Courtney, 22, Psychology/Sociology major at Boston University. San Franciscan. I'm basically just really into music and art. Sometimes food. Also a lot of cute animals.
Was I Wishing on Satellites?
Top Music Releases of 2011 (in no particular order):
Parting The Sea Between Brightness And Me by Touché Amoré
I bought this album on a whim at Amoeba during the summer without hearing any Touché Amoré beforehand, but I loved it the second I heard it. It starts off with “~” which is a crazy good song. Jeremy Bolm’s lyrics are just so good/clever/intelligent, I’m always picking up new meanings that I haven’t noticed before when I’m listening. I also kind of feel more crusty/jaded about the world when I’m listening, but that’s beside the point. “Home Away From Here” is another really great song, but I’m posting “~” so this won’t be too long and I think the lyrics from the entire song are worth a read if not a listen.
“I’m parting the sea between brightness and me
before i drown myself and everyone and everything
I’ve got my hands behind my back
with two fingers overlapped
because I can never keep my word
and I share with the undeserved
for some cheap acceptance in return
The water will change the tides
and I’ll walk with my head held high
and when it all comes crashing in
It will be worth it, if I’m still breathing
If actions speak louder than words
I’m the most deafening noise you’ve heard
I’ll be that ringing in your ears
that will stick around for years.”
