their prime.... Smashing~!

its a Stone Temple Pilots song

Misery by Soul Asylum, heard it in Clerks II and its been stuck in my head. I haven't heard it in years.

[animanic_critic]

its a Stone Temple Pilots song
Thanks for the hint. I'm not so surprised, considering Velvet Revolver's new vocalist was a former Stone Temple Pilots vocalist himself, Scott Weiland.

:: Back to Topic ::

Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
Just went through my ol' music collection and came across one of my all-time classics. After listening to it, I was mesmerized by the good ol' times with its angst lyrics and mellow riffs. Currently my favorite song this time because it reminds me of one of the main reasons for Velvet Revolver's success, which is the vocalist. Currently lookin' for other STP songs...

[[-=[montney]=-]]

I recently added:
Can't Con an Honest John. By The Streets
Eleanor Rigby. By The Beatles
Weak Become Heroes. By The Streets
Blinded By The Lights. By The Streets
Perfect Enemy. By TaTu
500 Miles. By The Proclaimers
And Live and Let Die By The Beatles.

[Kitsurai]

Queen - Bring Back that Leroy Brown
Makes you feel so happy.

[sohryu]

The Postal Service - Sleeping In
Just heard this song this afternoon, checked out the artist because I was looking for some new music to listen to and someone suggested them to me. Pretty good stuff. A few funky sounding songs, but overall pretty damn good.

[Sae]

Broken by Seether. One of the laid-down metal rock, man. Love the narly riffs of and Kurt Cobain-like voice of Shaun Morgan. Rock on...:bashhead

You mean the one with the lead vocalist of Evanescense, Amy Lee? That song rox! I also Love "i think i can" by the pillows, "Gardenia" by Malice Mizer, Klaha era; "Addicted" and "You Found Me" by Kelly Clarkson, i can relate to those songs so much, especially "Addicted".

Sae

[silan]

I've currently gotten hooked on One Year by Shaded Red. To anyone who knows me: Gasp! It's in real English! and Gasp! It's a Christian band! Horror!

But it's just such a good rock song. It opens up with a gorgeous trumpet solo that's as bittersweet as they come, it's got a good melody and instrumentals in the background, and it's got a rocking chorus. What's not to like?!

<_<

[Pachinko]

Get Into The Groove (Madonna) has totally been stuck in my head, for some reason or another. So is Joga (Bjork).

My new obsession is A Public Affair, by that wretched hoooobag Jessica Simpson. I know, shoot me. I can't help it. It rips off each and every early Madonna song, ranging from both Holiday to Lucky Star...

[Ojisan]

It's getting pretty old by now, but for chart toppers, Shoulder Lean by Young Dro is a really badass song. Young Dro's lyrics are simply profound.

I lay by my banana, dumpin' and punkin' monkeys
Don't nobody live with my mom but a bunch of junkies
donut donkey, bitch I ride glaze on the haze
gator green Chevy, gator gut, alligator chain


Yung Joc also has some good tracks on his album, Hear me Coming has a unique quick stlye to it I like, and the chorus/hook is great. Dope Boy Magic is also very catchy.

[Sigyn]

well.. I went with Everlast "White Trash Beautiful" because well, it has a good beat and somewhat reminds me of my life...

also Panic at the Disco has gotten stuck in my head :tmi:

also Escaflowne "You're not alone" :hug2:

[Sashi-senpai]

KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
Dunno why, really. It's just so unique sounding, and I love the lead vocals.

Fountains of Wayne - Hey Julie
So catchy...must...listen...more.
"Hey Julie, look what they're doin' to me; trying to trip me up, tryin' to wear me down. Julie, I swear, it's so hard to bear it, and I'd never make it though without you around." <3

Nanci Griffith - Love At The Five And Dime
I dunno, I just love Nanci Griffith's voice. xD She writes good lyrics, too.

[Miaka Lee]

"Call Me When You're Sober" - Evanescence
There is no doubt that Amy Lee's voice is amazing. This song has a great rock atmosphere and some pretty good lyrics too.

[Pachinko]

"Call Me When You're Sober" - Evanescence
There is no doubt that Amy Lee's voice is amazing. This song has a great rock atmosphere and some pretty good lyrics too.

Ack, I lurv her. <3

I'm listening to Gone from Madonna's "Music" album.
It has been stuck in my mind all day, and I dunno why.

Also, the entire "Spice World" album.

[RuKiAsShAdOw]

"Call Me When You're Sober" - Evanescence
There is no doubt that Amy Lee's voice is amazing. This song has a great rock atmosphere and some pretty good lyrics too.

Love that song.

Also would like to put up here Death Cab's "I Will Follow You Into the Dark". A nice song, in a sort of depressing/melancholy sort of way.

[Freya]

"Dry your eyes mate" by The Streets

I just think its a really bitter sweet song and I love his voice (although the refrain is a little weak, I like the verses) and the beat is a simple but good one. It's just a very... moving song.

[Tremolo]

* Tremolo is appalled to see some people slacking off with the explaining why it's their currently favourite song

This is not good, guys, not good at all! Get your act together! >_>

The Killers - When You Were Young
Kind of like The Killers meets Bruce Springsteen, only much better than you'd imagine. The synths meld surprisingly well with the more "American" feel of this track compared to their previous stuff. Needless to say, I have their forthcoming new album Sam's Town pre-ordered.

Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober
Sigh. I tried so hard not to like this song, mainly because I don't think this band are anything special, nor is Amy Lee (she can sing, but so can lots of other people, and a womang fronting a rock band is hardly a novelty), but this is probably the best song they've released so far. It feels a bit richer and more dramatic than their other stuff, which pleases me. I still won't be buying the album, though.

U2 - Pride (In The Name Of Love)
It's a classic, innit. Great anthemic chorus, great solo, great voice... eighties stadium rock at its biggest and best.

[Erigion]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

YOUR POST WILL BE DELETED
IF IT DOESN'T EXPAIN WHY THE SONG
IS YOUR CURRENT FAVORITE.

Now for my current favorite song.

Sakura Kiss for string by Hirano Yoshihisa from the Ouran Host Club OST. I loved this version of the OP from the moment I heard it used in the series. I was so disappointed that it was only 1:40 long. I can't wait for the piano version.

[animanic_critic]

OLIVIA inspi' TRAPNEST - A Little Pain

It comes as no surprise since this is a favorite among anime lovers out there. Her song is sultry and the orchestra in the background compliments the overall music very well, like mint to roast turkey :acmaneat ... in fact, it kinda embodies the melodrama that NANA has. The opening is still very head-bangin', but this one pips the former 'cause the lyrics flow alot smoother. Kinda wonder why OLIVIA wasn't so popular before even with such a beautiful voice...:suspiciou

[animeluver]

animal ive become by three days grace. i listened to it once and i got so atached to it its stuck in my head. it has great lyrics and i love the lead singers voice!

[Finnf00]

Lately, I've been listening to older CD's off my shelf. Especially one Natacha Atlas album I thought I'd lost, but which I found during the move out of my previous flat. The Egyptian rythms of Marifnaash and Amulet sure spark some Mediterranean life into this sleepy Finnish block of ours, especially when played with some volume at 7 AM, just before I'm off to work. :P

[silan]

Lately, I've been listening to older CD's off my shelf. Especially one Natacha Atlas album I thought I'd lost, but which I found during the move out of my previous flat. The Egyptian rythms of Marifnaash and Amulet sure spark some Mediterranean life into this sleepy Finnish block of ours, especially when played with some volume at 7 AM, just before I'm off to work. :P
Oooo. I haven't heard her music in a long, long time. Loved what I heard, though.

[Selius Raine]

'The World at Large' Modest Mouse~

It has a very nice beat, and the lyrics reflect my life in ways that are 'just so . . . '; so that I really get a nice feeling when I listen to the song.

'You won't See Me Comming' by Jean-Jaques Burnel~

The ending theme for the Gankutsuou: the Count of Monte Cristo [If I spelled that wrong, I do not care at all]. It has a very nice beat to it :D!

[Ojisan]

Daaaamn, featuring Akon has done it again. I don't really like Akon's music on his album, but whenever a good rapper features him, it normally equals a great chorus.

First is was with Young Jeezy on Soul Survivor, then the Young Bloodz Presidential remix, now Rick Ross - Cross That Line. Solid rap with a melodic twist of Akon makes for some good songs.

[Grasshopper]

Prayer by Nami Tamaki

After purchasing the Greeting cd, Prayer quickly became one of my favorite songs on the album. It has a great chorus and I also enjoy it because of its sheer replayability.

Leva's Polka by Loituma

Words cannot express the absolute magnificence of this song. Why do I like it? I don't even know myself...I guess that constitutes for deletion!

[animanic_critic]

Light of Love - Maaya Sakamoto & Yoko Kanno (Brain Powerd)

Wow! This is perhaps one of YK and MS' best works. It's pretty long, but somehow everytime I listened to it, I never realized that nearly 8 minutes have passed by. The only letdown to it is that it's a theme song to an otherwise lacklustre anime series.

I always have the feeling that this song is misplaced and should've been a song for Vision of Escaflowne instead (that would be highly appropriate)... not to mention VoE's music is composed by the same people.

[Risen Hell Fire]

There she is-Witches

Everything about this song has it stuck in my head, the beat the singing, if you click on my sig you'll see what I mean. I've more then likely listin to this song over 20 times

[bwing55543]

Please Please Me - The Beatles
I dunno why, but I really liked George Harrison's guitar work in this song for some reason.

