SAA: Song Addicts Anonymous

You know when you first hear a song, and it's so great that you have to listen to it over and over again? Well here are some songs that I'm loving right now and addicted to :)

The first one's a really catchy song that makes you want to dance by the Ready Set. It's called "Love like woe" and has a sound that's kind of like the band Hellogoodbye. You know, the punk/dance sound?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DNG2_mgm48

The second one is "Sweet disposition" by Temper Trap. The singers voice is amazing and he has a great range. Also I love how the song moves from his high voice, to repeated phrases, and then heavy beats from the drum. Really I just love the different stages that the song goes through. *Notice how the lead singer moves around in the music video/dances (I thought it was cute :P)*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKjOOR9sPU

The third song is a more mellow song compared to the other two. I thought it was very beautiful and relaxing. It wouldn't be a song to pump you up for anything, but maybe to wind you down. It's called "Throw me a rope" by Kt Tunstall. It's kind of an old song, but I think it's noteworthy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOh_sVYXOQk

Anyone else find some songs they've recently become addicted to?

New Obsession: The Kooks

The Kooks are a band that I'd heard a song or two featured on commercials, but never had known much about them. To be honest, I hadn't really tried to hear much of their music. Shame on me, I know. Thankfully in the past several weeks, (with the help of pandora and Lastfm) I have seen the light. The Kooks songs are so ridiculously catchy and will stay in your head for days. It's not only that the songs are catchy, Luke Pritchard's voice (the lead singer) is so cool sounding! It's so different from other singers voices that I've heard. His voice is full of contradictions. It's rough, but then it also sounds smooth. He squeaks sometimes, but it doesn't sound bad. Somehow, he pulls it off effortlessly. Oh, and did I mention that the Kooks are an English band? Yeah, so you get to hear songs in those adorable English accents :].

The Kooks are actually a pretty new band. They've only made two cd's. Their first cd "Inside In/Inside Out" was released in 2006. The songs are fun sounding and great to dance around to. Definitely a cd to listen to when your in a good mood.

Favorite tracks: She Moves in Her Own Way, Naive, Eddie's Gun, Matchbox

Their second cd "Konk" was released in 2008 and again is a lot of fun to listen to.

Favorite tracks: Tick of Time, Sway, Stormy Weather, Always where I need to be

Buy it or pass it: So obviously, I would suggest you should buy both cds, because I really enjoyed them, but I feel like I should also give you another view point. I had been listening to one of their songs and both of my parents had remarked, "Oh that sounds terrible! I don't like his voice at all." Musical taste varies from person to person, but I don't think my parents are used to hearing someone sing like Pritchard. I guess you either, love their music or hate it. I would listen to a couple Kooks songs and see if you like their type of music before you run out and buy the cd's. Make up your own mind, but remember not to write them off from the first listen. They just might grow on you ;)