This Is Not A Love Song Blog
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David Gedge has written so many songs about love, misery, and breakups, it’s a surprise Hallmark hasn’t offered his muse an exclusive publishing license. “Your Charms” is a fast, breezy, beautifully orchestrated song about falling in love with someone new. Expect to hit repeat on this one… PS: Production nerds, enjoy the fact that Mr. Steve Albini Read more
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In 1985, I hated this song. Taken from the movie Vision Quest and released at the height of Madonna‘s fame, the song was ceaselessly played on the radio. While I always dug Madonna’s music, this song was overplayed, and i tired of it quickly. Herein lies the problem, though, for songs that get played too much: people get sick Read more
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They wanted, as we say, to ‘call their souls their own.’ But that means to live a lie, for our souls are not, in fact, our own. They wanted some corner in the universe of which they could say to God, ‘This is our business, not yours.’ But there is no such corner. They wanted Read more
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Well, it is, innit? Read more
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Hands down, this is perhaps my favorite love song of all time. ‘Nuff said… We love you Benny B and miss you…high-five Wes for us…. Read more
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Have you? I have. I often do. It usually doesn’t end well. Read more
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This version of Tindersticks‘ song “Her,” rerecorded for the Volume magazine compilation, loses the loudness of the version on their debut album, and adds a flamenco edge that is immensely satisfying. A perfect song that encapsulates the angst that comes along with the fear of approaching someone you lust after… Read more
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Much like the aforementioned Turtles, selecting a love song from Sunshine Pop masters The Association is a difficult task, as gorgeously produced love songs were their specialty. So we’ll go with this classic, from 1966. Dig those harmonies, baby… Read more
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