Hiru No Tsuki - Akino Arai
Very beautiful voice.

[Pachinko]

Saturday Night Divas by The Spice Girls

I dunno why, but this song is my new freaking-anthem.

[Ieyasu]

Higher Than Kites - Lower Definition
Because of the lyrics, the melodies and the vocals who can switch between singing a melody to screaming his lungs out instantly.

Her Last Winter - Lower Definition
For pretty much the same reasons as their other song, but the lyrics especially.

High Life - Daft Punk
It's the catchyest song I've heard in a long time. Got a great beat.
And because electronica currently owns a little bit of my soul.

Early Sunsets Over Monroeville - My Chemical Romance
For the guitars and Gerard Way's vocals. Not to mention it having about three times as much soul as things from their new album.
And because My Chemical Romance currently owns the rest of it.

[kLaUS]

Evanescence - "Call Me When You're Sober"

yeah, i cant stop listening to this song, its so great, and also watching the video, amy lee looks so good in it...

Maybe its gonna be like the last album where i end up listening to the album for like 3 years...

[Kikiko]

Three Days Grace Animal I have Become.

It's a good stong to just let all your anger out. I tend to like songs like like that, helps to let people think your still sane. :)

jipjip, that is a goodie! been listening to that quite a lot lately... >.>
also:

panic prone - chevelle: just everything about this song is awesome! the music, the lyrics, etc. it reminds me of our roadtrip (*sigh* good times) which adds to the awesomeness :D

shout 2000 - disturbed: for all the times i need to shout, this song does wonders!! what with the repitition of 'shout!' about 2000 times (haha) you really can load off with this song. goes well with liberate ;P

why cry - the panic channel: good lyrics that seem to relate to me... grr... and just the general message of 'why cry?' when you can laugh through life. (but crying is good, it prevents depression ^__^)

paranoid android - radiohead: thanks to my one friend who loves radiohead! and always calls himself 'paranoid android'! good song to mellow out to.

actually, i have a billion more, but my hand hurts >.<''

[Risen Hell Fire]

Desert Rose-Sting

Beautiful song, I love this song dearly, it feels like it's from the egyptian times. The singing, the beat everything about this song I love so much
EDIT:
Just for your info, the BG chants are of Raï folk music, plus the one responsible for it is Cheb Mami a.k.a. Mohamed Khelifati. I have a friend who's a Cheb Mami groupie. It's more Arabic than Egyptian in my view, but nevertheless it has a very surreal touch to it. Well I only know more of Egypt more then Arabia, I guess I can thank ya for correcting me. Even so, I love this song ALOT.

[animanic_critic]

Desert Rose-Sting

Beautiful song, I love this song dearly, it feels like it's from the egyptian times. The singing, the beat everything about this song I love so much
Just for your info, the BG chants are of Raï folk music, plus the one responsible for it is Cheb Mami a.k.a. Mohamed Khelifati. I have a friend who's a Cheb Mami groupie. It's more Arabic than Egyptian in my view, but nevertheless it has a very surreal touch to it ;)

Back to topic: New World by L'ARc-en-Ciel

I just heard it and it'll be one of by favorite L'ARc-en-Ciel songs ever, apart from the catchy "Fly Away". I like the guitar riffs and Hyde's vocal power, plus the overall fast pace to it. Somehow, I felt that this should've been an FMA song for some reason whenever I listen to it :3huh: ...

[Niner]

Akira Yamaoka - Theme of Laura

So, so good. After seeing the movie Silent Hill, I had to go out and find the soundtrack for it. Lo and behold, I found out that it's sampled from all four Silent Hill games. So I had to get all of them, just to find the songs I wanted. :x

[Tatumaru]

Lamb of God - Again we Rise

I got the Lamb of God album yesterday, and had the time to listen through it this morning. As soon as I heard the opening riff, I knew it was going to be an awesome song.

Randy maintains his old style of singing, but adds a new twist, which makes this song much more interesting than any song from past Lamb of God albums.

For one of the first times, I could actually hear Mark's guitar in the mix. He's usually drowned out by Willie for the entire song until he starts his solos. His playing really shines through and proves once and for all that Mark is one hell of a guitar player.

Another first is that you can hear Campbell's bass part. I've seriously NEVER been able to hear his bass in any of the studio work lamb of God has done. Finally being able to hear a bass part to go with a Lamb of God song just made it that much better.

And Chris' drumming is just as impressive as always. His playing in Again we Rise is more technical than the songs from past albums, and really blends well with everything else that's going on in the song.

[Finnf00]

Lately I've been practicing some late night/ early morning escapism with songs by Kaya Project, Makyo and the two Matts - Coldrick and Spiller.

Makyo - Suzou River is my current favourite. It's quite long (around 19 minutes) and quite minimalistic. Still, it puts me thousands of miles away in China, in the middle of one of the most urban places on earth, among strange people. All the water flowing in the song somehow makes me feel at ease among all the strange people though.

[sohryu]

Sakura Kiss for string by Hirano Yoshihisa from the Ouran Host Club OST. I loved this version of the OP from the moment I heard it used in the series. I was so disappointed that it was only 1:40 long. I can't wait for the piano version.
Pfft, the piano version is overrated. Good, but overrated. Strings version ftw.

On topic:

The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Tonight
It seems the more I listen to this album (Give Up), the more I like it. >_< Peculiar thing, I was looking for new "happy" music when this group was suggested to me. The majority of the songs on this album at first seemed like the kind that would put me in a really "blah" mood, (Think music you'd listen to while driving alone on a Sunday afternoon. Yes, this is the only thing I can liken it to) yet now I can't stop listening. Pretty mellow music, and the lead singer's voice is very soothing.

Oh, and...

I GOT THE PROMOTION! :D!!!!!!!

Sorry, just found out a few minutes ago and needed to share >.<;

[Aqualantis]

I'm currently in love with High Hopes by Pink Floyd

Arguably the best song by Floyd. Ever.

[Mana]

Currently? The GITS:SAC opening theme >>; It's one of the very few OP seqeuences that I haven't skipped through. It really is just gorgeous, and the flipping between languages is nigh flawless.

[Niner]

Currently? The GITS:SAC opening theme >>; It's one of the very few OP seqeuences that I haven't skipped through. It really is just gorgeous, and the flipping between languages is nigh flawless.
Impressive, considering that it's sung by two people, one being a native Russian speaker and the other not. Add to the fact its composed by Yoko Kanno and you have an instant win.

Ouran VA Cast - Mata Ashita!

Such a nice little ensemble song. The male seiyuu are actually a bunch of good singers and the song just gives off a happy, silly vibe. I was kinda disappointed Maaya Sakamoto didn't sing, but her chiming in every so often as Haruhi was so irresistably adorable, it made up for it. :3

[Mana]

Impressive, considering that it's sung by two people, one being a native Russian speaker and the other not. Add to the fact its composed by Yoko Kanno and you have an instant win.

I knew there had to be a native Russian speaker in there somewhere, since Russian is just too ****ed up of a language. Didn't know it was 2 vocalists switching off though... I'll have to see if I can catch that next time I listen to it :3

To keep at least minorly on topic, another favourite song of mine lately is Subway to Sally's "Maria." I can't understand a lick of it, with it being sung in German at all, but it still makes you feel a kind of melancholy sadness just listening to it, the way the words are sung and the music plays. Good song. I always meant to pick up some of their other stuff, but never got around to it ._.;

[animanic_critic]

I knew there had to be a native Russian speaker in there somewhere, since Russian is just too ****ed up of a language. Didn't know it was 2 vocalists switching off though... I'll have to see if I can catch that next time I listen to it :3
Ahh, the Russian singer in that song is Origa, a close acquaintance of Yoko Kanno's. Just to add, they also collaborated for GITS: SAC 2nd GIG's opening theme. Personally, I like the latter but the prequel's opening is just as fantastic. Just to let you know ;)

[Mana]

Ahh, the Russian singer in that song is Origa, a close acquaintance of Yoko Kanno's. Just to add, they also collaborated for GITS: SAC 2nd GIG's opening theme. Personally, I like the latter but the prequel's opening is just as fantastic. Just to let you know ;)
Well, I'll have to judge it when I see it ^_^ This is my first time watching through, so I'll get there eventually >.>;

[Niner]

Well, it's a bit difficult to distinguish between Origa and Benedict Delmaestro, the other singer, as he's a boy soprano. XD Off the top of my head, I think he sings the "Calling, calling" and "Aeria Gloris" lines as well as a bunch of others, so listen in.

Melissa Williamson - Waiting for You

Another track off of the Silent Hill soundtrack. It sounds so out-of-place at first, being that it's kind of rock-ish, but it quickly grows into the theme of the movie and the game. Melissa Williamson's vocals are so, so gud.

[Pachinko]

Fish To Fry- The Ditty Bops
Right now, I'm truely digging some folk/acoustic/blue-grassy music, and the Ditty Bops are the perfect blend. I've been listening to them for a while now, but in my recently hectic life, it puts emphasis on "relaxation". I could seriously listen to them all day.~

[PassiveObserver]

For whatever reason my musical taste has gone back to the time of my youth in the 80's because for some reason I really enjoy listening to the song "Under the Milky way tonight" by the church.

