The first CD I received from Lori's CD exchange came from Shephard. His theme was Anywhere But Here and featured artists from outside the US. It ended up in heavy rotation on my MP3 player. Great cover graphics, too, BTW - full j-card and CD label, like something you would find in a retail store.
Here is the complete song list:
jacked this list right off of Lori's site so I wouldn't have to type it - I have no shame
Anywhere But Here by K.D. Lang(Canada) -I love her voice and even chose one of her songs for my mix. A great tune and a perfect way to set up the whole theme.
Year 3000 by Busted (England) - Fun and silly. The chorus definitely sticks in your head, and the lyrics are clever. Like it.
Tripping by Robbie Williams (England) - Never been a Robbie Williams fan, and this one is in the same category. Eh..take it or leave it.
Dragostea Din Tei by Ozone (Romania) - OK, I know I have heard this song a thousand times, but I don't know where. Was it an internet thing? A commercial? Anyway, I was dancing around the house - this one is great for working out...or doing house work, that thumping beat keeps you going.
Stop, Look, Listen by DaBuzz (Sweden) - This has a very familiar feel to it, but I know I've never heard it before. It definitely got that hook working.
Have a Nice Day by Stereophonics (England) - Another really good one (that I didn't expect to like, BTW). It took 2 listens, but now it is near the top of the list.
Leave Right Now by Will Young (England) - My favorite song in the mix, it has such a great hook lyrically and musically. The song gets in your brain and won't let go. (BTW, this guy is a winner of Britain's Pop Idol)
Humdrum by The Corrs (Ireland) - I have never liked the Corrs and I don't know why, they should be perfect for my tastes, all Irish and cute and stuff. This song has a nice feel and I like what (I think) the lyrics are trying to say, looking for an ordinary love.
Somethin' Stupid by Robbie Williams / Nicole Kidman (England / Australia) - Another Robbie Williams. A Bossa Nova - Pop number to get you swaying.
A Little More Time by Bosson (Sweden) - Could picture the dance floor with this one, but not really my style. Not a skipper, though, just not a fave.
I Bend & Break by Keane (England) - Nice vibe, very English sounding (to me), very catchy.
Good Mother by Jann Arden (Canada) - Love Jann Arden, and this is one of my faves of hers..'cause I have a good mother (well, actually, she's a great mother, but close enough).
I Promised Myself by Nick Kamen (England) - The name and the voice are familiar, what was his big hit? This one is catchy and disco-y.
You Promised Me by InGrid (France) - I'm not a big Electronica fan but this one is fun. Maybe it hits close to home ;-)
Chori Chori by Udit Narayan (India) - Definitely recognized this one. I'm glad to have it in my collection, though it probably won't get a great deal of play.
Hide & Seek by Imogen Heap (England) - I was worried about this one, having seen her on one of the late night shows and thinking she was awful and scary. Apparently that is just how she came across live, though, because here she is quite palatable. An ethereal cross between renaissance singers and Sarah McLachlan. I am inclined to give her another try. Checked out some of her stuff at RadioBlogClub.com - I like it.
This is How We Do It by Solid Base (Sweden) - Yeah, could do without this one.
Absolutely (mine) by Gareth Gates (England) - Love the hook on the chorus, and the song is very Michael Jackson when he was talented and not creepy. Anther pop idol winner (well, second place)
I Cried For You by Katie Melua (Georgia) - I have seen quite a few ads for her CD but hadn't heard her stuff. Another ethereal voice, kind of Kate Bush mellowed by Jewel.
I Wish I Knew How It Feels to Be Free by Sharlene Hector (England) - Upbeat Gospel, the way it should be. A bit of unnecessary modulation, but a very enjoyable voice.
Should I Call You Jesus by Billie Myers (England) - Eh...not for me.
Silicon World by Eiffel 65 (Italy) - More Electronica, with silly lyrics. I would dance to this in a club but wouldn't bring it home.
?? by ?? (??) - Don't know what this track is, sounds like Austin Powers goes Portuguese in Japan to me...but what do I know. Shephard, what is this track?
That's interesting because I don't have track 23 on my CD. But you had a funny description for it - hee.
Posted by: Lori at July 22, 2006 08:17 AMVox ~ So glad you liked it.
The hidden track is "Twiggy" by Pizzicato 5. Japanese. :)
I was surprised anyone knew about Britain's Idol Winner/Runner up. :)
Keane's 1st CD is their best.
Imogen Heap's CD is very nice. I too think she's scary and a bit iffy live.
Dragostea... it's the "numa numa dance" song. If you google that, and see the kid's video that made if famous here, it may jog your memory. :)
Glad you liked the CD. I really enjoyed yours as well. I Love the diversity in the group.
~S
Lori, how did you not get that track? Maybe I got a special bonus for my birthday ;-)
Shephard, I only knew about the Pop Idol thing 'cause I looked up some of the stuff you guys sent me on All Music - I'm a cheater ;-)
I was really pleasantly surprised by this Imogen Heap track, and even more by the stuff I found at RadioBlogClub. Thanks for getting me to give her another listen.
Great, found the numa numa dance and not only do I have the song stuck in my head, I have the images, too. :-P
Thanks for the fun CD!
Posted by: Vox at July 23, 2006 12:12 AM