May 2013
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"Death And All His Friends" - Coldplay
Song: “Death And All His Friends” Artist: Coldplay Album: Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends Release Date: June 2008
It’s not like you haven’t heard of Coldplay, but I just really love this song!
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“And in the end, we lie awake and we dream of making our escape.”
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"Body" - Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
Song: “Body” Artist: Thao With The Get Down Stay Down Release Date: 2010
Great, catchy song! So much fun, and it will be stuck in your head for days!
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“We were the loved ones, sworn up and down. You, you are a dead man, I just have to shoot the gun.”
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"On Top Of The World" - Imagine Dragons
Song: “On Top Of The World” Artist: Imagine Dragons Album: Night Visions Release Date: September 2012
Such an upbeat, positive song! Makes you feel like dancing. :)
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“I’ve been waiting to smile, hey! Been holding it in for a while, hey! Take you with me if I can, been dreaming of this since a child. I’m on top of the world.”
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"National Anthem" - The Gaslight Anthem
Song: “National Anthem” Artist: The Gaslight Anthem Album: Handwritten Release Date: July 2012
My favourite song off one of my all-time favourite albums. It’s so haunting and truthful.
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“I never will forget you, my American love. And I’ll always remember you, wild as they come. And though if I saw you, I’d pretend not the know....
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"Sway" - The Perishers
Song: “Sway” Artist: The Perishers Album: Let There Be Morning Release Date: 2003
One of my favourite songs. It’s incredibly simple, but very pretty, and the lyrics are great.
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“It was you who picked the pieces up when I was a broken soul, and then glued me back together, returned to me what others stole.”
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"Ho Hey" - The Lumineers
Song: “Ho Hey” Artist: The Lumineers Album: The Lumineers Release Date: April 2012
I just can’t get enough of this song, and honestly, it comes off one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. It’s perfect in its simplicity and every bit of it is honest and down right catchy!
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“I belong with you, you belong with me. You’re my...
February 2012
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"The Golden Age" - The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
Song: “The Golden Age” Artist: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Album: Fruit Release Date: October 2009
You might have seen in on a Heineken commercial recently…this song is incredibly catchy! They’ve got a unique sound, and her voice is great!
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“Flying away from reality, whatever-ever happened to gravity? I see it clear, a...
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"Beginners" - Oliver Thiessen
Song: “Beginners” Artist: Oliver Thiessen Release Date: December 19th, 2011
This gentleman is an excellent singer/songwriter. His songs are so beautiful. This one, in particular, really caught my attention. I’ve actually been listening to him for years and recently rediscovered him, and he’s still playing and writing! I was pretty excited! Anyway…this song is lovely!
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March 2011
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"Ambulance" - Eisley
Song: “Ambulance” Artist: Eisley Album: The Valley Release Date: March 2011
This song is brilliant. The vocals are spectacular and the band meshes really well together. This is definitely one of my all-time favourite songs. Most songs by Eisley tend to blow me away, actually.
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“I need an ambulance. I took, I took the worst of the blow....
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"Promise" - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Song: “Promise” Artist: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Album: Howl Release Date: September 2005
Excellent song, all around. The lyrics are great, the vocals are very nice, the piano is awesome…very tight band. This song is definitely worth a listen, as is their other stuff. This album, in particular, is fantastic.
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“Now, I hear you in...
February 2011
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"Coming Down The Hill" - The Snake The Cross The...
Song: “Coming Down The Hill” Artist: The Snake The Cross The Crown Album: On A Carousel Of Sound, We Go Round Release Date: 2010
This is just a fantastic song! The piano, the melody, the vocals, the lyrics…everything. I love it!
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“Coming down the hill, he slipped upon his innocence, and he...
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"Orange Sky" - Alexi Murdoch
Song: “Orange Sky” Artist: Alexi Murdoch Album: Four Songs Release Date: January 2002
Pretty song. I love the way he sings it.
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“When I am alone, when I’ve thrown off the weight of this crazy stone, when I’ve lost all care for the things I own, that’s when I miss you. That’s when I miss you. That’s when I miss...
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"The Luckiest" - Ben Folds
Song: “The Luckiest” Artist: Ben Folds Album: Rockin’ The Suburbs Release Date: September 2001
Probably one of the most beautiful and honest songs ever. I love this song so much. The piano is excellent, the words are heartfelt, the vocals are great. Excellent song.
