SYL Week Playlist 31.5.2010

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• Worlds Strongest (ODDEE)

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• The 5 Most Famous Musicians Who Are Thieving Bastards (Cracked)

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SYL Song Pick - Dancing On My Own by Robyn

Dancing On My Own - Robyn

SYL Video Pick - Education Hinders Creativity REDUX

SYL Picture Pick - Education Hinders Creativity

SYL Song Pick - Love Part II by Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light - Love Part II by alienhits

SYL Week Playlist 24.5.2010

SYL Retro Song Pick - Love My Way by The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs is an English rock band founded in 1977. Led by singer Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler on bass guitar, the Psychedelic Furs are one of the more successful acts spawned from the British punk rock scene. Their music went through several phases, from an initially austere art rock sound, later touching on new wave and hard rock.

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SYL Video Pick - Childrens Tears Make Everything Funnier

SYL Song Pick - The Flood by Katie Melua

Katie Melua - The Flood by ratius

Ketevan "Katie" Melua is a Georgian singer, songwriter and musician. She was born in Georgia, but moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then relocated to England at the age of fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of songwriter Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's biggest-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist

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SYL Picture Pick - This Is How They Party In Russia

SYL Video Pick - I Want To Hire This DJ!!!

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SYL Picture Pick - If The Internet Disappeared Today

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SYL Song Pick - A Juicy Intro (Ha! Yes Remix) by Notorious B.I.G + The XX

 A Juicy Intro (Ha! Yes Remix) - Notorious B.I.G + The XX

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SYL Video Pick - If You Laugh, You Are Going To Hell... Welcome

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Essential 5 - The Cult

When I think about 80's rock, the first thing that comes to mind is GLAM. You know, androgynous skinny dudes wearing tight leather chaps and more makeup & Aqua-net than your grandma. Sure, a lot of great music came out of it, but its hard not to chuckle. The Cult is one of the few groups from this period that embraced this style and gave it their own taste. 

I first started listening to The Cult when I was in College. I don't know why but I really got into the whole sappy 80's rock love songs that seemed formulaic at best. Upon first listen it was clear that The Cult was not just your typical rock band. If Zeppelin and Doors had a love child, they would be it.

I will now narrate to you, my fine reader and music connoisseur, what it will feel like when you first hear some of the best music ever recorded. The first thing that will catch your attention is Ian Astbury's voice. You will say " this voice IS rock n roll". Once you assimilate the awesomeness of it, you start to listen to the music and discover that classic rock is not dead. You will be so inspired that you will decide to stay up til 5am, on a Thursday searching Ebay for used bass guitars. Ummm wait, maybe not, but still life will be better now that you know that this kick ass music exists. 

Enjoy this essential 5 after the jump, it just might change ur life :)

SYL Retro Song Pick - Drive by Bobby McFerrin

Robert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American vocalist and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy". He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner.
 
Drive - Bobby McFerrin

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SYL Picture Pick - This brings a smile to my face

SYL Week Playlist 3.5.2010