[Freya]

Stolen ~ Dashboard Confessional - its a cute song.... okay!??!!

The Words "Best Friend" Become Redefined ~ Chiodos - this will always be one of my favorite songs, I have the lyircs memorized and I find myself writing them more than taking notes in classes >.< They're catchy and I like the angels and the claps in the middle of the song... its just so wonderful!

Listening To Freddie Mercury ~ Emery - I just got "The Question" and I really like this song, especially when he starts naming all the people and what they're doing, its just an interesting song. I love Emery sooooo much.

[Manga_Creator]

Ive recently gotten into listening to Johnny Cash and have learnt every word to A boy named sue. Also I listen to wrestling theme tunes and I love Funakis I think that a video of action scenes from Animés should be put to that because it has a catchy beat lol.

Andy

[L-sama]

Sound of Snow Falling - Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen OST
I'm totally in love with this song. It's simple, yet oh so elegant. Every instrument blends perfectly with one another to create such a serene image. Oh, try listening to this song in a quiet area while it's actually snowing. The feeling and overall atmosphere will give you shivers (provided you aren't shivering already from the cold).

[Pachinko]

Love Me or Hate Me-- Lady Sovereign

THIS SONG IS MY ANTHEM. I adore it. The beat, the pace, the lyrics; all, perfectly fit together. It won't leave my mind, which is also a good thing. An all around dancey-prancey raptastic tune, download it or something.

[LakiDash]

Let's see what Laki likes to play on repeat till it kills him at the moment...
Well, as I said on the new CD topic, I bought The Rentals first, so it should be no surprise they're there.

The Rentals - Friends of P., an interesting, very poppy song witha kick-ass opening and chorus. I first heard this song by watching a video of Matt Sharp(of the band) playing with all-time favs Blur.
Also from The Rentals, The Love I'm searching for, Please let that be you and Naive. The latter's got an amazing drum, kinda swing like feeling to the song, along with the pop-feel.

Blur - Beetlebum, Chemical World and This is a Low.
Beetlebum remains a fav, because it's just...so different. It's got a great opening, it's like a song I could sleep the day away to. It's wonderful. Chemical World is an amazing example of their early work, with a real psychidelic kind of guitar, also real nice and easy going song, with wonderful observationalist/sarcastic lyrics. This is a Low is just about hitting a real low, but going for the best anyways. Quite lovely.

And bear with me, two more.

Weezer - Falling for You and Tired of Sex. How come no one liked Pinkerton? It was the band's best record. Honest. Blue Album was great too, but everything after Pinkerton was kinda too...I dunno, slick to me. Slick in a boring fashion. Falling For you lyrically and tune wise is awesome, and Tired of Sex is just a real bass heavy, kick-ass opener with some great lyrics and vocals.

I'm done. :)

[Milkymagic]

I'll talk about non-anime, given I've already expressed that in a different thread. But I'll post them here too if anyone wishes to see them.

"Do You Love Me Like You Say?" - Terrence Trent D'arby (Symphony or Damn, 1993): A great song, his gritty voice combined with all the sonic textures shows he was a very passionate man when it came to his music, it's a shame people mistook his hype literally (he was joking about his first album "The Hardline According to Terrance Trent D'arby" being better than The Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper" just to get noticed).

"Gentleman Take Polaroids" - Japan (Gentleman Take Polaroids, 1980): The band that taught Duran Duran everything they know, but their instrumentation was more exciting, and they have a flair for the dramatic (as evidenced by their 1981 smash "Tin Drum"). This song was when they got their sound together, along with helping define the coming decade with many other bands around that time. Essential 80's listening.

"Disappear" - INXS (X, 1990): After all the attention garnered from Kick, it seemed like our country shut this band out soon after, a shame considering they still had some songs to give before their singer Michael Hutchence ended his life some seven years later. Disappear has nice pop sensibilities and lyrical pondering, and I can enjoy pop music anytime it sounds this nice.

"How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?" - Pet Shop Boys (Behavior, 1990): A track not present on any of their greatest hits collections, it was full of their irresistibly catchy electronic sounds with acoustic representation as well, nothing beats a good song that puts celebrities right in their place (in some cases).

Being an 80's child has its perks, trust me.

[silan]

I blame DH for getting me hooked on the Tom McRae song "Mermaid Blues", which I've been listening to non-stop since I've got it. It's a gorgeous song with a haunting melody, and even more haunting lyrics.

Well, it's a bit difficult to distinguish between Origa and Benedict Delmaestro, the other singer, as he's a boy soprano. XD Off the top of my head, I think he sings the "Calling, calling" and "Aeria Gloris" lines as well as a bunch of others, so listen in.
Holy crap! Are you serious? I never even paid attention! Wow. I really thought it was one singer.

And if we're talking about Origa, then my favorite anime song from her has to be "Mizu no Madoromi", the ending theme from Fantastic Children. That one whoops the butt of all Ghost in the Shell Origa songs.

[mamimi_kawaii]

"I Caught Fire" -The Used: I got it stuck in my head on Friday at school, and ever since then I can't get rid of it. It's kind of a depressing song for me, for reasons I won't bother talking about.

"But It's Better If You Do!" -P!@td: Catchy tune; fun to sing.

"LG Fuad" -Motion City Soundtrack: As weird as it seems, it's easy for me to relate to. It's got meaning up the wazoo, and yet it's upbeat and makes you laugh. Plenty of sarcasm!

"Rever's Edge" -Shinkichi Mitsumune- It's somber and sweet, and it makes me feel better when I'm mad at someone.

[LadyYuina]

Just So You Know by Jesse McCartney.

I simply like the lyrics. Nothing more to it other than I'm trying to par up the lyircs with one of my anime fics. XD

[Minnie]

"Baby I" by Amy Millan.

I think she may be my favourite singer now. :3

[General Suburbia]

Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking off her clothes - Panic! at the Disco.

The song, like the band, grew on me. So sue me.

[L-sama]

I've really been on an instrumental fix lately. Dusk, a piece composed by Steven Bryant, is absolutely beautiful. The emotions and visions that it evokes almost makes me cry. It is such a moving piece. Every part, every note, everything about it fits so perfectly. Definitely something to listen to!

[Risen Hell Fire]

Holiday-Green day

It's my favoirte song form Green day. Just somthng about it I love, can't really explain it.

[Sae]

Holiday-Green day

It's my favoirte song form Green day. Just somthng about it I love, can't really explain it.

I must say that I do not like the "new" Green Day but that's just my opinion. But you should really check out "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" since that is just about their only everlasting good song. The reason I say "everlasting" is because the rest of them get overplayed on the radio entirely too much. *cough* when sept. ends *cough* along with the rest of their songs on their new poser album. But hey, this is just my opinion and I do not mean to offend risen_hell_fire or anyone else for that matter. Green Day just went way down hill when they started really putting out the pop publisity.

*ahem* Anyways, I have grown increasingly attached to "So Yesterday" By Hillary Duff. I just can relate to it soooo well right now.

Also! I looove "Haunted" By Evanescence on their album "Fallen"!!!! I've loved Amy Lee's voice for forever now but I guess I had never heard "Haunted". Weird considering that I've had and listened to that cd for like a year. Just never noticed that particular track I guess.

Sae-chan

[Ari]

I Don't Want to Fall in Love by She Wants Revenge
-I love that deadpan delivery and vintage-influenced electronica. This song's particularly catchy for me (though their hit singles are "Tear You Apart" and "These Things"). This band really grew on me. Check em out if you've never heard of them.

Knights of Cydonia by Muse
-I'm reborn in Muse's genius. I've been a huge fan of Muse for a while and this is the new single from their most recent CD. It borrows from the spaghetti western genre of music along with Muse's typical singing style and instrumentation for a winning combination. If you hear the song and like it, then you must check out the music video which is amazing (at least to people who are amused by its content...).

[mamimi_kawaii]

Right now my fav song[s] are:

Indoor Living by Motion City Soundtrack- I like the way I can relate to it without getting emo.

Call Me When You're Sober by Evanescence- I don't know why, but I love that song.

M.I.A. by Avenged Sevenfold- Very meaningful.

Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake- Hahaha. Jeskaaaaaaa. :iamabanan

[L-sama]

God Knows... - Aya Hirano feat. ENOZ
I found this song while watching Haruhi Suzumiya and instantly fell in love with it. I love the guitar in this song, and Aya does a fantastic job singing this song!!

[Phate]

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.

One of my favorite songs regarding the Vietnam war (and yes, I know it was done after). The beginning of th song never fails to pull me right into it.

Two others:

Eddie Money - Two Tickets to Paradise

Genesis - Turn it On Again

[silan]

Sick Puppies - All the Same (:love: Niner)

Tommy february6 - Lonely in Gorgeous

And I'm still hooked on NANA starring Nakashima Mika - Glamorous Sky

[Niner]

Sick Puppies - All the Same (:love: Niner)

Tommy february6 - Lonely in Gorgeous

And I'm still hooked on NANA starring Nakashima Mika - Glamorous Sky
I was going to write down my own, but dheu has basically the same list as I do. :3

[silan]

I was going to write down my own, but dheu has basically the same list as I do. :3
That's because great minds think alike!

Which... if you think about it... kind of implies that simple minds think alike too, because they're not thinking the same as the great minds.... Alright, I'm going to stop there.

Great minds think alike!

