Jesse, Tommy and Ben from Washington indie rock starlets, Jukebox The Ghost, ponder the inponderable in their somewhat scattered, but never dull Secret Playlist.
Paul Simon / The Obvious Child [Jesse]
It’s upbeat. I love the marching band drums on his album, Rhythm of the Saints. I can’t understand the lyrics at all, but they sound pretty profound. So I’m sure they are, right?
Why? / Good Friday [Tommy]
I already know Alopecia is going to be my favorite album this year. I’m obsessed with it. This song is probably the darkest song on what is already an incredibly dark album. Yoni Wolf’s lyrics are the best out there right now. And the music is such a perfect hybrid of indie rock and hip-hop — totally one-of-a-kind.
Willie Nelson / Night Life [Jesse]
I’ve been getting into Willie Nelson lately because I’d been listening to a lot of alt country and country-influenced indie rock and wanted something a bit more authentic. All the stuff I had been listening to was sort of a gateway to real country music. His lyrics are so simple and direct. And as someone who never goes to bed before 3 a.m, I can really relate to this song.
These United States / First Sight [Tommy]
We’re very good friends with those guys, but that has nothing to do with the fact that their debut album is amazing (First Sight is the second track on it). It’s homespun, mellow, and folky, but it’s never dull. The production is really intricate and trippy. It’s one of those albums that you can get totally lost in with a good pair of headphones. Gorgeous lyrics on this song.
Menomena / Muscle’n Flo [Jesse]
I love the choppiness of this song, and the drums are some of the most unique I’ve heard in a while. My favorite part is the heavily layered organ and vocal break. Also, this song is catchy as hell.
Harry Nilsson / Vine St [Ben]
This song is on an album of Randy Newman covers, and this one is probably the best. It’s a song within a song, sort of like a song quoting a song. You’ve gotta listen to it to know what I mean.
St. Vincent / Human Racing [Ben]
There’s a trumpet part that only happens twice in the song that totally makes it for me. Plus, the whole album kicks ass.
Outkast / Return of the G [Tommy]
I’ve been discovering Outkast’s older stuff all of a sudden and this track is sick. But I’m sure everyone knew that ten years ago. I’m a bit late on this one.
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