I know this post is a few days late but I didn't want to post it until I had finished the artwork and August really snuck up on me... This month is dedicated to the ladies that inspire great music. Not all of these are flattering representations of the respective name but on more than one occasion I could have sworn the song was written about someone I know and I hope you have similar realizations. This month's theme and the idea for the artwork were both from the mind of my sister, Rachael.
Track 1 - "Every Man Has a Molly" by Say Anything
This song epitomizes the mix to me. These songwriters were bold enough to name names and probably paid the price in friendships... or rough sex...
Track 2 - "Holly Hox Forget Me Nots" by Saves the Day
As with many songs by Saves the Day this one is rife with metaphor.
Track 3 - "Sailor Song" by Regina Spektor
Regina telling it like it is. Or was... in World War II or whatever.
Track 4 - "Jackie Big Tits" by The Kooks
I doubt anyone will have a person that this song reminds them of, but it's a really good song.
Track 5 - "Golly Sandra" by Eisley
I remember my old housemate Megan first introducing me to Eisley. They are a very lovely band.
Track 6 - "Daria" by Cake
This is admittedly a really weird song but it is so damn catchy!
Track 7 - "Roxanne" by The Police
If you haven't heard my wordless rendition of Roxanne on Rock Band then you really haven't lived. Hopefully this song doesn't remind you of anyone...
Track 8 - "Laura" by Mates of State
This is from Mates of State's covers album, "Crushes". Their rendition of the Girls song makes me well up a little though it doesn't apply to anyone I've known with that name.
Track 9 - "Back Stabbin' Betty" by Cage the Elephant
A song about an abusive, ungrateful woman. I hate seeing verbally abusive wives.
Track 10 - "Sweet Marie" by The Anniversary
I only got to see The Anniversary once before their untimely break-up but it was an amazing show. I mean, of course I like them. They have that winning combination of guy singer and girl singer harmonizing.
Track 11 - "Margie" by Heathers
My sister Rachael introduced me to this duo from Ireland. This is their song about a friend who can't keep a secret. This song is also what we refer to as a Twofer.
Track 12 - "Adelaide" by Anberlin
A song about getting strung along by a girl who needs a comforting pair of arms and doesn't care who's attached to them.
Track 13 - "Eryn Smith" by The Matches
This band started as 'The Locals' and my friend, Robert told me about them. They are a local Bay Area band. I like their blend of hip-hop sensibilities and pop-punk ensemble.
Track 14 - "Xavia" by The Submarines
A clever and talented duo from Boston. You might remember this song from Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist. (GREAT movie!)
Track 15 - "Cath..." by Death Cab For Cutie
This song is tragic. It's about a woman who is unable to love.
Track 16 - "Leslie Ann Levine" by The Decemberists
This haunting song is the tale of a baby born prematurely into a ditch whose ghost haunts a 17th century town. The Decemberists are really good at writing creepy, intricate stories into their songs.
Track 17 - "Hannah Hold On" by The Get Up Kids
I think this song is about a relationship that ended before either party got to see what could have been.
Track 18 - "Astair" by Matt Costa
A song about not knowing why someone is leaving.
Track 19 - "For Emma" by Bon Iver
Justin Vernon is an amazing singer and songwriter. There actually aren't any Bon Iver songs I don't like.
Track 20 - "To Sheila" by The Smashing Pumpkins
This is one of my favorite Smashing Pumpkins songs from my favorite Smashing Pumpkins album. I love how stripped bare the song sounds yet Billy Corgan's poetry carries the piece.
Track 21 - "Nora" by The Long Winters
I had to choose between this song and "Mimi" (because we all know how good I am about not choosing two songs by the same band for the same mix) but since "Mimi" has complete silly-nonsense lyrics and Nora is my little sister's name I went with this song.
Track 22 - "For Annabelle" by Band of Horses
Band of Horses have, in the last year or so, climbed from "these guys are pretty darn good" to "top 5 favorite bands!"