And mouse, I'm going to kill you. I've had this damn song from Black Blood Brothers constantly playing ever since I got it. It's so, so, so beautiful.... but man. I might be obsessed. It's just wrong to be hooked on an anime song from a series I've never seen.

Anyway, current favorite song: Loveholic - ? (ending theme to Black Blood Brothers)

Whatever the title is.

[Mouse]

I know, I've had it on repeat since I got it too. At least that's a step up from saving an episode of BBB just to open to the ED theme. :P

And that reminds me Silan... BBB was still in my recycle bin so I was able to look up the title in the credits again. I believe it's "Jisun" but whether that's Korean or not I don't know. The other title I told you, "Shinkirou" is what's listed on ANN. And of course the translation for that is "Mirage".

My current favorite songs:
AFI - Summer Shudder, The Interview
LOVEHOLIC - Mirage/Jisun/Shinkirou/whatever SO GOOD.
The Killers - When you were young.

Mostly I've just been listening to AFI's Decemberunderground and that Loveholic song on repeat for the past week. They're both sickly (read: wonderfully :P) addicting. :3

[Arkaine Deao]

My current fave? White and Nerdy by Weird Al Yankovic. Some may say it's not a real song, per se, but it is HILARIOUS and anybody who has not seen the music video should look for it on YouTube for some cheap laughs.

[Murdoc]

When you were young - The Killers

Its pretty catchy like most of their stuff. Sounds like some of their other songs but something about it is kind of diffrent, great song.

[Phate]

+1

Journey -- Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
For a long while, Wheel in the Sky was he Journey song that was most frequently played on Winamp, but this song grew on me and I've had it on repeat a lot.

Night Ranger -- Sister Christian
Up until a few days ago I had not listened to this song for at least a few months because I listened to it too much and it started dying for me. Then I started listening to it again and it's once again up on my favorites list. Go figure.

The Hamster Dance -- Good for cheering me up a bit. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Ph4t3/Emot/emot-kittyjig.gif

[lyleanna]

Asunaro Ginga by sonim.... listening to the violin makes me fall asleep with good dreams
It's for you by Yuuka Saegusa.... can be dedicated to someone when going for a date
Kaze ni Naru.... from Cat Return I like the translation of this song

[Niner]

Loveholic - Mirage
dheu and mouse are totally to blame for this one. >.<

Beastie Boys - Sabotage
mouse is mostly to blame for this one, though Tommy February6 is too.

[L-sama]

It Doesn't Matter - Tony Harnell
Yeah, this is a song from SA2: Battle. I like the message that it tells in the song; never give up. As long as you have the will, keep trying.

[Finnf00]

Jaia - December
Despite being a bit melancholic in true Jaia flavor, this chill out electronic piece is probably the richest and most up-lifting tune I've heard in a few years. And that's saying a lot. Already the best overall song I've heard ths year, and i just found it today.

[sohryu]

The ultimate bar song:

Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places

Although I've mentioned this to Niner and apparently it's a Texas thing. >_>;

* sohryu slips on down to the oasis

[Revolution]

Yuki Kajiura's "Mimiru". I can loop that endlessly and not get bored of it, for some reason.

[Risen Hell Fire]

Mikazuki Konekushon

Geeze this song is addicting, and it's from Samurai Pizza cats, I'm suprised by that. Love the singers in it the most.

[silan]

I'm way way way too hooked on Bloc Party - Banquet. Such a good song.

The ultimate bar song:

Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places

Although I've mentioned this to Niner and apparently it's a Texas thing. >_>;

* sohryu slips on down to the oasis
Ha ha ha ha hahahah!

I love that song. It's a classic.

[Milkymagic]

"Superblast!" / Lush ( Album: Spooky, 1992) - The band Lush puts forth some great Shoegazing techniques along with their dream-like textures. "Monochrome" "Nothing Natrual" "For Love" and "De-luxe" (which appeared on a compiliation titled "Gala") are other tracks I enjoy from this band.

[Pachinko]

Wind It Up
God + damn, this song is so infectious. I think I'm going to take a listen now...

[LakiDash]

Can't stop listening to Bad Cover Version by Pulp. The song is amazing on its own, but really makes it golden is the video. The video doesn't feature the band at all, rather a bunch of celebrity/musician impersonators singing the song like as if it was the Band-Aid event of the 80's. Very funny, and some of the impersonators are dead on(Bowie, McCartney, Liam Gallagher).

[Tremolo]

abingdon boys school - Dress
Much heavier cover version of the BUCK-TICK classic, which almost sounds like a different song, which is a good thing considering how many times I've listened to the original. Lots of shifting moods and a beefy production sound make this guud stuffs.

[laborpilot86]

The opening theme to Ghost in the Shell:SAC 2nd Gig has been rattleing around in my head ever since I picked up the first volume:icon_danc

[ZZalapski]

Cobrastyle, by Teddybears

Very dangerous song to be driving to, because you're liable to do the Car Seat Butt Dance, and after the song ends you realize you're going 20 mph over the speed limit. Yeah, try to explain that to the cops.

The Good Life, by Weezer

I'd forgotten how good an album Pinkerton is until listening to it again recently, and this song sticks to me the most, probably because of the abrupt transitions into and out of a slow tempo.

[Freya]

"Creep" by Radiohead

It's just... melodious and I enjoy the lyrics. I love it, can't get enough.

[Miaka Lee]

Bright Eyes - "A Lover I Don't Have To Love"

I love the slow tempo of this song, it's gives it a nice, almost teasing feeling when ever you get lost in your dreams of the day. Good indie rock song.

[Pachinko]

Blondie - Call Me : I'm all of a sudden thrusted back into Blondie-love. I've been listening to all of their albums and hits. =]
Gwen Stefani - Yummy (Disco Tetris Remix) : By far, the best "Yummy" remix in existence. It adds new flavor to the song, flavor that it needed in the first place.
Madonna - I Love New York (Live from Confessions Tour) : I love it. Hands down, one of the best songs performed.
Madonna - Future Lovers/I Feel Love (Tour Studio Mix) : I love Donna Summers, and I love this song!
Sugababes - Red Dress : I find this song humorous because of its lyrics, personally. I enjoy listening to it.
Bjork - Human Behaviour : Like Blondie, I love Bjork's old stuff. I've been watching the video again and again (and the rest of the trilogy, too) and I can't seem to stop listening to the song.

[animanic_critic]

Sugababes - Red Dress : I find this song humorous because of its lyrics, personally. I enjoy listening to it.
-_^ That's odd... I don't see the humor in its lyrics. I do admit that the Sugababes always manages to chalk up something groovy even though they keep swapping members like football players. Oh, and Amelle's doing a great job filling in for Mutya.

Speaking which, I confess to my guilty pleasure when I say that I'm currently hooked on to 'SexyBack' by Justin Timberlake. Personally, I hate that snotty pretty boy, but damn, I just can't help myself when this song is played on the dancefloor. This is probably most his best song yet since 'Cry Me A River'.

[Grasshopper]

"Have a Cigar"- Pink Floyd

This is easily one of my favorite songs on the Wish You Were Here album. Roy Harper sounds great and the lyrics are brilliant. The guitar solo is among my favorites as well.

[Niner]

zomg bump

Alanis Morissette - Sister Blister
I don't remember this song ever getting any radio playtime, but it should have. Rockin' riffs and standout vocals by Alanis make this one a winner.

[X~Alchemist]

Ready steady go /L'Arc-En-Ciel
It is the theme to my fav anime ever and i like it so much i bought the cd.

[feel on the dark]/ Psycho Le Cemu
because its on one of their singles and its the best song on there.

ByeByeBye/Miyavi
Its my sec favorite song on that cd (miyavizm) and my friend got that cd for me when he was at japan. So it rocks. ^^

[Pachinko]

You're So Foxy - No Doubt: On Everything in Time, one of the best songs.
Sailin' On - No Doubt: another great tune. Gwen's voice is amazing here.
Queen's Night Out - Persephone's Bees: Grooooovyy.
Malibu - Hole: Okay. I'm always undergoing musical "phases", and I think I'm currently in the "Pachi's Gone Grunge" phase. That means Hole and Nirvana on repeat.

[Phate]

Nightmare Before Christmas - This is Halloween -- I don't care that it isn't the right season for this song, I just can't stop listening to it. It transcends 'seasonal'!

Billy Joel - We Didn't Start the Fire -- I like this perhaps more than I should, but it's pretty unique and original and I like the US history/culture aspect of it. :D

Karaja - She Moves (La La La) -- I definitely like this one more than I should, considering how repetitious it is, but I love it anyway (at the moment at least) because it's catchy europop/techno and that's enough for me.

[xbojanglesx]

current faves:

a double dose of TV on the Radio:
the songs Dirtywhirl and A Method are really haunting, yet beautiful songs. Dirtywhirl sounds blues-y and A Method is 95% a capella (i think) and they both showcase lyricist/vocalist Tunde Adebimpe's songwriting and vocal talents (lol rendundancy)

I'm also loving Rain Dogs by Tom Waits it gives you that feeling, ya know, where you're-in-a-shady-jazz-club-at-midnight-where-you-could-get-jumped-in-the-alley-after-a-few-shots-of-whiskey-by-one-of-the -aforementioned-Rain-Dogs feeling.

[silan]

I don't remember what the last songs I wrote were, so if this is repetitive... well, odds are none of you remember either. So I'm in the clear!

