Comments on: iTunes Recommendations

By: Jon H

Jon H — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 06:41:47 +0000

“If you knew” by Neko Case

“Red Vines” by Aimee Mann (or “Driving Sideways”)

“Suitcase” by Over the Rhine

“You’ve got to live a little” by Texas

“I’m the Man” by Joe Jackson (not the live version)

By: Ratbat

Ratbat — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 05:27:04 +0000

‘Baby Love Child’ by Pizzicato Five
‘Come on Eileen’ by Save Ferris
‘Rockin’ in A-flat’ by Madness

I could go on. :)

By: Jatser

Jatser — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:25:30 +0000

Rufus Wainwright – Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:49:43 +0000

I don’t know if this is on iTunes, but I think you’d enjoy the track ‘Frontier Psychiatry’ by The Avalanches. It makes me smile every time I hear it.

By: Clark Venable

Clark Venable — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 23:51:59 +0000

Just went to Jonatha Brooke concert this weekend. Here’s the link to the iTMS.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=4395470&selectedItemId=4395407

By: The Eyeballkid

The Eyeballkid — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:38:02 +0000

I don’t know if you have any downloads left after these suggestions, but if you do I have a suggestion or two.

Tom Waits – Well, pretty much anything is great, but in case you haven’t heard him before, good starter songs include “Grapefruit Moon”, “Step Right Up”, “Downtown Train,” and “Hold On”.
Kongor-Ol Ondar – I just picked this artist because he’s the best known, but really any Tuvan throat-singing is going to blow your mind. He can sing more than one note at the same time! Something from the soundtrack to “Genghis Blues” would be good.

By: Dave Carter

Dave Carter — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:27:09 +0000

A handful of random suggestions:

Emm Gryner – Acid
Emm Gryner – Free
Todd Snider – Beer Run
Todd Snider – Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues
Diana Anaid – Dumb Opinion
Great Big Sea – Donkey Riding
Kim Richey – From Where I Stand
Maura O’Connell – Still Hurts Sometimes
Shivaree – Goodnight Moon
Kathleen Edwards – Back to Me

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 07:07:56 +0000

I can't think of any off the top of my head, but if your looking for new artists I just did a few posts on places to find good music at my site.

By: Will

Will — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 05:32:38 +0000

Wilco is “alt-country”, but I find that category a little narrow to define their sound. Anyway, for a more somber/reflective song try:
Wilco – Jesus, etc.
Buf for a more fun song, go with:
Wilco – Heavy Metal Drummer

Here’s a song that makes for a great kickstart to a mix CD, or a song to wake up and start the day with:
Flaming Lips – Fight Test

If you’re intrigued by Van Morrison and Bob Dylan mixed with a more modern electronic sound, try:
David Gray – Please Forgive Me

More depressing, but cathartic (and essential):
Nick Drake – Northern Sky
Really, I can’t recommend Nick Drake enough. He was a songwriter in the 60s who committed suicide after meeting with commercial indifference despite releasing three albums of great songs. Posthumously lauded as one of the greats, he’s been picking up fans since being prominently featured in Hollywood soundtracks on rom-coms (I blame/thank John Cusack).

By: Mara

Mara — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 03:40:36 +0000

Heavy–David Alberding
In the River–The Call
The Boxer–Carbon Leaf