10 + 3

In Facebook there's been this "Make a list of ten songs that have moved you in some way" thingy going round. I've felt pretty sad that nobody has challenged me to do it, so I'm going to write my list here. The point is not to think about it too much, just drop some songs that come to mind first. Certainly I can't name just ten songs and be happy with it. The list could go on almost forever, but I guess it's the same for everyone.

The list is not in any particular order. Here it comes:

1. Gorillaz - Empire Ants

This song is just really really beautiful. It's a masterpiece. Listen to it and you will know. (Okay, sorry, it's not my style to put pressure on anybody, if you don't feel like listening I promise not to get mad. [Well maybe a little though.])

2. David Bowie - Aladdin Sane

I'm very much an anti-war person, and these lyrics are genious. The song itself is crafty and groovy, one of Bowie's best.

3. The Beach Boys - Friends

This song makes me feel like home.

4. Opeth - Closure

Once again beautiful lyrics and amazingly beautiful music. This song brings back lovely memories from the summer of 2006.

5. The Smiths - Rubber Ring

Rubber Ring reminds me of my true hero, Steven Patrick Morrissey. I feel safe when I listen to this song.

6. Robbie Williams - Supreme

As a teenager I was listening to this song in French because in early 2000s it was the only version of this song that I knew. Later when I learned that there's also an English version it opened for me even more and thus has left a warm feeling towards Robbie Williams.

7. The Smiths - I Know It's Over

This song is just full of feels. I'm pretty sure this is the most touching song of all time.

8. Morrissey - I Don't Mind If You Forget Me

I like this song a lot even though Morrissey himself has said that this is his least favourite one.

9. Sonic Youth - Kool Thing

First of all, I love Kim Gordon. I wish I could become as cool as she is.
Second of all, as a person who's concerned of (especially gender) inequality the song's telling me an interesting story.

10. Depeche Mode - John the Revelator

At the university my major is church history. What interests me the most is how people abuse religion. I think this song is critisizing the way people are using religion (perhaps especially Christianity) for their own ends, even though many times religions are teaching the exact opposite.

Extra song 1: The Smiths - Miserable Lie

While floating in self-pity this is the best song to listen to. I've done it many times.

Extra song 2: Holograms - Ättestupa

The bass line moved me quite a bit!

Extra song 3: Super Furry Animals - Juxtapozed With U

This song has a great message that I try to follow, but often fail.

I want to challenge all the people who make the mistake to read this post to make their own list!