Dir en grey - Filth. Someone once told me a long time ago that this was their favorite DEG song. I couldn't believe them, mainly because I'd never really listened to the song. But for some reason, I understand now. It's an awesome song that starts out deceptively chaotic and muddled only to resolve into a great chorus that's just fun to sing along to. And there's my favorite part: the short half-spoken, half-sung ending with great instrumentals. This is why I love DEG. Sure, they're not for everyone, but when a song you never thought much of can turn out to be such a gem the more you listen to it... that's great stuff.

Bloc Party - Banquet. What? A non-Japanese artist on one of my lists? WTF? Well, I'm pretty sure I've said this one before, but what the heck. This song is just a lot of fun, with its catchy boppy beat and melody which seems vaguely reminiscent of an older style of music that I just can't place right now. This is my favorite song of theirs.

[Milkymagic]

Song: The Downtown Lights
Artist: The Blue Nile
Album: Hats, 1989

Easily one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life, the atmosphere is ambient, yet properly emotional with some very depressing lyrics. Great night listening when you're all alone contemplating to yourself, making all the pain go away when a tough night comes along.

[Dennis]

Take 5 by The Dave Brubeck Quartet - I picked up the Time Out album last week and have found it such an easy song to do anything to.

[Grasshopper]

"Eminence Front"- The Who

Ah, The Who. Truly an amazing group. I recently bought the Ultimate Collection and I found this gem. It's very catchy and the lyrics make a lot of sense. The synth is awesome and it's cool that the bass is the lead guitar. This song is definitely up there with classics like Baba O' Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again.

[Niner]

Little Big Town - Good As Gone
I don't usually like country music, but I saw this band on Conan the other night and their stuff was pretty damn catchy. (Not to mention the lead singer was kinda hot >.>) So yeah, good country!

Paramore - All We Know
des is totally to blame for this one. I'm a total sucker for rockin' bands with female vocalists. ;o

AFI - Miss Murder
This one is all mouse. Durn that nekozuki.

Reverie Sound Revue - Rip the Universe
Catchy, easy beat. Soft, harmonious vocals. Fun, poignant lyrics. Yeah, I like. :>

[EMY23-23]

I'm currently in a hip hop phase. I just got Edan's Beauty and the Beat and Mr. Lif's Live at the Middle East and Emergency Rations. All three are amazing albums. Beauty and the Beat flows as if it were one long expansive track and Emergency Rations is an excellent album. The best by far is Live at the Middle East. It's a recording of a live show performed in Boston and it also features Insight, Akrobatik, and Akbar. I'm also enjoying Nas' new CD Hip Hop is Dead and Fingathing's (not rap) And the Big Red Nebula Band.

Favorite Songs from CDs
Edan - Beauty and the Beat - "Rock and Roll"
Mr. Lif - Live at the Middle East - "Inhuman Capabilities"
Mr. Lif - Emergency Rations - "Phantom"
Nas - Hip Hop is Dead - "Hip Hop is Dead"
Fingathing - And the Big Red Nebula Band - "Music To Watch Aliens By"

[Pachinko]

Secret Lover/Kelly Osbourne: I didn't really like this song when I fist puchased the album. But, now that I listen to it again, I guess it's my style after all. :)

The Sweet Escape/Gwen Stefani feat. Akon: I tried not to listen to this song when I got the album because I knew that someday it might become heavily overplayed. But it's just so damn good. All the "Whooo-hoos" and all that mess? I love it. I hope the rest of the singles are amazing, and if that's the case, this album will go down in my Top 20, if not the presdigous Top 10. (cough*EARLYWINTERANDFLUORESCENTASSINGLESPLEASE*cough)

[Freya]

The End. and Dead by My Chemical Romance

I really didn't like their stuff off the last album and I haven't heard enough of their first CD to talk about it, but this new one I LOVE.

I really enjoy this opening song though because of the fun snapping (it reminds me of Bugsy Malone (sp?) the movie where kids played fifties gangsters) and its got great guitar and his voice is so much better compared to the last album lol, he still does the "yelling" but it sounds a lot better with this music. (which I've heard compared to Queen and if you listen close you can hear how the guitar is similar and stuff) The transition between the two is so seamless and wonderful that I don't notice its changed >.< and it all fits in together.

Good times, go buy the CD.

[LakiDash]

Curently...Lazlo Bane - Superman Cause it's the best theme song from the best show on the planet, Scrubs. Fantastic acoustic, and use of harmonica.

and Journey - Don't Stop Believing because somethines it gets stuck in my head and refuses to leave.

edit: And on another note, either Tears for Fears or Michael Andrews version of Mad World. Damn beautiful song.

[Pachinko]

-Gold Lion/Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I like it. Like, even more than when I first bought the album.
-Le Disko/Shiny Toy Guns
When this pumps in the clubs, I am all up on that dancefloor.
-Glamorous/Fergie feat. Ludacris
This is such a Gwen rip-off and I hated it at first, but my god, I think it's my new guilty pleasure!
-The Sweet Escape (Konvict Remix)/Gwen Stefani feat. Akon
This adds amazing new flavour to the song.

[animanic_critic]

The Sweet Escape/Gwen Stefani feat. Akon: I tried not to listen to this song when I got the album because I knew that someday it might become heavily overplayed. But it's just so damn good. All the "Whooo-hoos" and all that mess? I love it. I hope the rest of the singles are amazing, and if that's the case, this album will go down in my Top 20, if not the presdigous Top 10. (cough*EARLYWINTERANDFLUORESCENTASSINGLESPLEASE*cough)
OKAY, I CONFESS!

I too am somewhat addicted to the song, and personally it's Gwen Stefani's best song yet IMHO. At first, I thought Akon's backup vocals sounded weird (honestly it's as if he had sinus problems, no offense :< ), but the lyrics and rhythm is f**kin' catchy. So catchy that the Akon's vocals and chorus just wouldn't get out of my head.

I don't know why, but I somehow get the nolstagic feeling whenever I listen to the song because it sounds similar to Madonna's classic 'True Blue', particularly the chorus portion.

[Ieyasu]

Labyrinth - Enter Shikari

Paint it Black - The Rolling Stones

The Velourium Camper III: Al the Killer - Coheed and Cambria

Laser Life - The Blood Brothers

Labyrinth has synths + announcer voices + amazing vocals

Paint it Black is just a classic. No more explanantion needed.

Al the Killer just sounds like a serial killer. I've never heard a song that sounds like a serial killer before.

Laser Life is too chaotic and all over the place to dislike. The vocals match the instruments well.

[Pachinko]

OKAY, I CONFESS!

I too am somewhat addicted to the song, and personally it's Gwen Stefani's best song yet IMHO. At first, I thought Akon's backup vocals sounded weird (honestly it's as if he had sinus problems, no offense :< ), but the lyrics and rhythm is f**kin' catchy. So catchy that the Akon's vocals and chorus just wouldn't get out of my head.

I don't know why, but I somehow get the nolstagic feeling whenever I listen to the song because it sounds similar to Madonna's classic 'True Blue', particularly the chorus portion.
The song is just killer like that. The whole this is sick awesome.

Eww, noo. It's nothing like "True Blue". At least not as sugary...

[Freya]

"The Day No One Needed To Know" ~ Moneen

I absoultely LOVE this song.

There's one part where it gets all quiet and bursts back with "Sing for Love!" and its so powerful and great....gives me goosebumps! :love2: The lyrics are a bit rhyme whoreish but they're good and flow nicely. Plus the lead for Moneen = wonderful so he makes it sound tres bien.

[silan]

Patrick Wolf - Paris

It's the only song I've heard from him, but it has such a different sound. It's just an awesome song. I'll need to check out more of his music in the future.

[xbojanglesx]

We are the Sleepyheads - Belle & Sebastian

Before I actually heard this song I was already writing a song that sounded so similar to this. Then I found out my idea was already done. When I first heard it, it made me want to finally finish my stupid song. It's beautiful.

Eponine - Ozma

Think Weezer with synth. Make a song about Les Miserables and you have pure gold.

[Tremolo]

I'm totally into the One Piece music right now.

We Are! (Straw Hats version)
Because only Luffy singing "POCKETTO NO COYEEEEEN" makes this even more awesome and One Piece-defining than the original.

Family
Another song where all the characters sing. Thankfully it's a great song and sums up the unbreakable bonds of the Mugiwara! Nakama forever! ORETATCHI WA FAMILY!

[L-sama]

Piano Solo (Live Version) - Yoko Kanno

Seven and a half minutes of some of the best piano playing I've ever heard. There's a reason why Kanno is considered one of the best in her field, and this is one of those reasons. This solo is a 5-song medley of songs from Cowboy Bebop that was performed live at the "Souviners of Tokyo" concert with The Seatbelts. Her skill is amazing, going from soft and light to jazzy and in your face. This just gives me more reason to love Yoko Kanno and Cowboy Bebop.

[Milkymagic]

Boy, I should've realized my last post in this thread wasn't so hot, but I'll improve with something in-depth! You will not be disappointed!

What I'm currently listening to: Mari Iijima's catalogue

The songs I'll highlight from my listening

December - I always thought Mari did a good job with her piano work, and this latest offering from her new album Uncompromising Innocence brings about a mature touch that suggests how far she's gone from her early J-pop years. In truth, probably one of her best, and does a great job building a song to its finish.

