This song is taken from the last studio album this British band released in 2017: the Optimist. Anathema were hit pretty hard by the pandemic and decided to call in quits in 2020.
This song starts a bit weak, i think, but there is an awesome build-up that makes up for it.
Anathema is the band that influenced my writing style the most, I’d say.
We ride on hearts Design our world Let go of you and I Run for our lives Don’t look behind
Anathema – the Optimist
You probably noticed that I am sharing daily music again… As always, i am only sharing music I like, that has memory and meaning.
Today’s song is from an album called “Big TV” which was released in 2013. “Big TV” was the third studio album of this British band. Their sound goes a bit in the direction of The National or Editors. But maybe that’s just because of the vocals. I like that deep baritone voice.
The first time I heard White Lies was when they were in a Spotify playlist (made for you). I took an immediate liking to them. I hope you like today’s song.
Big hugs…
This is the only album I own of White Lies. Five (2019)
Michal Lapaj (feat. Mick Moss) – shattered memories
The above song is taken from Michal’s solo debut called “Are You There”, released in June 2021.
Michal Lapaj is the keyboarder for the Polish band Riverside. Their genre is rock and prog-rock mainly. The above song goes a bit in that direction with Mick Moss of Antimatter on vocals – everyone who follows this blog for the music knows that I am a fan of Mick’s voice and his music.
But don’t be fooled. There are ten tracks on “Are You There” and only three have vocals. This is a very awesome release; I have to say. I bought it blindly because of Mick and pieces he shared on Instagram, but wow… I was in for a lot more than I expected. Michal creates a unique ambience, melancholy and hopeful at once. Some songs almost feel claustrophobic to me, but I like emotive music. Electronic, ambient, instrumental, experimental, but not without rockier influences. The album is something else and highly underrated.
I try to hear your voice from afar
Shattered memories fade away
I don’t want to fight these ghosts anymore
Paulina Kimbar-Lapaj – shattered memories (sung by Mick Moss)
This song is fresh off the press, released on September 9th, 2021
Madrugada is a Norwegian band that was formed in 1993. Ever since they made music, but with the unexpected death of band member Robert Burås in 2007, they decided to complete their self-titled album Madrugada, go on a farewell tour, and then split. However, in 2018, the band announced via social media that they joined forces again, and soon after, they went on an extensive tour. Work on a new album began, and the above song is a result of the work.
Sivert Høyem’s vocals are flawless, as we are used with his solo project too. With Jon Lauvland Petterson, the original drummer is back too (he left in 2002). Frode Jacobsen is on the bass again. Officially, Robert Burås was not replaced, but there was a session musician involved, of course.
Madrugada is a bluesy kind of band with indie and alternative influences. Personally, I was introduced to their music on my wedding day. A plus one pushed a mixtape (actually, it was a CD) in my hand when he said his congratulations. Several Madrugada songs were on this CD, and I was almost immediately sold for this project. And Sivert’s voice – admittedly, one of my favourite voices in music today.
The above song is slow compared to older albums, and since we humans have to compare everything, this song reminded me faintly of Sade. 💜
Anyway… I decided to post less, and yet, here I am, sharing a song. But it is new, and I am pretty confident that you will appreciate it.
He intended to leave with grace, but he is unable to forget her face The feel of her skin against his fingers, it is a memory that still lingers He walks down the empty street; head bowed down in defeat She is an explosion in his emotions, tears in neverending oceans He wants to hold her one more time and see her light shine And there she is, under a streetlight, illuminated by the night He remembers the smell of her hair, and strolls over there Their eyes meet, and he wants to run. What if she is done? But she is not; she holds out her hand as if there had never been an end That slight touch makes everything right, and they walk off into the midnight. Together, at last, he is glad that life without her is in the past.
Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, listen to this on high volume. (Loud!)
I love this song, it is almost as old as I am. It inspired many musicians and… I remember that it was played when I was a child. I remember the cover of the vinyl record. Blue with Mark Knopfler’s silver steel guitar. It’s probably just a coincidence, but I’ve seen the clip of this song several times in a couple of days… It never fails to pull at all the right strings inside me. Today is no exception.
So, if you like this kind of music, listen to this song and enjoy it. Forget the world for a moment.
Funnily enough, while I am writing this post I am watching music television. Tears for Fears is on. Change is the song, from 1985 (same year as brothers in arms) and in the clip there is a steel guitar too.
From the album “reports from the threshold of death” (2011)
Junius are a post-metal/post-punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. Quite dark at times, with Joseph E. Martinez’s unique voice and singing style, but also very full sound that can be quite opulent at times.
Seeing them live made me a fan, to be honest.
I am not always in the mood for this kind of music, but today, I am. For me, Junius are amongst the best bands of this genre.
And when she woke up from the deep slumber she had vanished to, her soul was shaking, and her body was trembling. Something was different. She was different. One look, one touch had unraveled her stoic self, and now she was a stranger. She did not recognize her reflection in the mirror. She did not understand her thoughts. Her voice was new to her ears. An unusual desire to be alive and present struck her like lightning in the sand. And her iridescent self shone brighter for everyone to see. One touch, one kiss, had turned the key and opened her cage. She was not hidden anymore. The veil that had protected her from curious eyes had been lifted. She took a deep breath and smiled. It had taken a while, but today she was grateful for yesterday’s memories.
This song can be found on the 1987 released album “Appetite for Destruction”. My favourite songs on this record are “Think about you” and “Rocket Queen”.
I had a big crush on Izzy Stradlin when I discovered music. Sadly, by that time, the best moments of this band were almost over and the band members battling their egos and various addictions didn’t help matters either. Anyway, while most girls had posters of Axl Rose, I had one of Izzy.
I came across the video of “Sweet Child o Mine” on an MTV 80s channel and… I enjoyed it. I thought, I’d share. And honestly, Axl Rose was something to look at with his tight pants and moves. Lol… That was shallow, but as always, honest.