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“And where was I before the day that I first saw your lovely face? Now I...
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"You Still Hurt Me" - William Fitzsimmons
Song: “You Still Hurt Me” Artist: William Fitzsimmons Album: The Sparrow And The Crow Release Date: June 2009
Very pretty song. Very pretty, indeed.
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“I was scared to fix what I had broke. It’s a lonely place to live with just a ghost. There is love left in my life, I will see. But you...
January 2011
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"Change Of Seasons" - Sweet Thing
Song: “Change Of Seasons” Artist: Sweet Thing Album: Sweet Thing Release Date: May 2010
This is such a catchy song! It goes through my head all the time. Nice sound to it.
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“’Cause inside, you’re working. You’re mending what’s broken. ‘Cause our...
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"Oublie Pas" - Karkwa
Song: “Oublie Pas” Artist: Karkwa Album: Le Volume De Vent Release Date: April 2008
I think I originally got this as a free iTunes single of the week, and it quickly became one of my favourites. It’s just got a very cool sound, and the French sounds really nice.
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“Oublie pas mon coeur, avant qu’on s’ecoeure. Oublie pas...
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"Let There Be Love" - Oasis
Song: “Let There Be Love” Artist: Oasis Album: Don’t Believe The Truth Release Date: May 2005
This is definitely one of my favourite songs. It’s so pretty, and I always find myself singing it!
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“Who kicked a hole in the sky so the heavens would cry over me? Who stole the soul from the sun in a world come undone at the...
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"White Crosses" - Against Me!
Song: “White Crosses” Artist: Against Me! Album: White Crosses Release Date: June 2010
Such a catchy song! Against Me! has a great sound, and this song is excellent.
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“I’ll make my way back home to you, head north on San Marco Avenue. White crosses on the church lawn, I wanna smash them...
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"Dark Come Soon" - Tegan And Sara
Song: “Dark Come Soon” Artist: Tegan And Sara Album: The Con Release Date: July 2007
I’m a pretty big T&S fan, and this entire album was fantastic. This song, in particular, is one of my favourites! :)
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” So what, I lie. I lie to me too…”
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"One Day Like This" - Elbow
Song: “One Day Like This” Artist: Elbow Album: The Seldom Seen Kid Release Date: April 2008
I recently discovered Elbow and my goodness, they are fantastic. Brilliant songs. I suggest also giving “Grounds For Divorce”, “Mirrorball”, “Lippy Kids” and “Friends Of Ours” a listen. Excellent songs, all of them!
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October 2010
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"Sway" - The Kooks
Song: “Sway” Artist: The Kooks Album: Konk Release Date: April 2008
I’ve been listening to The Kooks a lot lately! They’re a fantastic band! I don’t know why I picked this song…It just stuck out in my mind, though they have a bunch of really great songs. This one’s really catchy.
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"Delicate" - Damien Rice
Song: “Delicate” Artist: Damien Rice Album: O Release Date: June 2003
This song will forever be one of my favourites. It’s so incredibly beautiful. The guitar part is really pretty; the vocals are fantastic; the lyrics are excellent. Such a well-rounded, emotionally-pleasing song.
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“So why do you fill my sorrow...
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"LSF" - Kasabian
Song: “LSF” Artist: Kasabian Album: Kasabian Release Date: November 2004
Just a really cool alt-rock song.
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“Ah, oh come on. Say, we got our backs to the wall. Get on, and watch out! Ah, before you kill us all!”
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"Soul" - Matchbox Twenty
Song: “Soul” Artist: Matchbox Twenty Album: More Than You Think You Are Release Date: November 2002
This is one of my favourite Matchbox Twenty songs. It’s so heartfelt, and I LOVE the guitar riff at the beginning.
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“We all know there’s always something tearing you apart… but you...
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"The World Has Turned And Left Me Here" - Weezer
Song: “The World Has Turned And Left Me Here” Artist: Weezer Album: Weezer Release Date: May 1994
Since Weezer’s new album just came out, I thought I’d remind you of some of their older, more awesome music. The Blue Album is definitely one of my favourites ever, and this song is great!