Glass Darling - From the 1988 album Miss Lemon, this track moves about a somber and lingering pace, and the backing band does a good job carrying her sweet-sounding voice all the way to the chorus. A good sample of J-pop of you ask me.

Angel Paints - Not only was it the ending theme for the first Macross film, it was also on her second album Blanche. Though it is a sample of J-pop at its most melodic, there is still room for inspiration thanks to Mari's vocal performances, especially when pulls the song into her voice after the song's nice start.

Us - An offering from her first independent release No Limit, Mari sings great English and brings about her pop sensibilities to more familiar territory for all the fans she's had in the United States. But this is latter-period Mari, which means she's matured vocally and instrumentation-wise. I can respect this direction in her career.

Hope this is good! :D

[Mana]

Yeah, you're fine :D It's just important to post a reason why you like a song instead of just saying it's good or whatever.

To stay in topic, er, well, my favourite song lately is probably Kokorobosoi na. I don't even know why I like it, it's just catchy and fun and very 80s sounding. At least it's different than all the sterotypical j-pop endings that most anime have these days.

[X~Alchemist]

My favorite song right now is One Winged Angel i love that song its so good it has so many different instruments and it all is so good and long and it is very catchy

[Pachinko]

Breathing - Kate Bush
I love Kate's voice in this. It's very... sinister.
Cellophane Boy - No Doubt
Boy, I love me some mellow-ND! Great song.
Yes Sir - Goldfrapp
This song is so hot, it gets me all hot. Yeeeah.
All Night Operator (Part 1) - Goldfrapp
Very soothing.
Chocolate Disco - Perfume
Possibly my favouritest J-Pop song evar?!
Fighter - Christina Aguilera
I'm in the mood for some good ol' Stripped.
Tell Me 'Bout It - Joss Stone
She's got so much soul! I love it!!!
Change It All - Goapele
She's a true artist and I totally love chilling to this song.
Biology - Girls Aloud
It's fun to scream along with this song. Try it.
Something Kinda Ooooh - Girls Aloud
AMAZING song to dance to.
Beautiful Liar - Beyonce feat. Shakira
The most amazing pop song in a long while. I'm going to cry if it gets overplayed, because then I'll hate it. I guess I should grap some tisssue.

[animanic_critic]

Fighter - Christina Aguilera
I'm in the mood for some good ol' Stripped.
Yeah, her voice really packs a punch in this one. Two thumbs up for the song, otherwise two thumbs down for the atrocious video. Don't know why, but the whole insect thing going on gives me the creeps.

Still, as powerful as it may be, it's no match for her single 'Hurt'. She literally brought the house down with that one.

[Dirty Harry]

The Raising Fighting Spirit from Naruto. >_> I don't watch the show, but I really dig the music, especially this song. It gets me pumped and makes me want to go out and buy the manga.

But I don't. <_<

[Akito]

Five For Fighting- It's Not Easy (Superman)
Because it's about the man of steel and the fact that I'm a big sap.

[ZZalapski]

Five For Fighting- It's Not Easy (Superman)
Because it's about the man of steel and the fact that I'm a big sap.

You're not the only one (http://www.alienlovespredator.com/?id=197) who feels that way.

Just to stay on topic, my current favorite is "See the World", by Gomez. Having just returned from a week in Taiwan, I can definitely relate to the lyrics and its folksy arrangement.

[Pachinko]

Yeah, her voice really packs a punch in this one. Two thumbs up for the song, otherwise two thumbs down for the atrocious video. Don't know why, but the whole insect thing going on gives me the creeps.

Still, as powerful as it may be, it's no match for her single 'Hurt'. She literally brought the house down with that one.
Bah, the video was fine and you know it. :>

'Hurt' is most likely my least favourite. I mean, it's beautiful, but oh-so-tiring. Honestly, this whole new Christina phase is utterly... calculated. You know, the typical pop-star move. I loved the "Stripped" era because it was artistic and provocative.

[Tremolo]

Turin Brakes - Pain Killer
Brings back good memories from 2003. Daft lyrics sit rather well next to a good, summery arrangement and a ton of catchy refrains.

Arcade Fire - Wake Up
I've been listening to their new album Neon Bible this week, but I can't stop going back to this classic from their debut Funeral. It's a BIG, epic, sweeping song that manages to sound immense without resorting to prog-style dulladry.

Arcade Fire - No Cars Go
Probably my favourite song from their previously-mentioned wonderful new album, mainly for this utterly killer moment about halfway through. You'll have to listen to find out what it is though!

nightmare - Morpho
Probably the most complex and satisfying song from the band responsible for the Death Note anime's first OP and ED so far. It's sort of a ballad, but sort of not at the same time. What it sort of is though is brilliant and I can't stop bloody listening to it. They've come a long way.

UVERworld - BUGRIGHT album
I've had it on repeat for days now and I can't pick a single song I like the best: it all melds into one glorious slice of incredibly smooth, catchy, hook-laden Japanese pop-rock. Particular mention must go to 'Shamrock' where the singer sounds like the Cookie Monster.

Janne Da Arc - feel the wind
So cheesy! So, so, so cheesy but utterly glorious at the same time. I have absolutely no idea why I like this song so much, but it's been a good friend over the past few years and never fails to cheer me up when I'm down.

[Aoyagi]

'Country Mile' by Camera Obscura.

It's a really pretty song.
I like the line
'I wish you were here with me, I'd show you off like a trophy' especially.

[Milkymagic]

Red Guitar by David Sylvian - Former Japan frontman had a solo album titled "Brilliant Trees" back in 1984, and it featured some rather jazzy tracks for what I expected from a member of a New-Wave pioneering group. Still, "Red Guitar" delivers a very laid back sound that used a nice drum accompanied with a great guitar and suitable piano compositions.

Love 2 The 9's by Prince - From his 1992 "Love Symbol Album" that would soon become his alias, this track is blissfully constructed with delicate pop melodies that incorporate R & B and Soul influences alike.

Sing For Me by Mari Iijima - A worthy pop track from her 2004 compilation "Gems" that proves she still has what it takes to make songs that are simultaneously catchy and enjoyable.

[Risen Hell Fire]

Anything from DragonForce right now. I'm not sure if it's the crazy guiter player or the main singers voice. it just kicks ass.

[L-sama]

Mushroom Hunting LIVE - The Seatbelts

The live recording of this song has just an extra bit of energy that the OST recording just doesn't have. The rhythm is just so intoxicating and fun to groove to. Definitely one of the best songs from all of Cowboy Bebop.

[animanic_critic]

Wish & Starless Nights - Olivia (Nana)

Before you all raise your eyebrows, I just want everyone to know that I am regularly under time constraints in that I am only catching up on Nana around this time. Nana is always known to have brilliant rockin' music and Olivia (inspiration of Trapnest) hits the mark again with her double feature special. Kudos to you!

Akon featuring Eminem - Smack That

This isn't something new - in fact, I've been liking this song for awhile already. This is one number that I can't go clubbing without on weekends. This is perhaps Akon's best song (and most frequently played) music anywhere.

[Pachinko]

Akon featuring Eminem - Smack That

LAWL. :rolleyes2

Slippage - Goldfrapp

Anyone hear this? If so, there is nothing to explain. If not, listen to it. Godddd.

[Akito]

Foo Fighters- Gimme Stitches or just about any song, for that matter
The Foo Fighters have always been an all-around favorite of mine. Though I never really quite get hyped up when I hear them, their tunes consistently have remained on my favorites list for well over a decade now.

You're not the only one (http://www.alienlovespredator.com/?id=197) who feels that way.

Screw that. Enya's the way if you wanna get pumped up.

[Morncreek]

Forever Still by OTIS - I just recently heard it in the ending credits of the animated sci-fi movie "Ark". I love it for the tune and lyrics, which are sorrowful and yet hopeful. The main instrument is guitar, with violin and some drum for the beat. I am planning on purchasing the album Abundavida just for this song.

Center of the Sun by Conjure One - A long-time favorite techno song. It utilizes a variety of instruments and tech effects. I like the tune, but it is really the lyrics that draw me in every time. It tells the story of a girl's spirit that will not be broken, and a boy that is kind to her unlike the others. "When I look into your eyes/ I am at the center of the sun / and I cannot be hurt / by anything this wicked world has done."

[Freya]

Anything from DragonForce right now. I'm not sure if it's the crazy guiter player or the main singers voice. it just kicks ass.

Are you going to see them when they come to town with He is Legend, Killswitch Engage and Chimaira??? WELL I AM! :sly:



I can't get enough of Fall of Troy, I just got the CD "doppelganger" and I love it, especially the song "Macaulay McCulkin" It's so great the way his voice fits in with the guitars and the breaks and crescendos throughout the song are so freakin good. I like the lyrics too, they make me laugh. :smash: its about a stalker XD plus they rhyme in this series: docks, rocks, knock (x 4) and locked *sigh* so funny.

[GokouX]

In Flames - Jester Script Transfigured - It's what I call beautiful, the acoustic segments of the song as well as the awesome Gothenburg style twin leads makes this song absolutely mind blowing.
Dismember - Nenia - Awesome melodies, nuff' said.
Gojira - Heaviest Matter In The Universe - Hard hitting thrash metal, I can listen to this for a long time and not get bored.
Haggard - All´inizio è La Morte - This is a folk/symphonic metal track, ignoring the first couple of LOTR-ish moments the song is awesome.
Urusei Yatsura 9th Ending (?) - Every Day - Yea, It's so old school, but I love the feeling the song gives off and the (gulp!) 80's glam(ish) style rock riffs.

