Something New: ERA by Umiuma
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I came across this song by Japanese band Uimiuma about a year ago and ever since I find myself craving it from time to time. Whenever I'm feeling pissed off it makes me feel better. The cocky guitar riff, the fresh-green-leaves-in-springtime vocals, the optimistic snare marching along on the verse...it all adds up to just under a minute and a half of mood enhancing, confidence boosting good times. The lyrics sound like maybe they're about someone being defiant while simultaneously nonchalant but I actually have no idea, which is a bit of a blessing because it means I can pretend she's singing about whatever will make me happiest at that very moment.
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Something Old: You're Driving Me Crazy by Betty Carter
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A few years ago I transcribed this tune for college. The great thing about studying music is you get to dance around the house singing along to a great song and call it studying...or 'transcribing'. Ha! Best job ever! This is another song I turn to when I'm in a bad mood. I sing along and try to channel some of Betty Carter's bad ass attitude.
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Got a bad ass song you listen to beat the blues (but not literally coz the blues are pretty great!)?
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