The happiest of birthday wishes to beloved gheorghie Shlara!
And since no birthday is complete without singing, here you go. This post is a coupling of a bday wish and the annual posting of Les Coole's 20 from... series.
These are 20 songs released in 23 that tickled my fanny, or something like that. Enjoy, for those equipped with Spotify.
I like this idea
I don't like doing a lot of work, though.
So you get a half-ass entry from me
Album: The Rip Tide by Beirut
Link #1: cheating with this Tiny Desk concert clip. It features 3 songs, 2 of which are from this album (East Harlem and Santa Fe)
Upside is you get so see the band's endearing nerdiness
Link #2: official video for Riptide (video is weird, song is good)
Why Gheorghies should listen:
It's got a modern 80s throwback feel to it. Angsty and also optimistic. If you like DeVotchKa, you'll like this Beirut album. It was on my regular rotation when I lived in NYC--nice way to tune out and stay zen while you're riding the subway. I think the band is technically labeled as "world folk music" and I'm pretty sure I heard one of their songs on XMU years ago and bought the album. The critics didn't like this album as much as their others, "too mainstream and cute." But that's just the way I like my fringe music: pop-y and cute. Top to bottom, all 9 tunes are good, but if I have to pick one, East Harlem is my fav song on the album.
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