[ShinoMatrix]

"Blackout" by Hybrid. I love trance. Even more, I crave progressive trance. And this is a beautiful example of how to build up energy and make you just really get into the music.

[Javer]

Right now, I'm listening to some older CDs. So it'd be Jzero, by Cat Stevens (album being Numbers). I really like slow, lazy melodies like this one has, and the part where all the "numbers" join in to argue about the narrator is priceless. ^^

[LadyYuina]

"I Believe", by Shin Seung Hoon. (I keep thinking of it as a soothing lullaby-like song :p )

[Pachinko]

Random songs by Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, at the moment.

Also, two songs on Hilary Duff's (*GASP*) new album. They happen to be simply amazing. I believe they are Outside of You (a song P!nk wrote and scrapped) and Gypsy Woman.

[LakiDash]

Gang of Four's Damaged Goods is swarming my mind and I really really want to find the album Entertainment! or at least a Greatest Hits.

Also, The Stone Roses's I Wanna Be Adored because I learned it on the bass, being one of the first songs I can play on the instruement(I'm a drummer, but I'm learning bass because I think it would improve my rhythm if I can not only follow with a bass, but play one as well.)

[Erigion]

Hi. I don't remember saying that "This song is awesome or great or flossy or tight or whatever the hell else" as an allowable reason for your posts to exist.

I'm getting pretty sick of coming into this thread and seeing X song by Y artist and the reason it's your favorite is because it rules or whatever the **** else. So let's stop.

[Tremolo]

I've been listening to the Delays a lot over the past few weeks, particularly the tracks 'Wanderlust', 'Nearer Than Heaven', 'Long Time Coming', 'You and Me' and 'Valentine'. They're great songs, with a real 1980's pop-rock vibe mixed with the lead singer's insanely androgynous voice. I literally had no idea it was a man until I did some research, and was rendered speechlees. He sounds so much like a girl it's untrue.

Manic Street Preachers - Your Love Alone Is Not Enough
Probably my favourite track from their underwhelming new album Send Away the Tigers. I really like the bridge section in particular (I love it when the Manics use synths) and the guest voice of The Cardigans singer complements it nicely.

Heart - Alone
Pure eighties cheese. I love pure eighties cheese, especially when it's a ridicoulously overwraught pseudo-ballad that ponders the truly important question, how do I get you alone? Alooooone.

abingdon boys school - HOWLING
Further proof that T.M.Revolution's voice is better suited to rock than it is to cheesy electro-pop. In my opinion, obviously. A really solid, catchy belter of a track.

And finally, I've been surprised at how good Tori Amos's new album American Doll Posse is. Her best since 2000's To Venus and Back, easily. My particular favourites are 'Big Wheel' ("I AM A M.I.L.F. DON'T YOU FORGET" Oh, I won't, because I totally would. Who wouldn't?) and 'Bouncing Off Clouds', mainly because of her bizarre accent she adopts. "Bouncing ORF Claaaaaay-aaaay-oooooouds", indeed.

[animanic_critic]

Lena Park - Inori ~You Raise Me Up~

This is currently my favorite song not because of its individual brilliance, but how its power of both the song and Lena Park's voice suits Romeo X Juliet's image like a glove. At first, I can't help but notice how the song really reminds me of Josh Groban's 'You Raise Me Up' and I wasn't surprised to hear that it was originally composed by Rolf Lovland, I wasn't so surprised.

And the song was further made more magical with the help of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra. Hikoshi Sakimoto has struck gold on this one for having Korean sensation Lena Park to sing this masterpiece.

[Pachinko]

Now That You Got It (Marley Mix ft. Damien Marley) - Gwen Stefani ft. Damien Marley
Ooooh, it sounded so ****ing amazing on the tour! Totally adds a different spin to the song, instead of gritty hip hop its more easy on the ears.

Umbrella - Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
I hate all of her other songs, just to make that clear. This is by far the greatest song she's yet to release. Her voice sounds totally solid, the melodies are kick-ass, and the chorus is so damn catchy! The music video is gold. I may actually look into this album. (It's funny, because all of my Rihanna-obsessed friends hate it, psssh)

Hey You - Madonna
Okay, must admit, not my favourite thing Madge has ever released, but it's good to hear from her. It seriously sounds like a "Like a Prayer" b-side or something; I totally hate the drummer boy part. But, for the majority of the song, its catchy and very Lennon-esque, which is what I think she was going for. <3

Lipgloss - Lil Mama
OMFG. I can't even explain it. Listen to it, I beg of you. XP
Ya'll know my lipgloss is poppin'.

[laffinizluv]

Umbrella - Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
I hate all of her other songs, just to make that clear. This is by far the greatest song she's yet to release. Her voice sounds totally solid, the melodies are kick-ass, and the chorus is so damn catchy! The music video is gold. I may actually look into this album. (It's funny, because all of my Rihanna-obsessed friends hate it, psssh)



OMG! I totally know what you're talking about! I love this song (well, maybe not love but you know, for a Rihanna song it's as close to love as it's gonna get) but everyone I know (basically) hates it! Makes me feel like I listen to bad music or something >.>


As for other personal prefences:

How To Fight Lonliness by Wilco for some reason has caught my heart strings and currently has them tangled with emotion (I get sappy with songs >.>)

Malchik Gay by t.A.T.u is hilarious and catchy. Something or another about being in love with a gay guy, AND it's all in Russian! =D (There's an English version to)

Candyman by Christina Aguilera is also catchy and very fun! I had the privelege of seeing her Back To Basics concert a few months ago and she is just as amazing in real life as in the videos and songs.


That's all for now, I'll probably post again pretty soon now that I've discovered this thread. My listening selection changes pretty frequently. :)


Peace Out 'till Later!

[animanic_critic]

Last Night - P.Diddy featuring Keishya Cole

Damn, what a f**king addictive song this turned out to be. At first, I won't admit to actually like this one bit since I don't favor R&B, but the radio airwaves played it so many times, I got brainwashed. Blame P.Diddy for me putting it as my current favorite song for his drug-addicting chorus.

[Freya]

"Hey Kid I'm A Computer, Stop All the Downloading" - Fear Before the March of Flames.


"You can’t buy love. You can’t sell feelings.
You can’t buy love. You can’t sell feelings.
We were meant to eat each other.
We were meant to eat each other.
You can’t buy love. You can’t sell feelings.
You can’t buy love. You can’t sell feelings.
We were meant to eat each other.
We were meant."

The lyrics are fun, the crazy riffs and drums...*orgasmic* and his voice throughout the song, ugh I think he's got this awesome effect or something. I'm not sure, its just, almost intoxicating. It gets me so pumped.

I miss snowboarding now.

[Tremolo]

Siobhan Donaghy - Sometimes
I love songs with "ooooo ooooo ooooo" parts in. This is probably because of some deep-routed childhood sort of thing, maybe to do with the Doctor Who them, I dunno. Regardless, this is by the best and hottest (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/Mizuiro/1661016-2.jpg) ex-Sugababe, it's from her second solo album (very Kate Bush and Cocteau Twins inspired, which is just up my street) and it's great.

theSTART - Fix
The punky/new wave trio take a more electronic, poppy route with their awesome third album Ciao, Baby and this is probably my favourite track of the lot. Killingly catchy and given a ton of firey personality by fab frontwoman Aimee Echo. I approve of both the song and the new direction.

Susumu Hirasawa - nigeru mono
The main theme song of Satoshi Kon's new movie Paprika. I love Hirasawa, he's my favourite anime music composer and this piece of music demonstrates exactly why that's the case. Trippy, soaring and utterly unique.

[Pachinko]

Tori Amos, and a bunch of it!~

My Posse Can Do - One of Santa's songs; it's sooo f@cking catchy! Makes you feel all sexual and giddy and dancey and loverly. The little tippytippy ty part is so much fun. My posse can do you biznatches.

You Can Bring Your Dog - Another Santa song. My favourite on the entire album!~~~~ OMFG. You have to hear it to totally understand, but it's just as catchy as My Posse Can Do.


Oh, and Madonna's Hey You. The video is simply divine.

[Mirari]

lets see..im a music fan but i try to limit it

Every Heart by BoE - Inuyasha ending
Karenai Hana by Shimokawa Mikuni - Full Metal Panic ending
Anata Ga Ita Mori by Jyukai - Fate/Stay-Night ending
Amrita by Kajiura Yuki - Tsubasa Chronicle (can't find the song in season 1&2)

this 4 is among those that REALLY blow me away...

reason: really fits into the anime.
example: check out `Anata Ga Ita Mori`s lyrics...and compare it with Saber's feelings after watching d anime. you will get what i mean

[Cossette]

arabesque - lily chou chou
it's a haunting, highly affecting piece.
if you're unfamiliar with lily chou chou i recommend the website: lilyholic
it has a flash radio with quite a few songs

~cossette

[Pachinko]

Well damn, who's responsible for letting this vital thread die?!

Right now I <3;
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
World Should Revolve Around Me - Little Jackie
Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Take a Bow - Leona Lewis
Take a Bow - Rihanna
Better in Time - Leona Lewis
Give It 2 Me - Madonna

A lot of pop, really. I don't know why I'm in such a pop-y mood?

