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19. A song that references some kind of technology

COLDPLAY - PARACHUTES

This is a punk-ass song choice, and I know it. Not only is it only 46 seconds long, it has barely any words. But a parachute is technology, yo. And this is what happens when you work in 80 minute limits. in a haze, a stormy haze

20. A song with a chorus that compels you to sing along or that you cannot not dance to

OK GO - A MILLION WAYS

FUCKING LOVE THIS BAND. Okay, not only do I sing along with this song no matter *where* I am, in the car, on the sidewalk, or in the classroom, when the *band memebers* dance to the song, you know you have to as well. Cutting, edgy, dancey, and just all-around kickass. As soon as the first guitar lead comes on, I'm in heaven. And then the CHORUS! Sit back, matter of fact, teasing, toying, turning, chatting, charming, hissing, playing the crowd./Play that song again, another couple Klonopin, a nod, a glance, a half-hearted bow./Oh such grace, oh such beauty, and lipstick and callous and fishnets and malice./Oh Darling, you're a million ways to be cruel.

21. A song that starts with a bassline

CARMEN MCRAE - JUST A LITTLE LOVIN'

Well, I have no idea where I got this song, but I got it recently, and I just adore it. It's surprising, for me, that one single phrase repeated for three minutes can get neither boring or repetitive, but there's gotta be something in the music, because this is three minutes of pure audital pleasure. Love. just a little lovin'/early in the morning

22. A song that relates to science

RYAN ADAMS - POLITICAL SCIENTIST

Another punk choice. But, as Mr. Name-Removed-to-Protect-the-Fucktard would tell me, "Political science is a social science." Therefore, this song. And, I confess, I really did want to get some Ryan Adams on here. She forgets to write him anyway/What's red and white and nearly over/Political scientist

23. A song you sing (or would sing) to your pet and/or child

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)

This is the song my momma used to sing to get me to sleep. I wish she still did. I love this song, so, so much. It's what I will one day sing to my children. I grew up on Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel; I think, in many ways, S&G (also with a healthy dose of the Gilberto family and other Brazilian jazz artists) defined the framework I have for music in my mind. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep/I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep

24. A song that haunts you

BILLIE HOLIDAY - NO GOOD MAN

I honestly believe that Holiday didn't record anything I wouldn't find haunting. She simply has that quality about her. The slow, building emotion that sweeps you away; the way you feel for her as if you were experiencing what she is describing yourself. This song speaks to me of Georgia and sweet tea, summer garden parties and the girl that wants to get away but her momma won't let her because it's good for the family. Her sadness is palpable. I ought to hate him and yet I love him so/For I require/Love that’s made of fire/And in his arms/I find/I always get that kind

25. A song that you would sing to yourself if you were ever in a dire situation and needed it to keep going FIONA APPLE - PAPER BAG

This song is in here for three reasons: 1) Fiona Apple defined my high school experience; 2) this song, despite being depressing, has the kind of wry pessimism I find oddly comforting; 3) this is the only song I actually know all the words to and is in my range, so that I could feasibly belt it out at a moment's notice (and have). But then the dove of hope began its downward slope/And I believed for a moment that my chances/Were approaching to be grabbed/But as it came down near, so did a weary tear/I thought it was a bird, but it was just a paper bag

27. A song that even when you know it's time to LEAVE the BAR someone can put on the jukebox to make you stay

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - CRY ME A (continued...)

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This has *been* my last call song. Okay, I take back one thing from number 25--I do know all the words to this song (as I do every word on this album, JC Chasez's album, and all three NSync albums) but this boy is so far out of my range that I have to have the music to sing it, hence number 25. I promise you, for anyone who has any aspirations to go out drinking with me to the point of utter intoxication, if you say "SA, we must leave! We have work/school/war tomorrow!" and Justin Timberlake comes on the jukebox, I will say (stumblingly and drunkenly) "NO! The world waits for Juppy!" and proceed to not only sing every word, but boogie like there's no tomorrow. Conversely, if someone wants to *keep* me at the bar when I'm trying to leave for work/school/war, this will have the same effect. In a certain way, J. Timberlake (or JC Chasez, or NSync) is my kryptonite. While I hope all of you already own this song, I understand the sad truth that some poor souls haven't been converted to the Way of the Jup, but that's okay. "Cry Me a River" is here for you. We'll get you through it. I know that they say/That somethings are better left unsaid/It wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it/(Don't act like you don't know it)

SA, the Edith Piaf song is "The Crowd", and the line you quoted goes:

"I see again the city in festival and delight/suffocating beneath the sun and beneath joy."

What a life she had.

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If I really really REALLY like My Chemical Romance (Oh, hush. Stop giving me that look.), what other bands would you recommend to me?

I've had "Helena" stuck in my head for a few days now after hearing it on the radio a couple times. They do remind me of other bands (in that before I knew it was them, I couldn't remember who it was by but thought I knew), but I can't think of which. For some reason, The Used is coming to mind, but I haven't heard but one song by them a long time ago and I didn't really like it, so I think they may just be connected temporally.

Also, tina, I noticed you were getting into Ladytron back in...November. I love Ladytron a whole lot. If you're still interested, nearly every track on 604 is great ("Playgirl" was my first and the one that hooked me), and I second Broom's rec of "Seventeen," and I highly highly recommend "Blue Jeans," which is just gorgeous.

Oh, and I figure people in here might care: I bought the Sneaker Pimps' Becoming X the other day at Half-Price Books. Curse me for going ten years without "Low Place Like Home."

The 59th Street Bridge Song

This was going to be my song with a great bridge if I got stuck. ;)

Can I have the gmail information for the second buffistarawk account?

It's on its merry way, askye.

Thanks John! I adore Piaf. And sorry Sue for taking your song. :)

OK GO - A MILLION WAYS

Have you seen the video for this song? It's fantastic.

Corwood, did you post a new schedule for the mix? Am I switched with Sean?