Man there we’re a lot of initials and acronyms on this week’s playlist. Highlights include another stellar track from Florence and The Machine, the newest single from M.I.A, and a show stealer from unsigned and relatively unknown Christina Perri (she’s the sister of Shinedown guitarist Nick Perri) . Apparently, this song received some kind of unofficial premiere on last nights episode. I can’t wait to hear more from this artist.
N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado – Hot-n-Fun Florence + The Machine – Cosmic Love Shakira – Long Time Alicia Keys – Heartburn M.I.A. – XXXO D.L.G. – Magdalena, Mi Amor (Quimbara) Christina Perri – Jar Of Hearts Debbie Gibson – Let Me Entertain You Lil Jon & LM*AO – Outta Your Mind
FNL has music from the Delta Spirit (their new album is out now), alongside tracks from 50 Cent, Ambulance Ltd, and A.A. Bondy (the track “Killed Myself When I Was Young” is featured on Vol.2 of the series soundtrack). Tonight’s unofficial featured artist is Explosions in the Sky, who are of course, from Texas.
Ambulance Ltd – Primitive (The Way I Treat You) Delta Spirit – Trashcan Explosions In The Sky – From West Texas Sharon Clark and The Product Of Time – I’m Not Afraid Of Love Trevor Dandy – Is There Any Love Explosions In The Sky – An Ugly Fact Of Life Get Cool ft Petey Pablo – Let Me See It 50 Cent - Get It Hot Nightstalker – The Light A. A. Bondy – Killed Myself When I Was Young
Season 2 of HBO’s Hung premieres on Sunday night, so I thought I would take this opportunity to review the newly released Hung Soundtrack. I have not seen this show, but I get from the music here that it is both gritty – The Black Keys, Lorretta Lynn by-way-of Jack Black and Devendra Banhart – and heartfelt – Grant Lee Philips and Joseph Arthur. The other highlights on this offering include contributions from Morcheeba and The Psychedelic Furs. And of course this soundtrack would not be complete without Mickey Avalon “My Dick” (I dare you to get through that whole song without cringing.) Overall, it’s a nearly cohesive mix, so check it out.
Hung: Original Television Soundtrack is available now on Primary Wave Records.
Friday Night Lights is known for having great music. After 4 seasons, music supervisor Liza Richardson knows exactly how to heighten the emotions. Whether it be a throbbing hip-hop beat on the football field, a raw ballad during a poignant moment of character development, or a country classic to remind us that we are in fact in Texas, its all done with subtlety and style.
Vol.2 of the series collection offers mostly the ballads and the indie rock side of FNL, but it is a good representation of the show’s overall mood. While I was surprised to see songs like Great Northern “Driveway” (heard during Matt’s father’s funeral; a key moment this season) were not included, there is a lot to love here. Key tracks include White Rabbitt “Percussion Gun”, Band of Skulls “I Know What I Am” and Augustana “Fire”. It’s a is low-key mix, but it makes for a great listen from start to finish.
If you can handle the spoiler clips, check out the video for White Rabbitt “Percussion Gun”:
Friday Night Lights: Original Television Sountrack Vol.2 is out now on Arrival Records
SYTYCD week two music wasn’t as stupendous as last week, but the highlights included Beyonce, D.H.T featuring Edmee, and Amy Winehouse.
Beyonce – If I Were A Boy Skunk Anansie – Squander Billu Barber Soundtrack – Marjaani Marjaani Kasame D.H.T. featuring Edmee – Listen To Your Heart Amy Winehouse – Amy Amy Amy James Dooley – Ira Deorum / Sanctus Tha J-Squad - So U Think U Can Krump Sylvester – Summertime Bond – Libertango Annie Lennox – Wonderful
FNL has a lot of repeat offenders this week including Amanda Blank, Obits and the Paradiso Girls. We also have a track from Augustana, which is feautured on Vol.2 of the series soundtrack.
Obits – Talking To The Dog Amanda Blank – Something Bigger, Something Better Jessica Erin – Girls’ Night Out Augustana – Fire Pussycat Dolls – Top Of The World Baby Bash featuring Pitbull – Outta Control Paradiso Girls – Patron Tequila
The official contest began this week, with great dancing and great music. Highlights included music from VV Brown, the Jeff Buckley cover of “Hallelujah” (which never gets old), a fantastic number to “Footloose”, Ferris Bueller’s signature song from Yello and an amazing cover of “Addicted to Love” from Florence and The Machine.
Jason Mraz – Butterfly Roberta Flack & Donnie Hathaway – For All We Know Diva Invasion – Lady Marmalade VV Brown – L.O.V.E. Santigold – Starstruck Ne-Yo – Beautiful Monster Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco – Norweg Kenny Loggins – Footloose Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah Florence and The Machine – Addicted To Love Yello – Oh Yeah Kevin Rudolf – I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)
FNL has music from repeat offenders the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (MP, 90210, Mercy) A.A. Bondy (FNL, Bones, House OTH) and Bob Dylan (Bones, FFWD). Plus, a classic from Patsy Cline and a track from Heartless Bastards which is featured on Vol.2 of the show’s soundtrack.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Soft Shock A.A. Bondy – To The Morning Peter Case – Let Me Fall Patsy Cline – Crazy Heartless Bastards – Sway Bob Dylan – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
SYTYCD finally announces their Top 10, and it turns out to be a Top 11. This kick off episode had music from St. Vincent, David Bowie and a mashup of Dinah Washington and Max Richter.
Max Richter & Dinah Washington – This Bitter Earth/On The Nature of Daylight Kelly Rowland – Work (Freemasons Radio Edit) Sweet Charity -There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This St. Vincent – Paris Is Burning Estelle – Freak George Kranz – Din Daa Daa (District 78 Remix) David Bowie – Fame
The Big Pink “Dominos” spotted in a new Jaguar ad.