Oh, and a Britney Spears mood too. <3~
Breathe On Me
Baby One More Time
Overprotected
(I've Got That) Boom Boom
Stronger
Everytime
Freakshow

[sakura_blossom]

I was into American Idol this year, and I've been listening to David Cook's: Time of My Life for a while. Even though some of the lyrics do rather suck.


I've also been listening to Classic Rock and then some Queen music as well:
Bad Moon Rising
Lookin' Out my Back Door
Bohemian Rhapsody
Killer Queen
We Are the Champions

And that's pretty much it. It feels like forever since I've heard these songs, and I've recently started listening to them over and over again.

[ultbaka]

I'll have to go with Steve Miller Band's Jet Airliner

[laborpilot86]

I have so many I've lost count.:XD:

[Tremolo]

The Ting Tings - 'Shut Up and Let Me Go'
Attitude-packed, catchy as hell, Brit electro-pop.

Uh Huh Her - 'Not A Love Song'
Beautiful, atmospheric electro with rock hooks that manages to have an actual heart being under the digital sheen.

L'Arc~en~Ciel - 'Lies and Truth'
The video for this bizarrely foreshadows Harry Potter. That aside this is a gloriously overlong, incredibly camp, orchestra-packed pop romp.

Tanaka Masayuki - 'Kamen Rider Kuuga!'
NO FEAR! NO PAIN! CHOU HENSHIN, KAMEN RIDER KUUUGAAAA! If Jam Project sung this it'd probably be perfect.

[Sae]

(Don't Hang Up) If a Girl Answers - Vanity 6 Feat. Prince

[PassiveObserver]

Right now I'm pretty keen on the pete and pete soundtrack 'she is staggering', 'everywhere', 'Falling out of love with you', and some songs by Jacques Brel such as L'eclusier.

[Sanda]

Well, lately I've been listening to many different styles of music but my favorite songs are:

Break the ice (Britney Spears)
Piece of me (Britney Spears)
Radar (Britney Spears)
I can't stay away (The veronicas)
I kissed a girl (Katy Perry)
Paradise Kiss Opening song -> Lonely in Gorgeous (LOVED THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!)
Paradise Kiss Ending song -> Do you want to
No Air (Jordin Sparks)
Kazi no Maki He (Tsubasa Chronicles) -> Beautiful vocals and choir!!!!!!
Synchronicity (Tsubasa Chronicles) -> Another great song. I just wish they'd used a better singer... nonetheless it sounds awesome.
Viva la Vida (Coldplay)
To kill (30 Seconds to Mars) - Loved the band!!!!!
Beautiful Lie (30 Seconds to Mars)

[Tremolo]

Lacuna Coil - Enjoy the Silence
Holy crap, this is a good cover. Despite the fact it's goth metal it manages to capture the same wonderful streak of the dramatic that Depeche Mode's had. I have a horrible feeling it'll be on repeat for ages.

Rica Matsumoto - Alive A life
Now that Kamen Rider Ryuki is being properly subbed I've once again managed to get myself addicted to the OP song. It's not quite the same with Ryuki posing in a load of mirrors, though.

[LakiDash]

The Smiths - Death of a Disco Dancer

I just love Johnny Marr's guitar picking during the intro of the song, it's so..different. Almost eloquent, which is how I feel a lot of the Smiths melodies tend to be. And Morrisey can have a beautiful voice when he wants to.

[Zelkiiro]

Pretty much the entire Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann soundtrack.

[Sae]

Hmmmm possible Santeria by Sublime or Any Other World by Mika

[L-sama]

I've been hooked on Angela Aki's cover of Kiss From A Rose. Her take on the Seal hit is nothing short of beautiful.

[ProfessorWashu]

I don't have a favorite per se, since I love music too much to choose just one type or song to be my favorite. However, I must say that Meadows of Heaven by Nightwish is incredible. Wherever or whatever Heaven is for you, that song will take you there.

I also love End of All Hope by Nightwish as well.

[Risen Hell Fire]

Uragiri Gomen-The three.

Very catchy song, and Tomoyasu Hotei still kicks ass.

[Gigadi]

Take It or Leave It by The Strokes. Can't get enough of that song.

[Pachinko]

A random mix;

a-ha's "Take on Me"

Danity Kane's "Bad Girl"

Marilyn Manson's "Cake and Sodomy"

Kanye West's "Love Lockdown"

Lady Gaga's "Shake Ure Kitty"

Janet Jackson's "Feedback"

&

Rihanna's "Disturbia" !!!

[what'd I say? pretty random...]

[soundchazer]

I am the resurrection by the Stone Roses
Animal Nitrate by Suede
Obstacle 1 by Interpol
Gouge Away by Pixies
Umbrella by Manic Street Preachers
Cherry-coloured funk by Cocteau Twins

[LakiDash]

I'll take the mostly british indie theme SC's got going on too..

blur - chemical world
my bloody valentine - only shallow
the smiths - ask
massive attack - teardrop (theme from house md for those unfamiliar)
the replacements - unsatisfied (not so british)
echo and the bunnymen - killing moon

[Milkymagic]

Been listening to a lot of Talk Talk's catalogue as of late, I really like how they're a band that started out as a bunch of bandwagon jumpers, and then they suddenly evolved with each album and became this sort of art-rock group by the end of their career.

A bio (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gifoxqr5ldae) for those who are interested! :D

Here's some videos (except the last two) to give you guys an idea of what happened to them:

Here's them in the beginning:

Talk Talk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bdEhtDoh88&feature=related)
Today (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoKiyavrWmw&feature=related)

And from their second album and onward, you can start to see changes:

It's My Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvAVJTQeFiQ)
Such A Shame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IZyFHG9ZJI&feature=related)
Life's What You Make It (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvMoRVrqx_I)
I Believe In You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cIWsQuYVeg&feature=related)
The Rainbow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCZnXg0vNs0&feature=related)
Ascension Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGHwWwQw3tc&feature=related)

My favorite song is The Rainbow, but I also really like the songs Happiness is Easy, Ascension Day, I Believe In You, Life's What You Make It, Dum Dum Girl, Such A Shame, I Don't Believe In You, Wealth, New Grass, Does Caroline Know?, Give It Up, and It's My Life.

[Le Bread]

The live cut of "Mad Tiger" by Peelander Z. After last nights concert, it's stuck in my head. Doesn't hurt that Peelander had everyone in the crowd come up on stage and bang on pots and pans to the beat of the song and play to an empty theater.

Placebo's cover of "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush. I prefer it to the original.

"Pump It Up!" by Elvis Costello. I'm sorry to say that I'd never heard this one until it was in Rock Band 2, but it's energy is so infectious that I'll still be listening to it for years to come.

"Soma" by Smashing Pumpkins. I LOVE how this song builds, it's a powerful slow burner.

"Break It Down Again" by Tears For Fears

[Zelkiiro]

I don't have a favorite per se, since I love music too much to choose just one type or song to be my favorite. However, I must say that Meadows of Heaven by Nightwish is incredible. Wherever or whatever Heaven is for you, that song will take you there.

I also love End of All Hope by Nightwish as well.
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Also, I have to say I'm hooked on Shoko Nakagawa's Tsuzuku Sekai.

[laffinizluv]

I'm really digging some So What by Pink! right now. Very upbeat and catchy, alot of attitude, definately my kind of song.

[Risen Hell Fire]

Oingo Boingo's Little girls

[sohryu]

Private Affair by The Virgins

I managed to get my piratey little hands on their album and I. Am. Loving. It. This song in particular has a really amazing sounding chorus. The singer's voice sounds so naked and honest, I can't help but really -feel- what he's feeling. I love when that happens.

[General Suburbia]

A couple days ago my friend introduced me to the Pipettes. They are awesome.

[Unloved Zombie]

Skull Bubbles by Mike Keneally.

Never heard of him? WHAT?!

[Pachinko]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d7/Womanizer_Cover.jpg

THIS IS WHAT I CALL A COMEBACK!

Womanizer, Baby!!

[Niner]

I dunno Pachi, it sounds like every other song she's ever done. ;x

And I'm currently stuck on "Low Rider" by War. Gotta love the bass+drums. xD

[Tremolo]

I dunno Pachi, it sounds like every other song she's ever done. ;x

Indeed. That and it's not really a comeback, is it? She only released an album last year (which wasn't exactly a flop, at least not commercially, and spawned some pretty sucessful singles). It's pretty much the shortest comeback in musical history if you want to class it as such.

[Pachinko]

Indeed. That and it's not really a comeback, is it? She only released an album last year (which wasn't exactly a flop, at least not commercially, and spawned some pretty sucessful singles). It's pretty much the shortest comeback in musical history if you want to class it as such.

Yes, but even though Blackout is my favourite Britney album, it felt pretty vacant compared to Womanizer. It's been years since any real spice in her career. And, even though it has tings of Blackout songs like Ooh Ooh Baby and such, she's singing in a much different/lower style than usual. Just because Blackout was a success doesn't mean it was actually a "comeback"; Britney is much more than about just the music. :3

/fangirl

Oh, and speaking of pop divas.

Keeps Gettin' Better by Christina Aguilera is saucy, too.

[Unloved Zombie]

Christina Aguilera makes better music overall than Spears, I'd say.

Also, I'm n