Ahhhhhh, the sweet aroma of turkey roasting in the oven, mingled with the scent of sweet candied yams piping hot and ready for consumption. Thanksgiving is always the lovely (and filling) middle point between Halloween and winter festivities. Eating delicious food is always a plus and so are the humbling thoughts of what you truly give thanks for this year, which mixed between the family and friends, is another treasure: good music. Here’s a Thanksgiving playlist that’s sure to not disappoint as you slave in the kitchen or do the opposite: lounge on the couch and watch the parade.
Childish Gambino- Bonfire His album is only a week old and people are in an uproar over Community actor Donald Glover’s fresh lyrical take on the hip hop scene. Definitely an eccentric hip-hop listen that is welcome in the sea of poorly utilized auto tune and Justin Bieber/Usher collaborations.
Florence + The Machine- No Light, No Light This has to be one of the best tracks off her newest release Ceremonials. From start to finish it is a beautiful concoction of why Florence brings her own charm and originality to her music and performances. And it’s a good tune for when you’re pissed off about a love life situation and are in dire need a musical remedy. Hypothetically speaking of course.
Burning Hotels-Beard Burning Hotels are one of those bands that appear to come up with the most bittersweet lyrics that reek of relationship ups and downs, but at the same time, deliver instrumentals that infect your senses with catchy rhythms and foot-tapping madness. This was a toughie, as Sound City is another personal favorite.
Lil Wayne Feat. Drake- She Will There was whining in above selections about the wonders of auto tune, but Weezy is one of the few individuals who can usually pull it off, with a great deal of swagger no less, and a few more shreds of dignity than most. Plus blasting this song in the car just makes you get hyped up for whatever the destination, be it school or the club.
Twin Shadow- Castles in the Snow The first time this song graced my hearing was at the Chromeo concert in between sets. I immediately texted my friend the lyrics (I have a no-internet-on-my-phone thing happening) to solve the mystery of this extremely haunting tune. But it had me interested at the first tragic, yet surprisingly catchy listen.
What’s your favorite song at the moment? Or maybe you have a thing or two to teach me about good music? Whatever your musical concern, let me know! Email me at gmarsha2@asu.edu, or follow me at @whimsicalwookie.
