I watched Sky High last night, and I’m guilty to admit I enjoyed the movie. I’m a sucker for movies with a great soundtrack. Sky High is filled with that, if 80s music is a thing for you. And Kelly Preston is one hot superhero mama.
This track was played on the opening scene in the movie. I couldn’t place who sang it at first, but I recalled hearing it way back on my brother’s stereo. True enough, this track, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, is originally by Tears for Fears. There are also classics such as The Smiths‘ Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want, covered by Elefant and Spandau Ballet’s True, covered by the Cary Brothers, all in the soundtrack CD. Most of the tracks will be familiar to your ears, if you’re old enough to remember it.
Watching Sky High is like being a kid back in the 80s again. It’s not that far off (for me). I definitely enjoyed the ride.
Download: Christian Burns - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (MP3 format)
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Filed Under (Lyrics, MP3) by Joe Chung on 24-03-2006
Somewhat related to the previous post, I had to search this track high and low for it. It reminds me of why I love mid-90s alternative rock in the first place. Sweetness memory.
If you don’t like this, you ain’t a friend with me.
Download: The Rentals - Friends of P. (MP3 format)
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Filed Under (Cover, Lyrics, MP3) by Joe Chung on 18-03-2006
Did a little searching on Tegan & Sara and I found this track, a cover by Matt Sharp (formerly bassist and co-founded Weezer) and Maya Rudolph, both from The Rentals. Nothing to shout about, but it’s been a while since my last post. And I think the song’s quite alright for a listen. Now I have the urge to dig back those old Rentals tracks.
Download: Matt Sharp & Maya Rudolph - Not Tonight (MP3 format)
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Filed Under (Lyrics, MP3) by Joe Chung on 08-03-2006
You would know this band if you’re into emo-rock or if you watch the O.C. Red 104.9 played this track this morning when I got into me car, much to my delight. Tim and Shareena have a knack of playing great tunes that rarely get played on our local airwaves. They played Mansun and Primitive Radio Gods a while back. They even played the annoying but insanely catchy Dodgy some time ago. Tracks like this helps making the morning better, much much better.
Download: Phantom Planet - Lonely Day (MP3 format)
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