Sweet

The Extra Glenns - Memories [mp3]

John Darnielle is a lounge singer! John Darnielle is a lounge singer! But he doesn't do it right, because when he's supposed to sleaze out the lines about seeing "your naked body," it comes out far too sweet. The air around the piano isn't thick with smoke: it's empty, like a stare or a dream's nether-space, because none of this is real. Well, not entirely, because how much of our memories exist without any of the investments of our minds' wants, the comfortable blur around the edges - really just mental editing? It's just as telling and sweet, though, to hear this swirling slow-dance recalled through Darnielle's gracious, humorous filter lens.

Visit the Extra Glenns online, and buy Martial Arts Weekend here.

Thao Nguyen - Moped [mp3]

Let's see how many more times I use the word sweet. I think this song qualifies as a "ditty," because it's short, and light, and sweet. I want to pull up to Ms. Nguyen's house on a scooter, up on the driveway where her mom will glare at me, and I won't care because this is true love, I think.

Visit Thao Nguyen online, and buy Like The Linen here.

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Regina Spektor's Begin To Hope is out! Stream it here, or just go buy it!

Saw Junebug last night, and really liked it.