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title: "What did I listen to in week 03?" | ||
date: "2024-01-29" | ||
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summary: "This week's auditory obsession, brought to life by LastFM stats, spotlighted the eclectic soundscapes of They Might Be Giants. My musical landscape was dominated by their quirky melodies, cerebral lyrics, and innovative charm that consistently defy genre boundaries, marking them as the standout soundtrack of my every moment." | ||
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This is what GPT had to say this about what I listened to last week; it is auto-generated and might not be 💯% factual. | ||
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# 🎶 My Week in Tunes: Riding the Musical Carousel 🎵 | ||
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Hey music lovers! 🌟 | ||
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Welcome back to my cozy little corner of the blogosphere, where I share my life's soundtrack with all you gorgeous souls. It's been one of those weeks where I have lived by the adage "Life is a song, love is the music." And oh boy, have I been in love with my playlist this week! | ||
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## 🎩 They Might Be Giants: A Quirky Twist to My Beats | ||
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Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me just profess my unwavering adoration for **They Might Be Giants**. I can't get enough! Their blend of alternative rock, indie vibes, and offbeat lyrics has been the chef's kiss of my musical diet this week. It was like a burst of sunshine slicing through gray clouds. That's right, their catchy tunes were my silver lining on days when things looked a little overcast. 🌤️ | ||
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If you haven't given them a listen, do yourself a favor and immerse yourself in their quirky universe. Songs like "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" are pure gold. They're not just They Might Be Giants; they ARE giants on my playlist! | ||
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## 🎸 The Veterans of My Playlist: Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, and More! | ||
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It wouldn't be a typical week without bowing down to the altars of rock's revered gods. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, with their raw, heartland rock, gave me all the feels with "American Girl." I've been running down my own dream fueled by their timeless anthems. | ||
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Let's not forget The Rolling Stones - still as rebellious in my ears as they were in the '60s. When Mick Jagger starts belting out "Paint It, Black," my world does get colorful – ironic, isn't it? | ||
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## 🎧 From Shoegaze to Synthpop: A Diverse Mix! | ||
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Taking a detour from classic rock, my ears were graced with the beautiful shoegaze landscapes of Ride. The dreamy guitars and reverb-soaked vocals in "Vapour Trail" took me on a flight I didn't know I needed. | ||
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And for those moments when I craved a modern synth-driven beat? Future Islands was the answer. Their dynamic synthpop, especially in "Seasons (Waiting on You)," had me dancing around my room – no shame and no regrets. | ||
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Oceansize added a dash of progressive rock to my week with their expansive soundscapes and mind-bending rhythm changes. "Music for a Nurse" soothed and challenged me in equal measure! | ||
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## 🌟 Mid-Week Gems: Eclectic Selections | ||
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Mid-week called for something special, and it didn't disappoint. Teenage Fanclub's power pop provided that necessary jolt of nostalgic optimism. Meanwhile, Peter Gabriel's art pop layers enveloped me in a blanket of sonic warmth that was just what the doctor ordered. | ||
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And just when I thought my week couldn't get any more eclectic, I shifted gears with Rush's complex compositions and high-octane energy. Alongside them, Tears for Fears with tunes like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" made for the perfect throwback indulgence. | ||
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## 🤘 Heavy Riffs and Old-school Grooves: Metallica Meets JTQ | ||
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Come on, what's a week without a little headbanging? Metallica came thundering in, reminding me why "Master of Puppets" is deemed a metal masterpiece. The electric guitar solos were my adrenaline rush – no caffeine needed here, thank you very much! | ||
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In stark contrast but equally enjoyable, The James Taylor Quartet brought some acid jazz groove with "Love Will Keep Us Together." The organ vibes were strong and had me tapping along to their infectious rhythm. | ||
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## 📈 What Last.fm Says About My Musical Week | ||
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Since we're winding down on this little musical journey of the past week, I'd love to share something cool with you. All this data, this collage of melodies and rhythms, came from a little place called Last.fm. Fancy a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of my musical adventures? Swing by my profile at [RussMckendrick](https://www.last.fm/user/RussMckendrick) and snoop around – it's all there in neon-lit data! | ||
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## 🤖 A Little Artificial Flair | ||
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Now, here comes something unexpected. This part of the post you’re currently reading? It was AI-generated! Yep, even robots are getting their jam on these days. We're not at sci-fi levels of AI DJs just yet, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe next week's playlist will feature a track by DJ Robo-Beats. 🤯 | ||
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## Final Encore 🎤 | ||
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And there you have it, folks – a week's worth of eargasms, all wrapped up with a neat little bow. As we part ways and you return to the rhythm of your own life's music, remember that every week is a blank vinyl waiting for you to fill it with the soundtracks of your own adventures. | ||
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Until next time, stay tuned and keep rockin'. 🌈🎶 | ||
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Ciao for now! | ||
👋🤘 | ||
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**P.S.** What's been on your playlist lately? Drop a comment and let's swap some tunes! | ||
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[Subscribe](#) to my blog for weekly updates or follow me on [Twitter](#) and [Instagram](#) for daily musical musings. And don't forget to turn the volume up! 🎚️🎉 | ||
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## Top Artists (Week 03) | ||
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- [They Might Be Giants](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/they-might-be-giants/) (19 plays) | ||
- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers (19 plays) | ||
- [The Rolling Stones](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/the-rolling-stones/) (18 plays) | ||
- [Ride](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/ride/) (15 plays) | ||
- [Future Islands](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/future-islands/) (12 plays) | ||
- [Oceansize](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/oceansize/) (12 plays) | ||
- [Teenage Fanclub](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/teenage-fanclub/) (12 plays) | ||
- [Peter Gabriel](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/peter-gabriel/) (10 plays) | ||
- [Rush](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/rush/) (10 plays) | ||
- Tears for Fears (9 plays) | ||
- [Metallica](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/metallica/) (8 plays) | ||
- [The James Taylor Quartet](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/artist/the-james-taylor-quartet/) (7 plays) | ||
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## Top Albums (Week 03) | ||
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- [Flood](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/flood-1593562/) by They Might Be Giants | ||
- Greatest Hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers | ||
- Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones | ||
- OX4_ The Best of Ride by Ride | ||
- [People Who Aren't There Anymore](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/people-who-aren-t-there-anymore-29592508/) by Future Islands | ||
- [Effloresce](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/effloresce-1460913/) by Oceansize | ||
- [Bandwagonesque](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/bandwagonesque-8667450/) by Teenage Fanclub | ||
- [Peter Gabriel](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/peter-gabriel-9473688/) by Peter Gabriel | ||
- [Hold Your Fire](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/hold-your-fire-7897222/) by Rush | ||
- Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears | ||
- Master of Puppets by Metallica | ||
- [Mission Impossible](https://www.mckendrick.rocks/albums/mission-impossible-29592832/) by The James Taylor Quartet | ||
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