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“The...
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"Stupidly Happy" - XTC
Song: “Stupidly Happy” Artist: XTC Album: Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) Release Date: May 2000
This song’s kinda quirky, but it’s so happy! It’s just got a really good feeling to it.
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“I’m stupidly happy. The world’s making sense… I’m stupidly happy with you in my...
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"Baby Fratelli" - The Fratellis
Song: “Baby Fratelli” Artist: The Fratellis Album: Costello Music Release Date: March 2007
Basically, I’m a sucker for The Fratellis. I love everything about them, from the lovely Scottish accent to the ridiculously catchy guitar riffs. They’ve got such an upbeat, unique sound! This entire album is just fantastic, and their second album is pretty good too. I really had...
September 2010
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"Fashionable People" - Joel Plaskett Emergency
Song: “Fashionable People” Artist: Joel Plaskett Emergency Album: Ashtray Rock Release Date: April 2007
This is such a catchy song! It’s really unique and very upbeat!
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“The dancers need a dancefloor, the swingers gotta swing, fashionable people doing questionable things…”
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"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
Song: “The House That Built Me” Artist: Miranda Lambert Album: Revolution Release Date: September 2009
While I’m not typically a fan of country, this song is really pretty. I just love the story she tells, and the guitar part is quite nice. Very beautiful.
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“I thought if I could touch this place or feel it,...
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"Breathe Me" - Sia
Song: “Breathe Me” Artist: Sia Album: Colour The Small One Release Date: February 2004
This is such a beautiful, emotional song. Her voice is fantastic, and the way the song builds is just amazing.
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“Help, I have done it again. I have been here many times before. Hurt myself again today, and the worst part is...
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"Furr" - Blitzen Trapper
Song: “Furr” Artist: Blitzen Trapper Album: Furr Release Date: September 2008
This is just a really sweet indie-folk tune with lovely lyrics. Very mellow…very cool.
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“Yeah, when I was only 17, I could hear the angels whispering. So I droned into the words and wandered aimlessly about, until I...
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"The King Of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 1" - Neutral Milk...
Song: “The King Of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 1” Artist: Neutral Milk Hotel Album: In The Aeroplane Over The Sea Release Date: February 1998
This is just a great song. Neutral Milk Hotel has a really unique sound, and I have liked everything I’ve heard by them so far. I wanted to post this song because I don’t think many people have heard of this one, and it’s so...
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"Five Years Time" - Noah & The Whale
Song: “Five Years Time” Artist: Noah & The Whale Album: Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down Release Date: September 2008
This is such a happy, summery-sounding song! I love it! It is constantly stuck in my head. Definitely worth a listen! :D
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“I’ll look at you and say it’s the happiest...
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"Willow Tree" - Chad VanGaalen
Song: “Willow Tree” Artist: Chad VanGaalen Album: Soft Airplane Release Date: September 2008
Short and sweet. SUCH a pretty melody. Always stuck in my head! Very unique sound..it’s kind of haunting.
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“Sleep all day…just waiting for the sun to set…”
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"Cover Me Again" - Cage The Elephant
Song: “Cover Me Again” Artist: Cage The Elephant
You probably heard a bunch of Cage The Elephant songs, but this one is not so well known, and surprisingly beautiful for the kind of unique rock these guys usually play. Definitely worth a listen.
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“Oh, something’s gotta give. The paper on the wall soon will...
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"Weighty Ghost" - Wintersleep
Song: “Weighty Ghost” Artist: Wintersleep Album: Welcome To The Night Sky Release Date: October 2007
You have probably heard this song before…it was pretty big a couple years ago. If you haven’t heard it yet, I would advise you to check it out…it’s pretty great.
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“You...
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"Feral Love" - Wakey!Wakey!
Song: “Feral Love” Artist: Wakey!Wakey! Album: Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You… Release Date: February 2010
I got into Wakey!Wakey! a few months ago and I just love his music. He’s got GREAT piano parts and catchy melodies. This song’s very cool. I really like it, and the rest of this album is fantastic.
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"Coin Laundry" - Lisa Mitchell
Song: “Coin Laundry” Artist: Lisa Mitchell Album: Wonder Release Date: July 2009
Such a pretty song! It’s a little out-of-the-ordinary but it’s really well written, and her voice is very beautiful. I love the lyrics, and the video is definitely worth checking out.
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“Do you have a story? Do...
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"On This Day" - Robert Gomez
Song: “On This Day” Artist: Robert Gomez Album: Pine Sticks and Phosphorus Release Date: April 2009
Just a cool, easy listen. It’s got a nice indie-folk feel. I like the guitars.
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“I bet you’re ready to get free to the ocean…steal a ship and...
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"I Summon You" - Spoon
Song: “I Summon You” Artist: Spoon Album: Gimme Fiction Release Date: May 2005
This is just an all-around great indie/rock song. Go listen now.
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“And how’d we get here? It’s too late to break it off. I need a release. The signal’s a cough, but that don’t get me off. I summon you to...
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"All The Pretty Girls" - fun.
Song: “All The Pretty Girls” Artist: fun. Album: Aim & Ignite Release Date: August 2009
fun. has become one of my favourite bands. While they only have one album out right now, the lead singer used to be a member of The Format, which was also a fantastic band, and has a similar sound to this one. This song is one of my favourites off the album, although it was hard to choose...
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"Brand New Day" - Forty Foot Echo
Song: “Brand New Day” Artist: Forty Foot Echo Album: Forty Foot Echo Release Date: August 2003
Just a great tune…a little cliche, but overall a really heartfelt, well-written song.
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“Never thought I’d say I’m sorry. Never thought I’d be the one to bring you down…”
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"Addy's Tattoo" - Megan Slankard
Song: “Addy’s Tattoo” Artist: Megan Slankard Album: Freaky Little Story Release Date: January 2003
Megan Slankard has such a unique, beautiful voice, and a style of writing that suits that perfectly. This song has such a great story with really pretty lyrics. It was difficult for me to pick a song of hers to recommend to you because she has so many beautiful songs. She’s...
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"College Kids" - Relient K
Song: “College Kids” Artist: Relient K Album: Two Lefts Don’t Make a Right…But Three Do Release Date: March 2003
This song has been going through my head since I started college. It’s such a fun pop/rock song…clever lyrics, and a catchy riff and melody! This entire album is fantastic…lots of amazing songs.
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"Empty Days" - Augustana
Song: “Empty Days” Artist: Augustana Album: Midwest Skies And Sleepless Mondays Release Date: May 2003
I love this song…so catchy, and surprisingly happy considering the title. I love the vocals in it, too.
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“I tripped on these roads every day. It seems like they never ever change. They don’t know how...
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"Say Yes" - Elliott Smith
Song: “Say Yes” Artist: Elliott Smith Album: Either/Or Release Date: February 1997
This song is so simple, and yet so beautiful. Very nice.
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“I’m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl who’s still around the morning after.”
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"How's It Going To Be?" - Third Eye Blind
Song: “How’s It Going To Be?” Artist: Third Eye Blind Album: Third Eye Blind Release Date: April 1997
Third Eye Blind is one of those bands with a ridiculous amount of great songs (Jumper, Forget Myself and Semi-Charmed Life, to name a few). This is such a great song, that I think is a little less well-known than some of their other stuff. This is a really heartfelt, but...
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"She's Got You High" - Mumm-ra
Song: “She’s Got You High” Artist: Mumm-ra Album: These Things Move In Threes Release Date: May 2007
I love this song! It’s such a catchy, feel-good tune! I love the vocals. If you saw (500) Days Of Summer, you may recognize it.
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“She’s got you high and you don’t even know yet....
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"Go Away" - Eisley
Song: “Go Away” Artist: Eisley Album: Combinations Release Date: August 2007
I first heard about Eisley last year and I have yet to be sick of them. The melodies and vocals are haunting. Their songs really stay with you. This song in particular is often running through my head, though they have so many fantastic songs. It really saddens me that not many people know of Eisley!
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"Only One" - Lovedrug
Song: “Only One (Alternative Version)” Artist: Lovedrug Album: Sucker Punched (The Alternative LP) Release Date: January 2009
This song’s got great vocals, a catchy melody, and a really cool piano sound. It’s kind of haunting…excellent tune. I actually had trouble tracking this tune down for you guys. I had originally downloaded it free when it was available on...
